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Environmental Protection: Bamenda II Waste-to-Energy Project, The Magic Wan

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Pictorial Of The Visit Of Ntoko Emmanuel Visit To Bamenda By Raymond Dingana Bamenda produces thousands of tons of waste every day. This waste, which should be a source of wealth if well treated, instead harms the environment. Garbage is scattered everywhere, and in some areas, piles of waste block roads thereby creating serious congestion. Plastic bottles are blocking waterways, leading to more environmental issues. However, this waste, often seen as trash, can actually be a valuable resource. In other words, what the population describes as wealth in disguise. To tap into this hidden wealth, Mayor Peter Chenwi of the Bamenda II Council made several trips to Canada between 2022, and 2025 to establish a waste treatment plant in his municipality. Cross Section Of The Population   Thanks to these efforts, the Bamenda Waste-to-Energy Project was born in partnership with Global Ventures of North America LLC (GVNA). This multi-billion franc project will create Cameroon’s first waste tre...

Transporters Announce Strike Action Due To Military, Amba Excesses In North West Of Cameroon

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Achieve Picture Of A Vehicle Attacked On The Bamenda-Ngoketunjia Road By Raymond Dingana  In the crisis-hit North West Region (NWR) of Cameroon, drivers and passengers often thank God for safe travels along the Bamenda-Ngoketunjia-Bui-Donga Mantung roads. This is due to the dangers that travelers face. Travelers risk being kidnapped by armed groups, extorted by military personnel, or even killed. Despite many security checkpoints along these roads, safety is still a major concern. This insecurity has led drivers along these routes to start a sit-down strike, set to begin on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. In a voice message sent to  drayinfos.com , drivers expressed frustration over accusations that they collaborate with gun carrying individuals, putting passengers at risk. "They say we take passengers and hand them over to be kidnapped or extorted, which isn't true because we suffer too,"  one driver stated. Announcing the strike, another driver representing colleagues voiced...

Leading The Way: How Fuh Calistus Gentry Is Transforming Cameroon's Mining Industry

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Minister Fuh Calistus Gentry   By Raymond Dingana  As Cameroon rapidly moves from just having a wealth of minerals to becoming a major player in mining, all eyes are on Interim Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development, Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry. Under his leadership, the country is not just dreaming of a brighter future but is actually reaching important industrial milestones while reforming a sector that has often faced challenges. Making Progress: Key Projects in Motion Recently, Cameroon has seen remarkable developments on major projects that are setting the stage for a strong mining future. Two significant iron ore projects in the South Region, launched by the Prime Minister with Minister Gentry by his side, mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter. The Bipindi-Grand Zambi Iron Ore Project has started mining operations, with about 600,000 tonnes of ore already stacked up. The goal is to reach 7 million tonnes before processing begins, and two p...