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00:00 Friday, October 6, 2023. The
00:21 Friday, October 6, 2023. The
00:21 Friday, October 6, 2023. The president of the republic
00:22 president of the republic
00:22 president of the republic recognizes the great efforts of
00:24 recognizes the great efforts of
00:24 recognizes the great efforts of 44 Cameroonians whose selfless
00:26 44 Cameroonians whose selfless
00:26 44 Cameroonians whose selfless commitment and devotion earn of
00:28 commitment and devotion earn of
00:28 commitment and devotion earn of the country with a successful
00:31 the country with a successful
00:31 the country with a successful fight against COVID-19 and a
00:33 fight against COVID-19 and a
00:33 fight against COVID-19 and a brilliant organization of the
00:35 brilliant organization of the
00:35 brilliant organization of the 2021 Afcon as they received
00:37 2021 Afcon as they received
00:37 2021 Afcon as they received medals today. Motorbike
00:39 medals today. Motorbike
00:40 medals today. Motorbike importers, owners and riders
00:41 importers, owners and riders
00:41 importers, owners and riders have taken a firm engagement
00:43 have taken a firm engagement
00:43 have taken a firm engagement with authorities to restore
00:45 with authorities to restore
00:45 with authorities to restore sanity in the business, wipe out
00:47 sanity in the business, wipe out
00:47 sanity in the business, wipe out insecurity and preserve lives.
00:50 insecurity and preserve lives.
00:50 insecurity and preserve lives. Plus, the people of the far
00:52 Plus, the people of the far West are covered with
00:55 West are covered with
00:55 West are covered with impeach glee and praises for the
00:57 impeach glee and praises for
00:57 impeach glee and praises for the presidential reconstruction
00:58 the presidential reconstruction
00:58 the presidential reconstruction plan which will complete the
01:00 plan which will complete the
01:00 plan which will complete the construction of the
01:03 construction of the
01:03 construction of the morada banger. Those are our top
01:06 morada banger. Those are our top
01:06 morada banger. Those are our top stories. I am Ben and
01:08 stories. I am Ben and
01:08 stories. I am Ben and Buma Ghana. This is the 730 News.
01:12 Buma Ghana. This is the 730 News.
01:12 Buma Ghana. This is the 730 News. Good evening and welcome
01:14 Good evening and welcome
01:14 Good evening and welcome again. 44 Cameroonians have been
01:17 again. 44 Cameroonians have been
01:19 again. 44 Cameroonians have been
01:19 again. 44 Cameroonians have been awarded medals by
01:21 awarded medals by
01:21 awarded medals by president Paul Bia in recognition of
01:23 president Paul Bia in recognition of
01:23 president Paul Bia in recognition of their contribution
01:25 their contribution
01:25 their contribution in helping Cameroon overcome the
01:27 in helping Cameroon overcome the
01:28 in helping Cameroon overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and a
01:29 COVID-19 pandemic and a
01:30 COVID-19 pandemic and a successful staging of the
01:31 successful staging of the
01:32 successful staging of the Africa Cup of Nations. The
01:33 Africa Cup of Nations. The
01:34 Africa Cup of Nations. The recipients members of two
01:36 recipients members of two
01:36 recipients members of two presidential task forces on
01:38 presidential task forces on
01:38 presidential task forces on COVID and the Afghan were
01:40 COVID and the Afghan were
01:40 COVID and the Afghan were in the process of being awarded.
01:47 in the process of being awarded.
01:47 in the process of being awarded. The African was awarded
01:49 The African was awarded
01:49 The African was awarded by the president of the United States.
01:51 by the president of the United States.
01:51 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded
01:53 The African was awarded by the president of the United States.
01:55 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded
01:57 The African was awarded by the president of the United States.
01:59 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded
02:01 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded
02:03 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded
02:03 by the president of the United States. The African was awarded.
02:09 This is exactly what President Paul has done by exceptionally
02:10 This is exactly what President Paul has done by exceptionally
02:10 This is exactly what President Paul has done by exceptionally authorizing the conferment of
02:11 authorizing the conferment of
02:11 authorizing the conferment of distinctions to these 44
02:12 distinctions to these 44
02:12 distinctions to these 44 Cameroonians as Grand Officer,
02:15 Cameroonians as Grand Officer,
02:15 Cameroonians as Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight of the
02:17 Commander, Officer, and Knight of the
02:17 Commander, Officer, and Knight of the other valor. These men and women,
02:20 other valor. These men and women,
02:20 other valor. These men and women, members of the task force were
02:22 members of the task force were
02:22 members of the task force were circumstantial soldiers brought in
02:24 circumstantial soldiers brought in
02:24 circumstantial soldiers brought in by the African army.
02:34 by the African army.
02:34 by the African army. The head of state decided that the
02:34 The head of state decided that the
02:35 The head of state decided that the task force should be created
02:35 task force should be created
02:35 task force should be created at the presence of the republic.
02:36 at the presence of the republic.
02:36 at the presence of the republic. That was done and my humble
02:37 That was done and my humble
02:37 That was done and my humble self I was asked to be co-president
02:38 self I was asked to be co-president
02:38 self I was asked to be co-president of the task force
02:41 of the task force
02:41 of the task force COVID task force.
02:41 COVID task force.
02:41 COVID task force. So I think that the African
02:42 So I think that the African
02:42 So I think that the African government has done a great job
02:43 government has done a great job
02:43 government has done a great job in all honesty, in all transparency, you know, whatever was done was done openly and with all the participants as you see from the various administrations.
03:12 By their toil and sweat, Cameroon won this battle on two fronts.
03:16 The medals were affixed on the happy few by the Minister of State, Secretary-General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Nkongo,
03:23 and the Grand Chancellor of National Orders, Ferdinand Mounian.
03:27 In presiding the medal awards in the name of his principal,
03:30 the Minister of State, Secretary-General of the Presidency, recalled the urgency of the hour
03:35 that necessitated the creation of the task force when Cameroon's reputation was at stake, a duty discharged with success.
03:42 He expressed gratitude to Paul Bia for finding him worthy to lead this charge.
03:48 Dear recipients,
03:52 I would like to take this solemn occasion
03:57 to receive the warm congratulations of the President of the Republic.
04:05 It is with a lot of courage, determination and abnegation that you discharged a task that was entrusted to you.
04:17 You enabled your country to make substantial savings.
04:24 You received neither per diem bonuses nor any financial gratification of any kind.
04:34 But today, you have received the most valuable reward, the recognition of the Father of the Nation.
04:45 The ceremony ended with a group photograph in the midst of cheerful families, colleagues and acquaintances of the recipients.
04:55 Congratulations to the selected few.
04:57 Importers, motorbike dealers and trade union leaders have signed an engagement with administrative and council authorities
05:04 to identify every motorcycle from importers, vendors, owners to riders.
05:10 The commitment taken in the presence of the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanganji,
05:15 is geared towards reducing insecurity arising from the misuse of this transport facility.
05:21 In the meeting, the Minister promised draconian sanctions on defaulters.
05:26 Kiliandat Nzifo reports on the meeting termed "the end of disorder in the motorcycle sector in the country".
05:32 The level of crime wave perpetrated by motorcycle riders has reached alarming proportions in metropolitan towns of Cameroon.
05:43 The case of Yaoundé and Douala, whose governors attended a solution-finding meeting in Yaoundé, is revolting.
05:49 Out of more than 1,200 motorcycles which were confiscated, and he asked the so-called owners to come for the identification process,
05:58 to take back their motorbikes, just paying a fine of 20,000 francs.
06:02 For more than 8 months, more than 1,000 motorbikes have been abandoned.
06:05 Can you buy a motorbike spending 400,000 francs and abandon it because you don't want to pay a fine of 20,000 francs?
06:11 The answer is no.
06:13 It means that the bandits and highway robbers have infiltrated this sector.
06:17 A problem of identification, the Minister of Territorial Administration decided to tackle from the roots, that is, importers and vendors principally.
06:26 If you want to sell a motorbike, you must identify the person who has come to buy.
06:32 It's mandatory.
06:33 So those who don't want to go through the identification process will not be part of this game again.
06:39 Vendors demand only one thing from the Technical Ministry of Transport.
06:44 To make available at all times the documents and the materials to produce categories.
06:51 Whether they get their request or not, the importers, vendors, owners and riders of motorcycles have signed an engagement with public administrative and council authorities
07:01 to identify all motorcycles and riders in Cameroon to redress rising crime in the sector.
07:08 Query operators have met with the acting Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development for Calistos Gentry and expressed their willingness to comply with the regulations regarding the payment of dues connected to the way bill.
07:22 The document, which is an innovation of the 2023 finance law and contained in the mining code, enables the state to receive non-fiscal revenue from the sector while guaranteeing the traceability of query products from production point to final destination.
07:37 Clarissa Ritakam reports.
07:39 Amongst the short-term mining projects with a priority kick-off deadline are the Lobair, Akomdur and Mbalam ion exploitations and the Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese exploitation of Mkamuna Lumie.
07:54 The companies in charge of carrying out the activities on the different sites are at varying levels in the execution of the prerequisites before mining proper begins.
08:03 The evaluation of what has been done thus far and what remains was thus a focus of discussions during the sessions with the follow-up committees.
08:10 We plan to do it in the following couple of days, start and start some site work.
08:17 Our engineers at the office are working to design all the infrastructures and different equipments also dedicated to the exploitation of the deposit.
08:29 Reviewing the state of the restructuring of the project is essential in order to address preoccupations raised by companies but also to lay emphasis on the stakes for Cameroon's economic growth.
08:39 After this, a team from this ministry will be going to China to see those companies constructing the other components of the things that will be brought to Cameroon.
08:50 The new equipment we are going to introduce into the system does not allow the confusion that we see in the east today and then we also increase the yield because presently people are recovering only 40% of the gold.
09:04 So through this new system which we are going to introduce after the visit to Brazil, we will be able to introduce recovery rates of up to 85%.
09:13 After the talk, the next step has to do with on-site trips to ascertain that intent has indeed been translated into action.
09:21 The world passed a while today to focus on cerebral paralysis, a term used to cover several brain conditions that developed before, during or soon after birth.
09:31 The theme of the World Cerebral Paralysis Day this year is "Stronger Together", highlighting the importance of unity and mutual support within the cerebral paralysis community and beyond.
09:42 Right now, Tussali now presents the disease that is diagnosed in more than 300 million children yearly according to the World Health Organization. Her report.
09:52 It doesn't take its victim by storm. Cerebral paralysis comes with premonitory signs.
09:59 Cerebral paralysis affects children from an early age. The symptoms are usually visible. Lack of coordination and balance, problem swallowing, delayed motor skills development and difficulties with speech and language.
10:17 From a damaged brain to difficulties in movement and posture, the disease is diagnosed in more than 300 million children worldwide, going by figures from the World Health Organization.
10:29 This disorder is mostly caused by a brain damage or injury before, during and after birth. Bacterias and viral injections during pregnancy and prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol can also contribute.
10:44 A cure is yet to be found for cerebral paralysis but there are options to control symptoms.
10:51 Usually, the patient is cared for by many other specialists like pediatricians and neopediatricians and given that this disease can provoke epilepsy, the patient is put on constant treatment to manage symptoms.
11:06 There is no way to fully keep a child safe from the disorder but doctors say routine visits throughout pregnancy are crucial to catching any complications and cerebral paralysis risk factors.
11:19 The month of October known as Pink October is dedicated to raising awareness on breast and cervical cancer and its prevention. Cancer risk factors could include poor hygiene.
11:32 In the following report, Beatrice Losamba reports on how good personal hygiene can keep cancer at bay.
11:39 Specialists have provided proof that hygiene practices can help reduce the chance of getting infected with the papilloma virus that causes cervical cancer, though they say it might not be able to prevent cancer completely.
11:54 And this is why specialists prescribe good sexual hygiene along keeping the vaginal area clean. Not following the hygiene practice down there could be a risk for cervical cancer as the virus is often passed through skin to skin contact.
12:08 The two frequent cancers are breast and cervical cancers. That is the two main causes of death by cancer in women. Among breast and cervical cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women. That is why we have to emphasize on those cancers, breast cancer and also cervical cancer prevention or early diagnosis.
12:34 Studies have revealed that women who do not have sex and maintain good hygiene are generally not at risk. Specialists say maintaining proper hygiene does not mean you can skip the cervical cancer vaccination or avoid going for screening. As it is proven, one can detect the infection early by regular screening and get treated by a cancer specialist.
13:00 One of the three brilliant students from the Upper Plateau Division of the West Region have been awarded scholarships by the Questor of the West Regional Council, Honorable Bena Fongan. A classroom built and equipped by him in Goffman Nursery School, Baham, was also handed over to the state. Details with Chancellor Nanzer.
13:22 Since inception 11 years ago, the Upper Plateau Excellence Award has seen the award of scholarships to 1,600 students. This year, 103 laureates each received envelopes ranging from 30,000 to millions of CFE francs.
13:38 It's a wonderful gesture and we can only ask them to continue. This foundation has always taken care of the youth and that through education remains an indispensable tool for the development of a country.
13:53 Among the laureates were two candidates who had the top score at the GCE Advanced level in the Upper Plateau. Honorable Bena Fongan will sponsor them in the university, each one of them to the tune of 5,790,000 CFE francs.
14:09 It includes both our housing, the school fees, all the equipment we need in school. Nursery school pupils were not left out. Those of Goffman Nursery School, Baham, will henceforth study in a better learning environment thanks to the classrooms constructed and offered the state by Honorable Bena Fongan and spouse, Michelle Fongan, who was raised to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Valour.
14:34 The multinational Cameroon and Chad Power Interconnection Project has recorded significant growth to optimize the use of energy resources by integrating power generation transmission and distribution infrastructure.
14:49 Stakeholders from both countries are in Younding where they have been discussing progress made on the North-South interconnection grid ahead of the 2027 deadline. Discussions were co-chaired by the Director General of Sonatra, Victor Mbemi Nyakna, and the Deputy Director of the Chadian Electricity Company, Mohamed Mamadou Adam. Details with ease from Moussa.
15:17 A journey of electrical energy, Yerwaya connecting lines link electricity grids along the transmission network corridors on the Cameroon-Chad border, a foretaste of the project, which includes, amongst others, the construction of a 225-kV high-voltage link between Marwa, Bongo, Gelendeng, and Jamena.
15:41 It's a very huge project between our two countries which will help us to build transmission lines and substations. So the works have been carried out smoothly. The Chad government has already launched the project, so we are preparing the launching of the project in Cameroon.
16:05 This first conjoined session of the technical committee takes a flashback look at progress made and perspectives.
16:13 We are very, very satisfied. Chad is in demand of energy. Cameroon is providing us with energy and is an important partner for us.
16:23 Power outages will be a thing of the past for 478 localities in Cameroon and Chad. This will increase the rate of access to clean electricity supply, strengthen cooperation and regional integration in the sub-region through energy trade within both nations.
16:43 A global project known as the Development Review and Update of the National Implementation Plans under the Stolkow Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants has been launched. The project raises awareness on the health and environmental impacts of persistent organic pollutants.
17:03 The Convention requires parties to eliminate and reduce persistent organic pollutants which have the potential of causing devastating effects such as cancer and diminished intelligence and have the ability to travel over great distances. The ceremony was chaired by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment, Professor Chawapol.
17:27 Chemical substances that have over the years been used in industrial production also prove beneficial in pest and disease control as well as crop production. However, these same substances, as observed by the international committee, have had unforeseen effects on the health and the environment.
17:47 The message is to give all the information related to POP to the experts because if the experts don't have all that information, we cannot have a good national implementation plan.
18:02 Aware of the harmfulness of persistent organic pollutants, countries are being encouraged to eliminate these products and put an end to their production.
18:12 The number of harmful substances known as POP have been increasing year after year. All the stakeholders are coming together and we have the national experts and I believe this is the right way.
18:26 In response to a global call for action, experts have thus begun elaborating a national plan on the elimination of persistent organic pollutants.
18:38 Cameroon plans to widen its industrial zones as the country sees mechanization as the key to achieving emergence by 2023.
18:48 An ad hoc inter-ministerial committee headed by the Industrial Zones Development and Management Authority, MACZ, has held a second meeting to discuss the opportunities of growth and to devise a strategy to achieve its industrialization dream.
19:03 CRTV's Beatrice Losamba presents some of these industrialization avenues that Cameroon can count on. Here is her report.
19:12 Cameroon, by reason of its geographical position along major economic corridors of Africa, naturally stands the chance of economic growth.
19:22 The corridors will bring us many opportunities. We will be able to exchange with another country, Cameroon, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon.
19:34 Coupled with the country's potential in the fields of agriculture, textile, pharmaceutical, metallurgy and extractive industries, which if exploited, could increase the national GDP,
19:46 the opportunities Cameroon can make use of in its drive towards industrialization has been clearly spelt out in this report presented to the ad hoc committee in charge of expanding the country's industrial zones
19:59 from Douala, Bonaberi, Kuseri and Ngandere, seen as the next big industrial city after Yaoundé and Douala, owing to its strategic position at the middle of the rail which will link Cameroon to Chad in the near future.
20:12 Cameroon's industrialization ambitions have evolved. The country sees itself reaching its SND30, or the vision of emergence, through industrialization.
20:22 Lifting obstacles on the way to expanding the industrial territory is the target now.
20:27 Inhabitants of Lodon and Shari Division of the Far North Region have applauded the rehabilitation of the Mora-Dabanga-Kuseri Road, which is part of the spatial program for the reconstruction and development of the Far North Region.
20:42 During the presentation of the program, its coordinator, Aladji Maskra, and the governor of the Far North Region, Mijiyawa Bakari, representing the minister of the economy,
20:52 some elected representatives made input on what they consider to be priority. Details of this input with Ayub John Ashu.
21:02 The last lap of the regional-wide tour of the coordinator of the spatial program for the reconstruction and development of the Far North Region,
21:11 Aladji Maskra Masao, and his team in Lodon and Shari Division, gave development stakeholders the opportunity to present what they consider to be their development priorities.
21:22 In a region variously impacted by floods and drought, plus the ravaging atrocities caused by non-state armed groups,
21:30 the representative of the minister of the economy, plan and regional development, was visibly overwhelmed by the spirit of participatory development.
21:38 The main project in this division is the rehabilitation of Mora-Dabanga-Kuseri Road, vital for our economy, to Chad and even Nigeria.
21:52 So, this position has been taken and in the upcoming days the work will start.
22:00 The representatives of Lodon and Shari are of the implementation of the four main components of the program will boost socio-economic development in the division,
22:09 which shares borders with Nigeria and Chad with huge economic potentials.
22:16 Personnel of the Central Services of the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy, alongside partners of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal,
22:25 have evaluated implementations of integrated water resource management in the country.
22:31 Phase 3 of the project focuses on the 6.5.1 indicator that seeks to strengthen the participation of the local population in water improvement.
22:41 The event was chaired by the Minister of Water Resources, Madi Vondo. Victor Siga reports.
22:47 The initiative falls in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 with the objective of improving the living conditions of the population and preserving the environment.
23:00 The focus of this workshop is to evaluate the 6.5.1 indicator of the development objectives through the completion of the questionnaires relating to the degree of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Cameroon.
23:14 Today we are seeing where we are from 2020 and from 2020 where we did an evaluation we were at 40%.
23:25 So we want to see today, three years later, where we are, if we improve according to what we planned, the improvement we need to do in order to reach in 2030.
23:39 Based on the self-assessment questionnaires from the UN, participants are expected to present, review and adopt a draft of the completed document.
23:49 The expected result is to accelerate the UN Sustainable Development Goal by 2030 and monitor its progress in Cameroon.
23:59 As just followed in that report, the event was chaired by the Director of Water Resources, Madi Vondo, and not the Minister.
24:09 This time, members of the Cameroonian Association of Oilseed Refiners have reassured consumers about the availability of vegetable oil and soap products made from raw materials.
24:22 During the press conference, they decried the presence of oil of doubtful quality on the market, announcing a crackdown operation in the days ahead.
24:31 As you tell us, Clarice Arechaka.
24:34 A wide variety of vegetable oils are found in the markets with consumers presented with numerous brands to choose from.
24:42 However, it has been observed that the quality of bulk products is doubtful, exposing inhabitants to health risks.
24:49 The reason to go around this challenge was one of the main points of the press conference organized by those of the oilseed sector.
24:56 Equally discussed, measures taken to supply soap-producing factories with raw materials for their second transformation.
25:02 The problem here is a problem of sanitation, a problem of non-respect of standards and norms.
25:12 The refined vegetable oil without labeling and conditioning is something very bad.
25:20 Because you don't know if the oil is only for seasoning or for cooking.
25:26 We have started a big operation to remove from the market those oils.
25:34 External factors are said to have put pressure on the oilseed sector, creating a disparity between market demand and consumer needs.
25:41 Efforts made to address this situation were also disclosed.
25:46 And if you want to know where to go to enjoy the weekend, lovers of music should follow us staging by X Malaya band as they sensitize the public on gender-based violence.
25:57 That will be here in Dyaonde. Over in Douala, lovers of cinema will be able to watch the movie The Creator.
26:03 These and many other planned events are compiled in this report by Sophia Raffo Panje.
26:10 It is the weekend. Let's sing alongside X Malaya at the Dyaonde French Institute as the artists will be sensitizing the public on the fight against gender-based violence, a growing phenomenon in the society tonight.
26:27 Hang out with the group Makas at the Labratwa Musical for their usual musical rendezvous. 7pm is the kickstart time.
26:40 Sergio Polo will fool fans with some of his hit songs. 8pm is the kickstart time.
26:48 On Sunday, Lady Paws and Timi Thurow will be celebrating 20 years of the Mangisa people in France.
26:59 Wow! The Valérie Ndongo Comedy Club promises lots of laughter on Sunday as a handful of comedians will throw fans.
27:11 Let's move an inch further. In cinema, the movie The Creator will be screened at the Eden Cinema Theatre. 8pm prompt. Make your weekend worth the while.
27:23 It's going to be electric this weekend. Now you know where to go to.
27:27 But now let's talk ICT and the news tonight.
27:30 The two Cameroon web and mobile app to discover tourist attractions in Cameroon is our focus.
27:36 The application is an ingenious work of Pemwawa Brian Bangsui, a young adult who has won prizes in the ICT Innovation Week and National Youth Festival Boothcam.
27:48 The app, nominated for the Bonte Digital Media Award, counts over 200 tourist destinations and is approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure.
27:57 Yoti Kalelisonge presents the software in the following report.
28:01 A foretaste of the sights to behold when visiting Cameroon.
28:06 This is a summary of the country's tourist destinations, over 200 of them in one application.
28:12 To some, Tour Cameroon is a virtual tourist guide.
28:16 It has all the different tourist sites classified under the different towns with appropriate descriptions, directions and cost estimates on how to get to each site.
28:23 So the app as well has all this information, approved information, it has images, videos and descriptions.
28:31 With over 50,000 active users, the mobile app thrust into the limelight during the 2021 Afghan is booming with traffic, having features like a live travel guide and blog.
28:44 Where you could read articles about the history and culture of Cameroon. It has a feature to find nearby hotels. With one click you can get all the nearby hotels around the tourist site and also around you.
28:56 It has a feature to find nearby restaurants, find all the different embassies that are in Cameroon.
29:01 The time-saving and accessible online app was born of a life-changing experience.
29:06 I was in Nyangonde for a long time and I didn't know that a beautiful place existed like Echo Park. My aunts carried me there and when we went there I was amazed by what was existing there.
29:16 A mobile software that makes it possible for visitors to explore and plan their next trip to this Africa in miniature.
29:25 Onto sports, Algerian cyclist Yassine Hamza has won the fourth lap of the Chantabia International Cycling Tour from Saint-Mélima to Meyoum-Mesala, covering the 96-kilometer distance in 2 hours 15 minutes 2 seconds.
29:42 The yellow jersey for the overall best is still on the shoulders of Slovakian cyclist Rovda Pavol.
29:49 CRTV special envoy on the racecourse is Gilbert Ongene.
29:55 The Saint-Mélima-Meyoum-Mesala lap of the Chantabia International Cycling Tour, which is 96-kilometer long, is a huge challenge for all 59 cyclists.
30:05 This because the road from Saint-Mélima to Meyoum-Mesala passing through Abebe is made up of many hills and valleys.
30:14 The winner of the first lap of this cycling tour in Kribi, Yassine Hamza from Algeria, wins the fourth lap thanks to his prowess as a sprinter.
30:25 But he is unable to seize the yellow jersey back from Rovda Pavol from Slovakia.
30:37 I am really disappointed. I hope to do better in the next lap so as to take back the yellow jersey and win the tour.
30:44 Kaffi Oussama from Morocco and Guillaume Dabourieux from France are second and third in this lap.
30:52 Me and my team, we will work tomorrow at the front of Peloton. We will see tomorrow.
31:01 The Chantabia International Cycling Tour enters its last but one lap this Saturday, October 7, with the cyclists to brave 118.9 kilometers from Zoeteli to Yaoundé.
31:17 Before we go, a sporting online game dubbed 1XBEC e-HUB has been launched in Yaoundé this Friday during a press conference where the project was presented to pressmen by the Director General, Stéphane-Rodrigue Biennou-Couadjon,
31:32 which is out to also permit young start-ups with innovative ideas in the fields of agriculture, education, ecosystem and technology to showcase their self-affirm in this domain. Details with Kwanchwa Marie-Claire Douw.
31:47 The putting in place of this project, dubbed 1XBEC Entrepreneurship Hub, stems from an observation.
31:55 More than 200,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in Cameroon, that constitutes about 80 or 90% of the economy, and most of these young start-ups are really struggling, be it financially or technically.
32:09 So the 1XBEC, they discovered that if they put in place such a program, it's really going to alleviate such.
32:15 During the press conference this Thursday in Yaoundé, the General Manager of 1XBEC e-HUB, Stéphane-Rodrigue Biennou-Couadjon, says the project is out to encourage, celebrate and stimulate visibility of entrepreneurs and start-ups.
32:32 It's a solution that was brought up by 1XBEC to help promote young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the fields of agriculture, of technology and innovation, of education and of climate change.
32:47 So the process will be starting today and it will go till next month for the selection phase.
32:53 So we will select 40 young entrepreneurs that have innovative ideas in all these different domains.
33:00 And after that, 20 will be selected and these 20 will be given the opportunity to pitch in front of a jury.
33:06 And these 20, after their pitch, three will be selected from each category and will be given prizes and a six-month incubation period in our hub active spaces.
33:16 1XBEC e-HUB project is open to Cameroonians of both sexes.
33:22 You should be present in the Cameroonian territory, you should be available to leave the six months of incubation period.
33:29 You should have an innovative idea in the fields of agriculture, technology, of sports and climate change.
33:36 And you can postulate. But we also encourage a lot of youths and a lot of women to take part in this process.
33:43 The sum of 50 million CFA francs cash prize will be shared among the three best winners.
33:49 Thank you for watching the 7.30 news today. At 8.30, Dudu Nicole is going to be bringing to you the news in the French language.
33:57 I'll be back tomorrow. Have a very beautiful start of the weekend and may God bless you.
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