Team Cameroon once more showed great performance at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Grand Final that recently took place in Shenzhen, China.
According to a release from the number one ICT leading international ICT company, Huawei, Cameroon’s students who recently participated in the Huawei ICT competition emerged at the top of the chart.
Cameroon’s ICT Students bag another trophy
The team of ICT students from Cameroon once again carried the colors of the country at the summit after illustrating great performances at the Huawei ICT Competition global finals, where they highlighted the rapid development of digital skills in the country.
It was indicated that the team of Cameroon was made up of ICT students from the University of Douala, specifically the National Higher Polytechnic School and the National Higher School of Posts, Telecommunications and ICT (SUP’PTIC), who won first prize in the “Computing Track” category at the same global finals held in Shenzhen.
In his key address to thousands of participants from various countries, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy and Business Development Department at Huawei, outlined the fact that the competition brings together different talented youths from various countries and demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainable development.
He said: “This competition demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to using technology for the common good and sustainable social and environmental development.” He added that “the Innovation Competition demonstrates the value of competitive learning in addressing real-world challenges, and the participants in the practical and programming events distinguished themselves through their dedication, curiosity, and technical expertise.”
Mr. Ritchie Peng also seized the occasion during the start of the competition to announce the creation of a new Artificial Intelligence Operator Development Track, dubbed “Ascend,” for the next edition in mainland China. As underscored, this track aims at providing young developers with more direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the industry through hands-on challenges.
This global championship win by Cameroonian students once again in China marks another massive milestone for Cameroon’s ICT ecosystem, building on previous years. The team of Cameroon has always illustrated her performances in this high level gathering of ICT genius.
Huawei Cameroon, the ideal technological partner
For the past years, Cameroon has built strong relationships with the Chinese government, and thanks to this fruitful cooperation, ICT companies like Huawei have invested much in upgrading the skills of young talents.
In the different speeches of Cameroon’s Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Paul BIYA, to the youths have focused on training, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship among young people. Indeed, he has repeatedly urged Cameroonian youth to seize the opportunities offered by digital technology to thrive in self-employment, thereby addressing some of the challenges faced by the country and eradicating unemployment.
Huawei has so far illustrated itself as the main and ideal technological partner that builds the skills of young talented Cameroonians in the domain of information and communication technology (ICT).
Huawei Cameroon can be described as a major player, aligned with government priorities by training and equipping young people in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) through its structured programs such as “Seeds for the Future,” “Huawei ICT Academy,” and “Huawei ICT Competition.”
Since 2016, more than 13,000 young Cameroonians have benefited from different trainings and programs launched by Huawei Cameroon. The ICT leading company is thus helping to bridge the digital skills gap while offering concrete opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
Huawei Cameroon is more than a technological partner; it is also a catalyst for youth opportunities. By aligning training, innovation, and employability, the company is helping to position Cameroon on the map of the African digital economy, aiming to reduce the country’s unemployment rate and stimulate entrepreneurship through training and skills transfer programs that offer an inspiring roadmap, proving that investing in human capital is the key to a prosperous future.
About the Huawei ICT Competition
The Huawei ICT Competition is an annual global event designed for college and university students to showcase their technical skills, foster innovation, and collaborate on real-world challenges.
Since its launch in 2015, the competition has been gaining significant momentum, with more countries and students joining each year. Recognized as a flagship partner of the UNESCO Global Skills Academy, the competition draws hundreds of thousands of participants worldwide.
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