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HRH Ngwashi I Ascends As New Fon Of Akum, Appoints Team To Drive Village Development Forward

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    HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi I Of Akum Village HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi I  One The Throne  The enstoolment rituals of His Royal Highness (HRH) Foh Eugene Ngwashi I took place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, drawing thousands of Akum’s sons and daughters to the esplanade of the Fon's Palace. This historical event also saw the installation of a twenty member cabinet by the Fon tasked with driving the village's development forward. The ceremony, a blend of spirituality and tradition, highlighted the community's deep respect for its heritage and aspirations for the future. HRH Ngwashi I emphasized that the occasion was primarily an oath taking ceremony. "It was an oath taking event that I had to undertake to elevate the village to the next level. That’s why you saw the elites come in large numbers, along with villagers from all corners of the community, to support me as I take my place on the throne that they have given to me," said HRH Ngwashi I. HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi ...

Mbengwi: Bridge Construction Linking Quarters in Mbengwi Eminent As Kendely Group CEO Lays Foundation Stone

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  Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony    By Raymond Dingana The Chief Executive Officer of  Kendely Group of Companies, Chief Dr. Ndang Kenneth, along with his wife, Mafor Dr. Ndang Delphine of the Kendely Foundation, have laid the foundation stone for a bridge that will connect several quarters in the Mbengwi Subdivision of the North West Region of Cameroon. The Njimocho Bridge project aims to link Njimocho Quarter to other areas such as Zem, Wumngang, and Njembeng, all within the Mbengwi Subdivision. This project, valued at 28 million FCFA, is a donation from Chief Dr. Ndang Kenneth and his wife, Mafor Dr. Mrs. Ndang Delphine, through the Kendely Foundation. At The Foundation Laying Ceremony  Speaking on behalf of the Mbengwi community, the President General of the Mbengwi Cultural and Development Association (MECUDA) expressed great joy and appreciation for the bridge project.  A group of pastors from the Metta Presbytery, led by the Presbytery Secretary, a...

Bamenda: Gunmen Kill Breadwinner While He Struggles To Provide For Family

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  Elyse Kamta When He Was Alive By Raymond Dingana As Elyse Kamta left his home that fateful morning, he embraced his family tightly, promising to return by evening. Little did he know that those would be the last warm moments shared together.  At La Chance Bridge, where he sought to earn a meager living as an excavator operator, disaster struck. Gunmen descended upon the area, ruthlessly taking his life in a brutal act of violence. "He begged and begged, but the gunmen turned a deaf ear. His only crime was striving to provide for his family. When did working hard become a reason to die? Those who kill for simply trying to make a living—what have they ever done to create jobs for our people?" an anguished commercial biker lamented. Kamta lay lifeless on the ground, while the assailants fled into the shadows. Bystanders could do nothing but capture images, perhaps to remember the stark reality of violence that had claimed another innocent life in the context of the Anglophone ...

NtaCCUL Elects New President, Board Members, Accelerates Digitalization Efforts As Membership Grows

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Members Of NtaCCUL At The Elective General Assembly  By Amabo Chris Abonwi  Members of the Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union (NTaCCUL) have overwhelmingly mandated Bar. Bih Miranda to serve as their new President of the Board of Directors (BoD). She was elected alongside six board members during the Elective General Assembly held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Bamenda Congress Hall. Apart from the election of Bar. Bih Miranda, Akumawah Nee K. Margaret, Dingha Brezhnez Sama, Fru Doris Ade, and Chi Chrysantus Fon, Tse Chrispo Nche and Chi Cyprian Anye were appointed to the Supervisory Committee. President Elect Of NtaCCUL, Bar. Bih Miranda Eps. Akuma Dinga Brezhnez Sama, Elected Into The BoDs Chi Chrysantus Fon, New Board Member The assembly, which attracted thousands of members, highlighted the positive state of the Credit Union. Former president Taku Isaac expressed pride in leaving the organization in good health. "We have tripled our performance indicators. I am leavin...

At Master's Defense: Bongo Linda Etongwe Champions Better Access to Primary Health Care In Cameroon

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Bongo Linda Etongwe At Her Master's Degree Defense  By Raymond Dingana Bongo Linda Etongwe has called on authorities to enhance the accessibility and affordability of Primary Health Care (PHC) for the population. She highlighted that millions of Cameroonians are living in abject poverty, making it challenging for them to afford healthcare services, which she described as a significant issue. Etongwe explained that PHC is a comprehensive approach to health that emphasizes the overall well-being of individuals and communities. It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health services to everyone, particularly underserved populations. Bongo Linda Etongwe With Members Of Jury After Successfully Defending Her Master's Degree Thesis  Her Master's Degree thesis was on Public Health Policies, Community Engagement, and Access to Primary Health Care, focusing on the case of Ngongsamba in the Moungo Division of the Littoral Region of Cameroon defended at the Bamenda branc...

At Master's Defense:Tamon A. Mercy Advocates For Teaching Of Multi-Level Marketing In Schools

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  Tamon Angwi Mercy Defense Her Master's Degree Thesis  By Raymond Dingana Tamon Angwi Mercy has earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Marketing Management from the Department of Business Management Studies at the Pan African Institute for Development West Africa (PAID-WA) in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.  This achievement was celebrated during her Master's defense, held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Sonac Street branch office of the PAID-WA. Tamon Angwi Mercy After Successfully Defending Her Master's Degree Thesis  During her defense, Tamon emphasized the need to promote Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), highlighting its potential as a significant source of employment for young people.  She defined Multi-Level Marketing as a strategy involving a network of distributors who earn income through direct sales of products and by recruiting new distributors. This model allows participants to earn commissions not ...

Promoting Gender Equality In Councils: Nina Ambuban Defends Master's Thesis on Gender Perspectives In Project Management

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Nina Ambuban Agyingi After Her Defends By Raymond Dingana The crusade to increase women's participation in project management within councils has continued to intensify, with women leading the charge.  During her thesis defense on " Gender Perspectives in Project Management within Municipal Councils: The Case of Bamenda I, II, III,"  Saturday, January 25, 2024, at the Bamenda office of the Pan African Institute For Development,West Africa (PAID-WA), Nina Ambuban Agyingi, a Gender Equality Advocate, noted that despite the existence of national and international instruments aimed at promoting gender equality, little has been done to implement these frameworks. Nina Ambuban Agyingi Defending Her Master's Degree Thesis  She explained that this lack of action accounts for the minimal representation of women within municipal councils, particularly in the area of project management. It was this gap, among others, that motivated Nina Ambuban who also serves as Research Office...