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Douala Port Authority Ushers in a New Era of Maritime and Economic Renaissance

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The Douala Port Authority (PAD) has once again demonstrated its catalytic role in Cameroon’s economic emergence with a succession of groundbreaking events. Following the historic commissioning of two boats named after S.E.M Endeley and John Ngu Foncha.  PAD  has unveiled another bold stride in infrastructure development as  Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art logistics base in Misole -Dibamba, a project poised to energize trade, industrial activity, and regional connectivity. This multibillion FCFA initiative—conceived and matured by H.E. Shey Jones Yembe, esteemed Chairman of PAD’s Board and renowned engineer was first announced by President Paul Biya in 2011. Now in motion, the logistics base is projected to: - ✅ Create 15,000 direct jobs - ✅ Spur industrial diversification - ✅ Anchor Cameroon’s place as a regional logistics leader The momentum continues. On Friday, the PM will lay the foundati...

BoMAG Triumphs in Nkambe Pool Final of Mafor Yah Judith Peace and Unity Tournament

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In a nail-biting showdown at the Nkambe Municipal Stadium, BoMAG Football Club emerged victorious over Iron Boyz in the Nkambe Pool Final of the Mafor Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi Peace and Unity Tournament for Donga Mantung. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw during regular time, was decided by post-match penalty kicks, with BoMAG clinching the win in dramatic fashion. The tournament, now in its fourth edition, has become a hallmark of community cohesion and youth empowerment in Cameroon’s Northwest Region. Spearheaded by Judith Yah Sunday Epse Achidi, General Manager of CAMTEL and revered daughter of Donga Mantung, the initiative uses football as a vehicle for peacebuilding, unity, and social development. This year’s edition saw participation of teams across the five subdivisions of Donga Mantung—Ako, Ndu, Nkambe, Nwa, and Misaje—drawing thousands of spectators and dignitaries. The Nkambe Pool Final was no exception, with fans flooding the stadium in a vibrant display of support, ...

BoMAG vs Iron Boyz: A Defining Final in Donga Mantung’s Tournament of Peace

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 July 20|Nkambe— The Nkambe Pool final of the Mafor Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi Peace and Unity Football Tournament continues to unite communities across the division, blending competitive spirit with a powerful vision for reconciliation and development. Among the most anticipated fixtures in the Nkambe Pool , the showdown between BoMAG and Iron Boyz has captured local attention. With stakes high and passions rising, the match embodies the tournament’s founding ethos: unity through sportsmanship. Founded and sponsored by CAMTEL General Manager Mafor Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi , the tournament transcends the excitement of the game. It serves as a strategic vehicle for peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and grassroots cohesion across Donga Mantung’s five sub-divisions. Its enduring success speaks to the transformative potential of football as a tool for inclusive dialogue and social resilience. As kickoff approaches, the Nkambe Municipal Stadium becomes the heart of the conve...

MAG SARL: Legacy Along the Ring Road

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 By Fai Cassian Ndi Let me take you back in time—when the Ring road was a traveler's nightmare. During the rainy season, each little hill earned a name of it's own-etched by struggle and soaked in patience. When traveling from Ndu to Nkambe or beyond needed two sets of dresses. In the dry season, powder took the back seat to dust, it polluted the air, settle on skins and coated every memory. Women didn't need powder because there was dust to serve the purpose. Today, those memories have faded into history-paved over by progress. MAG SARL etched a legacy into the very soul of Donga Mantung. A vision so bold, it stretches across the Ring Road like a dream cast in stone. MAG SARL rose beyond construction; it became the heartbeat of sustainable development and a living symbol of shared progress.   Its impact reverberates far beyond pavement and steel: building homes, empowering youth, mentoring future engineers, raising gathering halls where laughter lingers and ideas take f...

CAMTEL Brings Hope to Widows in Ndu Through Free Health Campaign

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In a heartfelt gesture, the GM of Cameroon Telecommunications CAMTEL—the national telecommunications provider of Cameroon recently launched a free health campaign in Ndu town of Ndu Subdivision, Donga Mantung Division. Mafor Yah Sunday Epse Achidi, the Director General of CAMTEL's initiative aimed to uplift the health and dignity of over 500 widows. The campaign was met with deep appreciation from the community. Many widows expressed their gratitude, describing the initiative as a rare and empowering act of solidarity. This effort aligns with her broader commitment to social welfare and supporting rural development.  When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Ring Road Construction Spurs Community Awareness Drive

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As construction progresses on the Ndu-Binka-Nkambe stretch of the Ring Road in Cameroon’s Northwest Region, communities along the corridor are benefiting from a robust sensitization campaign aimed at promoting public health, environmental protection, and infrastructure preservation. Campaign Highlights -Start Dates: Binju (June 5, 2025) and Nkambe (June 13, 2025). The event is organized by  Cameroon Development Network, in partnership with the African Development Bank, Ministry of Public Works, and MAG SARL Focus Areas   - HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections   - Illegal logging and pollution   - Road safety and protection of national road patrimony Keynote Speakers The campaign featured influential voices including Dr. Dan Asabe, Dr. Yolar Blandine, Chia Demian, and Fai Cassian, among others, who engaged communities with practical insights and calls to action. Impact and Outlook This initiative not only complements the physical transformation of the Ring Roa...

Quote of the Week: Nalova Lyonga

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Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education "We must stop making empty promises. Talking about roads everywhere is pointless if what we deliver is substandard. We cannot afford a situation where a road is tarred today only to deteriorate within two months or vanish altogether. Our commitment must be to say what we can do and do what we say. This is the only way to restore trust and ensure real development." When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

CAMTEL to Introduce 5G Network in Cameroon

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Cameroon Telecommunications - CAMTEL, the leading national telecom  has confirmed its efforts  to support the government of Cameroon in delivering modern, accessible and reliable services to both citizens and businesses in the country.  CAMTEL Deputy General Manager, Daniel Désiré Ollé has revealed that Camtel plans to introduce 5G technology as part of a broader network expansion aimed at improving service quality, increasing coverage from 40% to 80%. He was speaking at the 14th edition of the Government Action Fair (SAGO), currently taking place at the Yaounde Conference Center under the theme "Public service and challenges of Cameroon's economic growth". Mr Ollé said " Since 2015, CAMTEL has deployed 2G, 3G and 4G technologies at the same level with other operators. Today, we are moving further with 5G infrastructure already in place at the hardware level. All what is left now, is activating the software components once the national 5G strategy is officially adop...

Cameroon Telecom Giant's GM, Yah Sunday Judith Achidi Achu Calls for Digital Truce: Stop Vandalizing Our Fiber Optic Lines

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Cameroon Telecom Giant's GM, Yah Sunday Judith Achidi Achu Calls for Digital Truce: Stop Vandalizing Our Fiber Optic Lines Colbert Gwain @The Colbert Factor  Growing up in the picturesque community of Muteff in the Fundong municipality of Cameroon's North West Region, every child in a sugarcane-deprived compound looked forward with anxiety to the after-school hours where those of us from Njinaku quarter would flog to Bobe Ayungha's sugarcane-infested compound situated on the road to the forest where the farms of virtually all community members were found.  We would often volunteer to help Bobe Ayungha with various tasks in his carpentry workshop in exchange for permission to harvest sugarcane in his coffee plantation, which stretched down to the river Ngwah. The river originated from the "Agheli" forest, a mystical shrine of the Nantang Yoh Order. One fateful day, we gathered at Bobe Ayungha's workshop, only to find him absent. While waiting for his return, we...

Mafor Yah Judith Epse Achidi Peace and Unity Tournament Pulls Thousands at Launch

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BO MAG Football Club made a dazzling debut at the official launch of the 5th Edition of the Mafor Yah Judith Epse Achidi Peace and Unity Tournament in Nkambe on June 22, 2025. In front of a spirited crowd, they delivered a commanding 3–1 victory over Smart Strikers of Njinso, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying tournament Presided over by the SDO of Donga Mantung, Basiliken George Magloire Emmanuel, the launch emphasized fair play and unity. The tournament, which spans football, volleyball, handball, and even horse racing, is designed to engage youth across all five subdivisions of the division throughout the holidays  Mafor Yah Judith, General Manager of CAMTEL and the tournament’s visionary sponsor, continues to use sport as a powerful tool for peacebuilding and social cohesion. With FECAFOOT-trained local referees and prizes ranging from cash to didactic materials, this year’s edition is raising the bar and the competition could portray huge talents.  W...

Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi Donates to Achaba Riders

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 The General Manager of CAMTEL, Yah Judith Sunday epse Achidi, has donated hundreds of helmets, rain boots, jackets and bags to Achaba Association of Ndu sub division. The huge support was handed to the riders this week as part of her contribution to enhance safety and eradicate road accidents.  The population have expressed gratitude to CAMTEL GM for her timely support. The riders also thanked Mafor Yah Judith for her motherly support. Ndu Achada rider President flanked by his executive said with the Ring Road the material support received will  save lives. To Ndzi Emmanuel, these materials is what they needed.  When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Nkambe Council Acquires Waste Collection Truck

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Nkambe Council has taken a significant step towards improving sanitation and cleanliness in Nkambe town. The council has acquired a new waste collection truck. This truck marks the beginning of "Operation Clean habit clean City," an initiative led by the council's vibrant Mayor, Shey Musa Nfor which ended winning the cleanest town contest in Cameroon thanks to multi stakeholder engagement. For the past years, Nkambe town has emerged as the cleanest town in the North West Region and Cameroon. When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Construction of the Ring Road: MAG SARL Applsuded

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A report published by the Ministry of Public Works has  catapulted MAG SARL, the company working on the stretch of the Ring Road from Ndu through Binka to Nkambe.  C According to the report, physical progress of works stands at 62.32% as of May 12, 2025, earthworks, for their part, have been completed over the entire section and the company has begun laying the bituminous-bound graded aggregate base. All the box culverts have been constructed, and MAG SARL, the company in charge, intends to step up works. As of 12 May 2025, with regard to the progress of construction works on the Ndu-Nkambe section, 31 km, it should be noted that the completion of earthworks has enabled the company to concentrate on pavements along the road. To this end, 13.115 km of earthworks have been completed, 8.710 km of sub-base have been laid and the company has begun laying the bituminous-bound graded aggregate base. The overall pavement works progress is estimated at 16.56%. Works on the ground, prec...

Construction of the Ring Road: See the Transformation of Nkambe Town

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The population of Donga Mantung Division have applauded the African Development Bank for funding the construction of the Ring Road. The stretch of the road Ndu-Binka-Nkambe awarded to MAG SARL has transformed Nkambe town into a city. The inhabitants of Nkambe town have equally expressed thanks and gratitude for the laudable road works that company is doing. To Patrick Nfor, the road is a veritable gift of this century to the population given that where the road passes, development follows 

National Day Celebration: CPDM-USA Sends Congratulatory Message to President Biya

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On the occasion of Cameroon's National Day, May 20th CPDM-USA extends heartfelt congratulations to President Paul Biya. We commend his unwavering commitment to resilience, unity, and progress. We salute his tireless efforts propelling Cameroon forward and acknowledge the remarkable achievements shaping our nation. This celebration strengthens our bonds, inspiring continued growth and development in our one and indivisible country. May this occasion foster greater unity and prosperity for all Cameroonians  at home and abroad Long live National unity  Long live President Paul Biya  Yaah Patience Tamfu  Section President  CPDM-USA When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

National Day Celebration: Goodwill Message from CPDM--USA

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On the occasion of Cameroon's National Day, May 20th CPDM-USA extends heartfelt congratulations to President Paul Biya. We commend his unwavering commitment to resilience, unity, and progress. We salute his tireless efforts propelling Cameroon forward and acknowledge the remarkable achievements shaping our nation. This celebration strengthens our bonds, inspiring continued growth and development in our one and indivisible country. May this occasion foster greater unity and prosperity for all Cameroonians  at home and abroad Long live National unity  Long live President Paul Biya  Yaah Patience Tamfu  Section President  CPDM-USA When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)