ADVANS CAMEROUN : Sandrine Ziwa Appointed Acting Managing Director

(LVDE) — Following the Board of Directors’ meeting held on December 16, 2025, Advans Cameroun has entrusted the position of Acting Managing Director to Sandrine Ziwa. This strategic appointment reflects a commitment to continuity, managerial rigor, and the strengthening of the microfinance institution’s social impact.

Within the corridors of Advans Cameroun’s headquarters, the announcement has been welcomed as a sign of stability. Meeting on December 16, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Sandrine Ziwa as Acting Managing Director. She succeeds Mamie Kalonga, whose nearly three-year tenure at the helm of the Cameroonian subsidiary concludes with a track record marked by consolidated operations and sustained financial stability.

The new leader is well known to the teams. Formerly Deputy Managing Director, she has been part of Advans Cameroun’s executive management for more than seven years. Her career path also includes experience at Crédit Mutuel S.A. and Finaugues Consulting, where she developed strong expertise in finance, governance, and organizational performance. This in-depth knowledge of the institution is now a major asset at a time of transition that calls for both continuity and adaptability.

Sandrine Ziwa’s roadmap focuses on several key priorities: preserving growth momentum, maintaining high standards in risk management and regulatory compliance, and strengthening a performance-driven culture within the teams. The institution also emphasizes its intention to deepen its social commitment, with the ambition of generating a lasting positive impact for its clients and the communities it serves.

Present on the Cameroonian market since 2007, Advans Cameroun has gradually established itself as a leading player in the microfinance sector. Its mission is to provide tailored financial solutions to artisans, traders, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as their families. With a network of 14 branches nationwide, the institution now serves over 100,000 clients. It reports deposit volumes estimated at CFAF 28 billion and a loan portfolio exceeding CFAF 25 billion—figures that underscore its growing role in the national financial ecosystem.

Through this appointment, Advans Cameroun is betting on continuity and internal trust, while sending a clear message to the market: the institution is determined to consolidate its achievements and pursue its development in the service of financial inclusion.

Esther Grace