Author: ultimatemedia

As part of efforts to boost conservation and reduce pressure on illegal forest activities, Bayang Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary, BMWS under the Program for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, South West Region, has trained thirty Non Timber Forest Collectors on the production of bar soap, liquid soap and bleach. The three days training that took place recently in Bangem was organized for women from six villages (Nguti, Ntale, Bambe, Bejange, Muazetob) of the Nguti Cluster, BMWS. Speaking at the start of the workshop, the conservator of the sanctuary, Yves Nathan Mekembom said the training is in line with the collaborative…

80 percent of schools in Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region, have successfully resumed for the 2024/2025 academic year. In a contact tour carried out by the Senior Divisional Officer, SDO of Kupe Muanenguba, Mungambo Ekema William, September 10, 2024,  it was established that majority of schools in Bangem, Nguti and Tombel Sub Divisions have kicked off.In Bangem, the various schools visited by the SDO and his entourage include; Government Bilingual High School, GBHS Bangem, Government Technical High School, GTHS Bangem, Brain Ladder Institute Bangem, Jossam Bilingual Nursery and Primary School, Bangem, Presbyterian Comprehensive Secondary School, PCSS Bangem, Ave Maria…

The Senior Divisional Officer of Kupe Muanenguba, Mungambo Ekema William has sealed administrative offices and over fifty shops in Bangem for civil disobedience. The SDO descended to the field in a special inspection visit, September 9, 2024 to evaluate the start of the 2024/2025 academic year and to combat the phenomenon of ghost town. He was accompanied by his First Assistant, Djaone Mougium, the Divisional Officer of Bangem Sub Division, Dairou Saly and the forces of law and order. At about 9:30am, Mungambo ordered the sealing of all shops found closed in Bangem. While the shops were sealed, the SDO…

Amidst the glaring effects of climate variability, food insecurity and threatened livelihoods of rural people especially smallholder farmers, ISUDEV and her partner, Luena Foundation, has intervened in the community of Ndibse, Bangem Sub Division, with a climate-smart farming initiative. In their project “Empowering vulnerable Ndibse women through Regenerative Agriculture” ISUDEV has just trained over 27 Ndibse women on Regenerative Agriculture (RA). According to the Founder and Team Leader of ISUDEV, Ebong Jarvis Akang, the training is intended to equip these women with adequate knowledge on RA practices. He said this is one of the strategies small holder farmers should embrace…

Muangwekan Football and Cultural Inter-quarters Competitions have rallied the population of the village and nearby communities that took part in the competition for peace, love and unity. The two months competition was played by Muangwekan I, Muangwekan II, Nyan, Muakwe, Muanyet, and Muanjikon villages of the Elung Clan, Bangem Sub Division, Kupe Muanenguba Division. The finals of the tournament took place on August 24, 2024 between Muangwekan I and Muangwekan II. Muangwekan II won with three goals to zero against Muangwekan I, bagging home FCFA 170.000 for the first prize out of FCFA 500.000 for the football competition. Muangwekan I…

Four contractors bidding for the construction and installation of the Plantain Processing Factory in Bangem, have approved Project New Bell, Bangem, as the most suitable site for the factory. This was confirmed on August 24, 2024, during a site visit by the contractors to Bangem Sub Division. The contractors were accompanied by the South West Regional Delegate of Agriculture and Rural Development, MINADER, Ntapi Jackson, the Mayor of Bangem Council, Ekungwe Kang Christopher, the Divisional Delegate, MINADER, Kupe Muanenguba, Ngoe Ngoe Oscar, Henry Nzuoubontane of RUYOLSUDEV, representing farmers, amongst other stakeholders. The team after visiting Ekambeng, Elum and Project-New Bell,…

Santos FC, the pride of Mbat, emerged victorious in the Ekah Sustainable Football for Peace and Harmony tournament, Bangem 2024. The Mbat boys showcased their skill and determination as they defeated Mboku FC with a commanding score of three goals to one at the prestigious Paul Biya Stadium on August 24, 2024. The excitement of the event was palpable even before the match began, with a lively caravan led by the energetic vam vam group parading through the streets of Bangem, filling the air with the sound of their vuvuzelas. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Muanenguba youths participated in…

The Senior Divisional Officer, SDO of Kupe Muanenguba, Mungambo Ekema William, has threatened to suspend the salaries of divisional delegates and service heads for prolonged absences at their duty post. Mungambo was speaking   on August 22, 2024 in a meeting with the Divisional Officer, Bangem, divisional delegates, service heads, sub delegates, principals of public schools, inspector of Basic Education and the forces of law and order. The SDO lamented that there is no more crisis in Bangem and the town is peaceful at all times. “I want to see you in your offices daily. There are too many complains about…

The Local Organizing Committee of the Ekah Sustainable Football for Peace and Harmony, Bangem, has sanctioned Chambers FC and Friends of Friends FC for indiscipline. The decision was taken on August 19, 2024 during an emergency meeting at the Bangem Council Hall. The emergency meeting was convened following the cancellation of the third position match earlier scheduled on Sunday August 18, 2024. Both teams arrived Paul Biya Stadium Bangem with their full squad but mostly under 15 kids, who have never featured in the tournament. Also, the kids did not have licenses. This sparked heated argument between the teams executive…

The population of Bangem Sub Division has appreciated Buea University Medical Students’ Association, BMSA for saving their lives in a week-long health campaign to villages in the sub division. The health campaign that started on August 11, 2024, took the team to Nkack, Muanyet and Muaku, August 13. On August 14, the team was at Muabi, Muambong and Bangem Health District. On August 15, the team served the population of Enyandong, Nteho and Nkikoh. On August 16, the team served again the entire population of Bangem and free surgeries were conducted on patients. Services rendered during their stay in Bangem…