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Bakossi Community in the United Kingdom, UK, has donated a three phase 30 kilowatt diesel generator to Bangem District Hospital, Kupe Muanenguba Division. The generator was officially handed to the hospital on June 30, 2025, by a representative of the donors, Enongene Sone Stanley. Speaking at the symbolic handing over ceremony, Sone disclosed that the gift to the hospital came as a result of the epileptic nature of electricity in Bangem, which affects the hospital services and patients in particular. “It is for this reason that our brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers in the UK have answered our cry.” He…

The Mayor of Bangem Council, Ekungwe Kang Christopher, has honoured his late mother, Mama Munge Cecilia Ekungwe, by bringing joy to patients at the Bangem District Hospital. The one year memorial service of Mama Ekungwe took place on June 22, 2025 in Nyan village, Bangem Sub Division, same day she was buried one year ago. Prior to the memorial service, the Mayor, accompanied by family members, and the Sub Delegate of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, Bangem, Epumangando Synthia Epede Bih, carried gifts to patients at the hospital. The first meeting was with nursing mothers, and pregnant women at the…

The Director of Women’s Empowerment and the Family Centre Bangem, Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region, Senge Agnes Mwene has donated gifts to Mbororo widows of Muanenguba. Senge Agnes also launched a competition of “Plaiting and Milk Production from Cows” amongst the widows for income generation. Winners received encouraging prizes from the Women Empowerment Director and her entourage.  The ceremony which took place at the Chief’s palace, Muanengu,  on June 23, 2025, was in commemoration of the International Widows’ Day under the theme, “Amplifying Widows’ Voices for Peace and Development: A Responsibility for Families and Communities.” The items donated include…

The Sub Divisional Delegation of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, MINPROFF Bangem, in collaboration with the Bangem Council, has celebrated the 15th International Widows Day with widows of the Nhia Clan, Bangem Sub Division. The ceremony took place on June 23, 2025 in Mbat village, Bangem, under the theme, “Amplifying Widows’ Voices for Peace and Development: A Responsibility for Families and Communities.” Speaking at the ceremony, MINPROFF Sub Delegate, Bangem, Epumangando Synthia Epede Bih appreciated the widows for their massive turn out at the event. She said widows’ rights are human rights that must be respected and celebrated at all…

The Chief Designate of Ebamut, Bangem Sub Division, Kupe Muanenguba Division, Esong Julius Etiba, has championed menstrual hygiene awareness drive in the village, donating to the population. The one-day workshop took place on June 12, 2025 in Ebamut, to mark the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, celebrated every May 28 under the theme, “Together for a Period Friendly World.” Addressing participants at the workshop on Zoom, the Chief Designate thanked the population for their massive presence at the workshop. He said the training is taking place few days after the worldwide celebration with the objective to raise awareness, promote good…

Muslims in Bangem Sub-Division, Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region, celebrated the Tabaski feast in devotion, generosity, and community unity. The glamourous ceremony took on June 6, 2025, at Inclusive Practicing School Field Bangem, beginning with prayers coordinated by the Imam of Melong Central Mosque, Moungo Division, Littoral Region, Ousmanou Youssoufou. At the end of the prayer Session, the Imam revealed that Tahaski, also known as Eid al-Adha, marks a crucial moment in Islamic history, showcasing Ibraham’s unwavering faith and submission to God’s will. He said it is a time for families to gather, share meals, and strengthen bonds. Ousmanou advised…

The Political Desk Editor of Cameroon Radio Television, CRTV, Albert Njie Mbonde, has been coronated as the fifth monarch of Bokwaong-Membea village, Buea Sub Division, South West Region. The coronation ceremony took place at Bokwaongo on June 7, 2025, bringing together traditional rulers, colleagues, friends, administrative officials, the local population and beyond. The Paramount Ruler of Buea, HRM Robert Esuka Endeley, backed by traditional rulers of Fako, traditionally and officially crowned Chief Njie Mbonde as the 5th monarch of Bokwaongo village. In his address, the Divisional Officer of Buea Sub Division, Abba Abdurahman congratulated Chief Njie Mbonde for his ascension…

The Sub Delegate of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, Bangem Sub Division, Epumangando Synthia Epede Bih, in collaboration with Bangem Council, has celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day, donating sanitary pads to over 150 teenagers in Bangem. The celebration took place at the Bangem Council Hall, June 8, 2025, under the theme, “Together for a Period Friendly World.” In her opening address, the Epumangando thanked the teenagers, single mothers, pregnant women and parents for their massive presence at the ceremony. She said the 28th of May is celebrated as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day to break the silence, end the stigma,…

In the fight against smoking, some nations are rewriting the rules and winning. While others remain trapped in cycles of outdated policies and rising health burdens, countries like New Zealand have turned the tide by embracing innovative strategies that meet smokers where they are. Cameroon now finds itself at a pivotal moment — will it hold fast to traditional tobacco control methods that have yielded limited progress, or will it take a bold step forward by adopting a harm reduction approach that’s transforming public health outcomes elsewhere? The contrasting journeys of New Zealand and South Africa, as detailed in the…

Bangem Council is the centre of attraction at the ongoing 3rd edition of Councils International Economic Forum, JEICOM 2025. Investors and other visitors are entreated to kwanmkwala and Esuba (Bakossi Traditional Meal) served with Minak (palm wine) at the conspicuous Bangem Council Exhibition Stand, at the Yaounde Conference Centre. As the lone council from Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region at the international forum wooing investors, the council has styled itself as ‘The Plantain Paradise’ of Cameroon. The international fair currently taking place at the Yaounde Conference Centre, from June 2 to 4, 2025, is holding under the theme, “Concretizing…