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By Martial Gnoukapasi NtamCCUL board president Ndonwi Derick Shu speaking to the press At the 56th General Assembly Meeting of the Union Sunday February 25th, members of the NtamCCUL applauded the board of directors headed by president Ndonwie Derick, for for not only steering the credit union to safer shores but also doubling it's membership within a period of one year. With exceptional management skills, NtamCCUL for 2023 was able to register 13,871 new members alone, taking up membership of the union from 14,237 in 2022 to 28,108 in 2023, marking a growth percentage of 97.4%. This numbers led to an increase in savings from 1.59billion in 2022 to 3.36billion in 2023, giving a percentage of 111. This increase in savings also contributed in the increase in the number of loans coughed out to members to carry out their various projects. According to the board president Ndonwi Derick Shu, the credit union was able to attain this height because it tilted a little bit away from the cred...

By Martial Gnoukapasi  Prize brandished by team ICT University A team comprising of four graduates from the ICT University has beaten over 20 other candidates to secure first position at the Cameroon National Pitch Competition, to book a spot at the global event that comes up in May 2024 this year in Abu Dhabi. Team leader Anzia Juvis and his compatriots Abdoul Azis, Baimam Boukar Jean Jacques and Chendjou Honore won the hearts of the jury with a video projection of their innovative tech solution to Cancer project known as ' The Intellibra'. The contest which took place at the nation's capital last Thursday was an initiative of Aim Global and Accelerate Africa. The innovative solutions to global issues contest at the national level, saw over 20 teams participating and in the end, the jury cast their lots on ICT University graduate's ' intellibra' amongst the numerous pitches. Presenting intellibra, the team leader Anzia Juvis Said " The Intellibra is a kit...

The donated ambulances The Bali Cultural Association USA branch has come to the aid of the population in the health district by donating two modern ambulance to the district hospital and other healthcare delivery materials. The district medical officer for Bali in receiving the materials, saluted the donation initiated by the USA branch of the cultural association, which to him marks the begining of a new era in healthcare delivery within the community, especially in this time of the crisis. The DMO use the occasion to remind those who answered present for donation exercise, on the necessity of always giving back to their communities, carry out significant projects within the healthcare sector that will go a long way to improve the quality of health care of the people. He promised that the services of the two ambulance will take care of all and sundry to bring about the change each and everyone wants and deserves. Bali district medical officer Representing Dr Joe Fomukong, president o...

By Martial Gnoukapasi MitacCul Board president, Muluh Stanley facing the press " Anywhere you see a Mitanyen member, you would always know because they are free from financial stress", these were the words of Barrister Muluh Stanley, Board President of Mitanyen Cooperative Credit Union (MitaCCUL) at the 2023 annual general assembly meeting of the union that took place the union's hall on Saturday February 3rd. Members of the Union also expressed satisfaction at the annual assembly meeting when the board president announced that the 4% interest rate on their investments have been abandoned for a new rate of 6% on their investments. " the first thing I will like to talk about is the devidends that we paid at 6%. It's extraordinary given the context we are operating in,"  Muluh Stanley said.  He added that paying a 6% interest rate on members' investment is thanks to hardwork, and that more will be realize if members continue to work in tandem with...

By Martial Gnoukapasi The train of CAMTEL’s 25 th anniversary celebrations today made a stop at the doorsteps of the youth. The incumbent telecommunications operator brought together youths on Tuesday, January 27, 2024 at the Mont Febe Hotel in Yaounde for the “ CAMTEL Youth Day” under the theme “Youths at the forefront of digital transformation”. The event which brought together young startupers, tech engineers, entrepreneurs and other key players in the digital sector sought to look at the role of the youth in accelerating digital transformation in Cameroon within the context of the National Development Strategy, SND30. Among key issues discussed was the role of digital technology in the promotion of youth entrepreneurship in Cameroon. Opening the discussions, CAMTEL’s General Manager, Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi underlined the importance and contributions of youths in building a strong digital economy. She reassured the youths of CAMTEL’s resoluteness in supporting their crea...

Edited for MNews by Martial Gnoukapasi   SOGOC officials The Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon, SOGOC, and its media partners, during a webinar on February 6, discussed the Livingstone Abortion Charter. Media partners reiterated their commitment to accompany SOGOC in their drive to ensure safe abortion for deserving women. They brainstormed and developed story ideas for articles in line with the charter, especially about safe abortion care. Here is what you need to know about the Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter: The Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter, enacted on January 18, 2023, is a document that aims to protect and advocate for women’s reproductive rights to safe abortion services. Cameroon: SOGOC is a signatory to this charter, as are signed societies from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. The seven key points about the charter are: Strengthen access to safe abortion care thro...

By Martial Gnoukapasi CAMASEJ and LOYOC Brandish MoU after signing The National Office of the Cameroon Association of English-speaking Journalists in Cameroon (CAMASEJ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Youth Corner (LOYOC), intended to foster sustainable development in the country. The MoU signed today January 29th in the nation's capital Yaounde, will last for four years with a possibility of a renewal. The Memorandum of Understanding requires both parties to work tirelessly in achieving peace and prosperity in Cameroon via staff exchanges, project design and implementation. Speaking at the signing, CAMASEJ national president Jude Viban described the partnership as " Momentous ". " This is Momentous, and we think this is the way to go. It is important to build bridges with partners who share our vision and who can help us attain our main objectives - improve the professionalism of our members " he said Achaleke Christian Leke, director ...