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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…

Santos FC of Mbat has qualified for the semi-finals of the Ekah’s Inter-quarters Football for Peace and Harmony Bangem. Santos FC picked their qualification ticket after silencing Chambers FC by two goals to nil in the second semifinals match played on August 15, 2024. The match which spectators described as a clash of the titans, started with both teams fiercely attacking and gunning for the goals. The 90th minutes ended with a zero tie for both teams. A prolongation ensued. In the second half of the prolongation, Santos FC devirginized  the net of Chambers FC in a powerful shot that…

“While my secondary school mates were already sharing tips on how to use a tampon or a pad, I had nothing to show. No blood, no breast and that meant stress. Stress from other kids who not knowing how their words hurt, told me not to change in the same washrooms as them because they were not sure I was a girl. Stress from the jokes of older girls who may have meant well by saying they will be the first to buy me a tampon but whose  remarks always led to more talks  about my flat chested, skinny body…

The Frienship Circle, TFC has donated medical supplies to Bangem Health District, Kupe Muanenguba Division of the South West Region. Items donated include; chloraPrep, tip applicator, levothyroxine oral solution, penciclovir cream and supplements eye glasses, gloves, amongst others. The event took place on August 1, 2024 at the office of the Bangem Health District. Speaking during the event, the Chairman of TFC’s Community Outreach Committee, Eugen Nkede said their mission and vision is to provide immediate and lasting solutions to children and families living in poverty in Africa through initiatives that focus on professional and health education, skills and leadership…

The Divisional Delegate of Housing and Urban Development, MINHDU, Kupe Muanenguba, Takang Orock Ewube has launched the 2024 edition of the Clean Cities Contest in the division. The launching ceremony took place on August 2, 2024 in Bangem, Head Quarters of the Division. Speaking at the ceremony, the delegate expressed great joy and thanked the population for coming out massively for the ceremony. He said the objective of the contest is to encourage the population to keep their towns clean by cleaning roads, gutters, streets and the entire environment daily. “We have nominated team heads in every quarter within the…

The Banyang Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary as part of its corporate social responsibility has donated pipe borne water to Muangwekan and Ebamut villages, Bangem Sub Division, financed by the Program for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources South West Region. The handing over of the water system to the communities took place on July 26 and 27, 2024 at Muangwekan and Ebamut respectively. Addressing the population in both villages, the conservator of Banyang Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary, Yves Nathan Mekembom appreciated both villages for their participation in the realization of the project. He said the collaboration that started after the signing of the…