The National Competition Law provides for general penalties, such as fines, injunctions to put an end to the incriminated practices (anticompetitive practice) which may be accompanied by a penalty payment and payment of damages.

More specifically, when the NCC concludes that there is an abuse of dominance, it will order that the concerned undertakings put an end to the prohibited practices.

A fine equal to 50% of the profit or 20% of the turnover made in the Cameroonian market during the financial year preceding the year in which the offence was committed, may be imposed in the case of cartel conduct.

In the event of non-compliance with the above fines, the NCC may order the temporary closure of the offending undertakings.

We are not aware of any such cases.

Exclusivity clauses and non-compete restraints are null and void. Any interested person is entitled to apply to the NCC for purposes of cancelling exclusivity clauses or non-compete restraints. Moreover, these practices are punishable by a fine equal to 50% of the profit derived by the relevant entity or 20% of the turnover derived in the Cameroonian market in the financial year preceding the year during which the infringement was committed. In addition, the NCC can order companies to cease the conduct or to pay damages, including interest.

No such investigation has been reported.

Yes. The legislation contains provisions on the abuse of buyer power. However, we are not aware of any cases brought by the NCC against accused entities.

Yes. Cartel conduct and anti-competitive conduct is criminalised in Cameroon. However, no criminal charges have been brought, or convictions made, against any persons and/or entities for engaging in anticompetitive conduct since January 2021.