Cameroon awards CFAF3.95 billion in electricity meter contracts to Chinese firms
Three no-bid contracts for electricity and public lighting metering equipment were signed on June 17 and 19, 2026.
Cameroon has signed four contracts totaling nearly CFAF4.5 billion for electricity meters and public lighting metering equipment. Three of these contracts, valued at CFAF3.95 billion combined, were awarded to Chinese manufacturers, with one working alongside a local partner. These agreements were finalized on June 17 and 19, 2026, under the Cameroon Power Sector Reform Programme (PRSEC) following approval for direct contracting.
The contracts were published on November 4 on the Public Contracts Regulatory Agency (ARMP) website. The largest of the three, worth CFAF2.20 billion, was awarded to a consortium of Wuhan Sanfran Electronics Co Ltd and Future Master Engineering SARL. This contract is for 4,720 smart metering kits intended for public lighting in Yaoundé, Douala, and Bafoussam, representing almost 56% of the total value of these three deals.
Zhejiang Goldcard Power-Tech Co Ltd, a meter manufacturer from Hangzhou, China, received the other two contracts. One of these, valued at CFAF1.04 billion, is for the supply of 13,500 meters.
Why it mattersCameroonian citizens will be affected by the procurement of electricity meters and public lighting equipment through these contracts.