Entertainment of Friday, 13 January 2017Source: Betatinz.comWhatsapp changes its gun emoji to a water pistolGun emoji to a water pistol emojiIn order not to promote gun violence; the very popular instant messenger app; Whatsapp, changed it's gun emoji to a water pistol emoji. This is to reduce gun violence in our society. Check out the photos below:
Sports World News of Friday, 13 January 2017Source: transfermarketweb.comBREAKING NEWS - John Terry turns down Cherries proposalJohn TerryAccording to latest news coming from UK sources, former English international centre-back and Chelsea captain John Terry (36), after having paid heed to the proposal coming from Bournemouth, during his meeting with Cherries manager, Eddie Howed, turned it down. At this stage, Blues icon is prepared to wait for the end of current season, then say Stamford Bridge farewell, or at least goodbye, probably land to USA and close his career there.
Music of Friday, 13 January 2017Source: Betatinz.comListen to 'Blackmail' by swittCover of the song "Blackmail" by SwittStunnas Music Group presents a new single from their artiste; Switt. He thrills us once again with a catchy tune. This one is titled 'Blackmail' and it was produced by Big NK! Click below and listen to 'Blackmail'!
General News of Friday, 13 January 2017Source: cameroon-info.netBan on Radio Hot Cocoa liftedRadio Hot Cocoa Will It Be Reopened SoonThe President of the National Communication Council, NCC Peter Essoka has lifted the ban on the Bamenda popular Radio station, Radio Hot Cocoa FM 94. He gave the orders Thursday in a meeting held with over 50 Journalists in the North West Region in the presence of NCC member Charles NDI CHIA and Station Manager of Radio Hot Cocoa, one time CRTV Journalist Gideon TAKA. Radio Hot Cocoa will however not broadcast its program Biggest Breakfast Show till further notice. Before making a statement on the activities of the radio, Peter Essoka took time to explain to media men and women present to exercise a sense of responsibility especially in times of crisis like the present situation in Bamenda. He also urges them to always verify information gotten from Social Media before disseminating because most of them are lies.
Entertainment of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: kamerkongosa.comTrouble In Paradise: Gasha dumps rapper boyfriend,NabilCameroonian singer,GashaDo you all remember the story on Gasha dating rapper,Nabil after she moved to Cameroon from the US right? The news making rounds is that the “Khaki Mbere” singer has dumped her rapper boyfriend. The reasons are yet to be known. Should we be expecting new music from Gasha now that her relation is over? Stay connected for more update...
Business News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: crtv.cmYaounde: 91 female refugees receive vocational training91 refugee women living in Yaounde have received end of training attestations from the UNHCRThe attestations are exhibits of a three months training course in a number of income generating activities including fish smoking, production of natural juices amongst others. The program has been introduced to foster the empowerment of refugee women through income generating activities which will facilitate the socio-economic reinsertion of these displaced persons living in Cameroon. The UNHCR Representative to Cameroon Khassim Diagne during the attestation award ceremony said it was time for these families to become financially autonomous. The attestation award ceremony ended with a visit of the officials to some stands where basic commodities produced after the training were exhibited. Officials appreciated the level of commitment of the ladies and encouraged them to keep up the spirit
Business News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: businessincameroon.comOver 700 civil servants implicated in fraudulent FCfa 1.3 billion scandalMinistry of Public ServiceFCfa 1.3 billion. This is the amount unduly collected by approximately 700 Cameroonian civil servants during 2016, in collusion with the IT and Payment Units at the Ministry of Finance, with some employees of these services now in prison, we learned from sources within this ministry. The scheme used by these fraudsters and their accomplices, we learned, consisted in receiving several payments for back pay, salary advances, salary top-ups due to promotions or reclassifications. Labelled “Mboma”, or boa in English, this is a widespread practice in some sections of the Cameroonian civil service such as the army. The different measures taken by the government have not succeeded in uprooting this practice which, combined with the phenomenon of fictitious civil servants, was taking away up to FCfa 5 billion on a monthly basis from the Cameroonian Public Treasury, based on the confession of the former Minister of Finance.
Entertainment of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: Betatinz.comWizkid bags two nominations at the iHeart Radio AwardsNigerian artist,WizkidNigerian star boy; Wizkid, just had two nominations for iHeartRadio Awards; Hip Hop Song of the year and Song of the year, for One Dance featuring Drake and Kyla. iHeartRadio Music Awards is a music awards show founded by iHeartRadio in 2014 to recognize the most popular artists and music over the past year as determined by the network's listeners. iHeartRadio is an Internet radio platform owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. It has headquarters in New York City. Kudos to Wizkid for his huge contribution in spreading African music worldwide!
Fashion of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: Betatinz.comTickets for Bamenda Fashion Week now availableBamenda Fashion showFlash Discount!! To inaugurate The Bamenda Fashion week 2017 Launch, they are offering up to 5,000 FCFA off every ticket purchased between now and Tuesday January 17! Visit one of their sales points or order online! Sales Points (Bamenda):- Njeiforbi Bakery; Commercial Avenue- Imagine Bakery; Meta Quarter- Dasylva ICT Universe; TATSA Building, Food MarketOr purchase online with Mobile Money and PayPal via bamendafashionweek.com/ticketsOffer Not Valid for payments after the 17th of January! So Hurry now and get yours!
Sports News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: lions4life.comCAF President says all is set for AFCON 2017Kick-off as planned on January 14CAF President, Cameroonian Issa Hayatou, has reassured that all is set for the kick-off of the 31st edition of Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017. “CAF was in contact with the local organizing committee and its secretariat followed up preparations. We can assure you that there is no problem and the competition would kick-off as planned on January 14”, the fifth CAF President said. Hayatou spoke to the media on arrival at the Leon Mbah International Airport yesterday at 5:30 pm from where he was taken to the Hotel reserved for CAF officials. The 31st Total Africa Cup of Nations brings together 16 teams set to play 32 matches till the end of the tournament on February 5.
General News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: crtv.cmSocio-professional insertion of youths: President makes good his promiseStudents in classThe plan is a promise to the youth made by President Paul Biya last 10th February 2016. A package of 102 billion CFAF has been allocated for youth orientation, training and financing of specific income-generating activities. The 2017 plan of action that kicked off effectively with the donation of equipment and other resources stipulates that:- 500.000 youths shall benefit from sensitisation and orientation in specific domains. - 200.000 youths shall receive technical and entrepreneurial training in collaboration with Non-Governmental bodies. - 160.000 youths shall receive finances for pre-approved income-generating activities.
General News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: businessincameroon.comCameroonian army liberates 150 Nigerian Boko Haram hostagesThe Cameroonian army BIROn 2 and 7 January 2017, the Cameroonian army surrounded again the town of Ngoshe, one of the strongholds of the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, the Cameroonian Minister of Communication, Issa Tchiroma, revealed during a press conference organised this past 10 January. According to this government member, this operation again resulted in important losses for the Boko Haram Islamists. We learned that their bomb manufacturing workshops were destroyed, and 150 Nigerian hostages held in captivity for months were freed by the Cameroonian defence forces, who unfortunately lost three soldiers during the clashes. This is the 2nd time that the Cameroonian army launches a major attack on the Nigerian town of Ngoshe, where a Boko Haram command base was located at the time. Indeed, in February 2016, during the “Arrow Five” operation, Cameroonian soldiers neutralised 162 Boko Haram terrorists in this town and destroyed four bomb factories.
Business News of Thursday, 12 January 2017Source: businessincameroon.com70% of public contracts were carried out and delivered - Abba SadouDeputy Minister of the public procurementThe public procurement sector in Cameroon showed a better performance during 2016. At least, this is what the Deputy Minister in charge of this sector, Abba SAdou, revealed. Commenting recently during the launch of the new year for public contracts, this Cameroonian government member declared himself satisfied with the rate of executing of public contracts in 2016, which was around 70%, we learned. Moreover, he specified, “we have a rate of launch for calls for tenders of 98% in 2016 and a rate of signed contracts of 100%”. The most important ones being the creation of the ministry specifically dedicated to public procurement, the revision of the procurement code to speed up the procedures to award contracts, and the project for awarding contracts online under development.
