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Bernard Sanda Talah to defend PhD on "Developing Orthography for Multi-dialectal Languages: A Study of Yamba. in Uba

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Bamenda has issued a public announcement regarding an upcoming dissertation defense in the Department of Linguistics and African Languages. The defence is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Faculty Boardroom. Bernard Sanda Talah (Candidate) The Candidate, Bernard Sanda Talah (UBal8AP281) will be defending his thesis titled "Developing Orthography for Multi-dialectal Languages: A Study of Yamba." The defence promises to shed light on innovative approaches to linguistic studies, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by multi-dialectal languages. The panelists for the defense according to the announcement will include: Chairperson:Prof. Mbangwana Paul Rapporteur I:Prof. Vincent A. Tanda Rapporteur II:Prof. Wega A. Simeu Examiner: Prof. Afutendem Lucas N. Examiner: Prof. Nicoline Agbor Tabe Member: Prof. Asonganyi Esther This high level panel of experts wi

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CJTU NW 2024 Press Awards to Honor Excellence, Remember Fallen Colleagues

The Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (CJTU) Northwest Chapter has announced the commencement of the 2024 Press Awards, dedicated to celebrating the outstanding work of journalists in the North West Region. This year's awards carry special significance as they also pay homage to six departed colleagues: Peterkins Manyong, Eric Motumo, Michel Ndi, Anye Nde Soh, Rebecca Njeme, and Fawa Agatha. In an uncommon gesture, CJTU has established six categories named after these journalists, each reflecting their unique contributions to the field of journalism in the region. The categories and their corresponding domains are as follows: 1. CJTU/Peterkins Manyong Memorial Award: Political Reporting 2. CJTU/Anye Ndeh Soh Memorial Award: Sports Reporting 3. CJTU/Michel Ndi Memorial Award: Human Interest Reporting 4. CJTU/Eric Motumo Memorial Award: Critical Writing 5. CJTU/Rebecca Njeme Memorial Award: Gender Reporting 6. CJTU/Fawa Agatha Memorial Award: Women's Issues Repo

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Nukwi Ne Abubte: Princess Angwafo Hosts Spectacular Thank You Song Performance, Easter Cultural Festival

It was an atmosphere of gratitude and celebration Bamenda on Saturday 30 March 2024.The event was the Princess Angwafo Easter Cultural Festival in Bamenda which showcased the moving performance of the song "Mankon Says Miyaka" meaning 'Mankon Says Thank You' on Saturday, March 30. The song, featuring top North West artists like Prince Yerima Afo-a-Kom, Loh Benson, Kingphil, Daddy Lovett, Jato Sonita, Jasandor, Ivy Africa, Immune and others left the audience captivated strong message of gratitude from a princess of Mankon.

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Culture: Ndeer-lah Festival 2024 Showcases Traditions of the Wimbum People

The Bamenda III Municipality came alive on Sunday, April 7, 2024, as locals and visitors gathered to partake in the annual Ndeer-lah Festival, an event honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Wimbum people. Amidst a backdrop of traditional music, dance, and colorful attire, this year's festival served as a reminder to the resilience and vitality of the Wimbum culture. The festivities was all about the promotion and preservation of Wimbum traditions, with a focus on showcasing the various ceremonial caps worn by Fons (traditional rulers) and other members of the community. Attendees were treated to a captivating display of craftsmanship as these intricate caps were displayed throughout the event, each telling its own story of heritage and prestige. One of the standout moments of the day was the recognition of outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to the promotion and preservation of Wimbum culture. These sons of the community were honored

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Bamenda City Council Releases Four-Year Balance Sheet: Mayor Highlights Achievements and Challenges

The Bamenda City Council, under the leadership of Mayor Paul Achombong, has unveiled its four-year balance sheet, detailing achievements and challenges faced during this period. Mayor Achombong emphasized the council's efforts in various sectors during a rare press conference in Bamenda on Friday 12 April 2024, outlining initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents amidst ongoing challenges. Mayor Paul Achombong presenting achievements Mayor Paul Achombong took off with one of the notable achievements which is the significant improvement in waste management. He credited the council's investment in equipment and the initiation of a door-to-door campaign for the visible transformation of Bamenda from what was once likened to a dump site to a cleaner environment. In response to the seven-year-old armed conflict affecting the region, Mayor Achombong made an x-ray of the council's campaign against civic disobedience, particularly targeting the ph

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NWCA Ltd GM Restitutes ICAO/NACF Secondment Program at General Assembly Amidst Calls for Increased Coffee Production

The North West Cooperative Association (NWCA) Ltd concluded its General Assembly on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the association's headquarters in Mile III Nkwen. Following a preceding board of directors meeting, the General Assembly provided a platform for stakeholders to address key issues affecting the cooperative and its members. Delegates to the general assembly at end of General Assembly Reports presented by various departments of NWCA Ltd, including the management report by the General Manager Waindim Timothy Ntam painted a picture of the ongoing challenges faced by the cooperative, notably the impact of the seven-year-old armed conflict on coffee production in the region. Instances of decreased coffee yields, attacks on members, harassment, and vandalism of union buildings were cited as detrimental factors. Additionally, the presence of Licensed Buying Agents (LBAs) was noted to have further disrupted the supply chain of coffee to the unions. Ndikwa P

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Upper Bayelle I Quarter Extends Gratitude to Mayor Fongu Cletus, Bamenda III Council for Projects

A delegation from Upper Bayelle I Quarter has expressed gratitude to the Lord Mayor of Bamenda III Council for the collaborative efforts in realizing various community projects during a thank-you visit on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Nji Musa, speaking on behalf of the quarter, highlighted the transformative projects undertaken, including road grading to GBHS Bayelle, classroom construction at Government Bilingual Primary and Nursery School Upper Bayelle, and rehabilitation of water provision at Nkwen District Hospital. Musa expressed immense joy for the positive impact these initiatives have had on the community. "There is so much joy in our hearts today for the many developmental activities you have brought to us. The road from Family Pharmacy to the New Road leading to Up-Station, we say thank you, the road from Mile Four through Bamenda III Council to New Road we say thank you, the road behind PMI Nkwen to New Road we say thank, for the water projects, we say

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Neh Sandra Fongeh Defends Degree with Unlikely Innovation: Beans Peeling Machine

September 09, 2023

By Bakah Derick In a groundbreaking display of creative innovation, Neh Sandra Fongeh, a student of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, National Higher Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda defended her Bachelor's degree on Saturday, September 9, 2023, using a remarkable beans peeling machine. The unconventional approach caught the attention of faculty members, fellow students and family members alike, turning Neh's defense into a memorable event. Neh Sandra Fongeh presenting her machine to the Jury Neh Sandra, known for her out-of-the-box thinking and passion for engineering, mesmerized the audience with her extraordinary project during the thesis defense titled: design and realization of a manually and motorized beans shelling machine. While most students opt for a traditional presentation or experiment demonstration, Neh's choice to showcase a beans peeling machine highlighted her unique perspective on problem-solving.

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North West Cameroon: Remarkable Cultures I- The Nso People

August 27, 2020

They own, and with pride, use Lamnso (language of Nso) anywhere they are found. They are from the grassfields of Cameroon, with capital being Kimbo (or today known as Kumbo), the Nso People have a rare structured traditional administrative setup, with the Fon at the summit; then there are the Vibai, aShufai, aYaa, aFai, aShey, etc. Yeeh Ngwerong The very religious people give uncommon value to their traditional beliefs, yet are so attached to Christianity and Islam, the two main religions apart from the traditional practices. Even the most learned of them all would always go back home to identify with their roots, either to pay allegiance to the throne of the tribe, occupied by an "immortal" being, called the Fon; according to the cultural belief, the never dies. Many would also return home just to be and identify with the people during cultural events. Ngam-Ngonnso’ is the melting pot of Nso culture and traditions. It is a week during which the peoole communinion with

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Bamenda Fashion Design: Top faces behind the rich mix in Bamenda

August 09, 2020

In Cameroon, Bamenda is one city where fashion designing blossoms. The variety of colours and designs emerging from different traditional backgrounds constitutes a huge fountain of inspiration for the many who have transformed the sector to a pleasant discovery to those who visit the city of Bamenda.

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Frisco City- Texas: 1st August proclaimed Day for Cameroonian born Jennifer Achu

August 02, 2023

By Bakah Derick Frisco City in Texas, United States of America has proclaimed August 1 the “Jennifer Achu Day.” The Mayor of Frisco made the proclamation on Tuesday 1 August 2023 during a city council meeting. Jennifer Achu with proclamation According to the proclamation by Mayor Jeff Cheney, all citizens of Frisco should do “their share to make a difference” in the community. “Thank you Mayor Jeff Cheney, all our City Council members, and the entire city staff for your tireless efforts in making Frisco Texas a remarkable place to live, work, play and contribute to. Your commitment to our community is truly commendable, and I am privileged to be a part of this remarkable city. Its vibrant and inclusive community, outstanding infrastructure, and pro-business environment have provided me with a nurturing ground to thrive.” Jennifer Achu said in a thank you message Reading of the proclamation as Jennifer Achu looks on The proclamation celebrates the Cameroon

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HOFNA Cameroon trains, provides start-up worth millions to 100 IDPs

By Burinyuy A. B. Participants in the skills building and entrepreneurship programs for 100 economically vulnerable internally displaced persons by Hope for the Needy Association (HOFNA) have ended their training in celebration following the complete production and packaging of all products planed for and reception of their startup capital. HOFNA trainees receiving startup They celebrated the complete production of treatment and bathing Soap, glass cleaner, powdered soap and Vaseline. Beyond dancing and singing, they shared their feelings about their productions. "These are things I use to see only on television. I didn't know I will one be the one doing this. The soap is so nice and I am very happy. I want to thank HOFNA for making me part of this training. I will like to start my own production very soon and I will use the short form of my name for the products which is KiK..." Frida Kidu from Ako Subdivision said According to Kunde Sidonie Nkfunjie fr

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Bamenda and a Strange Snake in Government Delegation

September 01, 2015

By Bakah Derick Many amongst them Northwest Governor Adolf Lele L'Afrique Tuesday September 1, 2015 watched with dismay an unfortunate development in the Mezam divisional delegation of state property and lands tenure. It was a giant snake found in the cupboard of the delegation. When hilltopvoices arrive the scene, we were informed that the snake was seen with the intervention of a witchdoctor who reportedly rescued a staff of the delegation whose name was in the snake list and was going to die. Narrations around the premises say after the snake was captured, the woman witchdoctor ordered that it should be dissected and on dissection a fifty francs coin was found and then a black plastic bag was discovered. When the bag was opened a clean White part was found with the writing "Kah Charles you will die anybody hearing from you will also die while in pains 1. George 2 Gabila 3 Benjamin's 4 Pascal 5 Peter first" Our sources at the delegation say George w

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SDF Chairman John Fru Ndi in another Protest

August 23, 2015

By Bakah Derick Blogger@hilltopvoices John Fru Ndi the Chairman of Cameroon’s most populous opposition party The Social Democratic Front SDF last August 22 staged a protest on the gateway to Bamenda. According to the Chairman, he was protesting in Matazem following the bad state of the road between Bafoussam and Bamenda that blocked traffic flow for almost a day. After visiting the bad area between Babajou and Mbouda, the SDF Chairman returned to the Matezem toll gate to order all toll gate ticket sellers out of the place and to stop selling tickets until the road is repaired and before he arrived the toll gate was locked. SDF Chairman in Matazem. Photo by Ojong Stephen The SDF party head argued that it is unlawful to collect money from road users when the roads very bad as is the case now. John Fru Ndi’s protest comes after travel agency owners in Bamenda met in a crisis meeting with the Regional Governor Adolph Lele L’afrique on the day the traffic was blocked by the

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Nkwen: Fon makes groundbreaking declarations on land sells, funerals others in New Year Message

January 04, 2022

By Bakah Derick The paramount Fon of Nkwen has delivered his new year message to Nkwen sons and daughters with a firm call for the respect of culture and diligence on matters of land sells, funerals amongst others. HRM Fon Azehfor III was speaking on Tuesday 4 January 2022 in a rare outing at the start of the new year since his ascension to the throne. HRM Fon Azehfor III of Nkwen In the slightly above 14mins message, the Fon began with the sell of raffia palm plantations which he said is becoming very common. According to the Fon, should this continue the village runs the risk of not having raffia palm wine to perform traditional rituals. A fine of not less than 500 000FCFA and other items has been announced as sanction for anyone who sells raffia palm plantations on Nkwen land. While noting that the sell of land was becoming very fashionable with some selling just to drink and smoke, Fon Azehfor III says land can only be sold in Nkwen for two reasons: either for const

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Bamenda Fashion Design: Top faces behind the rich mix in Bamenda

August 09, 2020

In Cameroon, Bamenda is one city where fashion designing blossoms. The variety of colours and designs emerging from different traditional backgrounds constitutes a huge fountain of inspiration for the many who have transformed the sector to a pleasant discovery to those who visit the city of Bamenda.

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Breaking News: Nkwen Youths stage protest against the "Bansonisation" of their village

October 23, 2015

By Bakah Derick Some Youths of Nkwen have since Thursday October 22, 2015 been in what many have described as a xenophobic protest. The protesting youths say they are against “the Bansonisation” (excessive presence of Nso people in Nkwen.) of Nkwen land. According to the youths, this is happening with the complicity of the Paramount Fon of Nkwen HM Fon Azehfor III who is still to clock two in office and provocation from Nso Nkwen settlers who are promising to buy the entire Nkwen Fondom including the palace. The Youths against Fon’s Decision The youths took to the street Thursday October 22, 2015 following what they say was the illegal sell of a parcel of Land behind the Fon’s palace to the Nso community in Bamenda. Though Fon Azehfor III has denied the sale of the land, he however accepts that he gave the said land to the Nso people for free following the outstanding and long history binding the two peoples. Accepting the generosity of their Fon, the youths said he s

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Major Gen. Tumenta’s Remains in Bamenda on the Journey Home

February 05, 2016

By Bakah Derick and Mbu Stella Bamenda this February 5, 2016 during the early hours of the afternoon received the mortal remains of Cameroon's Major General Martin Chomu Tumenta. The remains were received on arrival at the Bamenda airport by the Governor of the Northwest West Region Adolf Lele L’Afrique accompanied by the region’s top administrators. Major General Martin Chomu Tumenta remains Flown into the city in a military plane, the 61 year old late Major General was accompanied by two other G enerals amongst them Gen. Ivo Yenwo Desancio Director of Presidential Security who also hails from the Northwest region. NW Governor Adolph Lele L'Afrique and Late Gen Tumenta's Wife While waiting for the plane to release the casket of its VIP lifeless guest, Governor Adolph Lele could be seen exchanging words with the wife of the fallen General. As the belly of the plane opened to release the remains of the General, silence griped the a

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Consumer Co-operative Worldwide: Waindim Timothy Ntam, NWCA GM elected into Executive Committee

By Bakah Derick The General Manager of the North West Cooperative Association (NWCA) limited has been elected into the Executive Committee of the Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide (CCW). The only Cameroonian and African Waindim Timothy Ntam was elected into the eight-man executive committee during the General Assembly of CCW in Seville Spain last June 19, 2022. Waindim Timothy Ntam NWCA Ltd General Manager elected into CCW Executive Committee "I am highly honoured and thankful to CCW delegates for the confidence on my humble self. I also fully understand how challenging the office will be particularly as I would be representing and defending cooperative movements not only for my country Cameroon but for the entire African Continent in the Executive Committee." Timothy Ntam reacted Elected for a three year mandate from June 2022 to November 2025, Waindim Timothy Ntam shall work together with Hector Jacquet – Board Member, FACC Argentina / Cooperative Obrera,

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