The opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the DJEMBE & EXPO- PME 2025 festival took place on 14 May 2025 in Kribi under the chairmanship of Mr. Emmanuel Longue Kingue, and attended by local administrative and traditional authorities.

The Cameroon National Shippers' Council (CNSC) is taking part in the event, which is being held under the theme “Strategic partnership with the Dutch and Luxembourg diaspora for inclusive economic diplomacy at the service of African SMEs”.

In keeping with its mission to promote foreign trade and support SMEs, the CNSC is hosting Ets Mathys and O'Ceant Juice at its exhibition stand - two SMEs specialized in ‘Made in Cameroon’ products.

Mr. Dippah Kayesse, Head of the Communication and Public Relations Division, welcomed the authorities to CNSC's stand, where they were briefed on initiatives taken by the CNSC to promote the ‘Made in Cameroon’ brand.

The DJEMBE & EXPO - PMEs 2025 Festival is being organised by Mrs. Caroline Mbamseck Bayiha and seeks to provide a platform for trade exchanges between Cameroon and Europe. The festival shall run until 18 May, and will see SMEs showcasing their expertise in various economic activities