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  Cross Section Of Participants At The Town Hall Meeting By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Residents of Bamenda I Municipality have taken a significant step to improve their living conditions by approving three community development projects. These initiatives, in collaboration with Women In Action Against Gender Based Violence (WAG) Cameroon, and the Mbororo Social and Cultural Development Association (MBOSCUDA), aim to address urgent local needs.  The projects were confirmed on March 11, 2026, during a town hall meeting at the municipal conference hall. Community members from Ntaafi, Bangshie, and Ntenefor, including representatives from various groups such as Muslims, youths, and people with disabilities, carefully reviewed the proposed projects before selecting the top priorities. After thorough discussions, the community approved the rehabilitation of water catchments in Bangshie and Ntaafi, and the construction of drainage gutters and culverts in Ntenefor. These projects ha...

NtaCCUL's President, Bar Akumah Bih Miranda  By Anne-Valien Berinyuy  On March 1st, a day in the month celebrating women, Akuma Miranda made history by regaining her position as president of the Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtaCCUL) for the next three years. After serving diligently on the Board of Directors, the members wanted her to take on an even greater leadership role as President. In her third year on the board, she was elected President in 2025. She could continue on the board if her mandate as a board member is renewed. This renewal would also give her the chance to seek another term as president if NtaCCUL members chose to support her again, which they did in a big way. During the NtaCCUL's 39th Annual General Assembly Meeting held at Bamenda Municipal Stadium on March 1, 2026, members showed their strong support for Bar. Akuma Bih Miranda. They wanted her to remain in her role for a longer period. After renewing her mandate as a board member, Bih won ...

Compiled By Raymond Dingana  Bambui: Heavy Gunfire In Bambui Leaves One Dead  Heavy gunfire in Bambui on March 3, 2026, resulted in one death, but the victim has not been identified. This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence linked to the Anglophone crisis. Bambui:Tragic Fire Incident Leaves Baby Dead A one-year-and-eleven-month-old baby died after being caught in a fire on a farm. The child had been living with his grandmother after being abandoned by his mother. The grandmother left the child with an uncle while she visited a relative. The uncle accidentally set a pile of grass on fire, which spread and caused severe burns to the child. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the child did not survive. Body Found in Stream In Nkwen-Bamenda On March 1, 2026, a man's body was found in a river near Hossana School in Ntambesi. The cause of death is unknown, and the body was decomposing. Witnesses, who were playing football nearby, mistook it for a mannequin. Investiga...

  Cross Section Of NTACCUL's Members At The AGM  By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtaCCUL) has established itself as the top Cooperative Credit Union in Cameroon and beyond. During their Annual General Assembly Meeting at Bamenda Municipal Stadium on March 1, 2026, it was announced that in 2025, NtaCCUL paid interest on savings totaling 4,250,059,334 FCFA. NtaCCUL's President, Bar. Akumah Bih Miranda, stated,  "Like in previous years, we have planned to pay 6% interest in 2026, amounting to 4,520,612,311 FCFA." The appealing 6% interest on savings helped boost membership from 104,107 members in 2024 to 117,213 members in 2025, adding 13,106 new members in a single year. NtaCCUL's Board Of Directors President, Bar. Akumah Bih Miranda Facing The Press She also mentioned that the USSD and online app launched in 2024, and GIMAC cards are now available.  "Members can easily apply for GIMAC cards at any branch, allowing them to ...

By Akwi Freya Fomunyam The Ntambeng Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtamCCUL) is thriving despite economic difficulties in the country following the October 12 presidential election. In 2025, NtamCCUL saw a jump in membership, reaching 37,411 members, up from 33,845 in 2024. This growth was announced during the 58th annual general meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Catholic Mission Hall in Ntambeng. During the AGM, the Board of Directors (BoD) reported a net profit increase of 59,292 Francs compared to the previous year. In a show of confidence, the Union allocated 133,384,930 Francs to members as interest on their savings, providing a 4% return. Ndonwi Derick Shu, the BoD President, highlighted that the institution's success comes from hard work.  "Our membership, savings, and financial strength are all growing. NtamCCUL is present nationwide. We set goals and encourage everyone to meet them. We actively engage with our members,"  Ndonwi told the m...

Newly Appointed Auxiliary Bishop Of The Bamenda Archdiocese  By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Father John Berinyuy Tata as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bamenda. The announcement was made on Friday, February 13th, 2026, during a come together at St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral, attended by clergy, religious leaders, and members of the Christian community. This news has excited many across the North West Region, as people see it as a powerful testament of faith, resilience, and divine care. Father John Berinyuy’s journey to becoming a bishop has been filled with both hardship and service. In November 2025, he was reportedly kidnapped by separatist fighters while returning from the opening ceremony of a Catholic university in Ndop. This incident shocked the local church and the wider public. After his abduction, Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda wrote a strong letter urging the Catholic community to take urgent action and show support.  He ...