General News of Wednesday, 31 August 2016Source: cameroon-tribune.cmOver 300 press cards now availablePress Cards,photo d'archiveSince the official publication of Press Card by the National Press Card Commission in Cameroon, information reaching Cameroon Tribune (CT) indicates that 394 Press Cards have been produced and currently being distributed to the various journalists. Yesterday, August 30, 2016 CT made a stop at the National Press Card Commission Permanent Secretariat in Yaounde where it was realised that amongst the 394 Press Cards available more than 250 had already been distributed. According to the Permanent Secretary of the National Press Card Commission, Nana Soh Pascaline epouse Pippa, amongst all the applications for a Press Cards, 469 were accepted upon reservation because the files of the individuals were not completed. It was also revealed that some 94 requests for Press Cards were rejected by the commission. It should be recalled that the Press Card Commission is not out to punish individuals but to ensure that there is order and professionalism in the media landscape in the country.

Source: CameroonWeb August 31, 2016 11:54 UTC