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Business: Snail Sawyer; A Delicacy In Bamenda, Vendor Sells 02 Buckets Daily

By Ignatius Nji Relindis Ambo, wife to a woodworker and mother of three is seen moving from one drinking spot to another selling snail Sawyer packaged in a clean transparent plastic bucket in Bamenda. Her customers could be seen placing orders and eating in relish,  spiced with some pepper.  A bucket Ambo's VIP Snail Sawyer  Nji Ignatius of Cameroon's bi-weekly newspaper Eden took interest and cornered the lady for a chat on her trade. Relindis disclosed that she hails from Njikwa subdivision Dunga Mantung division. She just relocated with her family from Buea to Bamenda because of the crisis. She has been selling snail Sawyer in Buea for six years and has continued with the business in Bamenda. She admits that she makes more money in sale in Bamenda than when she was in Buea.  "In a day I sell two buckets of snail Sawyer meaning in five days I sell ten buckets... Business is very good in Bamenda and a customer buys from Fcfa 500 to Fcfa 2000 at a g

Media: Press freedom at stake as military court jails newspaper vendor

By Oscar Muambo Efite The verdict of the Buea Military Court handed out on October 04 has called to question the fate of press freedom in Cameroon. On Monday, the president of the Buea Military Court, Colonel Mem Michel sentenced three English-speaking Cameroonians to life jail terms. Among the three Francis Fontem, a newspaper vendor in the restive southwestern town of Buea. Francis Fontem, Ako Eyong and Elvis Kale Although sentenced in absentia, the verdict casts doubt over government’s willingness to guarantee a free and democratic society. Fontem, along with Ako Eyong and Elvis Kale were being tried for printing and disseminating separatist propaganda in January 2019. Cameroonian Journalists Decry Violence Journalists in Cameroon are calling on the government to end threats against reporters, including illegal detentions, prison time, and killings. They also are demanding justice for two colleagues killed this year and for at least five reporters currently imprisoned. Cameroonian j

Measles and Rubella: Ako amongst 25 health districts targeted for vaccination in Cameroon

By Bakah Derick  Cameroon's Ministry of public Health has announced a free vaccination campaign against measles and rubella in 25 health districts across the country including Ako in Misaje subdivision Dunga Mantung division. According to Civiclens ; an online news outlet, the campaign will run from October 5-9, 2022.  Measles And Rubella vaccination in Cameroon.  "Cameroon is in epidemic of measles. Let's protect our kids, get ready to have them recieve their vaccines" the Facebook post reads with the hashtags #StopMeasles237 #StopMeasles237.  Measles is a viral infection that affects children and can be prevented through vaccination. Though treatable by medical professionals, measles can be very uncomfortable for kids.  It is a respiratory infection Spread mainly through droplets produced from coughing or sneezing. Salivas, touching of contaminated surfaces, skin to skin contacts and mother to baby transmission by pregnancy, labour and nursin

IDUAI 2022: Environmentalist, Inclusion advocate, Journalist make case for an Information Act in Cameroon

By Hilltopvoices  Several voices have expressed the need for an information Act in Cameroon. The need for the public information accessibility tool was expressed during an online event to observe the 2022 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) organised by Hilltopvoices Communications Group Ltd.  Lohshie Eugene Velon host of the live stream (in blue) and Chick Sama (in red t-shirt) on Set  While stating that public information should be a right and not a privilege, Wirsiy Emmanuel Binyuy Environmentalist and Director of Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch (CAMGEW) noted that the work of journalists should reflect the local realities. Information users especially the press should angage meaningful information search especially from the grassroots with the hope that an information Act can facilitate the obtaining of information from policy makers. The environmentist recommended effective collaboration between the press and non-profit organisation, net

Education: New Generation Cameroonian Law Maker bags rare mid-career degree as lone African in topmost Japanese University

By Colbert Gwain Benefitting from the highly competitive Japanese International Cooperation Agency, JICA, scholarship for the support of socioeconomic development, recovery, or economic stability of developing regions; the young law maker and emerging academic, Agho Oliver Bamenju of the Bafut/Tubah constituency, was finally found worthy in character and in learning to be awarded the prestigious Masters Degree certificate in actionable international development; with emphasis on good governance and sustainable development. Core subject areas relevant to the socio-economic growth and development of his constituency. Hon Agho Oliver Bamenju of the Bafut/Tubah constituency (in blue)  receiving certificate  The graduation ceremony that took place Monday 26 September 2022, was watched live by thousands of digital space citizens, family members and friends from across the world- using a zoom-link generated by the University. This was because the strict COVID19 restrictive measure

Back to School 2022: FAHOLO facilitate return of deprived learners in Sabongari.

By Carlos Ngwayi  Faith-Hope-love Association (FAHOLO) created by Rev. MAMNGONG Glory Yuren based in Canada has facilitated the return to school for some orphans in Sabongari of Nwa Subdivision.  .   Roma Yuknwi Mamngong, project supervisor/coordinator meeting with school teachers to declare his intentions  The good-will Ambassador www.hilltopvoices.com has learned opted to pay school fees for ten ( 10) primary school pupils in the area of Donga Mantung Division of the North West region. The assistance has been distributed to seven  in the Cameroon  Baptist Convention (CBC) primary school and three in Presbyterian School (PS) all in sabongari. The caretakers of the orphans, most of whom lost their parents to the Anglophone crisis have described the gesture as great relief.  According to the benefactor, this is just the beginning of a long journey which aims at putting smiles on the faces of the vulnerable in Cameroon and beyond. MAMNGONG Glory Yuren,

Environment: Tewu Erasmus talks to Hilltopvoices on Waste management in Bamenda

By Shey Godbless  As garbage heaps continue to form mountains at an exponential rate on a daily basis unabated in all the streets within the city of Bamenda, an environmentalist has sounded a strong warning for a bleak future if adequate measures are not  taken and on time.  Waste along the streets of Bamenda  Speaking to www.hilltopvoices.com in an exclusive interview, environmentalist TEWU Erasmus recounted a good number of areas where the increasing garbage heaps was impacting our environment negatively. He classified the effects on two fronts viz: short term and long term effects.  To begin with, the founder of New Vision for an Eco-friendly Environment revealed that there was some toxic smell emanating from the heaps that were not humanly friendly. They cause toxic smell or air pollution.  "As human beings we have different strengths of our respiratory systems and these toxic smells we inhale around our garbage heaps causes a lot of damage to our respi

Religion: Apostle Linora storms Bamenda with crusade to restore Love of God

By Nfor Nkfu God's servant, Apostle Linora Nchimenyi Bangya of The Love of God Covenant Church of All Nations, says she has been sent by God to revive Bamenda with love. Apostle Linora Nchimenyi (in white) during press conference in Bamenda  She made  the declaration during a Press Conference in Bamenda, Friday September 23,2022. She used the occasion to invite the public to join her in a divine mission This was on the sidelines of a three day- gospel crusade holding at Prayer City, Avenir Park , Upstation Bamenda. Titled Bamenda Revival Crusade program,the religious gathering which kick-started September 22,  is holding on the theme,'where is your fire ,where is your love for God'. "I am here to restore the love of God in the hearts of Men, Women and children", Apostle Linora said adding that "I am also here to make sure that every destiny or vision comes to a reality" The Woman of God said she has been assigned by Go

Entertainment: Cameroonian-US based artist Bsenjo features Soweto gospel Choir in New release

By Bakah Derick  It is a dream come true for Cameroonian-United States based contemporary gospel artist and songwriter Belinda Senjo. Bsenjo as she is known  has released a new song featuring the legendary South African Soweto gospel choir which was her dream. Bsenjo during shooting with Soweto gospel Choir  "I went on to do a featured song with the legendary Soweto Gospel choir based in South Africa, which we released on September 15th, 2022. I have always loved Soweto gospel choir and I promised myself that one day I will be singing alongside the legends. And behold, that dream has finally come to fruition. It is safe to say that my love for Soweto music was inspired by the fact that I was the leader of my high school and church choir and most of the songs performed were that of the great Soweto gospel choir." The song titled "Trumpet Sound" at press time just few days after the release has over 17000 YouTube views.  According to Bsenjo in her descript

Business: "Ewaka Tourism goes operational in Dubai, special offers announced

HilltopvoicesAdvertorial The head office of Ewaka Tourism has gone gone operational in Dubai. Ewaka Tourism L.L.C. is a Dubai based tourism company that has been successfully promoting U.A.E. in Tourism and Corporate markets internationally. Cutting of the symbolic ribbon  "In our continuous pursuit of Excellence, We are known for our quality services in the UAE. It is our main concern to meet the customers’ needs through expansion of our services, Providing competitively affordable holiday packages and creating the best conditions for leisure and business." The CEO said during the opening.  Slogan: Ewaka Tourism's grand opening Dream it.Live it  "𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫" "𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫" The services include VISA .  We provide you with complete visa support  from the beginning to the end. We make sure you obtain your visa in time through effortless application and speedy clearance. FLIGHT We aim at making your trav