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Panel Discussion At The NW Economic Forum  By Anne-Valien Berinyuy The North West Region(NWR) of Cameroon has faced severe challenges ever since the Anglophone crisis morphed into an armed conflict. This has led to instability, economic decline, and displacement. However, recent efforts toward peace and reconstruction present a chance to rebuild the region with the coming of the North West Economic Forum. At the opening ceremony of the Economic Forum held at the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA), Prof. Fru Angwafo III emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses. He explained that the Economic Forum aims to boost growth by building skills, providing support, mentoring, and helping startups in key development areas. Prof. Angwafo III believes that encouraging local businesses and entrepreneurs will lead to sustainable development in the region. Prof Fru Angwafo III At The NW Economic Forum  He pointed out that while some sectors, like textiles, show potential, the...

    Mayor Peter Chenwi With Development Partners In Canada  By Raymond Dingana  Mayor Peter Chenwi of the Bamenda II Council has been on a back to back visit to Toronto Canada where he has been in talks with development stakeholders both Cameroonians,and foreigners. The aim of these visits is to secure development visit for the Bamenda II Municipality.  Through his visits, discussions and cooperation in Canada, Mayor Peter Chenwi is optimistic about securing funding for the financing of a Waste Management Plant project within Bamenda II Municipality. The facility will be responsible for treating and transformation of both organic and inorganic waste into useful by-products like electricity, fuels and fertilizer, amongst other key products that will benefit the population of Bamenda II Municipality and Cameroon in general. The initiative is expected to create between 10.000 to 15.000 new job opportunities, better waste management, environmental protection, reduct...

Victim Of Attack In Hospital   By Raymond Dingana Living in Bamenda demands extraordinary courage. If it's not the sorry state of roads that appears to be more of death traps filled with dust during the dry season and thick mud when it rains, then it is the alarming reports of gunmen attacking leisure spots and shooting people.  Breaking Monday morning, heavy gunfire was heard around Mile 2 Nkwen at about 3 AM. It was later revealed that gunmen had attacked a popular drinking spot around New Road junction in the Bamenda III municipality. Reports from multiple sources indicate that two people were killed, while others sustained bullet wounds and are currently receiving treatment in a health facility in Bamenda. Later that same day, at least four bodies were discovered near the Ntahseng bridge in Nkwen, one of which was a lady. These bodies were found shortly after gunshots were reported in the area. Another body was located in Ntankah, in  Mankon, of Bamenda II Municipalit...

By Anne-Valiene Berinyuy Secondary Education Minister Prof. Nalova Lyonga has voiced deep concerns regarding the deteriorating state of roads in Bamenda. In what analysts describe as a rare outing from a government official especially, at a time when some North West (NW) elite seem hesitant to address the issue candidly, Nalova Lyonga won the hearts of the population by discussing the road conditions without reservation. Her remarks came during Prime Minister Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute’s three-day working visit to the NW region to among others chair the 7th Steering Committee meeting of the Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development (PPRD) of the NW/SW regions of Cameroon. As part of a high-level delegation accompanying the Prime Minister on inspections of PPRD project sites, including the University of Bamenda (UBa), Nalova expressed visible dismay at the state of infrastructure.  After technical presentations from the Ministers of Housing and Urban Development, Cel...

PM Dion Ngute During His Last Visit To Bamenda  By Anne-Valien Berinyuy  Hope and excitement continue to heighten among the population of Bamenda and the North West Region as they eagerly anticipate Prime Minister Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute's visit. Many residents believe that this visit will usher in significant development for the region. Infrastructure Improvements on the Horizon The Prime Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone for the construction of an intra-urban road network in Bamenda. Given the poor condition of the roads, this announcement has sparked considerable enthusiasm among the community. Residents are optimistic that his visit will catalyze growth and improvements. Resident Voices: A Call for Change Tume, a local resident, expressed the widespread sentiment regarding the state of the roads and express hopes that things might change with PM's visit: "Look at the Bamenda City roads, especially from New Road to Banja Street, Ngeng, Veterinary, and...

By Anne-Valien Berinyuy About 193 individuals whose properties were destroyed along the Urban Crossing section of the 6.5 km road stretch in Bamenda have begun receiving compensation. The compensation process officially commenced on June 18, 2025, at the Regional Delegation of Public Works, with over 150 affected individuals present. This compensation initiative, as explained by stakeholders, adheres to international standards. Each beneficiary will receive an amount higher than what is stipulated by national guidelines, with the final sum varying based on the extent of property damage incurred. SG, Ministry Of Public Works, Ebang Mve Payments started a day after the Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Works, Ebang Mve Urbain Noel, visited Bamenda to launch this final phase in the compensation process.  This marks the concluding step, and will now pave the way for work to commence on the 6.5 km Urban Crossing stretch of road in Bamenda starting from the Amour Mezam, through...

Compiled By Raymond Dingana  Two Persons Shot on Ghost Monday in Bamenda Gunmen on motorbikes shot and wounded two individuals in the Mile 3 neighborhood of Nkwen, Bamenda III municipality. A woman on a motorcycle sustained a leg injury, while a viral video shows a young man, suspected to be a GCE candidate, being rushed to a health facility after being shot. As of press time, both victims were receiving treatment in Bamenda. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 16, has been condemned by the community, raising concerns about the ongoing violence affecting civilians while authorities appear passive. Victims Being Rushed To The Hospital For Treatment  Woman Detained for Incest A case of incest has emerged in the Mile 6 neighborhood of Nkwen. A woman has been accused of having sexual relations with her son, prompting neighbors to report the matter to local authorities. The woman, in her 50s, was arrested for further investigation, though it remains unclear if her son, in ...