Business News of Wednesday, 12 October 2016Source: Business in CameroonBiomass Cameroon strengthens equityBiomass Cameroon strengthens equity, in preparation for wood shaving fuel production projectThe company Biomass Cameroon (Biocam) increased, this past September, its capital from FCfa 10 to 713 million, we learned in a legal notice. This capital increase operation, we learned, was done first by offsetting claims (FCfa 159 million), then cash release (FCfa 553.8 million). This equity strengthening at Biocam is a good sign for the launch of its project for the construction in Cameroon, of the very first fuel production unit in the form of wood shaving. This investment estimated at approximately FCfa 2.9 billion attracted the interest of the Cameroonian government, who recently declared it eligible for the advantages provided in the April 2013 law on promoting private investment in Cameroon. As a reminder, this law grants substantial customs and tax exemptions for periods of 5 to 10 years, during the establishment as well as the production phase.

Business News of Wednesday, 12 October 2016Source: Business in CameroonA Burkinabe to defend Cameroon’s interests at WB BoardBurkinabe Seydou BoudaStarting from 1 November 2016, Cameroon will be represented at the World Bank Executive Board by Burkinabe Seydou Bouda, in accordance with the rule which directs that within this Bretton Woods institution, board members be elected by groups of countries. This except for the five main WB shareholders (United States, Japan, Germany, France and UK), China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, who choose their own administrators among the 25 which make up the Executive Board of this institution. Until October 2018, in addition to Cameroon, Burkinabe Seydou Bouda will defend the interests of 22 other African countries (group II) within the Executive Board of the World Bank. A former Burkinabe ambassador in the US, Seydou Bouda also managed several ministries in different governments in Burkina Faso. He was also Governor of the Islamic Bank of Development (IBD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

General News of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: cameroon-info.netMezam SDF: militants call to remain unitedMezam SDF Party BigwigsThe call was echoed by different speakers of the first conference held at the Bamenda II council hall, grouping eight district heads after their election. Hon Joe Wirba of Jakiri called in the over 200 SDF militants who answered present to remain united, peaceful and hope for better days ahead. In his welcome address, Mayor Balick AWA Fidelis of Bamenda II council called on the militants to bury their differences and get prepared to fetch more militants and victories especially with the approach of the 2018 presidential elections. The National Chairman of the SDF party was represented by Hon. The presidents of districts such as Bamenda I, II and III, Bafut, Tubah, Bali, Santa and Pinyin were all present.

General News of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: cameroon-info.netCommon law lawyers to boycott court actions for four daysCommon Law Lawyers poised for BoycottIn a letter addressed to the Presidency of the Republic signed by Barristers Nkongho Felix Agbor president of Fako Lawyers Association, FAKLA, Harmony Bobga-Mbuton President of North West lawyers Association, NOWELA, Awuta Philip Atubah President of Meme Lawyers Association and Nkongho Sopseh Emilien President of Manyu Lawyers Association, the lawyers denounce negligence by the government on numerous complaints of the erosion of Common Law in Cameroon as manifested in the OHADA Legislation. The letter partially reads that, “Whereas recently, some of our members attempt to exercise the constitutional right of freedom of expression through the medium of Press Conference and were stifled with administrative bans and police harassments.”They also denounce governments silence over an earlier correspondence after the Common Law Lawyers conference in Bamenda. They complain that since two years not even an acknowledgement has been sent from the Presidency. They called on President Paul Biya to create an Ad Hoc Commission to respond to the Bamenda Resolutions of 9th May, 2015 and the Buea Declaration of 13 February 2016 regarding the erosion of the Common Law in Cameroon. The Common Law Lawyers have also demanded the Head of State to hold an emergency session of the Higher Judicial Council and re-deploy All Civil Law Magistrates from the two Common Law jurisdictions of North West and South West and in the same vein re-deploy all Common Law Magistrates from the Civil Law Jurisdiction to the two Common Law Jurisdictions of North West and South West regions.

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.comStanley Enow congratulates Franko & Magasco on their nominationsFranko and Stanley EnowThe “Hein Pere” crooner and first Cameroonian artist to be nominated and the first ever to win the coveted award took to Facebook to congratulate and show support for his music colleagues…. Read below what he posted on his Facebook page!!

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.comVicky Fokala attacks Reneta Ndisang,calls her dress uglyReneta Nwonori Ndisang,Cameroonian designerIt is an open season of insults and Fashion policing on social media? Reneta posted the above photo on the Arts Short Film Festival Red Carpet and boy oh! Boy, Vicky Fokala couldn’t wait to find the slightest reason to criticize the dress…Vicky started off by liking the dress but said something was off about it somewhere…Reneta felt insulted and replied Vicky. Vicky did not only throw more shade but a whole tree…Check out their conversation below!!

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.comVicky Fokala calls Reneta's fan slimyVicky Fokala,Cameroonian make up artistVicky Fokala is already known for her no-nonsense attitude when it comes to calling people out on social media... This time, she calls out a fan of Fashion Designer, Reneta Ndisang. Vicky left a comment under the fan’s post. The fan’s post was addressing Facebook users who blasted Reneta for dressing horribly at a Red Carpet event and did not commend her when she showed up at the Arts Short Film Festival in Buea well dressed. This surely did not appeal to Vicky to also call out the fan for being slimmy…Click on photos and check what Vicky had to say!!

xxxxxxxxxxx of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.com‘I don’t buy, beg, borrow or steal beats’- Pascal speaks outFive days ago Pascal of New Bell Music was called out when his Album “WorkDey3? An artist and his entourage came onto to social media to announce that the beats of Pascal’s song “Homework” was stolen from him. This caused some kind of social media tension as many were trying to find out if the beat was stolen or the producer sold the same beat to two artists…Pascal stayed quiet amidst all the social media storm and has come out to talk about it today……Click on photos and check what he posted on his Instagram page and how he captioned it!!

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerflowmagazine.wordpress.comCameroonian activist Shey Ductu releases ‘Shades of Misfortune’ storyCover of the book ‘Shades of Misfortune’Bamenda based Artist and Activist, Shey Ductu has published an a short story titled (Shades of Misfortune) as an independent writer in partnership with Kamer ExpressionThe book talks about Tamfuh, a young lad from a poor African family, with a big task ahead of him: to become the first person in his extended family to attend university, and to graduate and return back to make a difference in his village, but along the way, he is caught by misfortune. In the preface of the book, the author reveals that “In most struggling families, young people face so many challenges, and often go about life with little or no guidance, making it difficult for them to make informed decisions about important choices. He goes ahead to say that In “Shades of Misfortune”, he is sharing a story that can inspire youth to become more informed and responsible towards making important life choices. Nevertheless, the story is entertaining and can be read by anyone at any time, for the beauty of it, and for the life worthy lessons”The back cover book is available online for sale on Amazon.com as well as digital versions on Kindle and Kobo. Kamer Expression has also promised to release an audio version of the short story before the year runs out.

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.comCameroonian singer Tilla changes her artistic nameTilla,Cameroonian singerSince she left New Bell Music, Tilla has been trying to re-invent herself in all aspects. She even went as far as dismissing her PR Personnel. Just recently, she took to Facebook to announce a name change from her renowned Tilla to Bongkiya…What do you fans think about the new name? Do you think it’s gonna affect her as an artist as fans are already used to the old name? Check what she posted below!!

Entertainment of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kamerkongosa.comAskia throws shade at some fashion criticAskia,cameroonian singerThe fearless Female Rapper took to Facebook to advise her female fans to be careful with the photos they post on social media. She also talks about a certain fashion critic who spends time criticizing others when he or she is no better…Read what Askia posted below!!

Movies of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: kinnakasblog.comActress Malvis Mohvu covers up at the ‘This Is Africa’ movie premiereMalvis Ann Mohvu,Cameroonian actressMalvis Ann Mohvu toned down her wardrobe on Friday at the "This Is Africa" movie premiere and she's never looked better! The actress came under fire early this year after going braless and baring measure cleavage at the 2016 CAMIFF opening ceremony night on April 25, 2016. This time around, Malvin opted for a ladylike beautiful maxi dress and still managed to turn heads! Cliquez sur photos pour voir plus...

Music of Monday, 10 October 2016Source: betatinz.com'Stay with me' by Tzy Panchak video outTzy Panchak,Cameroonian artistBlu Nation artist, Tzy Panchak just keeps the hits coming! His video for his new single titled 'Stay with me' is out! You should check it! One word: AWESOME. Click below,watch and enjoy!!

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Business News of Tuesday, 11 October 2016Source: VOAArmy deploys Navy to seize illegal fishing vesselsFishing vesselsCameroon has deployed its navy to seize illegal fishing vessels off the country’s southwestern coast. Fifteen armed sailors of Cameroon's navy search the high seas off the central African state's Atlantic coast for illegal fishing boats scooping up large amounts of sealife for export. Dealing with foreign fishing vesselsSeveral countries' coast guards in the region have struggled to respond to the dramatic increase in the number of foreign fishing vessels. "For industrial fishing, fishing vessels are not supposed to go beyond three nautical miles from the coastal areas," he said. Limbe residents told VOA that last week local fishermen beat up a group of foreign fishermen and took their equipment.