CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 02, 2022
Hello, good morning, as the Cameroon Calling crew wishes you all a hearty and prosperous New Year. We are particularly grateful to all of you who made the programme the success that it was in 2021 going by our audience research. It is our wish that you’ll once again sow the grains of success now for another bumper year in Cameroon Calling.
Today is Sunday January 02, 2022 and our menu includes President Paul Biya’s address to the Nation and bits and pieces on preparations for AFCON 2021 which is barely seven days away, precisely on January 9,
As we move into a new year, individuals around the country will take up new year resolutions that are supposed to guide their actions or inactions throughout the year. However if these resolutions are kept at all is another matter that CC’s editorialist, Benn Meno Pufong only knows too well.
Benn meno Pufong with the day’s editorial
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
We kick off with the day’s news plus a roundup of the week’s news read by Hortensia Ntaine.
Many thanks, Hortensia, for the news
4Press Review………………………………………………….Wirngo
It was a quiet week for the newspapers, most of whom are on their traditional festive season leave.
Therefore we won’t be having your favourite slot Press review. However, you can be rest assured that it will be back as from next week.
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..Ntaine
Here also are the sound bites of the day,
Sound bites are sourced from our guests of today’s programme,
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
THE HEAD OF STATE ADDRESSES THE NATION 2022
1- Head of State’s New Year message………………………………………………………Amin
The President of the Republic Paul Biya last Friday kept to tradition with his address to the Nation during which he announced the creation of three new state universities in the East, North and South Regions.
The global health crisis COVID-19, the security situation in some parts of the country as well as the economy and the upcoming African Cup of Nations were some of the talking points in the speech.
Unity Palace correspondent, Amin Nkeng Edward has an overview of the President’s address to the Nation.
Amin Nkeng Edward reporting
2- Economic perspectives for 2022……………………………………………Tiemuncho
Against a backdrop of economic meltdown masterminded in Cameroon and elsewhere by COVID-19, the Eurobond and loans from international partners, bailed out the economy in the year just ended.
President Paul Biya spoke of consolidating economic achievements and looking into the National Development Strategy that runs from 2020 – 2030.
Staffman Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh takes a critical look into the economic spectrum for 2022.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh reporting
3- The Head of State and the crises in the FN, NW/SW Regions………….Mbonde
4- 3 ITW: Minister of Decentralization and Local Development, Georges Elanga Obam…………………………………………………………………………………..…………....Motale
One of the Ministers whose sector was mentioned elaborately by President Paul Biya was Georges Elanga Obam of Decentralization and Local Development. He gave me the opportunity for a one-on-one on the speech and the likely pace decentralization will take in 2022.
That was the Minister of Decentralization and Local Development, Georges Elanga Obam.
THE BUILD UP TO AFCON 2021
DOSSIER II
a) The state of affairs, a week from kickoff of AFCON 2021…………………...NJIE
President Paul Biya has urged Cameroonians to come together and make the 33rd Africa cup of Nations that kicks off in 7 days a success.
In a State of the Nation address Friday night, Cameroon's head of state expressed hopes of seeing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon crown the country's efforts with a sixth continental title on February 6.
Cameroon now boasts of major football facilities nationwide necessary for the organization of such competitions.
In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI opines that AFCON in Cameroon will be a success but also hints that there is doom awaiting those who will in any way try to dent the hosting of the competition.
Njie Enow Ebai reporting
b) Updates on teams that would have arrived by Sunday 2 January…...............................................................................................Nyuyberiwo
Teams to take part in this year's Africa Cup of Nations have continued to arrive in Cameroon ahead of the event that begins in a week.
24 teams are expected in Cameroon for the second 24-Nation Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off on January 9, 2022.
Here is Bencollins Nyuyberiwo with updates of the arrivals.
Many thanks, Bencollins,
c) State of readiness in host cities:
• Yaounde…………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
As the kick-off to the TotalEnergy 2021 Africa Cup of Nations football jamboree draws near, the city of Yaounde which will play host to two groups of the tournament is seemingly ready to host the grand event.
Let's get the pulse of Yaounde's readiness in the following report put together by Irene Manti Ayonghe
Many thanks, Irene Manti Ayonghe
• Douala………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
And what is happening elsewhere outside the nation’s capital in the rest of the host cities?
The city of Douala is said to be set to welcome thousands of visitors for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Sports and lodging facilities destined for the tournament are reportedly ready. While members of the local organising committee are now cutting the Ts and dotting the Is, hundreds of football fans have been queuing up in the different Covid-19 testing and vaccination centres for their tests and vaccination.
Rene Katche now paints a picture of the level of preparedness in Douala barely one week before the competition.
Many thanks, Rene Katche
• Bafoussam…………………………………………………………………….CRTV West
Football lovers in Bafoussam are already in a festive mood as the city prepares to host Pool B of the Total ENERGIES AFCON, Cameroon 2021 that will begin this January 9.
Kelvin Nembo of our West Regional bureau spoke with some of Bafoussam’s residents who are keen to see the competition begin. His report.
Kelvin Nembo with that report,
d) Fan zones in non-host cities:
• Maroua……………………………………………………………………………...CRTV FN
While five cities will be hosting, there are non-host cities as well such as Maroua in the Far North Region that is actively gearing up for the kick off.
Though a non-host city, local authorities have set up fan zones to enable residents live the euphoria which goes with the continental football fiesta.
Meanwhile, some residents are planning to travel to next door Garoua for some top matches of the group as our Far North Regional Correspondent Ayuk John Ashu tells us from Maroua.
Ayuk John Ashu with that package from Maroua
• Bertoua……………………………………………………………………………CRTV East
The East Region is equally not privileged to host any of the pools of the AFCON sports tournament but the Bertoua city council is mounting up two AFCON VILLAGES where the population of the town can watch the matches live with friends and loved ones. The city mayor Jean Marie Dimbele Sodea says the two sites chosen for the Bertoua AFCON villages will also be a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the East Region. Tala El Tih of crtv East spoke to the city mayor of Bertoua and put together the following report for Cameroon calling
Tala El Tih reporting
e) ITW: Minister Mounouna Foutsou…………………………………………………………Njie
To provide insights into his role in the AFCON 2021, my colleague, Njie Enow Ebai had an exchange with the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, on the activities of volunteers and stadium attendants and much more.
That was the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, on his part in the ongoing preparations for AFCON 2021.
That interview brings us to the end of the programme. Our gratitude goes to: --Hortensia Ntaine
-Amin Nkeng Edward
-Joe Tiemuncho
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Irene Manti Ayonghe
-Rene Katche
-Kelvin Nembo
-Ayuk John Ashu and
-Tala El Tih
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma and Brice Song.
Meantime,
Therese Mbia is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, christian Foko is on the console while Flavi Eyanga is on the copyright registry.
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and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Hortensia Ntaine
- Coordinated by myself and
- supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde. Coming up from next week will hopefully be Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh who will take the programme through for the next three months.
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2021
1. Presentation ……………………………………….…………………………..........................Motale
2. Editorial………………………………………………………………………………………………..Ashu
3 News……………...……………………………………….………………………………………………Wirngo
4 Press Review………………………………………………………………………………………Wvemnyuy
5 CC Sound Bites……………………………………………………………………………….…..Ayi
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
6. SEEKING FOR GREENER PASTURES THROUGH THE DESERT AND MEDITERRANEAN
a) Commentary: The Pull and Push factors for the Cameroonian youth…………...Mbonde
b) The challenges of making it to Europe through the Mediterranean……………….Chonko
c) Government’s reassertion programmes for returnees…………………………………..Moki
d ITW: Dr. Mrs. Ttanji, University of Buea……………………………………………………..Chonko
7. World Day for the DISPLACING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
a) Commentary: The challenges of indigenous people in Cameroon…………….Tiemuncho
b) The difficulties of Mbororo people in Cameroon……………………………………..Ngum
c) The situation of the pygmies of the East Region………………………………………CRTV East
d) ITW: The former President of MBUSCUDA…………………………………………….Motale
m) LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK…………………………………………………………………Kelly/Ntaine
n) CC Sports……………………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Ayi Mbile
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Francois Marc Modzom
CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
September 05, 2021
CAMEROON CALLING
Hello, welcome to your favourite Sunday morning magazine programme, Cameroon Calling coming to you on the eve of a new school year in Cameroon.
Back-to-School will make a chunk of the programme today but we’ll equally have an expert’s view on the vexing situation of violence on Cameroon’s streets between policemen and citizens who, on the most part, are taxi drivers. Today is Sunday September 5, 2021.
We take off as usual with an editorial on the education sector in Cameroon which employs hundreds of thousands of staff and consumes enormous amounts of supplies. Its sheer size makes it susceptible to corruption, given the large sums of money allocated to it and the difficulty of supervision, inspection, and monitoring.
Education is a high-stakes endeavour, valued by both government and parents, who recognise that education outcomes determine the future of individuals and the nation.
Against the backdrop of the beginning of a new school year in Cameroon, CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong speaks out against corruption in the school milieu underscoring the necessity to safeguard scarce education resources by reducing theft, embezzlement, diversion, and waste. Benn!
Many thanks, Benn for that editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….……………………..Mbang Tatah
Before we go any further, let’s have a quick pulse for the news read for us by Irene Mbang Tatah. Good morning Irene
Thank you very much, Irene
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
We proceed with the programme with Press Review which is the handiwork of Kelly Eben, hi Kelly? What were the papers saying essentially this week?
Many thanks, Kelly.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….…………….Mbang Tatah
Also lined up is ‘Sound Bites’, selected for us by Irene Mbang Tatah.
Sound Bites are a product of our guests in today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – BACK TO SCHOOL 2021/2022
a) Commentary: Stakes and challenges of the 21/22 school yeartions………….…………………………………………………..............Bokuba
There has been mobilisation across the board ahead of the 2021/2022 due to officially begin tomorrow September 6.
Education stakeholders have been involved in frantic preparations to ensure an effective take off of the new school year across the country.
Sam Bokuba sizes up the hopes and concerns of the 2021/2022 school year.
Many thanks, Sam, for that commentary
b) PTA levies – the state of the law……………………………….Tiemuncho
The parent-Teacher Association, PTA, is an essential component in the management of schools.
Apart from reinforcing discipline, the PTA resolves some problems of common interest in the school milieu.
Unfortunately some parents and sponsors are often seen and heard complaining about how unaffordable the PTA levies are.
Staffman, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh in the following indepth report, digs into the goings on surrounding PTAs.
Many thanks, Joe.
C) The National Book Council – what role in the back-to-school?................…….……………………………………………………….…Ossomba
It's all hands on deck as the National Book Council crew work hand in glove to give the 2021/2022 school year rumble into success. After approving school textbooks and didactic materials for the coming school year, the Council ensures the single textbook policy put in place by the powers that be, serves its purpose of guaranteeing quality education to all Cameroonians.
Bertrand Ossomba now examines the role of the regulatory body highlighting its importance in Cameroon’s education system.
Bertrand Ossomba with that analysis of the role of the National Book Council.
D) COVID-19 and back-to-school – what protective measures for learners………………………………………………………...................................………..…Teke
In the same way as the last few years, the 2021/2022 school year, that blasts off tomorrow, will definitely unfold under a precarious health context, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
That is the more reason why school authorities have to be particularly vigilant and rigorous at ensuring that the school milieu is free from the deadly disease for a smooth conduct of the school year.
CC’s Teke Julius looks at how education officials have been working to bar the way to the coronavirus in their various sectors.
Stakes and challenges of back-to-school………………………………CRTV NW
In the Northwest Region, School Administrators say they have held several meetings and taken necessary actions to ensure that the new school year takes off on a good foot. They have assured that didactic materials and other logistics have already been distributed to the concerned schools. In the meantime, school campuses within the Region, particularly those in Bamenda have seen an influx of parents and learners seeking admission.
Mercy Kusi reports that in spite of these preparations, there are infrastructural challenges plaguing some schools and the fear of the unknown that lingers in the minds of education stakeholders in the Region.
Many thanks Mercy Kusi with that package from Bamenda
F) Stakes and challenges of back-to-school…………………………CRTV SW
Meanwhile education stakeholders in the South West Region are busy with last minute preparations to ensure classes for the new school year take- off hitch free.
With many parents coming into the Region, they are facing quite a number of challenges in settling down their kids for school.
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan spoke with a cross-section of men of the street and put together the following package for Cameroon Calling.
Many thanks, Brigitte
G) ITW: Secretary of State for Basic education………..Motale/Tiemuncho
To highlight some of the issues of the new school year, my colleague, Joe Tiemuncho and I approached the Secretary of State for Basic Education, Dr Asheri Kilo who begins by talking about her state of mind, hours before the new school year.
That was the Secretary of State for Basic Education, Dr Asheri Kilo on back to school 2021/2022.
5 DOSSIER II
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
It’s time now for us to bring ‘Let the People Speak’ that ties perfectly with the next dossier on the recurrent cases of fights between policemen and civilians.
Have a listen,
Many thanks Hortensia Ntaine for that pack.
7VIOLENCE BETWEEN THE POLICE AND CITIZENS
A) Commentary – street violence between the police and citizens…………………….………………………………………………………...Mbonde
In the last few weeks and months, an uncanny situation has been noticed whereby policemen and road users have engaged in deadly fights. The viewing has been made possible by social media. So, what has prompted this violence and what is the way forward?
Albert Njie Mbonde reports.
B) ITW: Commissioner of Police, Nze Amos Tala…..…. Motale/Mbonde
ITW: Barrister Mujem Fombad,
To talk about this controversial issue, I engaged a Yaounde-based Barrister, Mujem Fombad, to give us the position of the law on both situations, that is, when a civilian assaults a policeman and conversely when a policeman assaults a civilian.
That was, Barrister, Mujem Fombad, explaining there the position of the law regarding the current spate of fights between policemen and road users.
It would have been interesting to listen to what the police think about these assaults; unfortunately they failed to respond to our invitation that included a question guide.
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
6 CC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJIE ENOW
In CC Sports, Cameroon's men's football team now top Group D with 3 points, in qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Indomitable Lions spanked Malawi 2-0 on Friday night during the inaugural fixture of the 60,000 seat Olembe stadium.
But Friday night's game was tainted by some controversies over media and fans’ presence as Njie Enow Ebai details on CC SPORT
Many thanks, Njie Enow with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Irene Mbang Tatah
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
- Bertrand Ossomba
- Teke Elvis
- Mercy Kusi
- Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan
- Hortensia Ntaine
- Albert Njie Mbonde and
- Njie Enow Ebai
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Irene Mbang Tatah
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/
9DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY,08 AUGUST, 2021
1. Presentation ……………………………………….…………………………..........................Motale
2. Editorial……………………………………………………………………………………………..Ewane
3 News…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4 Press Review………………………………………………………………………………………….
5 CC Sound Bites……………...……………………………………….…………………………...Fusi
6 DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
I. MAJOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE. ONE YEAR AFTER
a) Progress made in fast-t…………………………………………………………...Mbonde
b) Exclusive interview 8mins……………………………………………………………………….Tembei
c) Efforts de by the clergy 5mns ……………………………………………………………….Mekole
d) The reconstruction and Development effort………………………………………………Atam
7 MAJOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE. ONE YEAR AFTER
a)
e) Diaspora assessment of the road covered 5mns…………………………………………….Moki
f) First steps of the Common law- trained Magistrates at ENAM 5mns………………….Lebga
g) Face to Face with Felix Agbor Nkongho 7mns………………………………….Mbonde/Tembei
h) What’s special about the Special status? 5mns……………………………………………….Bokuba
i) Assessing the State of the Anglophone Sub-system of education and Bilingualism a year later………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Wasaloko
ITW Dr. Ernest Molua-Registrar 7mns UB
j) Declaration or Excerpt closing Speech of PM Dion Ngute…………………………………Mbonde
k) Exclusive: Success Nkongho 5 mns ………………………………………………………………Mbonde
l) Press Review 4mns ………………………………………………………………………………………Ossomba
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK 3mns………………………………………………Ntaine
9 CC SPORTS…………………………………………………………………………………………Ntaine
Production: Fusi Godwin
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Francois Marc Mozom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR BEYONG THE FRONTIERS OF SATURDAY 18 JULY 2020
Content: The trend of crise in Subsaharan Africa: case of the DR Congo
1. Intro ……………………………………….…………………………......................Manigha
2. Forergn News Round-up………………………………………………….Yuosembom
3. Voice clip
4. Guest: Vava Tampa, Maurice Carny, David Otto
5. Case Report: ………………………………………………………………………Ngoningeh
6. Clonclusions…………………………………………………………………………RegobertManigha
Presenter: RegobertManigha
Production:manigha
Supervision: Jean ATANGANA/ Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Coordination: George N. EWANE
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY S 12, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial (911 attack )…….……………….Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………………………….Rita Yosseboum
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Rita Yosseboum
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
REVISITING SEPTEMBER 11, (911) IN CAMEROON.
a) Commentary: …………………..............Teke Julius
b) Focus on 911 and Terrorism in Cameroon……………………………………..Mbonde
C) Memories of 911 in Cameroon …….……………….………………Snowsel Ano
e) ITW: Expert………………………………………………….....................……Motale/Ano
7 DOSSIER II
SERIES ON BACK TO SCHOOL
C) Back to school in the Northwest region, focus on the ban of urban transport circulation in Bali, the impact on the new school year…………………………..………………………………………………...CRTV NW
D) Back to school in the Southwest, spotlight on the first week .......................................................................…….….…. (CRTV SW)
E) Commentary on the importance of education to the future of children, an appeal to the conscience of the population .……………..….Moki Edwind
F) ITW: Governor Southwest …………………………CRTV SW
DOSSIER III
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL MEDIAN NATIONAL TOUR
A. A look at the median national tour of the president of the National Communication council …………………………………………………Joe Tiemuncho.
B. ITW : President of the national communication council …………CRTV NW
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
9 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Rita Yoseboum
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
AN° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reflections on life and death, with pretext from latest deaths of close CRTV colleagues…………………………………………...................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Tatah
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
f) Commentary: …………………..................................................................................Bokuba
g) Situation report ………………………………………………………………………..Moki
h) Focus in the South……………………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
i) Focus in the West …….……………….………………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
j) Focus in the Littoral .....................………………………………………………….……………CRTV LT
k) Focus in the Far North ……………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: School owner/Pastor – Professor ANYAMBOD, former Rector of the Protestant University, Yaounde
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon…………….........Mbonde
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere......................…………CRTV SW
c) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..….CRTV NW
d) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the SW ………CRTV SW
ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat
10 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
11 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/
9DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 22, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial: Humility and kindness don’t hurt, they pay.……..Ashu Nyenty
3News………………………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
12 DOSSIER I – CEMAC EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT IN YAOUNDE
G) Commentary – sub-regional integration – successes and challenges……………………………..………………………………………………...Bokuba
H) The stakes of the summit…………………………………………..…….….Tiemuncho
I) Challenges of sub-regional integration……..………………………..….CRTV South
J) ITW: Economics and Financial expert (George Meka Abesolo)…………………Motale
7 CAMEROON AND THE DRAW
a) Commentary – Cameroon dazzles Africa ………………………….....Njie Enow
b) Cameroon’s chances in Group A…………………….………………….Nyuyberiwo
c) Expectations of the Cameroonian fans……………………………………….Katche
d) Expectations of the Limbe/Buea population……………………………..CRTV SW
e) ITW: Didier Drogba.................................................................……Njie Enow
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial (Inauguration of the passport Centre)…….……………….Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
a) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations…………………..............Bokuba
b) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………………..Mbonde
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….……………….………………Mbonde
d) Cameroon/Nigeria Relations – perspectives from the NW………CRTV NW
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration or an expert……………………………………………………….....................……Motale/Mbonde
13 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
K) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………………………...Ngoningeh
L) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….….…. Mekole (CRTV SW)
M) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………..….Tiemuncho
N) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea…………………………Motale/Ngoningeh
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY S 12, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial (911 attack )…….……………….Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………………………….Rita Yosseboum
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Rita Yosseboum
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
REVISITING SEPTEMBER 11, (911) IN CAMEROON.
a) Commentary: …………………..............Teke Julius
b) Focus on 911 and Terrorism in Cameroon……………………………………..Mbonde
C) Memories of 911 in Cameroon …….……………….………………Snowsel Ano
e) ITW: Expert………………………………………………….....................……Motale/Ano
14 DOSSIER II
SERIES ON BACK TO SCHOOL
O) Back to school in the Northwest region, focus on the ban of urban transport circulation in Bali, the impact on the new school year…………………………..………………………………………………...CRTV NW
P) Back to school in the Southwest, spotlight on the first week .......................................................................…….….…. (CRTV SW)
Q) Commentary on the importance of education to the future of children, an appeal to the conscience of the population .……………..….Moki Edwind
R) ITW: Governor Southwest …………………………CRTV SW
DOSSIER III
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL MEDIAN NATIONAL TOUR
C. A look at the median national tour of the president of the National Communication council …………………………………………………Joe Tiemuncho.
D. ITW : President of the national communication council …………CRTV NW
15 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
16 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Rita Yoseboum
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Hi there, many thanks for your never-ending faith in your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling, this Sunday September 26, 2021.
Our emphasis this morning is on the Prime Minister’s visit to Buea where he o
2Editorial: Reconstructing the NW/SW Regions – the urgency of peace……………………………….……………………………….……….Pufong
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial
2 News……………………………………………….Yousembong
Here now is the news, read by Rita Yuosembong
3 Press Review…………………………………….Anang
Coming up next is Press Review with Regobert Manigha, (Emma Annang) good morning, Regobert (Emma)– what has been the papers’ talking points this concluding week?
Emma Enang (Regobert Manigha) with Press Review
5CC Sound Bites……………...………….…………………… Yousembong
Also lined up is Sound bites.
The guests of today giving you a foretaste of what’s to come.
Sounds bites are the catchiest words and sentences gleaned from our guests of day’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
HOSPITALS AND CLAIMS OF THE HARVESTING OF ORGANS AND DISAPPEARANCES OF CORPSES
l) Commentary……………….................................................................Tiemuncho
m) The case of the Yaounde Central Hospital…………………..Ngoningeh
n) The situation in Douala’s hospitals…………………………..…CRTV LIT
o) ITW: Dr Nick Ngwanyam - Medical Doctor and Trainer of Medical Doctors………………………………………………………...….Teke/Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
THE MAJOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE – REALISING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS
a) The training of Common Law Magistrates in ENAM…………..…Mbonde
b) Reconstruction: CDC rising from its fall………...................…………CRTV SW
c) Education: Training Anglophones at the National Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda……………………………………………....….CRTV NW
d) ITW: The DG of NASLA, Tanyitiku Bayee…………………………..………CRTV SW
17 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC sports, Cameroon's Women's basketball team will lock horns with Mali later on today in the third place game of the 2021 AfroBasket.
The young group of players will be hoping to pick up bronze against 11 time winners Senegal but fears are high that after this tournament, the side’s endemic problems may resurface and dent what is seemingly a united crop of players as sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI details
Njie Enow Ebai with CC Sports
That was the much we could put together this day. If you missed out on this programme then perhaps you can catch up on the rebroadcast that comes up on Mondays at 9.30pm. You can equally get to us through the post office addressed to the Producer, P.O. Box 1634 Yaounde.
We sincerely thank our colleagues who have made this programme possible:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Rita Yuosembong
- Christian Che Atam
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Olivia Mbwaye Ambai
- Mercy Kusi
- Sam Bokuba
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh and
- Njie Enow Ebai
The programme was Produced by Rita Yousembong
Coordinated by Jean ATANGANA and
Supervised by François Marc Modzom
I have been ebenezer winnyawoko motale in Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 03, 2021
4 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
We want to thank you immensely for your special interest in Cameroon Calling all these years particularly that of this day, Sunday October 3, 2021.
The programme today zooms in on the situation of Cameroon’s hospitals regarding complaints about harvested internal organs of bodies, stolen bodies or some other unorthodox happening that have invariably pitted the relatives of the body against the hospital’s authorities. Our pretext is the unhappy incident that happened recently at the Yaounde Central Hospital.
Of course there would be more
But first, The Prime Minister Head of government was recently on a peace mission to the SW region placating the erring hearts and minds out there to come back to reason and give peace a chance so their region can bounce back on the path of development and progress.
The PM again came waving the olive branch appealing to restraint and moderation and pushing ahead the agenda of a cessation of hostilities and a return to normalcy so the special status package and the special reconstruction plan for the two regions can veritably start delivering on their promises.
But as CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong says, given the prevalent tumultuous context, it will take more than just paying lip service to peace for the return of normalcy in these trouble-devastated Regions.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial
5 News……………………………………………….Yousembong
Here now is the news, read by Rita Yuosembom
6 Press Review…………………………………….kelly
Coming up next is Press Review with Kelly Eben. Good morning, Kelly – what has been the papers’ talking points this concluding week?
Kelly Eben with the news, thank you very much.
5CC Sound Bites……………...………….…………………… Yousembong
Also lined up is Sound bites,
Sound Bites give you a foretaste of what is to come in the interviews of the day.
Sounds bites are the catchiest words and sentences gleaned from our guests of day’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
HOSPITALS AND CLAIMS OF THE HARVESTING OF ORGANS AND DISAPPEARANCES OF CORPSES
p) Commentary…………...............................................................Ngoningeh
On Friday September 24, a family that was coffining their relative called Hilaire Ayissi at the Yaounde Central Hospital accused the hospital authorities of having taken out some body parts from the deceased for commercial purposes. The authorities in the health facility refused the allegation but the Director of the hospital was assaulted and further threatened.
Let us have a listen to what actually transpired at the Yaounde Central Hospital with Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh.
Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh reporting
q) The case of the Yaounde Central Hospital……………..Tiemuncho
This issue at the Yaounde Central Hospital brings us to the question, does the business of removing and selling body parts really go on in Cameroon’s hospitals?
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh goes down memory lane to say the practice may be difficult to track down in hospitals but it is known and practiced elsewhere in rituals.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh reporting
r) The situation in Douala’s hospitals…………………………..…CRTV LIT
What about Cameroon’s economic capital that has a multiplicity of hospitals and clinics to serve a teeming population of millions?
There have been stories in the past of unorthodox and questionable acts in some of these hospitals.
Let’s get more from Veronica Bengyela
Veronica Bengyela reporting from Douala
s) ITW: Dr Nick Ngwanyam - Medical Doctor and Trainer of Medical Doctors………………………………………………………...….Teke/Tiemuncho
Following accusations and counter-accusations about the body parts-selling saga at the Yaounde Central Hospital, CC’s Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh and Teke Julius spoke with a health expert and trainer, Dr Nick Ngwanyam who sheds light on the subject. Take a listen
That was Dr Nick Ngwanyam, a health expert and trainer of medical doctors speaking with my colleagues, Joe and Julius.
DOSSIER II
THE MAJOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE – REALISING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS
e) The training of Common Law Magistrates in ENAM…………..…Bokuba
Following the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue two years ago, so much water has passed under the bridge in terms of realizing them. Training in Common Law that didn’t exist in ENAM is now commonplace there with English-speaking Cameroonians.
Sam Bokuba tells us more.
f) Reconstruction: CDC rising from its fall…….........…………CRTV SW
The Cameroon Development Corporation’s recovery from a separatist-induced contraction has quickened in the past months. The agro industrial giant’s banana sector, which is the worst hit since the socio-political crisis set in, is now scrabbling out of its longest downward turn.
The CDC did not export a single banana fruit in 2019 but has been able to ship 12 thousand tonnes in the last nine months. The promising outlook falls within efforts of the Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the South-West and Northwest regions.
Larry Effande reports that the corporation’s economy is projected to grow amidst a hobbled trade index.
Larry Effande reporting from Buea
g) Education: Training Anglophones at the National Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda……………....….CRTV NW
The University of Bamenda will graduate its first batch of engineering Students come December this year. Created by a Presidential decree of November 24th 2017, the National Higher Polytechnic Institute was put in place to address one of the concerns raised by teachers and lawyers when they took to the streets in 2016.
Mercy Kusi reports that with just five years of existence, the National Higher Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda today prides itself as one of Cameroon's institutions of higher learning where students are trained to face the job market with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
Many thanks Mercy Kusi
h) ITW: The DG of NASLA, Tanyitiku Bayee…………..………CRTV SW
A major post-dialogue reform has been the creation of the National School for Local Administration-NASLA, headquartered in Buea, Southwest region. NASLA’s principal mission is the training of human resources in local development; it is part of government's efforts to accelerate the decentralization process and promote local governance.
Olivia Mbwaye Ambai of CRTV Southwest caught up with the Director General of NASLA, Mr Tanyitiku Bayee and in the following chat, he begins by making an assessment of ongoing efforts to implement recommendations of the Major National Dialogue. Take a listen.
That was Mr Tanyitiku Bayee, the Director General of the Buea-based National School for Local Administration-NASLA, interviewed there by my colleague, Olivia Mbwaye Ambai.
Let us have now have a listen to Let the People speak on the death of our colleague, Quinta Belle Keale who used to anchor a slot of this programme
18 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In Under 100 days, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will kick off in Cameroon.
While a lot of the sporting infrastructure is in fine form and with the security protocol heightened, concerns are high over transportation; an aspect which sports editor Njie ENOW Ebai says on today's CC SPORTS could dent the organization of the tournament if not looked into.
That report by Njie Enow Ebai wraps up this edition of the programme.
If you missed out on this one then you need not worry one bit as you can catch up with the rebroadcast that comes up on Mondays at 9.30pm. You can equally get to us through the post office, write and address your letters to ‘the Producer, P.O. Box 1634 Yaounde.
We sincerely thank our colleagues who have made this programme possible:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Rita Yuosembom
- Kelly Eben
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Teke Julius
- Sam Bokuba
- Olivia Mbwaye Ambai
- Mercy Kusi and
- Njie Enow Ebai
The programme was Produced by Rita Yousembom
Coordinated by Jean ATANGANA and
Supervised by François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 05, 2021
Hello, good morning, I can’t thank you enough for spending your Sunday morning with us on this iconic programme, Cameroon Calling. Today is Sunday December 05, 2021 and our menu includes the sexual practice of homosexuality, the posting of indecent or obscene pictures on the internet that the Minister of Communication and government’s spokesperson spoke elaborately about recently. We will equally muse over the ongoing campaign against gender-based violence which the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family is spearheading.
Before we get there, you may want to know that all is virtually set for Cameroon to start staging its AFCON the 2021 edition come January 2022.
While a mega-sport event like the AFCON may not happen to a nation every two years, Cameroon has been banking on it for its infrastructural renewal and for its image rebranding both from within and from without.
In our CC Editorial today, Benn Meno Pufong contends that though it has entailed a huge financial mobilisation, it is an investment worth the reputation of Cameroon as a football powerhouse in Africa.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
Here now is the day’s news plus a roundup of the week’s news read by Patience Wirngo.
Many thanks, Patience, for the news
4Press Review………………………………………………….Eben
The newspapers were awash with a multiplicity of headlines this week and our Kelly Eben is here to tell us more; Good morning, Kelly,
Kelly Eben with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..Wirngo
We also have the sound bites of the day,
Sound bites are sourced from our guests of the programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
THE MINCOM OUTING ON IMMORALITY
t) Commentary: homosexuality, Cameroonian culture and the law of the land...................Bokuba
The Minister of Communication and Government spokesperson, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, has in strong terms, deplored the rampant sexual deviance on the internet and social media in the country.
At a recent press conference that the Minister granted in Yaounde, he regretted that videos portraying nudity are gaining currency in our society. He also pointed out that homosexuality is permeating our socio-cultural mores, warning that sexually deviant acts are punishable by law.
Sam Bokuba, in the following commentary, situates the problem within the alarming erosion of morality in a society that is drifting towards a culture of permissiveness.
Sam Bokuba with that commentary
u) Reactions of Cameroonians to indecent dressing, homosexuality and violence to homosexuals………….Ayuk
The issue of immorality among youths also preoccupies Administrative and Religious authorities of the Far North Region.
Deviant behaviours decried among youths in that part of the country include alcoholism, drug abuse and sexual misconduct in a Region where overall decency in dress code sharply contrasts with immorality.
Our Far North Regional Correspondent AYUK JOHN ASHU has been monitoring the situation on the ground for CC.
v) ITW: Excerpt of the Minister of Communication……Producer
As you’ve heard in previous reports, the Minister of Communication recently hit hard on the table, condemning a number of antisocial behaviour including homosexuality, sexual impropriety and obscene pictures posted on social media. He said these acts were punishable by the Cameroonian law. Here’s a sense of what the government’s spokesperson had to say.
That was the Minister of Communication and government’s spokesperson, Rene Emmanuel Sadi.
DOSSIER II
CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
1- Commentary: 16 days against gender-based violence………………………………………………………….....Bate-Tataw
Cameroon has been on the move with the global campaign dubbed " sixteen days of activism against gender based violence". In its 15th edition the drive encourages the denunciation of perpetrators of violence against women as a way of curbing the phenomenon which is an impediment to the fulfilment of the female folk. In the following commentary, Doris Bate Tataw Ekweh looks at the faces of gender based violence in Cameroon.
Many thanks, Doris Bate-Tataw Ekweh
a) Pretext of the Minister’s outing…………………..…CRTV LIT
Cameroon is among 155 countries that have passed laws on domestic violence. But challenges remain in enforcing these laws. This limits women and girls’ access to safety and justice. Not enough is done to prevent violence, and when it does occur, it often goes unpunished.
Veronica Bengyela says beyond the usual verbal narrative the time to take action is now.
Veronica Bengyela reporting from Douala
2- Forms of gender-based violence…………CRTV NW (Kusi)
Gender-based violence is multifaceted and includes but is not limited to sexual harassment, stalking, trolling, bullying and early marriage.
Globally, one in three women of all age groups get to suffer it in their lifetime with life threatening and health issues arising as a result.
Whereas GBV dates back centuries and goes on everywhere in the world and women and girls in conflict zones are known to be more exposed while the COVID 19 Pandemic is proven to have significantly increased its occurrence.
Mercy Kusi of our North West bureau reports on the various ways through which Gender-Based Violence manifests and argues that no excuse is worthy enough to justify this serious violation of human rights.
Mercy Kusi reporting
3Why the persistence of gender-based violence in Cameroon……………………………………CRTV North) Akwanka
The Cameroonian Lawmaker has always shown awareness and acted to reduce the incidence of the phenomenon in Cameroon. But what explains the persistence of gender-based violence in this country? Louisa Akwanka Achato of our North bureau explains.
4ITW: Barrister Joyce Chifor…………………….Tiemuncho
For the second week running, the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family has been spearheading a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence in Cameroon as it affects women and young girls.
CC's Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh, caught up with the award-winning lawyer and gender activist, Barrister Joy Chefu, to talk about some issues that are at the heart of the campaign.
That’s a gender activist, Barrister Joy Chefu speaking with my colleague, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh on gender-based violence in Cameroon.
19 Let the People Speak…………………….…………………………………Ntaine
20 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
The election of a new President and executive at the helm of Cameroon's Football Federation, FECAFOOT, is slated for next Saturday in Yaounde.
Seven persons will contest for FECAFOOT's top job after Maboang Kesack's appeal was granted.
The buildup to the election has been tumultuous and sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI states that the utterances from the candidates once more reinforces the believe that in business and politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies, just interests.
Njie Enow Ebai concludes the programme this day,
Many thanks to our colleagues who made the programme possible:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-sam Bokuba
-Ayuk John Ashu
-Doris Bate-Tataw Ekweh
-Veronica Bengyela
-Mercy Kusi
-Louisa Akwanka Achato
-Joe Tiemuncho Nchusiekeh and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meantime,
Also, Guy Joel Noah is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Celestine Gwese is on the console while Prisca Gaelle Haveau is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo and
- Coordinated by Vakery Dikos Oumarou
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Good morning and welcome to this edition of Cameroon Calling which, in a way is unique for it is today that the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 edition will be played here in Cameroon’s capital city - Yaounde. Congratulations to the Indomitable Lions who beat Burkina Faso last night 5 goals to 3 on penalties after a 3 – 3 draw in 90 minutes. They now become the third team of the tournament.
Meanwhile tonight’s final at the Olembe football arena will take up much of our time in this programme as well as the readiness of three newly-created state universities to take off in the next academic year. Today is Sunday February 06, 2022 and I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale.
Here’s my take.
Cameroon will not be playing the Final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations this evening at the Olembe stadium here in Yaounde. An entire nation had wished that they had played and won the first final on a football arena with state-of-the art features in front of the President of the republic and the First Lady. Well, this was not to be so. Painful as it is, Cameroonians must live with it for that’s how it hurt other nations when the Indomitable Lions beat them in their stadiums and in front of their Heads of State. Surely it pained the Ivorians when in 1984 Cameroon beat them in Abidjan and went on to play the final with Nigeria that they routed 3 goals to 1.
Once again, it didn’t please the Moroccans one bit when in 1988 the Lions played the final in their capital city against Nigeria whom we edged 1 goal to nil. And do you think the Nigerians, co-host of the 2000 edition of the AFCON were celebrating when we beat them in Lagos 4 penalties against 3? Of course not. Two years later in Mali, the Lions once again played the final against Senegal and perhaps you remember how much the Lions suffered in the hands of the Malians before and after this victory. It couldn’t have been otherwise in Libreville Gabon in 2017 when Cameroon was playing the final against Egypt.
These examples serve to demonstrate how much other countries have been hurt by Cameroon’s successes on their own grounds. Today it is the Cameroonians’ turn but we have to be strong, objective and level-headed in the face of a fluke downfall for which the Lions will rise and conquer more grounds. It is still the darling team that has brought us victories from other climes. Have we forgotten that they have qualified 7 times for the World Cup, a competition in which in 1990 they reached the quarter finals and played against England up to extra time? It was a first for an African team.
Yes, it was still the Lions that made Cameroon and Africa proud when they emerged champions of the 2000 Sydney Olympics beating Spain; the match broke all previous records with more than 100,000 spectators.
Therefore, we have a responsibility to bear the loss of the Lions’ misfortune in the name of fair play. Fair play is the watch word for which Cameroon is known for; the Lions remain the role models for thousands of Cameroonians and they cannot stop being so on the grounds that they lost a match. It is totally out of the question that the Lions’ fans will line up the streets with the intention to cause harm to the country’s flagship players and their bus in the name of anger or disappointment. Come on; there are other competitions such as the World Cup that’s only months away. Cameroonians ought to be a coalition of fans that love their team in all weather, when they do well and when they slip and fall. That's the spirit of a great football nation.
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale,
Let’s get started.
News………………………..………………………………Ntaine
We’ll continue in a moment, time now for the news read by Hortensia Ntaine. Good morning, Hortensia.
Many thanks, Hortensia
4Press Review……………………………………….Yuosembom
We also have Press Review, a slot for newspapers who have been reporting the AFCON non-stop and related issues. Rita Yuosembom will tell us more. Good morning, Rita,
Rita Yuosembom with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..
At this point, we’ll bring you CC Sound Bites
CC Sound bites are a product from our guests of the day
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
AFCON 2021 WRAPS UP IN YAOUNDE
DOSSIER I
w) Commentary: Cameroon on the verge of a 6th AFCON title…..…….……….Njie Enow
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ends today with a clash of titans - the Lions of Senegal against the Pharaohs of Egypt at 8pm at the Olembe Stadium. President Paul Biya and First Lady, Chantal Biya will grace the event with scores of other dignitaries from around the world.
Senegal are chasing their first continental title ever while Egypt want to extend their domination in Africa by picking up an unrivaled eighth AFCON trophy.
In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai argues that the cracking fixture is perhaps the proper end to a tournament whose organization by President Paul Biya has been saluted.
Njie Enow with that commentary
x) Cameroonian players turn their minds to the final………..……….….................Fela
y) Lions’ fans in for the final………………………………………………………………….Katche
z) A rundown of the final’s programme (preview of the cultural and artistic displays)……………….........................................................…………………………………..…Wirngo
aa) Senegal out for revenge, 20 years later………………………………………….Lebga
As you heard in the previous report, the Teranga Lions of Senegal will this Sunday be playing in the third AFCON final game in the history of the nation's football.
They've never won the Africa Cup of Nations but they finished as runners up twice - in 2002 behind Cameroon and 2019 when they lost to Algeria.
This time around they're hoping to grab the cup, with high profile players within their ranks like Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, Paris Saint Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye and Chelsea's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy considered as the world's best at the moment.
Senegal will tussle with Mohamed Salah's Egypt for the succession of current champions, Algeria.
Can the Teranga Lions perform the feat of winning their first ever AFCON title in the country that gave the world Roger Milla and Samuel Eto'o Fils?
Winston Lebga says their destiny is in their hands.
Winston Lebga reporting there on Senegal who may be revenging, 20 years after they played runners up to Cameroon
ab) The strengths of the two finalists……………………………………………….……Nyuyberiwo
Both sides that top the list among Africa's best will be battling to take over from Algeria as African champions.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo looks at the strengths of Senegal and Egypt as they head to the final.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo reporting
ac) President Paul Biya’s successful organization of AFCON……………….Amin Nkeng
ad) ITW: Patrick Suffo (former Indomitable Lion, AFCON 2002 winner)……………………………………………………………………………..…………………...Njie
DOSSIER II
OPENING AND FUNCTIONING OF 3 NEW STATE UNIVERSITIES
• The state of readiness of The University of Ebolowa…………….CRTV South
In his end-of-year address to the nation, President Paul Biya announced his intention to create three state universities for the North, East and South Regions.
On January 5th, the President made good his promise and announced the creation of the three universities. The Universities of Bertoua and Ebolowa will kickoff at the next academic year while Garoua will follow the next year.
Meanwhile the site for the University of Ebolowa
has been chosen at Metykpwale on the outskirts of the south regional capital while geotechnical and architectural studies in view of constructing the required infrastructure have been completed.
The minister of Higher education, Prof. Jacques Fame Ndongo has disclosed that the School of medicine and biomedical sciences based in Sangmelima will go operational by the end of this year while the University proper will open its doors in October 2023.
Our south regional correspondent, Pontianus Lawong reports that the people of the south region consider the university as a springboard to local development.
Pontanius Lawong reporting
• The state of readiness of The University of Garoua….…………….CRTV North
Meanwhile in the North region, its people are looking forward with optimism to the opening of the University of Garoua, which as announced recently by higher education minister Jacques Fame Ndongo, will open in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Students, higher education officials and parents are of the view that the university will open the region to a wide range of training opportunities as well as step up socio economic development in the regional capital and neighbouring towns.
Toni Nanyongo talked to some Garoua residents on how the university will change the region's landscape and put together this report.
Many thanks, Toni Nanyongo
• The state of readiness of The University of Bertoua….…………….CRTV East
Naturally Cameroonians from the East Region too have been expressing gratitude to the Head of state for the creation of their university.
What are the expectations of the people of the East and how ready is it on terms of infrastructure to take off this year?
Mokom Robert Achu sampled the opinions of some elite of that Region and now reports
Mokom Robert Achu reporting
a) ITW: An elite of the East, Joseph Le (Plan B)…………………………...CRTV East
To understand more on the creation, site of campus, impact, and much more, my colleague Mokom Robert Achu sat down with the President of the East Regional Council, WOUAMANE Mbelle who begins by reacting to the Presidential announcement creating The University of Bertoua.
That was the President of the East Regional Council, WOUAMANE Mbelle, speaking with Mokom Robert Achu on the newly-created University of Bertoua.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from,
-Hortensia Ntaine
-Rita Yousembom
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Winston Lebga
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Pontianus Lawong
-Toni Nanyongo
-Mokom Robert Achu and
-Charles Ebune
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yanick Ayangma
Meantime, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Octavie Tomta is on the console while Aristide Enguele is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget)
o We always want to remind you that you can listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and if you prefer you can `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
- anchored and Coordinated by Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale and
-supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 07, 2021
Hello there, welcome to yet another edition of Cameroon Calling. It warms our heart that you are there to savour the worthy efforts of our colleagues up and down the country. The programme today joins Cameroonians to look back at 39 years of President Paul Biya’s stewardship at the helm of state; we have our running series on AFCON 2021 and important insights on how you can take care of your brain.
But first, World leaders have left the Scottish capital Glasgow after historic pledges on deforestation, the reduction of methane emissions and signing up of a clean technology breakthrough agenda.
At about this same time six years ago, over 200 countries from across the world agreed to similar commitments which are yet to be delivered. And this is what history recorded as the landmark Paris Agreement that crowned the COP 25 that held in the French Capital.
As the world leaders depart the Scottish capital, CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong observes that, going by past experiences, these commitments like preceding ones, may remain paper giants especially given that what the globe needs now are quick actions to save the planet from over heat and not promises that are hardly kept.
That was CC’s Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong
3News……………………………..………………………………Wirngo
For the day and week’s news, here’s Patience Wirngo.
Good morning, Patience.
Many thanks, Patience Wirngo
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Eben
We also have Press review right away with Kelly Eben.
Good morning, Kelly
Kelly Eben with the week’s press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…………………………….Wirngo
Coming up next is Sound bites
Sound bites are harvested from our guests of the programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA CLOCKS 39 IN POWER
ae) Commentary: the legacy of Paul Biya at 39…..….................Mbonde
Cameroonians across the country are celebrating President Paul Biya’s 39 years at the helm of the state of Cameroon. During his stewardship, the Head of State has transformed the country on all the domains and has now set his sights on taking the country to emergence by 2035.
Our Political Editor, Albert Njie Mbonde reports
Political editor, Albert Njie Mbonde reporting
af) Managing the opposition in 39 years……………………..Tiemuncho
Building political tolerance and closing ranks with political opposition party leaders in Cameroon are the hallmarks of President Paul Biya’s stewardship in the last 39 years.
From 1990 when the country resumed political pluralism in the country, President Paul Biya has shown magnanimity to some opposition politicians drafted into public administration for the welfare of the country.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchusiekeh probes into President Biya’s show of tolerance and benevolence to some Cameroonian opposition politicians.
Many thanks, Joe
ag) Achievements in the Littoral Region……………………………CRTV LT
Cameroon's economic capital, Douala has witnessed a remarkable transformation over these 39 years of the new deal regime. Some of the areas that have been on the spotlight of development include road infrastructure, the sea port, the second bridge over the Wouri and the press. However, critiques opine that Douala would have been better today if policies were translated into palpable achievements earlier.
Our littoral regional correspondent, Alphonse Abongwa Achu factors some major high points scored by the 39 year old regime in Douala and concludes that insecurity caused by youth unemployment is still a problem in the city.
Many thanks, Alphonse Abongwa Achu
ah) Achievements in the South Region…………………………CRTV South
And what about the South Region where since ever President Paul Biya became president of the republic in 1982, socio economic development there has progressively grown.
The construction of the Memve'ele and Mekin hydro-electric dams, the Kribi Deep Seaport, and the Cameroon Congo transborder highway, are just some of the projects that the region has benefited from the New Deal government.
Our CRTV South correspondent, Bernice Atabong, reports on the accomplishments of President Paul Biya's 39-year reign at the helm of the state, in the South Region.
CC’s correspondent from the South, Bernice Atabong reporting
ai) Achievements in the Far North Region……………CRTV Far North
As President Paul Biya clocks 39 in power, inhabitants of the Far North Region vividly remember one of his landmark decrees of 1983 which created the then Far North Province with corresponding infrastructure.
Within the last decade, education in the Region has witnessed a geometric progression following the creation of the University of Maroua and its Professional Higher institutions which have curtailed the cost of University education compared to the past when youths from the Far North had to pursue Higher Education in the then lone State University in far off Yaounde.
Our Far North Regional Correspondent AYUK JOHN ASHU Reports from Maroua
Ayuk John Ashu reporting from Maroua
aj) ITW: Jonathan Fru ………………………………………………….……Motale
To get a clearer picture on what President Paul Biya has achieved for the Cameroonian people, I invited a CPDM strategist and charge de mission, Jonathan Fru into the studios of CRTV.
That was Jonathan Fru, a CPDM strategist and charge de Mission at the Central Committee of the party.
DOSSIER II
COUNTDOWN TO AFCON 2021
a) The Lions readying their claws for the 2021 AFCON………………………………………………………………..Njie
The [18:14, 06/11/2021] Njie Enow Ebaï: In two months, the 2021 AfricA Cup of Nations will kick off with Cameroon playing Burkina Faso in the tournament opener at the Olember Stadium.
While emphasis has been on the quality if infrastructure, little focus has been on the wellbeing and preparations of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai opines that its crucial to avoid the woes of the past and sought out bonus worries now, less there be trouble days to the AFCON
b) Expectations of fans in the South………………CRTV South
We are exactly 63 days to the kickoff of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. In other towns and cities not playing host to the tournament, preparations have heightened to enable inhabitants live every moment of the continental soccer jamboree.
It is the case of Ebolowa in the South region, where locally elected authorities are now identifying suitable sites for fan zones and other leisure and tourist activities to offer a pleasant stay to visitors, especially those from neighbouring Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Our South regional correspondent, Clarence AZEH reports.
Clarence Azeh with that package from Ebolowa
c) Preparations of businesses in Buea for AFCON…..….CRTV SW
d) ITW: Centre Region Governor, Naseri Paul Biya……Njie
Cameroon's political capital Yaounde will host two Groups of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The city is accustomed to staging major continental events but there are major concerns over several aspects linked to its organization.
Sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai sat down with the Governor of the Centre Region and President of the Yaounde Site Committee Naseri Paul Bea for an exchange
That was the Governor of the Centre Region and President of the Yaounde Site Committee Naseri Paul Bea in a chat with Sports Editor, Njie Enow Ebai
DOSSIER III
Observing Brain Week
i) ITW: Prof Alfred Njamnshi, Neurologist………………….Motale
In health news, members of the Brain Research Africa Initiative organized a week to promote neurological science research and brain health for the benefit of the Cameroonian population. I received the Founder and executive Director, Professor Alfred Njamnshi into our studios to explain what the week, that’s continuing, is all about.
That was the Founder and Executive Director of Brain Research Africa Initiative, Professor Alfred Njamnshi talking about the necessity to be concerned about one’s brain.
With that we’ve come to the end of the programme, and
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Albert Njie Mbonde
-Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
-Alphonse Abongwa Achu
-Bernice Atabong
-Ayuk John Ashu and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meanwhile, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Mathieu Guy Elle is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is at the copyright registry.
o Remember you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
Perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 03, 2021
7 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Hello there, thank you very much for being part of the programme this Sunday October 10, 2021.
In today’s programme we’ll be revisiting the Prime Minister’s peace crusade to the North West Region, and efforts for the population to reach out to their youth in the bushes to give it all up given the positive responses from President Paul Biya to end the carnage.
And from tomorrow, CRTV’s most popular newscast at the National Station, the 5 to 6, will begin its new-look with one presenter for the news. You’ll be listening to the Deputy Director General, Emmanuel Wongibe with more on the reforms of that radio newscast.
But first, Ben Meno Pufong today editorializes on the conflict in the North West Region, courtesy the Prime Minister’s latest visit there.
That was Ben Meno Pufong with today’s CC editorial
Here’s my take.
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EDITORIAL ON THE COST OF TRAFFIC
Yaounde and Douala are today two modern cities in Cameroon with striking similarities with European and American cities at least in traffic congestion. Yes, the endless gridlock, that’s beginning to become an economic nightmare in this country. Yaounde and Douala are becoming two cities with too many people and very few roads. It must also be understood that traffic congestions are a part of city culture, it’s part and parcel of city life. However when you realize how much time the average worker spends on the road from Bonaberi to Douala for example, commuting to and from work, it becomes clear that we have a problem on our hands.
Sitting in traffic is inconvenient, it does not only take a toll on your wallet but equally on your car and health. Each hour spent to idle your car costs more fuel, damages your engine and other vehicle parts. Brake pads that last 50,000 km in flowing traffic conditions might last only half as many kilometres in heavy traffic before wearing out. Furthermore, an engine’s ventilation system isn’t designed to idle for a lengthy period of time. Then there is your health. Regular exposure to exhaust can cause respiratory and lung problems.
Businesses are also having a raw deal as a result of clogged roads. If a business located in a city like Douala has workers enduring two to four hours commuting daily, that’s not productive. It’s not productive to workers, employers, government or the environment. When Douala’s workforce sits in traffic rather than occupied in a productive activity, the nation loses productivity. Traffic congestion profits no one in Cameroon.
The population of our cities is growing and not reducing. Statistics say about 40% of Africans now reside in the cities. According to the UN-Habitat, the situation will get worse as 58% of Africans will move to the cities in the next three and a half decades. Therefore we can expect more people to commute between Bonaberi and their workplaces across the river to Douala next year. Therefore we can expect more epic traffic jams with consequent losses in businesses and in the country as a whole.
It means the situation of traffic will only worsen as the years go by. What is also worsening the situation is the prosperity of Cameroonians. The more people’s circumstances change the more they want to own their cars as a status symbol. The situation of traffic worsens when no one is willing to shift from cars to public transport owing to the belief that public transport is for the poor, it’s not clean and attractive.
There are no past records on the cost of traffic congestion in Cameroonian cities. But the cost for other sister cities in Africa can give us an idea of the daunting task that awaits us. A World Bank report in 2012 said the city of Cairo, in Egypt loses 400 billion CFA Francs annually to traffic jams. Lagos, Nigeria loses 65 billion CFA Francs while the city of Los Angeles in the United States of America has the worst traffic in the world. Motorists there lose 104 hours yearly while stuck in traffic and 1.3 million CFA Francs on wasted fuel and productivity. Globally, the US motorist lost a staggering 167 trillion CFA Francs in 2016 alone.
Solutions
What then are the solutions to the growing traffic jams in Cameroon’s two major cities? Is there some reflection underway by government to solve what is certainly an issue of increasing proportions? And is the solution to traffic congestion in Yaounde and Douala better roads only? Perhaps not. In the last few years, transport authorities have identified trams as one of the solutions to help ferry passengers from part of Yaounde to another. And that was in 2014 when a Belgian company, Prefarail signed an agreement with the government of Cameroon for the construction of a tramway in Yaounde. A tramway is a public transport vehicle that runs on rails.
It should have started in 2015 and cost 491 billion CFA Francs for the first 50km. Unfortunately the project has not seen the light of day. If it did estimates hold that a tramway system can transport up to 20,000 people per hour and could have seen off clogged roads in the nation’s capital.
At another era government’s transport policy projected to 2019, sought to build a tramway from east to west Yaounde, a distance of 21km on the stretch Minkoameyos-Nkolbisson-the General Post office-Mimboman-to the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium. There was also a planned overland train route from Olembe to Etoa, a distance of 30km. The proposals apart, Cameroonians need some reflection now on a possible undergrown train network in Yaounde and Douala, why not? The London underground opened in 1863, far before the city of 10 million today had begun to face traffic challenges. The London tube handles up to 5 million passenger journeys per day and at peak periods it can carry as many as 50,000 passengers.
Lagos, a megacity in Nigeria with 21 million people faces a similar problem of congestion. In the days when the city served as Nigeria’s capital the proposed traffic jam solution was to alternate between even and odd registration numbers. One day it is the even, the other day it is the odd numbers. We too can try it, at least thousands of cars will stay at home. And when traffic challenges became unbearable in Lagos, Nigerians moved their capital to the centre of the country and built a new capital which they named Abuja. Ivory Coast did the same, therefore we can engage the decision if our major cities become traffic jam monsters. Why not?
This is Cameroon Calling, let’s get started, shall we?
8 News……………………………………………….Yousembom
Here now is the news, read by Rita Yuosembom
9 Press Review…………………………………….Kelly
Coming up next is Press Review with Kelly Eben. Good morning, Kelly.
Kelly Eben with the news, thank you very much.
5CC Sound Bites……………...………….…………………… Yousembong
Also lined up is Sound bites,
Sound Bites give you a foretaste of what is to come in the interviews of the day.
Sounds bites are the catchiest words and sentences gleaned from our guests of day’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PM PEACE CRUSADE IN THE NORTHWEST
ak) Commentary on the content of his visit ..................................Mbonde
Following a similar trip to the South West Region, the Prime Minister, Head of Government earlier this week headed to Bamenda Chieftown of the North West Region, to equally hold a series of meetings and consultations geared at evaluating the implementation of the recommendations of the Major National Dialogue of October 2019.
Here’s Albert Njie Mbonde with the content of the Prime Minister’s stay in Bamenda.
al) Highlights of his stay in Bamenda ………………………………Atam
The
am) People’ reactions to his promises ……………………………CRTV NW
The visit of Prime Minister Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute to the North West has brought renewed hope to the people of a Region that has been embroiled in an armed conflict that’s almost five years old.
The badly potholed Babadjou Bamenda road and the city's poor urban road network have reportedly rendered life unbearable for its residents.
The announced resumption of works on the long-awaited project has brought optimism among city dwellers.
Eric Langmia Wuffor has this package on the visit of the Prime Minister, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute to Bamenda.
Eric Langmia Wuffor with that package from Bamenda
an) Excerpts of the PM statements …….………………………….. CRTV NW
Wherever the Prime Minister went in the North West at Matazen, Up Station or at the Commercial Avenue, he spoke to the people, addressing their number one concern of a return to normalcy, the recommendations that have on the most part been fulfilled and the need for communication to flow from the inhabitants of the Region to their children who are still in the bushes. Here are some of the PM’s declarations in Bamenda.
That was the Prime Minister, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute talking at different moments in Bamenda during his 4-day visit there.
DOSSIER II
3rd Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
a) Commentary: securing peace stability in the Lake Chad Basin responsibility of all actors ……………................................Tiemuncho
From the 4th to the 5th of October 2021, 8 governors of the Lake Chad Basin Commission area, met in Yaounde to seek solutions to issues of peace-building, rolling back Boko Haram security threats, climate change, sustainable development and others.
In the following commentary, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh pinpoints the main concerns, postulating that the governors constituted a common front against terrorism.
Many thanks, Joe
b) Major preoccupation of the Governors and Founding partners of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum ......................…………………Teke
The major preoccupation at the Governors’ Forum was the evaluation of the stabilization Plan of the Chad Basin to foster Regional cooperation, peace-building and sustainable development in the 8 Regions, States and Provinces affected by the Boko Haram crisis in Chad, Niger, Nigeria and in Cameroon.
CC’s Teke Julius covered the forum and put together the following package.
Teke Julius reporting
c) Grounds covered in livelihood activities and challenges in the Far North ……..…………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
d) ITW: Commander of the multinational joint task force…………………………………………………………………………...Ebune
Military operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad Basin are carried out by national armies.
However, in order to safeguard cross-border interventions, a Multi-national Joint Task Force grouping soldiers from Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon was set up by member countries with the financial and technical support of the international community.
Heading that Multinational Joint Task Force with headquarters in Ndjamena, Chad, is Nigerian-born Major General Abdul Ibrahim. The Major General is our guest on today’s programme. He chatted with Charles Ebune and began by painting a picture of the security situation in the lake Chad Basin.
That was the Head of the Multinational Joint Task Force, Major General Abdul Ibrahim talking with Charles Ebune.
DOSSIER III
As from tomorrow, Monday October 11, 2021, CRTV’s most popular newscast at the National Station, the 5 to 6, will begin experimenting on the latest reforms ushered in by management.
Henceforth one Presenter will take the news through, introducing reports in both languages. Furthermore, there’ll be daily reports by Senior Journalists on a topical issue, a special page on culture and an exceptional treatment of sports and the international page whose reporters would do live pieces in the studio.
To tell us more about the vision and innovations of the 5 to 6 newscast on the radio, I approached the Deputy Director General of CRTV, Emmanuel Wongibe.
That was the Deputy Director General of CRTV, Emmanuel Wongibe on the reforms regarding the evening 5 to 6 newscast at the National Station of the CRTV.
21 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
22 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Cameroon's men's football team has kept a tight leash on Cote d'Ivoire in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Cameroon beat Mozambique 3-1 to remain second in Group D with 6 points, 1 behind group leaders Cote d'Ivoire who are on 7 points.
Friday's game saw another tactical experiment and on today's CC SPORTS commentary, Sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai details that Coach Antonio Conceicao will continue using new game plans.
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
-ben Meno Pufong
-Rita Yuosembom
-Kelly Eben
-Albert Njie Mbonde
-Christian Che Atam
-Eric Langmia Wuffor
-Joe Tiemuncho Nchusiekeh
-Teke Julius
-Charles Ebune
-Hortensia Ntaine and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meanwhile, Olivia Djimogne is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Seriac Zeh Ango is on the console while Gaelle Haveau is at the copyright registry.
o Remember you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
Perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Rita Youseboum
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY S 12, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….……….....................Motale
Greetings to you all, our esteemed listeners, as you join me, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale for yet another one hour, thirty minutes of your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling, today Sunday September 12, 2021.
In a little while, we’ll shine light on the unfortunate events of September 11, 2001 in the US when terrorists attacked the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. What are the ripple effects in Cameroon of what followed in the fight against terrorism? Also we’ll have one look at the residual issues on back-to-school, for instance how has the transportation ban in Bali, North West Region, affected back to school. These and more will be part of our menu for today.
But first, the precarious situation in which children of school-going age from the restive Regions of the country find themselves, inevitably compromises their future without an education. International organizations and people of goodwill have been concerned over these years about the situation because education is what can give most of them hope from the despondency of the moment.
In our editorial today, Benn Meno Pufong believes the powers that be, need to come out with safety plans to get children back to school.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
2 Editorial (9/11 attacks)………………………………………….…….Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………………………..….Tata
Before we proceed, we pulse for a moment for the news read for us by Irene Mbang Tatah. Good morning, Irene.
Many thanks, Irene
4Press Review………………………………………………………………Eben
As we delve into the programme, we’ll have a quick listen to Press Review which is basically the focus of the Cameroonian press in the course of the ebbing week. Hi Kelly Eben,
5CC Sound Bites……………...…………….…………..…………………Tata
We also have Sound Bites put together for us by Irene Mbang Tatah.
Sound Bites are sourced from our guests of today’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
REVISITING SEPTEMBER 11, (9/11) IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary:……......................................................................................Teke
On the 11th of September 2001, 19 terrorists associated with the Islamic extremist group, Al Qaeda, hijacked four domestic flights in the United States before crashing them into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Close to 3,000 people perished, in what is still known today as the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil.
CC’s Teke Julius revisits the 9/11 attacks for today’s programme.
Many thanks, Julius
b) President’s Biya’s fight against terrorism…………...Amin Nkeng
But how did President Paul Biya face the challenge of terrorism which hasn’t been far off from our own shores?
Unity Palace correspondent, Amin Nkeng Edward reports that as a member of the global coalition against terrorism, the President’s engagements have been significant.
Amin Nkeng Edward reporting
c) Focus on 9/11 and Terrorism in Cameroon………………..Mbonde
Since the 9/11 attacks, the world has truly not known peace as many regions of the world continue to be epicentres of clashes.
Not even the American-led wars have been able to create a climate of cohesion as the world observes an upsurge of armed gangs.
Our political desk editor Albert Njie Mbonde examines the situation of terrorism which remains a major preoccupation for the world, Africa and Cameroon.
Many thanks, albert
c) ITW: Expert…………………………………………………..................……………Mbonde
Professor Christopher Nsoh is an international relations expert, lecturer at the University of Yaounde 2 and the Academic Registrar of the Pan African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences of the African Union.
Albert Njie Mbonde caught up with him to discuss what Cameroon, Africa and the world could draw as lessons from the 9/11 tragedy.
23 DOSSIER II
RESIDUALS ON BACK TO SCHOOL
S) Focus on the ban on urban transport circulation in Bali, the impact on the new school year………………………….………...CRTV NW
Reports from Bali Sub Division in the Northwest region say many schools in the municipality are yet to resume for the 2021-2022 school year and parents just as children of School-going age who live there are said to be frustrated.
For over a month now, there have been restrictions on movement in the area and some locals are said to have fled to other localities following threats on their lives and frequent gun battles.
The Mayor of Bali Ernest Wandum complains that the stalemate has watered down efforts at ensuring a smooth start of the new school year.
Mercy Kusi now reports on the circumstances that led to this set back on education in Bali.
Mercy Kusi reporting from the crisis-hit Bali, near Bamenda
T) Spotlight on the first week.......................….…Ndiep Assam Mbiwan (CRTV SW)
What then is the situation in the South West Region, one week since schools resumed? The story is that there’s a perceptible effectiveness given that learners, teachers and school authorities are in their respective institutions.
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan took her microphone to some actors concerned with education activities to evaluate the week and to highlight the challenges. Brigitte
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan with that package from Buea
U) Commentary: import of education to the future of children, an appeal to the conscience of the population .………….………..Moki
Education, as we all know, is a fundamental human right; reason why international organizations have been warning both government troops and non-state armed groups never to temper with education even in peace times. But the situation in the North West and South West Regions is preoccupying as some separatist groups continue to attack schools.
In the following analysis, Moki Edwin Kindzeka, argues that it is irrational to put road blocks on education when its benefits are all there for everyone to see.
Many thanks, Edwin with that analysis
V) ITW: Governor Southwest …………………………………..……CRTV SW
To tell us more about the situation of back-to-school in the South West Region, my colleague, Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan of CRTV South West, approached the Governor of the Region, Bernard Okalia Bilai who begins the chat by appraising the first week of school. Take a listen.
That was the Governor of the South West Region, Bernard Okalia Bilai, on a cocktail of back to school issues in his Region.
DOSSIER III
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL MEDIAN NATIONAL TOUR
E. Practising journalism in a crisis situation………………Tiemuncho
The President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng, has been touring the country to, among other things, ascertain the state of the press. While in the North West and South West Regions, he heard harrowing stories about how journalists are operating within the context of the ongoing insecurity.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh now explores the experience of journalism in crisis situations.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh there.
F. ITW : President, National Communication Council …………CRTV NW
To talk a little more about the subject of journalists operating in war situations such as in the Far North, North West and South West Regions, Eric Langmia Wuffor of CRTV North West in Bamenda, had a one-on-one with the President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng. The President begins by recounting his nightmarish journey to the North West particularly when separatist fighters allegedly blocked the road in Akum, along the Bamenda/ Babadjou road.
That was the President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng in a chat with my colleague in CRTV North West, Eric Langmia Wuffor.
24 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
25 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC Sports, the head coach of Cameroon's men's football team Antonio Conceicao has found himself on the hot seat after Cameroon's Indomitable Lions lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Cameroon's display has been said to have been void of much creativity with the Portuguese tactician the subject of criticisms for what fans consider serious tactical blunders.
In today's CC SPORTS write up, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai holds that Coach Conceicao will have to snap out of whatever tactical illusions he's dealing with for Cameroonians are now getting impatient.
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was the much we could put together for you today. If you missed out on this edition, then you can have a listen to the rebroadcast that comes up Monday at 9.30pm. Don’t forget that you can get to us through the Post Office as well via P.O. Box 1634 Yaounde. Alternately, you can drop us a mail here in our broadcasting house in Nlongkak, the building next to the Ministry of External Relations.
On the dash board has been Daniel Mamnia,
Fadimatu Lamsidreo is our clerk this morning while Guy Joel Noah was on the machines.
Many thanks to my colleagues who made this programme possible. I’m talking of:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Irene Mbang Tatah
- Kelly Eben
- Teke Julius
- Amin Nkeng Edward
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Eric langmis Wuffor
- Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh and
- Njie Enow Ebai
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Irene Mbang Tatah
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
God willing, we’ll be back here next Sunday for more,
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY S 12, 2021
3 Presentation ……………………………………….……….....................Motale
Greetings to you all, our esteemed listeners, as you join me, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale for yet another one hour, thirty minutes of your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling, today Sunday September 12, 2021.
In a little while, we’ll shine light on the unfortunate events of September 11, 2001 in the US when terrorists attacked the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. What are the ripple effects in Cameroon of what followed in the fight against terrorism? Also we’ll have one look at the residual issues on back-to-school, for instance how has the transportation ban in Bali, North West Region, affected back to school. These and more will be part of our menu for today.
But first,
2Editorial (9/11 attacks)………………………………………….……………….Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………………..….Tata
Before we proceed, we pulse for a moment for the news read for us by Irene Mbang Tatah. Good morning, Irene.
Many thanks, Irene
4Press Review…………………………………………………………………………Eben
As we delve into the programme, we’ll have a quick listen to Press Review which is basically the focus of the Cameroonian press in the course of the ebbing week. Hi Kelly Eben,
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………..…………………Tata
We also have Sound Bites put together for us by Irene Mbang Tatah.
Sound Bites are sourced from our guests of today’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
REVISITING SEPTEMBER 11, (9/11) IN CAMEROON
d) Commentary: …………………......................................................................................Teke
On the 11th of September 2001, 19 terrorists associated with the Islamic extremist group, Al Qaeda, hijacked four domestic flights in the United States before crashing them into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Close to 3,000 people perished, in what is still known today as the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil.
CC’s Teke Julius revisits the 9/11 attacks for today’s programme.
Many thanks, Julius
e) President’s Biya’s fight against terrorism……………………...Amin Nkeng
f) Focus on 9/11 and Terrorism in Cameroon…………………………..Mbonde
The
c) ITW: Expert………………………………………………….....................…………………Mbonde
26 DOSSIER II
RESIDUALS ON BACK TO SCHOOL
W) Focus on the ban on urban transport circulation in Bali, the impact on the new school year…………………………..……………………………………...CRTV NW
X) Spotlight on the first week........................…….…Ndiep Assam Mbiwan (CRTV SW)
One week has already elapsed into the new school year and schools in the South West Region are reported to be effective following the presence of learners, teachers and school authorities in their respective institutions.
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan took her microphone to some actors concerned with education activities to evaluate the week and to highlight the challenges. Brigitte
Y) Commentary: import of education to the future of children, an appeal to the conscience of the population .………………..……………..………..Moki
Education, as we all know, is a fundamental human right; reason why international organizations have been warning both government troops and non-state armed groups never to temper with education even in times of war. But the situation in the North West and South West Regions is preoccupying as some separatist groups continue to attack schools.
In the following analysis, Moki Edwin Kindzeka, argues that it is irrational to put road blocks on education when its benefits are all there for everyone to see.
Many thanks, Edwin
Z) ITW: Governor Southwest …………………………………………..……CRTV SW
To tell us more about the situation of back-to-school in the South West Region, my colleague, Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan, approached the Governor of the Region, Bernard Okalia Bilai who begins the chat by appraising the first week of school. Take a listen
That was the Governor of the South West Region, Bernard Okalia Bilai, on a cocktail of back to school issues in his Region.
DOSSIER III
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL MEDIAN NATIONAL TOUR
G. Practising journalism in a crisis situation…………….……Tiemuncho
The President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng, has been touring the country to, among other things, ascertain the state of the press. While in the North West and South West Regions, he heard harrowing stories about how journalists are operating within the context of the ongoing insecurity.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh now explores the experience of journalism in crisis situations.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh there.
H. ITW : President, National Communication Council …………CRTV NW
To talk a little more about the subject of journalists operating in war situations such as in the Far North, North West and South West Regions, Eric Langmia Wuffor of CRTV North West in Bamenda, had a one-on-one with the President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng. He begins by recounting his nightmarish journey to the North West particularly when separatist fighters allegedly blocked the road in Akum, along the Bamenda/ Babadjou road.
That was the President of the National Communication Council, Joe Chebongkeng in a chat with my colleague in CRTV North West, Eric Langmia Wuffor.
27 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
28 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC Sports, the head coach of Cameroon's men's football team Antonio Conceicao has found himself on the hot seat after Cameroon's Indomitable Lions lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Cameroon's display has been said to have been void of much creativity with the Portuguese tactician the subject of criticisms for what fans consider serious tactical blunders.
In today's CC SPORTS write up, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai holds that Coach Conceicao will have to snap out of whatever tactical illusions he's dealing with for Cameroonians are now getting impatient.
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
Production: Irene Mbang Tata
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 12, 2021
Hello, good morning, and thank you very much for honouring this morning’s rendezvous of Cameroon Calling of this Sunday December 12, 2021.
Coming up right ahead is our dossier on the FECAFOOT election which as you know was bagged yesterday morning by Samuel Eto’o Fils. In this respect, we’ll be talking to some renowned football actors who watched the historic election unfold plus a profile of the new FECAFOOT President. Of course we’ll have this and much more in the programme. Stay tuned,
But first, money laundry has negatively affected most economies of the world and stand to break weaker ones particularly those of developing countries. In our CC editorial, Benn Meno Pufong cautions that if care is not taken, legitimate businesses can collapse over illegal ones that are fuelled by unfair competition from criminal gangs with a lot of bad money to hide.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
3News………………………..………………………………Wirngo
Before we proceed, here’s the news plus a roundup of the week’s news read by Patience Wirngo.
Many thanks, Patience, for the news
4Press Review………………………………………………….Eben
One of the backbones of the programme is Press Review which is brought this morning to us by Kelly Eben; Good morning, Kelly,
Kelly Eben with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..Wirngo
We also have the sound bites of the day,
Sound bites are usually harvested from our guests of the day’s programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
THE 2021 FECAFOOT ELECTION
DOSSIER I
ao) The unfolding of the election………………………………..………………...…Njie Enow
A former player of the Indomitable Lions, Samuel Eto’o Fils is now the President of the Cameroon Football Federation. The 40-year-old who is considered one of Africa’s greatest footballers, got 43 votes against 31 for his opponent, Seidou Mbombo Njoya in an election that took place yesterday morning.
Eto’o Fils came to prominence when he played for Cameroon during the 2000 African Cup of Nations where he scored four times.
It is thus a new chapter that opens up at Cameroon's football Federation, FECAFOOT and in the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI details the task that lies ahead of the new Fecafoot president.
Njie Enow Ebai with that commentary
ap) Profile of the new President……………………………………………………..Katche
The new FECAFOOT President is said to be the perfect profile with the perfect solutions for Cameroon's football crisis. The four-time African footballer of the year with a huge international following must reunite the country's football actors who have been divided for over a decade.
In the following report, Rene Katche looks at the atmosphere prior to Saturday's election and says the new FECAFOOT President has the right profile to make Cameroon football great again.
Rene Katche reporting
aq) Reactions and expectations of the new team..........................Nyuyberiwo
The victory of Samuel Eto'o as president of FECAFOOT has been saluted by many football actors who expressed the wish to see Cameroon football gets back to the top.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo integrated their views in the following report shortly after the election of the new executive at FECAFOOT.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo with the views of some football actors
ar) ITW: The new President of FECAFOOT………..…..…………………………Njie Enow
The victory of Samuel Eto'o as president of Cameroon's football federation FECAFOOT has been widely greeted at the Mont Febe Hotel in Yaounde by football officials.
They say his experience as a player make him a square peg in a square hole.
Sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI caught up with former Cameroon international Michel KAHAM who details what Eto’o needs to focus on,
DOSSIER II
THE 2021 NOVEMBER SESSION
1- Outcome of the session……………………………………………………………………...Ayi
Proceedings of the 3rd ordinary session of Parliament for the 2021 legislative year have wrapped up in Yaounde.
Ten bills were adopted during the session including the 2022 Finance Bill of the Republic of Cameroon and the State Budget of 5752.4 billion CFA Francs. The November session was characterized by debates on several major issues that affect the livelihoods of Cameroonians.
Highlight of the 2021 November session at the Senate and National Assembly with Ayi Mbile.
Ayi Mbile on the just-ended November session of Parliament
2- Presentation of the 2022 Finance Bill……………………………………………Tiemuncho
The government of Cameroon through the 2022 Finance Bill seeks to improve welfare services, agriculture, health, road infrastructure among other priorities.
The ambition is reflected in the 5% increase in the state budget from last year.
Staffman Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh spotlights on some of the major redeeming aspects of the State Budget.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh reporting
3 - ITW: Excerpt of the Minister of Finance…………………….………..………...Ayi
Entrusted with the responsibility of drafting, presenting and defending the Finance Bill, the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze was a major actor in the November sessions of the Senate and National Assembly.
He now comes back on the merits of the 2022 Finance Bill adopted by Parliamentarians.
That was the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, speaking about the good points of the 2022 Finance Bill.
DOSSIER III
CONAC WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS
1- ITW: Chairman, CONAC Rev Dr. Dieudonne Massi Gams……….Motale/Tiemuncho
This week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, CONAC, got together more than 50 journalists in a training workshop at its Head Office at the Yaounde Conference Centre. It sought to perfect their reporting skills in matters regarding corruption for which there’s need to raise public awareness on its negative effects on society as a whole.
The context of the training was the International Anti-corruption Day that Cameroon was observing along other countries of the world.
My colleague, Joe Tiemuncho and I, seized the opportunity to have an exchange with the Chairman of CONAC, the Reverend Doctor Dieudonne Massi Gams on the fight against corruption in the country.
That was the Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the Reverend Doctor Dieudonne Massi Gams whose interview brings us to the end of the programme.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from the following colleagues,
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Ayi Mbile and
-Joe Tiemuncho
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meantime, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Cyriac Ze is on the console while Aristide Enguelle is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Hello, and welcome to Cameroon Calling as we present a package we believe will be sustaining for your hearing on this Sunday morning listening. Lined up for your pleasure is the 2022 Youth Day celebration in the country, something we haven’t had for two years due to the corona virus. We also have issues on Female Genital Mutilation or FGM for which the world observed a zero tolerance this week. Today is Sunday February 13, 2022 .
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale
But first, Youth Day in Cameroon was celebrated up and down the country with pomp and pageantry, being the first time in two years that the feast was being celebrated owing to the Corona virus. The main emphasis, as we heard from the President’s speech on the eve was entrepreneurism, how the youth can fulfil their hopes and aspirations in a covid19 battered economy.
However relations between President Paul Biya and the youth have been long and enduring.
In the following editorial, Ashu Nyenty, argues that the closeness of the youth to their President is not only mutually beneficial, but the basis of the stability Cameroon enjoyed over a long time.
Ashu Nyenty with the day’s editorial
News………………………..………………………………Ntaine
We’ll begin with the news that’s read by Hortensia Ntaine. Hortensia, the news has been dominated by Youth Day preparations and its ultimate celebration on Friday. Good morning.
Many thanks, Hortensia
4Press Review……………………………………….Yuosembom
In our menu too is Press Review, a slot for newspapers that have had their fair share of Youth Day-related issues and more. Rita Yuosembom is here with Press review. Hi Rita,
Rita Yuosembom with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..
We also have CC Sound Bites
CC Sound bites are the catchiest pronouncements from our guests of the day
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
Dossier No 1
6Youth Day 2022
Youth entrepreneurship, Challenges and aspirations
a) Ashu Nyenty
a) Littoral
As you heard earlier youth day was celebrated two day ago on Friday with characteristic enthusiasm. The watch word was entrepreneurship, for which countless youths in the Littoral have successfully carved a niche for themselves and others. 24 year old Nju DiMA Ako, is a young entrepreneur who owns a line of businesses and is also Chief Executive Officer of an entrepreneurial academy.
Our Littoral Regional correspondent, Scholar Maloke, profiles him in the following write up.
Scholar Maloke reporting
b) West
We now take you to the West Region to discover a young entrepreneur who has excelled in the agricultural domain and has recruited more than a thousand youth. His name is Taka Bakari and he’s a former street child based in Foumbot in Noun division as our west regional correspondent Ngu Henry now reports
Ngu Henry reporting
c) Centre
The story of entrepreneurship is not different here in the Centre region. We now zoom in on a young Cameroonian migrant with roots from this Region who travelled out to Europe for greener pastures. He returned to the country after 25 years and has established in the tourism sector, a source of employment to many Cameroonians. The young entrepreneur hopes to expand his enterprise and encourages Cameroonian youth to participate in the economic development of the country.
His project is the Thalasa Artificial Beach, a veritable site for tourists situated in Mbalmayo in Nyong and So'o division.
A portrait of the young Cameroonian entrepreneur with Irene Manti Ayonghe
Irene Manti Ayonghe
d) Bamenda
Meanwhile in the North West Region, authorities point to rising youth unemployment on account of the current socio-political unrest marked by destruction of property, the closure or relocation of business structures and the displacement of persons fleeing hostile localities.
The job market has been rendered more challenging with some youths described as deviant and involved in drug abuse, scamming, sexual immorality and gambling.
Despite the bleak picture, CC’s Orla Tita Nki zooms in on a young person in Bamenda whose success story is brightening the atmosphere of uncertainty that thrives in the region hit by more than 5 years of unrest.
Many thanks Orla Tita Nki
e) ITW: Minister of Youth Affairs
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou has naturally masterminded the youth day activities throughout the country. I sat down with him to enquire about how much fulfilment the youth of Cameroon have had from volunteerism, entrepreneurship and more. I began by asking him what he made of the march past at the 20th May Boulevard in Yaounde.
That was the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou on youth day 2022.
Dossier No 2
7 Female Genital Mutilation
A) Commentary: the way forward for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation……………………………….Teke
We now turn to a delicate subject of great concern to both Cameroon and the international community. Female Genital Mutilation has existed in Cameroon from time immemorial with communities convinced that the practice upholds the dignity of women.
However, the medical effects of Female Genital Mutilation, have pushed the government, national and international NGOs, to work together to put a stop to this reportedly obnoxious practice, in order to save lives.
In the following commentary, Teke Julius looks at FGM in Cameroon and what is being done to eradicate the practice.
Many thanks Teke Julius
B) The situation of the fight against FGM in the Far North Region..................................................................CRTV FN
Over in the Far North - the most affected Region, Female Genital mutilation is an age old cultural practice still to be completely eradicated there where some elderly women in some localities carry it out in hiding.
Meanwhile a good number of former practitioners have been reconverted into more dignifying activities thanks to efforts by the government and her partners.
To wipe off pockets of resistance, local NGOs and inter religious platforms have been carrying out proximity awareness campaigns in communities.
Sylvester Atemnkeng has been probing into the phenomenon.
Hello Sylvester.
Sylvester Atemnkeng
B) The story of the fight against FGM in the SWR.....................................................CRTV SW
Down in the South West of the country, reports say significant progress has been made to roll back the rate of Female genital mutilation. However, the cult-like practice is still deep-rooted in some communities, particularly in Manyu division where it is considered a source of income and cultural identity.
Olivia Mbwaye Ambai of CRTV Southwest in the following package says there is need for renewed commitment to completely eradicate the practice and save more girls.
Olivia Mbwaye Ambai reporting
C) ITW: An elite of Eyumojock, Bigo Nkom Henry ...........................................................Motale
To shed light on the practice of female genital mutilation in Eyumojock subdivision in Manyu Division, I reached out to an elite of the area, Bigo Nkom Henry on how the practice was perceived then and now, particularly its chances of surviving the current onslaught that’s coming from education and sensitization.
That was an elite of Eyumojock subdivision, Bigo Nkom Henry in a chat with me.
E) ITW: psychologist – University of Yaounde I, Prof Maureen Ebanga Tanyi....................................Motale
I also got in touch with a psychologist from the University of Yaounde I, Professor Maureen Ebanga Tanyi, who actually did some work on the practice of female circumcision in the subdivision in question. She came out with some proposals that may not have been heard before on the issue. Take a listen.
That was a psychologist from the University of Yaounde I, Professor Maureen Ebanga Tanyi
8 SPORTS…………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC sports, Cameroon is now endowed with at least 30 stadiums nationwide. The infrastructure is one of the major spinoffs of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that concluded last week.
With the event now over, Cameroonians are hoping that these infrastructure can be kept in a good condition. In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai opines that the country's authorities cannot afford to let stadiums become white elephant projects. Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
We are grateful for the contributions we had from,
-Ashu Nyenty
-Hortensia Ntaine
-Rita Yousembom
-Scholar Maloke
-Ngu Henry
-Irene Manti Ayonghe
-Orla Tita Nki
-Teke Julius
-Sylvester Atemnkeng
-Olivia Mbwaye Ambai and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yanick Ayangma
Meantime, Olivia Djimogne…is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Zeh Ango is on the console while Olive Eyenga is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget)
o We always want to remind you that you can listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and if you prefer you can `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
- anchored and Coordinated by Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale and
-supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Olivia djimogne
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Hello there, good morning and thank you very much for tuning in to your favourite Sunday morning programme, Cameroon Calling of November 14, 2021. In only a little while we’ll be delving into the shocking events of Buea where a spate of improvised devices on a university study hall and in a taxi have instilled fear in the residents as they ponder on where next the barbarism will rear its ugly head.
Also, the United Nations World Conference on Climate Change COP26 wrapped up this weekend with far reaching resolutions to protect our planet by limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But what are some of the practices in Cameroon that are unfriendly to the planet?
Plus, Presbyterian Christians in Cameroon are celebrating their 64th anniversary, a sort of independence day from the Swiss Basel Mission. Reverend Emmanuel Masok will be here to tell us more.
Before we get there, we bring to you today’s editorial on how Cameroon has been witnessing a massive surge in the number of internet users and citizens accessing social media platforms.
The advent of the coronavirus and the ensuing prohibition of movement into and out of the country contributed in doubling these numbers as more and more individuals turned to the social media for interaction with their friends and families. Of more significant concern is the misuse of these platforms in spreading false news, sharing obscene images, child pornography, blasphemy and you name them.
CC’s Editorialist, Benn Meno Pufong chronicles the use, misuse and abuse of the social media in Cameroon and its attendant consequences on community harmony and concord.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
2 News………………………..………………………………Wirngo
Here’s the news in Cameroon Calling, with Patience Wirngo, that’s today’s news plus the major news items of the week, good morning Patience.
Many thanks, Patience,
4Press Review………………………………….Eben
Also with us this morning is Kelly Eben with Press review. Hi Kelly,
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
a) The new twist in the Anglophone crisis.............Mbonde
We now take you to the South West region where a homemade bomb ejected from through the roof of an amphitheatre exploded injuring one male and 10 female students. Clearly the attack is a reminder of two separate and recent incidents in the town which left an innocent taxi driver dead.
As if that was not enough, another disturbing incident took place in Bamenda still this week where a policeman reportedly shot to death a 7-year-old pupil.
Our political desk Editor Albert Njie Mbonde re-visists the chain of events and draws lessons from this week's happenings in Buea and in Bamenda.
Many thanks, Albert Njie Mbonde
b) The SW Governor’s reaction……………………………Wasa
As you heard in the preceding report, Buea experienced two explosions of an improvised explosive device; first in a taxi on Monday killing the driver and second at the University of Buea Wednesday injuring students.
Our SW chief correspondent Kange Williams Wasaloko comes back to the incident at the University of Buea in the following package.
c) ITW: The Governor of the SW Region or the Vice chancellor of the University of Buea……………..…Mbonde
Naturally the Governor of the Region, Bernard Okalia Bilai condemned the bombing and reassured the university community, parents and students of more intensive controls at the entrance to the institution in the future. Here’s what Bernard Okalia Bilai had to say.
That was Governor Bernard Okalia Bilai of the South West region, speaking shortly after the Buea university bomb explosion.
DOSSIER II
THE TORONTO CANADA INITIATIVE
as) Commentary: history of initiatives to end the Anglophone crisis........................................................................................................Lebga
at) The Toronto meeting………………………………………………… Bokuba
au) ITW: Esther Omam - …………………………………………………………Motale
DOSSIER II
UN World Conference on climate change COP26
j) Key concerns of the conference……………………….........Tiemuncho
The UN Conference on Climate Change that wrapped up this weekend has recommended the reduction of gas emissions to minimize global warming at 1.5 degree Celsius, for life to be worth living by humans, plants and animals on planet, earth. Deforestation, desertification, illicit logging, and poor legislation are some of the pitfalls responsible for Environmental degradation in Cameroon as CC's Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh comments.
k) Illegal logging/impact of climate change in Cameroon and other acts of environmental degradation…………….........……Somb Lingom
One of the major outcomes of the just ended UN conference on climate change in Glasgow, Scotland, is the signing of an agreement by over 100 world leaders promising to end deforestation or logging that is the cutting of trees by 2030.
Part of the pledge is a 860 billion CFA Francs or 1.5 billion dollars fund backed by the UK and the EU to protect the Congo Basin, the world’s second largest rain forest.
In the following report, SOMB Lingom says short -sighted attempts to pour money in the Congo Basin will fail if local governments‘ willingness to establish a legal framework to fight illegal logging is not clearly examined in order to show clear-cut policies that will contribute to the protection of the environment and increase economic profit.
Somb Lingom with that report
ITW: Environmentalist Samuel Nguiffo – Centre for Environment and Development in Yaounde…………………………………………………….Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DAY 2021
ITW: Rev. Emmanuel Masok, Secretary Committee…………………Motale
Today is the 64th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, a day when Presbyterians say they celebrate their autonomy as a church from the Basel missionaries from Switzerland. To tell us more about the innovations of the celebrations this year and much more, I invited the Reverend Emmanuel Masok, Secretary Committee of the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon into the studios of CRTV.
That was the Reverend Emmanuel Masok, Secretary Committee of the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon.
29 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
30 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC sports, Cameroon men's football team will have to tussle right to the very end against Ivory Coast for a ticket at the final round of the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Indomitable Lions who picked up a 4-nil win against Malawi yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa will confront the elephants of Ivory Coast on Tuesday at the Japoma Stadium in Douala.
The Lions have made their intentions clear, go for the kill and according to sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai, if the five time African champions can replicate a display of their zeal, then Tuesday's fixture will truly be a cracker .
That commentary with Njie Enow Ebai brings to the end of the programme,
We are ever so grateful for the contributions from:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Albert Njie Mbonde
-Kange Williams Wasaloko
-Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
-Somb Lingom and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meantime, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Mathieu Guy Elle is on the console while Fadimatou Lamsidriou is at the copyright registry.
o Remember you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Many thanks to you all for being there this morning to be part of our menu for CC on this Sunday August 29, 2021.
CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong ponders on the wisdom and timing of the attack on PC Ntanfoang last week.
That was Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Coming up next is the news with Patience Wirngo. Good morning, Patience.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also lined up is Press Review with Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What were the big stories of the week in the papers?
Many thanks, Kelly.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
We also have lined up, ‘Sound Bites’, identified and selected for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANS-BORDER SECURITY COMMITTEE IN ABUJA
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
c) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations………………………………………………………..............Bokuba
The 8th se
Many thanks, Sam Bokuba
d) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………..Mbonde
As you just hear
nde was CRTV’s special envoy to Abuja.
Many thanks, Albert.
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….………………………Mbonde
The session rou
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration...................……Motale/Mbonde
To provide m
31 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
AA) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………...Ngoningeh
On August 19, 2021
AB) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….………………………..…. Moki
Media outlets in Camero
eka read through the letter.
Many thanks, Edwin,
AC) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………………………………………………..………..….Tiemuncho
AD) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea……………………………………………………………………………………Motale
To shine light on the
sue of UB in Akonolinga
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also coming upCC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
In sports, two main activities grabbed the headlines in sports during the week.
The head coach of
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Njie Enow Ebai and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Many thanks to you all for being there this morning to be part of our menu for CC on this Sunday August 29, 2021.
CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong ponders on the wisdom and timing of the attack on PC Ntanfoang last week.
That was Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Coming up next is the news with Patience Wirngo. Good morning, Patience.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also lined up is Press Review with Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What were the big stories of the week in the papers?
Many thanks, Kelly.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
We also have lined up, ‘Sound Bites’, identified and selected for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANS-BORDER SECURITY COMMITTEE IN ABUJA
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
e) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations………………………………………………………..............Bokuba
The 8th se
Many thanks, Sam Bokuba
f) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………..Mbonde
As you just hear
nde was CRTV’s special envoy to Abuja.
Many thanks, Albert.
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….………………………Mbonde
The session rou
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration...................……Motale/Mbonde
To provide m
32 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
AE) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………...Ngoningeh
On August 19, 2021
AF) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….………………………..…. Moki
Media outlets in Camero
eka read through the letter.
Many thanks, Edwin,
AG) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………………………………………………..………..….Tiemuncho
AH) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea……………………………………………………………………………………Motale
To shine light on the
sue of UB in Akonolinga
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also coming upCC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
In sports, two main activities grabbed the headlines in sports during the week.
The head coach of
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Njie Enow Ebai and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
Greetings from Yaounde, Cameroon’s nation’s capital where the mood here and in the other four host cities is AFCON, AFCON, AFCON. We want to thank you immensely for your constant interest in Cameroon Calling. Today is Sunday January 16, 2022, a date that marks one week since the kick-off of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations here in Yaounde. Naturally today’s programme will feature situation reports from throughout the country, principally from Garoua, Yaounde, Bertoua, Bamenda, Limbe, and from Bafoussam. Of course we’ll be returning to issues in the President’s end-of-year address to the Nation to highlight what the Ministry of Post and telecommunication is doing, in its campaign, to encourage Cameroonians towards a more responsible use of social media.
3News………………………..………………………………Wirngo
Before we unveil our menu, here’s the news read by Hortensia Ntaine. Good morning, Hortensia.
Many thanks, Hortensia for the news
4Press Review……………………………………….Yuosembom
With the ongoing AFCON, the newspapers have had a field week, reporting on breaking news, Cameroon’s spotless take off in the competition and much more. Rita Yuosembom is here with Press Review. Hello, Rita.
Rita Yuosembom with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..
And what are our guests saying in sound bites of the day?
Sound bites are sourced from our guests of the day
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
UPDATES ON AFCON 2021 IN CAMEROON
DOSSIER I
av) Commentary: the surprises of AFCON 2021……….………….………...NJIE ENOW
The tussle for a spot in the round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations heightens as from tomorrow as many more sides struggle to worm their way out of the group stages.
The host, Cameroon with 2 wins in 2 outings, are through to the next round but the AFCON has been garnering the attention for empty seats in the stadium.
Fans have admitted to being deterred by the set of COVID-19 conditions established to get access to the stadiums and in the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai holds that state authorities cannot afford to let Africa's football feast dented by the absence of fans in stadiums.
Njie Enow Ebai with that commentary
aw) Situation reports from host cities:
• Douala…………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
Over in Douala, the city is fully living the effervescence of the 2021 Africa cup of Nations. Beyond the on field attractions, the city is also bubbling with socio-cultural activities.
Meanwhile security has been beefed up, while football fans say the covid-19 measures put in place by CAF and the government should be relaxed so that the Japoma stadium can witness more spectators. Rene Katche has the side attractions of AFCON 2021 in the city of Douala.
Many thanks, Rene Katche
• Garoua……………………………………………………………………..…....CRTV North
And what about the North regional capital, Garoua that has been characterized, in the last week, by excitement of football lovers and fans of the group D teams.
They have been present in their numbers at the Roumdé Adjia stadium on match days. Throughout the week bars and entertainment spots have also been bustling with activities.
Our North Regional Correspondent Toni Nanyongo reports on how Garoua has lived the first week of the AFCON tournament.
Toni Nanyongo
• Bafoussam… receives major football tournament……………………………………...................................Nyuyberiwo
Meantime Bafoussam, chief town of the West Region and host to group B matches has experienced excitement among the population who are receiving their first international tournament.
They are unanimous that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament has transformed the city and its environs from where Bencollins Nyuyberiwo reports.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
• Bafoussam……………………………………………………………………CRTV West
Despite the excitement, match attendance hasn’t been the best in Bafoussam. To reverse the trend, members of the elite and authorities have been mobilizing football lovers to watch group B matches live from the stands of the Bafoussam omnisport stadium.
After the first group games on the 10th of January, they took measures to resolve some of the issues that stopped the population from going to the stadium. Among the solutions offered are free transportation and free tickets given those willing to go to the stadium.
In the following package, Chansiline Nanze of CRTV West states that the measures have paid off.
Thanks Chansiline for that package.
• Limbe…………………………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
Over in the South West Region, Group F teams lodged in Limbe - Buea, have hailed the people of both cities for their Spirit of hospitality towards foreigners, before and during the competition.
Our Reporter Wilson Mengole visited the neighbourhood of Down Beach Limbe where he connected with some foreign Journalists.
Thanks, Wilson Mengole
• Yaounde………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
Here in Yaounde as elsewhere in the country, fan zones and AFCON villages have been set up by council
authorities and other promoters to enable football lovers follow the AFCON matches out of the confines of the stadiums.
Interestingly some residents of Yaounde say they love watching the matches in fan zones owing to the atmosphere and spirit of conviviality that reigns there.
Irene Manti Ayonghe visited some fan zones in the Centre region and got the pulse of how football lovers live the AFCON matches in these relaxation sites.
Many thanks, Irene Manti Ayonghe for that package.
• Bamenda………………………………………………………………………CRTV NW
Bamenda in the North West region, is not a host city but fans of the Indomitable Lions there are living every moment of the tournament with friends outdoors or indoors.
To have a first-hand feel of the event, some fans have made it a commitment to travel to neighbouring regions to watch the matches live from the pitch.
Mercy Kusi reports with more.
Mercy Kusi with that report.
• Bertoua………………………………………………………………………CRTV East
Fans from the East Region have had similar experiences with the tournament that’s coming 50 years after Cameroon organized a similar one in 1972.
Mokom Robert Achu reports on the business that surrounds mass-watching sites in the Region.
Mokom Robert Achu reporting
• Ebolowa………………………………………………………………………CRTV South
The story is the same in the South Region, where AFCON 2021 has reportedly ignited a patriotic feeling among the fans over there.
Our reporter Clarence AZEH of CRTV South in Ebolowa in the following report says the towns and cities of the South have been vibrating ever since the kick-off of the tournament, with many expressing great joy and pride to be Cameroonians.
Clarence Azeh with that package
ax) ITW: Governor of the West Region…………………………………………………………………………………...……Nyuyberiwo
DOSSIER II
THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH – FIGHTING AGAINST HATE SPPEECH AND FAKE NEWS
ITW: President – Minister of P/T, Minette Libon Li Likeng………………………Motale
Away from AFCON 2021, President Paul Biya in his end-of-year message lamented the spectre of hate speech and fake news perpetrated by Cameroonians on social media. As you well remember, he urged the government to step up education and sensitization towards the monsters. One Ministry that had already started that sensitization, in the form of a campaign, is the Ministry of Post and telecommunication whose Minister, Minette Libon Li Likeng welcomed me into her office.
That was the Minister of Post and Telecommunication, Minette Libon Li Likeng talking about an ongoing campaign to humanize the use of the internet in Cameroon.
That interview concludes the programme this week.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from,
-Hortensia Ntaine
-Rita Yousembom
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Rene Katche
-Toni Nyanyongo
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Chansiline Nanze
-Wilson Mengole
-Irene Manti Ayonghe
-Mercy Kusi
-Mokom Robert Achu and
-Clarence Azeh
We also had the technical assistance of:
-.
Meantime, Christine Biwole is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Mathieu Guy Ele is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
- anchored and Coordinated by Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale and
-supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 17, 2021
1 Presentation ………………………………................Motale
Hello, many thanks to all of you out there joining us this morning for this edition of Cameroon Calling of Sunday October 17, 2021. But first,
Cameroon has been witnessing a massive surge in the number of internet users and citizens accessing social media platforms. The advent of the coronavirus and the ensuing prohibition of movement into and out of the country contributed in doubling these numbers as more and more individuals turned to the social media for interaction with their friends and families. Of more significant concern is the misuse of these platforms in spreading false news, sharing obscene images, child pornography, blasphemy and you name them.
CC’s Editorialist, Benn Meno Pufong chronicles the use, misuse and abuse of the social media in Cameroon and its attendant consequences on community harmony and concord.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
2 News………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
Here’s the news read by Patience Wirngo, good morning Patience.
Patience Wirngo with the news
3 Press Review…………………………………………….Eben
Before we go any further, he’s Press Review with Kelly Eben. Good morning, Kelly
Kelly Eben with the main contents of the newspapers this week.
5CC Sound Bites……………...……….……………………Wirngo
As tradition demands, we also have Sound Bites
Sound bites are taken from the declarations of our guests of today’s programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
HOPES FOR THE BABADJOU – BAMENDA ROAD
ay) Commentary: state of roads in Cameroon................................Bokuba
The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, during his recent visit to the North West region, hinted that construction work on the Bamenda-Babadjou road may resume in the months ahead.
Construction work on the road had been stopped after armed separatists attacked workers of the construction company and also the suspension of funding by development partners.
Roads are the crucible of any country's development, reason why the Cameroon government has been making colossal investments in road construction and maintenance over the years.
But just what is the state of roads in the country? Sam Bokuba
Sam Bokuba reporting
az) The impact of the poor state of the road on the social and economic life of the NW……………………………………………..CRTV NW
The close to 60 kilometres Bamenda-Babadjou stretch of road is the lifeblood of economic transactions between the Northwest and other regions of the country with business people constantly using it for their buying and selling. Likewise, the strategic location of Santa sub Division, one of the region's food hubs, makes the stretch an important channel through which farmers get their produce to the market.
These coupled with the constant roadblocks along the Bamenda-Enugu corridor has made Bamenda-Babadjou the only hope for inter-Urban commuters in the Northwest, but going through the road has been rendered more frustrating by the trenches that have developed on it, making it more and more inaccessible and time consuming for business and social activities.
Mercy Kusi reports that, the road, which would have been the saving grace of the region's populace, is otherwise described by many as a nightmare.
Many thanks, Mercy Kusi
ba) PM’s declarations on the road during his visit………….Producer
During his recent visit to the North West Region, the Prime Minister Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute revived the hopes of the people with a significant announcement for the imminent construction of this road. Here’s what the Head of Government had to say.
That was the Prime Minister, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute speaking recently in Bamenda regarding the Babadjou – Bamenda road.
bb) ITW: Regional Delegate for Public……………………….…CRTV NW (Kusi)
Construction works along the Bamenda - Babadjou road were launched by the Minister of Public works in 2017 and a construction company known as SOGEA SATOM won the contract to do the job. But shortly after that, armed separatist fighters attacked and destroyed their equipment thus bringing to an end the effort to tar the road. Since then, the road has further deteriorated and portions which had been renovated have developed cracks, rendering travelling difficult there.
In this interview with our reporter Mercy Kusi, NorthWest Regional Delegate of Public Works, Paul Ayah Ngwainbi, explains the current state of affairs regarding the construction of the road and how his Ministry intends to go about it when the PM'S instructions to reconstruct it goes into effect. He begins by situating the road in the road map of Cameroon
That was the North West Regional Delegate of Public Works, Paul Ayah Ngwainbi, speaking to my colleague, Mercy Kusi on the tarring prospects of the Bamenda – Babadjou road.
DOSSIER II
CPDM REORGANIZES ITS BASIC ORGANS
a) Commentary: history of the reorganizations of basic organs of the CPDM, context, state of the party, etc…………………......................................Moki
The renewal of the executives of the basic organs of the CPDM party ordered by the National Chairman of the Party, Paul Biya in a July 8, 2021 circular has wrapped up. Although the party's hierarchy is examining some petitions filed by candidates who are not satisfied with the process, reports indicate that a majority of the 360 CPDM sections in the country respected instructions from their party chair.
Moki Edwin Kindzeka followed the process keenly and in the following analysis says there were several ugly moments that marred the image of Cameroon's ruling party.
Moki Edwin Kinzeka with that analysis there.
e) The reorganization in the South…................…………….…CRTV South
As you heard in the preceding report, elections of grassroots leaders of the 29 sections of the CPDM in the South region are now known.
If the exercise was carried out smoothly in some localities like the Ntem Valley, the story is not the same for localities like, Bengbis, Sangmelima and Kribi 2.
Unlike other years when most CPDM members voted for a single list without complaining, the battle for leadership positions was tough in these localities. While elections were delayed in some sections, tussles in other localities needed the intervention of the party's hierarchy for peace to reign.
In the following report, our CRTV South regional correspondent Bernice Atabong, summarises the CPDM’s renewal of its basic organs in the South Region, for Cameroon Calling.
Bernice Atabong with that package from the South
f) Reorganization in the West…………………………………..…CRTV West
The operation has equally rounded off in the West Region where it was characterized by tensions and vitality in some sections of the Region.
Our West Regional correspondent Ngu Henry talked to an official of the party in the region and put together the following paper
Ngu Henry reporting
g) Reorganization in the NW……………………………………..…..…CRTV NW
Meanwhile the reorganization exercise in the North West region was carried out in an atmosphere characterized by the socio-political crisis.
There are reports of discontentment from party supporters on some of the candidates voted into office.
Here’s Eric Langmia Wuffor with more.
Many thanks, Eric Langmia Wuffor
h) Reorganization in the SW………………………………………...…CRTV SW
i) ITW: Fru Jonathan/Chief Nasako………………..…Motale/Bokuba
To shine light on some of the happenings on the field, Sam Bokuba and I received two CPDM strategists from the North West and South West Regions, Fru Jonathan and Chief Fitzgerald Nasako of Santa and Ndian to tell us how it all went in their constituencies.
33 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
34 SPORTS……………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
In CC sports, upon the high instructions of the President of the Republic, the Minister of State, Secretary General at the presidency of the Republic Ferdinand NGOH NGOH has embarked on a tour of facilities earmarked to host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The delegation involving several African legends will be heading to all the host cities for the tournament.
In today's CC SPORTS commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI details that this move isn't just meant to assure the planet's football fans on the country's capability to host the tournament; it is aimed at whipping up excitement some 80 days to the start of the tournament.
Njie Enow Ebai concludes today’s package.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-sam Bokuba
-Moki Edwin Kinzeka
-Merci Kusi
-Eric Langmia Wuffor
-Bernice Atabong
-Ngu Henry and
-Njie Enow Ebai
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meanwhile, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, desire Melingui is on the console while Aristide Engelle is at the copyright registry.
o Remember you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
Perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
10 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Greetings to you all as we begin together another one hour and a half hours of your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling, this Sunday September 19, 2021. The programme will focus essentially on the phenomenon of teenage sex in the school environment; we have all seen on social media students who engage in the immoral act in abandoned classrooms, garages, and even in homes. We ask the motivation and way forward for an act that gets one asking whose fault is it that our teenagers have sunk to this level of decadence. Still in the programme, we peer into the phenomenon of religious tolerance to say that the Ngaoundere incident at Maceno College will have no ripple effects in a country where people of different faiths live peacefully.
But first, let’s listen to our editorial on the wave of sudden and shocking deaths that have been hitting the Cameroon Radio Television of late, particularly staff of the younger generation who are now making the reality of death’s unpredictable nature more evident than ever before.
Without trying to make an apology for death nor question why it is those of the younger generation that are dropping off at this rather alarming succession, CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong snoops into the phenomenon of death with the contention that death does not only mark the end of terrestrial existence but a phenomenon that should make us understand the meaning of life and the necessity for us to get ourselves ready at all times.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial
11 News……………………………………………….Yousembong
As is the tradition, we’ll take a little time off with the news, read for us by Rita Yuosembong
12 Press Review……………………………………………….Eben
We now turn to what the newspapers have been saying essentially in the course of the concluding week. As usual, Kelly Eben is here with Press Review
5CC Sound Bites……………...………….…………………… Yousembong
Also coming up, is Sound bites.
Sounds bites are the catchiest words and sentences gleaned from our guests of day’s programme.
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
bc) Commentary: …………………........................................................................Bokuba
As the new school year rolls on, videos have kept emerging about secondary school students engaging in immoral sex in classrooms, homes and in the bushes. The curious thing is that these abominable acts are filmed and posted on the internet. This situation is troubling, coming at a time that parents have spent their all to get them back into a new school year.
Sam Bokuba, in the following commentary, asserts that the new trend of teenage sex, is once more revealing of the degradation of traditional and moral values in our society as well as the negative influence of the internet.
Many thanks, Sam
bd) Situation report ………………………………………………………………..Moki
As we said earlier, countless nude and sex videos from schools in Cameroon are getting viral on social media platforms. Surprisingly the videos are taken and shared by the very students who are involved in the acts of sexual immorality.
Moki Edwin Kindzeka watched some of the videos and reports that there is a general outcry to stop such acts.
Moki Edwin Kinzeka reporting
be) Focus in the South………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
In the South Region of Cameroon, the phenomenon of teenage-filmed sex is being viewed as disturbing the social fabric despite the region’s renowned liberalism in matters of sex. Students, parents, pedagogues and moral theologians have decried the vice, proposing a series of measures that, if taken by the various stakeholders, will rescue the situation.
Our South Regional Correspondent, Pontianus Bonglim wan-Lawong, now x-rays the phenomenon which he says comes with enormous consequences both for the youth and for society at large.
His report
Pontianus Bonglim wan-Lawong reporting from the South
bf) Focus in the West …….……………….………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
Over in the West region, the new school year has taken off smoothly and School officials have intensified strides to prevent sex orgies that are equally common among the students of that Region.
Our West Regional correspondent Ngu Henry talked to some of them and put together the following package from Bafoussam.
Many thanks, Ngu Henry
bg) Focus in the Littoral .....................…………………………………….……………CRTV LT
Not surprising that teenagers in the city of Douala who fall within what experts describe as, the 'mad age",have also transformed their classrooms and abandoned buildings in some neighbourhoods into venues for group immoral activities and their videos posted on social media.
The situation is so embarrassing to parents in Douala that there is need for urgent solutions.
Experts on child upbringing and school authorities however say the time for the blame game is over, everybody should contribute in seeking lasting solutions for a morally upright youth void of immoral activities.
Sally Nyoki of our CRTV Littoral desk spoke to some school authorities and specialists in the matter.
Sally Nyoki reporting from Douala
bh) Focus in the Far North ………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: - Magdalene Shuri Tabong – Guardian Counsellor, Sociologist
This is a subject that demands experts’ views and clarification reason why I invited Magdalene Shuri Tabong into our studios to explain the motivations and more for the offensive acts committed by teenage students. She has written a book titled, ‘A moral tonic for teenage school girls…delay first sex until you are ready’. She’s also a sociologist and an anthropologist. I started by asking her the motivation for writing the book.
That was Magdalene Shuri Tabong, a writer, sociologist and anthropologist throwing light on the subject of illicit sex among students.
- Mbapah …Vice Principal, LBA……………………………………………………....Motale
I aslo spoke with the vice principal of the Government Bilingual Teaching High School Yaounde, Mrs Beatrice Mbapah on the role of the school in eradicating this repulsive act.
That was Mrs Beatrice Mbapah, vice principal of Government Bilingual Practising High School Yaounde on the issue of sex among students.
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon………….......Mbonde
The Catholic-owned Mazeno college in Ngaoundere was at the centre of a controversy that pitted christians against Muslims. It started when the authorities of the school announced that all the students will be obliged to wear a badge with an ensign of the cross on their uniforms. Muslim parents were going to have non of it so they protested and withdrew their children from the college. However, negotiations brockered by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji resolved the palaver. Albert Njie Mbonde reports
Albert Njie Mbonde reporting there.
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere........…………CRTV SW
With pretext from the Mazenod College incident, what is the situation of religious tolerance in the South West Region?
CC's Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan went finding out how this is manifested in schools in that Region. She spoke to some school authorities who say irrespective of denomination or religion, what they expect is inclusive and quality education for young Cameroonians over there. Brigitte...
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan reporting from Buea.
j) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..……...CRTV NW
And what about the North West Region where Mission Schools are reputed for their outstanding performances in National examinations and this has won the hearts of many parents who consider them as the most appropriate destinations where their children can acquire a holistic education.
Officials in charge of these schools insist that their doors are open to children from diverse religious backgrounds as their mission is to mould students who meet their admission requirements.
Mercy Kusi reports on how practical Religious tolerance is in these institutions, borrowing from the experience of some of their Ex Students.
Mercy Kusi with that package from Bamenda
k) ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat…………….Motale/Mbonde
To bring out the greater picture of religious tolerance in Cameroon, my colleague, Albert Njie Mbonde caught up with a Senator, former General Delegate for National Security and former Governor of the North West province as it was called then, Bell Luc Rene who now relates what relations between the various religions have always been in the North West and elsewhere in the country.
That was Senator Bell Luc Rene, former governor, weighing in on the issue of religious tolerance in Cameroon. He was interviewed there by Albert Njie Mbonde
35 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Next is Let the People Speak
36 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
That was the much we could put together this day. If you missed out on this programme then perhaps you can catch up on the rebroadcast that comes up on Mondays at 9.30pm. You can equally get to us through the post office addressed to the Producer at P.O. Box 1634 Yaounde.
We thank our colleagues who have made this programme a success namely:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Rita Yuosembong
- Kelly eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Moki Edwin kinzeka
- Pontianus Bonglim wan-Lawong
- Ngu Henry
- Sally Nyoki
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan
- Mercy Kusi
- Hortensia Ntaine and
- Njie Enow ebai
The programme was Produced by Rita Yousembong
Coordinated by Jean ATANGANA and
Supervised by François Marc Modzom
I have been ebenezer winnyawoko motale in yaounde. God willing we’ll be together again next Sunday.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Good morning and thanks once again for your sustained interest in your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling which on this Sunday November 21, 2021 will spotlight on the Toronto initiative to end the Anglophone crisis; what was the major outcome of the retreat and how much clout will it add to existing initiatives such as the Major National Dialogue organized two years ago in Yaounde? Also, what is the state of Cameroon’s men’s team ahead of AFCON 2021, a continental tournament that blasts off in barely 49 days from today.
Before then, let’s listen to today’s editorial on the myriad of controversies and debates in Cameroon around hate speech especially when it comes to the constitutional protection of the freedom of speech. The line between having a right to say anything and hate speech is becoming increasingly blurry.
As at now, there is yet to be any law that concretely addresses or prevents hate speech. Though the law may sometimes get involved if the hate speech is perceived as a genuine threat to harm, most of the time there is not a lot anyone can do legally.
However, just because it isn’t technically considered a crime in Cameroon, hate speech is still far from influencing society.
Benn Meno Pufong in today’s editorial contends that there may be no legislation for hate speech yet, but there is a way to stand up against it. Benn
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
3 News………………………..………………………………Wirngo
Before we go any further, let’s listen to the day and week’s news, courtesy Patience Wirngo;
Good morning, Patience.
Patience Wirngo with the news,
4Press Review………………………………….Eben
As usual, we have Press Review this morning with Kelly Eben; Hi Kelly, what have been the major concerns of the papers this week?
DOSSIER I
INITIATIVES TO END THE ANGLOPHONE CRISIS: THE TORONTO RETREAT
bi) Commentary: history of initiatives to end the Anglophone crisis................................................Lebga
The government of Cameroon has made several attempts towards brokering a peace deal in the troubled North West and South West regions of the country.
From the Swiss negotiations, through the Major National Dialogue to the recent moves, under Canadian mediation, there hasn’t been a shortage of initiatives even though the troubles rage on.
Besides, non-governmental organisations as well as various peace crusading groups and movements have entered the fray with no hope in the horizons as it’s been difficult to break the deadlock.
In the commentary that follows, Winston LEBGA highlights some moves towards appeasement, pointing out that there's no need to relent the peace building efforts.
Winston Lebga with that commentary
bj) The Toronto meeting………………………………………… Bokuba
A four-day leadership retreat took place in Toronto-Canada recently to lay a platform for dialogue to end the armed conflict in Cameroon's North West and South West regions.
The roll call of participants included kingpins of the armed separatists in the diaspora whose endorsement of the Toronto forum has ignited renewed hopes for an internationally mediated dialogue to resolve the Anglophone crisis.
Sam Bokuba gives context and perspective to the Toronto talks.
Sam Bokuba reporting
bk) ITW: Esther Oman, Reach Out Cameroon (participant at the Retreat)…………….………………………..…………………Motale
To get a better perspective on the Toronto retreat, I called Mrs Esther Oman, one of the participants on the phone who happens to be a Peace laureate and CEO of an NGO known as Reach out Cameroon.
That was the CEO of an NGO known as Reach out Cameroon, and a peace laureate, Mrs Esther Oman, who participated at the Canada initiative.
DOSSIER II
THE ROAD TO AFCON 2021
1- Commentary: Cameroon’s men’s team in fine fettle ahead of AFCON ……………………………………………………NJIE
Football fans nationwide are fired up and hopeful for Cameroon's men's football team ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off on January 9, 2022.
This followed the Indomitable Lions’ brilliant performance against the Ivory Coast whom they edged at the Japoma, Douala stadium one goal to nil to sail through to the final round of qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
While the Indomitable Lions had a decent performance with some sparkles of brilliance, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai cautions fans over excess optimism, saying
there's still room for improvement.
Njie Enow Ebai with that commentary
2- Douala comes to live for the 2021 AFCON……………KATCHE
Meanwhile the Indomitable Lions could face either Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria or Tunisia in their two legged playoff game to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup built for Qatar. Coach Antonio Conceçao is expected to put all his cards on the table and work on details if the Lions must make it to the World Cup.
In the following analysis, Rene Katche says in spite of last Tuesday’s showing against Ivory Coast, there is still some improvement needed in the squad five months before the play offs begin and barely 2 months before the AFCON. Rene.
Rene Katche reporting
3- Preparation of AFCON in a non-host city such as Ebolowa………………………………………………………….….CRTV South
We are exactly 49 days to the kick-off of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. In other towns and cities not playing host to the tournament, preparations have heightened to enable inhabitants live every moment of the continental soccer jamboree.
It is the case in Ebolowa in the South Region, where locally- elected authorities are now identifying suitable sites for fan zones and other leisure and tourist activities to offer an unforgettable stay to visitors, especially those from neighbouring Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Our South regional correspondent, Clarence AZEH reports.
Clarence AZEH reporting from Ebolowa.
3-ITW: Littoral Governor IVAHA DIBOUA projects 2021 AFCON plans in Douala…………………………….…………………….NJIE
During the week, the city of Douala reverberated to the rhythm of football as Cameroon clashed with Ivory Coast in a 2022 World cup qualifier.
While Cameroon overpowered Ivory Coast 1-0, the game brought to the fore the organizational prowess of the Littoral Region, 49 days to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI engaged the Governor of the Littoral Region and President of the Littoral Site Committee for the AFCON, Samuel Dieudonne IVAHA DIBOUA in an exchange on how the City of Douala and the Littoral region is preparing for the AFCON.
That was the Governor of the Littoral Region and president of the Littoral Site Committee for the AFCON, Samuel Dieudonne IVAHA DIBOUA in a one-on-one with Njie Enow Ebai.
That exchange between Littoral’s Governor Samuel Dieudonne Ivaha Diboua and my colleague, Njie Enow Ebai wraps up today’s programme,
We are ever so grateful for the contributions we had from:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Winston Lebga
-Sam Bokuba
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Rene Katche and
-Clarence Azeh
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meantime, Brice Song is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Mathieu Guy Elle is on the console while Fadimatou Lamsidriou is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Good morning and welcome as the Cameroon Calling team joins me to wish you a continuous happy viewing of the ongoing AFCON 2021 that’s a great source of pride and satisfaction for the Cameroonian people. The Indomitable Lions crossed over to the 8th finals of the tournament, the second phase, that’s going to prove equally challenging for Antonio Conceicao’s boys who will play the Comoros tomorrow.
Naturally in today’s programme, we’ll be bringing you issues about the tournament, the surprises, the early exits, the great revelations and much more. Also, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Doctor Joseph Dion Ngute represented President Paul Biya at the ordinary session of the Economic Community of Central African States ECCAS. So, what were the stakes of the meeting? Today is Sunday January 23, 2022.
3News………………………..………………………………Wirngo
We’ll take off with the news and a round up of the week’s major breaking news stories with Hortensia Ntaine. Good morning, Hortensia.
Many thanks, Hortensia
4Press Review……………………………………….Yuosembom
The newspapers have been reporting mainly on AFCON but equally on a kaleidoscope of other topics in the country. Rita Yuosembom is right here with Press Review. Hi, Rita.
Rita Yuosembom with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..
Coming up too are the sound bites of the day
Sound bites, the chief pronouncements of our guests of the day
SECOND PHASE OF AFCON 2021
DOSSIER I
bl) Commentary: the surprises of AFCON 2021……………….…….………………...NJIE
The round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today with what is expected to be 8 thrilling fixtures lined up in the days ahead.
But this will be without defending champions Algeria who are out of the tournament after they were bashed 3-1 by Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday.
Algeria joins another heavyweight - Ghana in exiting the tournament.
The AFCON has thus produced a lot of upsets and in the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai holds that there are still many more surprises in the offing.
Njie Enow with that commentary
bm) Can a winner of AFCON come from Group B in Bafoussam?.......................................…………….…..............Nyuyberiwo
Among the groups that have produced more than two eighths finalists is group B whose teams competed at the 20.000-seater Kouekong stadium in Bafoussam.
Players and coaches of Senegal, Guinea and Malawi are heading into the last 16 of the 2021 AFCON with great ambitions.
CRTV's envoy to Bafoussam, Bencollins Nyuyberiwo with the details.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo reporting
bn) Media and AFCON 2021at Japoma – organization/difficulties………….….Teke
Meanwhile over 300 reporters, camera crews , producers, technicians, photographers and a lot more, are covering the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, at the Japoma site in Douala.
Though greatly affected by huge traffic holdups on match days, the media men and women from more than 50 countries across the globe, have endorsed Cameroon's organization of the 2021 AFCON as superb compared to some previous editions of the tournament.
CC’s Teke Julius who is among the many journalists covering the event, talked with some of the media actors and put together the following package for the programme.
Teke Julius with that package from Douala
bo) Debut for women referees at the AFCON…………….. ...................................Wirngo
One of the most intriguing moments of the ongoing AFCON 2021 was on Tuesday January 18, when a 34-year-old Rwandan woman refereed the match pitting Zimbabwe against Guinea. I say intriguing because it has taken 33 years, that is, since the Africa Cup of Nations started, to have a woman as the central referee. Salima Rhadia Mukansanga has broken other grounds; she was the lone African chosen for the Under17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay back in 2018. Patience Wirngo reports that she’s an iron lady on the pitch.
Patience Wirngo reporting on the AFCON woman referee, Salima Rhadia Mukansanga from Rwanda
bp) Lessons from the group stages:
• Douala……………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
• Garoua…………………………………………………………………..…....CRTV North
The North Regional capital, Garoua, host of Group D has been vibrating to the rhythm of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
It is the first time the Roumde Adjia Stadium is hosting such an event and the spectator turn out has been reportedly impressive amid the respect of COVID 19 health measures.
What are some of the landmarks in Group D at the end of the first round of the competition? Our special envoy to Garoua Ayuk John Ashu has more.
Ayuk john Ashu with that package from Garoua
• Bafoussam (Nyuyberiwo)……………………………………..…………….CRTV West
• Limbe (Mengole)…………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
• In Limbe, Journalists trailing their teams for the AFCON 2021, say they are holding their breath on what awaits their teams in the 8th finals of the competition.
Meanwhile, pressmen covering the Scorpions of the Gambia say, the team's qualification has brought a lot of joy back home in the Gambia..
Our Reporter Wilson Mengole compiled the views of some journalists and Coaches after the first round of the competition and now reports.
Many thanks Wilson Mengole with that package
• Yaounde…………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
As you are well aware, the group stage matches wrapped up three days ago on Thursday with lots of major upsets.
All 12 matches in the two Yaounde groups recorded impressive turnouts as well as generated brisk business.
Irene Manti Ayonghe talked to some residents of Yaounde and business persons as well to make an assessment of the first round of the tournament in the capital city.
Irene Manti Ayonghe with that package
NON-HOST CITIES
• Maroua FN Region……………………………………………………..…………CRTV FN
Over in Maroua, the Group Stage has been a moment of celebration for numerous fans especially those of the Indomitable Lions and of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Authorities have also been working to help the people live the AFCON in the best possible manner while the Far North Regional station of the Crtv is also meeting the needs of the people by serving them with high quality programmes.
Gadgets have also been selling at an all-time high with new ones being released to ensure fans savour the historic moment.
Henry Tataw Ekambi of our Far North Regional Bureau pieced together the following report on how it unfolded in the group stages in the Region.
Thank you very much, Henry Tataw Ekambi
• Ngaoundere…………………………………………………………..CRTV Adamawa
In the sister Region of the Adamawa, supporters of the Indomitable lions have been rallying behind team captain Vincent ABOUBAKAR and his mates wishing that they win the converted trophy. Expectations are high as the lions prepare to get into the knock out stage of the competition.
Their views are put together for us by Amos Enohnyaket Agbor from CRTV ADAMAWA in Ngaoundere.
Amos Enoh-Nyaket Agbor reporting
bq) ITW: President, Football Association of Malawi - Walter Nyamilandu…………………………………………………………………..………...............……Njie
The gap in talent between nations in Africa has been bridged. This is the thought of the president of the Football Association of Malawi Walter Nya Milandu whose side comes up against Morocco in the round of 16 at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a chat with sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai, the supremo of the Football Association of Malawi, Walter Nya Milandu explores the performance of his team, the general organization of the AFCON and Malawi's ambitions for the next round of the event.
That was the President of the Football Association of Malawi Walter Nya Milandu speaking with my colleague Njie Enow Ebai
DOSSIER II
THE ECCAS ORDINARY MEETING IN BRAZZAVILLE
The ECCAS summit in Brazzaville……………………………………………………….…………...Che Atam
In something else, Regional Integration in Central Africa was under the spotlight over the week just ended as Heads of state and government of The Economic Community of Central African States gathered in Brazzaville, Congo for the 20th ordinary session of their conference.
The Security situation in the gulf of guinea, the functioning of ECCAS and the challenges facing the regional bloc, are some of the issues which were up for discussion.
President Paul Biya was represented at the deliberations by Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute.
Christian Che Atam was in Brazzaville and in the following report revisits the main aspects of the deliberations.
That report by Christian Che Atam concludes the programme this week.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from,
-Hortensia Ntaine
-Rita Yousembom
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Teke Julius
-Patience Wirngo
-Ayuk John Ashu
-Wilson Mengole
-Irene Manti Ayonghe
-Henry Tataw Ekambi and
-Amos Enoh-Nyaket Agbor
We also had the technical assistance of:
-.
Meantime, Guy Joel Noah is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Desire Melingui is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
- anchored and Coordinated by Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale and
-supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 17, 2021
4 Presentation ………………………………................Motale
Hello, many thanks to all of you out there for being part of this morning’s Cameroon Calling of Sunday October 24, 2021.
In today’s programme, we delve into the vaccination controversy where testing or the taking of the vaccine has become compulsory in some Regions and Ministries of the country, yet the Prime Minister, Head of Government on his past speeches has been categorical that vaccinations against the pandemic are optional, at least for now. Also in the programme, how ready is Cameroon towards the organization of AFCON 2021? We use the Minister of State, Secretary General of the presidency’s tour of some Regions of Cameroon to make an evaluation of the stadiums two months to the kick off of the continental competition and equally the class of 1981, otherwise known as CCAST 81 Stars of the Cameroon College of Arts, Science and technology, Bambili near Bamenda has been celebrating its 40th anniversary with pomp and pageantry. We talk to the President of the batch, Aastsa Atogho.
But first, it has become a notorious fact that despite efforts by the government, corruption remains endemic in Cameroon. It has eaten into the fabric of the society to the extent of even becoming a national security issue. Despite the existence of an anti-corruption watchdog and an impressive legal arsenal to stamp out the gangrene from the public administration in the country, the sapping practice keeps proliferating as apologists switch strategies by day and by night to beat the system and continue defrauding the state of vital but scarce resources.
CC’s Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong has been looking at the way forward and says if this monster is not tackled effectively and comprehensively, it may eventually auction even the nation.
Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
5 News………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
Before we proceed, here’s the news read by Patience Wirngo, good morning Patience.
Patience Wirngo with the news
6 Press Review…………………………………………….Eben
We also have lined up, your favourite Press Review with Kelly Eben. Good morning, Kelly
Kelly Eben with Press Review.
5CC Sound Bites……………...……….……………………Wirngo
Here now is Sound Bites
Sound bites are harvested from the conversations of our guests of today’s programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING COVD-19 VACCINATIONS – COMPULSORY OR OPTIONAL?
1 Commentary: the controversy in Cameroon........................................Bokuba
For some time now, civil servants' access to their workplaces has been conditioned by the presentation of a covid-19 vaccination card showing a negative test result.
This follows directives by authorities of some government departments and institutions obliging their staff to get themselves vaccinated.
The actions have spurned controversy as to whether vaccination against covid-19 is optional or obligatory in Cameroon.
Sam Bokuba, in the commentary that follows, examines the sticking issues around covid-19 vaccinations in Cameroon.
Sam Bokuba with that commentary
2 Legal implications of COVID-19 vaccinations………………..Teke
Some human rights defenders in the country including the Cameroon Bar Association and a cross-section of Teachers’ Trade Unions have denounced moves by some public authorities in Cameroon to make government’s vaccination roll out against the COVID-19 pandemic mandatory. According to these groups of Cameroonians, actions being undertaken by some public officials to render the vaccination exercise earlier said to be voluntary, compulsory to all are illegal and constitute a gross violation of basic human rights and freedom.
CC’s Teke Julius talked to some concerned parties against coercive vaccinations and put together the following report for the programme.
Teke Julius reporting
3 Situation of vaccinations in the Adamawa………..…...CRTV AD
Over in the Adamawa Region, there has not been any compulsory or compelling measures for the population to take the COVID 19 vaccine before having access to any public space or service. However, there are constant and persistent calls from Administrative authorities and Public Health Officials for the local population to take the vaccine though they continue to respect all stipulated preventive measures. This, they say, is to preserve the population from the Delta variant of the virus, considered to be more dangerous and deadly.
Amos Enohnyaket Agbor completes that story from CRTV ADAMAWA in Ngaoundere
That was Amos Enohnyaket Agbor
4 East Governor and his declaration on vaccinations….CRTV East
And what about the East Region where the vaccination is now mandatory? A cross-section of the population there is against the decision; they are
of the opinion that vaccinations ought to be optional as in other Regions but that loads of sensitization should be undertaken to convince the population to go in for the exercise.
Mokom Robert Achu sampled the opinions of some inhabitants of Bertoua and put together the following report
Thanks Robert,
5 ITW: - Permanent Secretary, Dr. Joseph Andreas, Expanded Programme on Vaccinations………………………………………………..……Motale/Bokuba
DOSSIER II
CAMEROON READY FOR AFCON 2021
a) Commentary: Cameroon set for Africa's biggest football jamboree………………………………………………………………….NJIE
A fact-finding team instructed by President Paul Biya and led by the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh has been assessing facilities linked to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations across the country.
The team x-rayed stadiums, lodging facilities and hospitals in Douala, Buea, Limbe, Garoua and Bafoussam associated with the organization of the 2021 AFCON
In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai opines that the Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh-led delegation has been able to perceive that despite some frailties, the country is already vibrating to the rhythm of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Njie enow ebai
b) Regions vibrating to the rhythm of the AFCON……CRTV SW
The quality and readiness of the sporting, accommodation and other facilities in the Limbe-Buea Site of the 2021 Afcon, were never really in doubt.
For the populations of the South West, the visit of the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency gave a foretaste of the mobilization of the entire region, towards a resounding hosting of an AFCON that they have been waiting for, for years.
Nouck Protus reports
Many thanks, Nouk Protus
b) Regions vibrating to the rhythm of the AFCON……CRTV West
The West will be a site Region of the 2021 AFCON and naturally the entire population has been mobilising to ensure that their participation remains memorable. But what exactly did the Minister of state, secretary general of the presidency say about the stadium there?
Details with…
c) Highlighting the Hotel and Lodging Infrastructure in the Littoral……………………………………………………………..…….CRTV LIT (KATCHE)
Meanwhile the situation in the nation’s commercial capital has over the months had little worries for the inspection team. Rene Katche confirms,
Many thanks, Rene
l) Fans bustling with excitement ahead of the AFCON…Nyuyberiwo
Less than three months to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, football enthusiasts in the Country are bustling with excitement as they impatiently wait for the competition.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo compiled their views in the following report.
m) ITW: Former Lion, Victor Ndip Akem…………………………..…..…Njie
Our guest on CC SPORTS is former Cameroon international Victor Ndip Akem, the Lions’ defender who won the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations and played at the 1990 and 1994 world cups.
The former Camark Kumba, Canon of Yaounde and Olympic Mvolye defender is part of the delegation led by the Minister of state, Secretary General of the presidency Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh.
In an interview with Sports editor NJIE ENOW EBAI, the former defender Victor NDIP AKEM starts by assessing the facilities seen during the more than one week tour.
That was Victor NDIP AKEM, a former defender with the Lions who’s in the Minister of State, Secretary general of the presidency’s tour around the country in a chat with my colleague, Njie Enow Ebai.
DOSSIER III
CCAST 81 STARS
a) Celebrating 40 years of excellence…………………Nyuyberiwo
Members of the 20th batch of the Cameroon College of Arts, Science and Technology, CCAST Bambili near Bamenda have been commemorating their 40th anniversary since their 1981 entry into the institution in Lower 6th. They have had a series of activities including motivating the youth on their future careers, a sports walk and a gala. Here’s Bencollins Nyuyberiwo with more on the celebrations.
Bencollins Benyuyrewo on the CCAST 81 Stars
b) ITW: President of CCAST 81 Stars, Aastsa Atogho……Motale
To shine light on issues surrounding the celebration, I received the President of the CCAST 81 Stars, Aastsa Atogho into the studios of the National Station.
That was the President of the CCAST 81 Stars, Aastsa Atogho on the significance and towering and pioneering achievements of the 20th batch of the institution.
37 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Today October 31 marks exactly one year since a day of mourning was decreed in honour of seven school kids killed by separatists fighters at the Mother Francisca bilingual academy in Kumba.
The tragedy which occured on October 24 2020 remains one of the shocking and emotional episode of the crisis rocking the NW and SW regions.
Our Political desk editor Albert Njie Mbonde commemorates the first anniversary by revisiting the tragedy and zooms in what some of the victims and their families have become.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
Hello, good morning and thanks very much for spending your Sunday morning with us on your favourite programme, Cameroon Calling of Sunday November 28, 2021. Our main focus this day is on the reduction by 80% of customs duties in Cameroon; has the reduction anything to do with the prices of goods on our market? Details coming up.
Also, we have our countdown to AFCON 2021 and the big question here is, will the Paul Biya Stadium in Olembe, Yaounde be ready on November 30, that is, in two days,
But first, indecent dressing by the Cameroonian womenfolk is becoming a real problem today particularly among young girls. While the issue continues to be of great concern to society, many look on helplessly as the young women, especially students, continue to flout all rules of decency in the name of modernity and fashion.
CC’s Editorialist, Benn Meno Pufong makes a case against this rather uncanny dressing code, wondering aloud why more and more exhibitionist women in Cameroon are ready to go naked. Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial.
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
We’ll take a pause at this moment to listen to the day’s news plus a rundown of the week’s news with Patience Wirngo.
Many thanks, Patience, for the news
4Press Review………………………………………………….Eben
We have Press Review this morning with Kelly Eben; good morning, Kelly, the papers had a busy week, didn’t they Kelly?
Kelly Eben with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..Wirngo
Here also are the sound bites of the day,
We harvest Sound bites from our guests of the programme
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
GOV’T REDUCES CUSTOMS DUTIES ON IMPORTS
br) Possible impact on the prices of goods on the Cameroonian market………………………………Ano-Ebie
The Cameroon government has reduced the freight rates integrated into the calculation of the customs value of imported goods by up to 80 per cent.
The decision signed by the Minister of Finance recently will enable importers to mitigate the impact of rising International freight costs on the customs value of their goods, as we hear in this report by Snowsel Ano-Ebie.
Snowsel Ano-Ebie reporting
bs) Reactions from economic operators in Yaounde….Shoh
The drop in the custom value of imported goods is government's response to requests from the private sector which had earlier threatened to suspend imports as from January 2022 due to rising maritime freight costs.
Belinder Shoh reports that the discount authorization by the gov't on imported goods should bring relief to the country's economic operators whose businesses have been experiencing skyrocketing maritime transport costs.
Belinder Shoh reporting
bt) Reactions from importers……………………….…….CRTV LIT
In the economic capital, the reactions from the Cameroon Employers Association GICAM and from importers have been varied with calls made to extend the initiative to customs duties that will make a difference on the price of ordinary goods. Mercy Ashu Nyabeuyeu reports. Mercy Ashu Nyabeuyeu reporting from Douala
bu) ITW: Dr Konneh Gasper Neba, Director – Senior Inspector of Customs in charge of Studies, Trade Facilitation and Risk Analysis Division…………………………………..…………………Motale
To give greater clarity and understanding to the issue, I approached a Senior Inspector of Customs in charge of Studies, Trade Facilitation and Risk Analysis Division, Dr Konneh Gasper Neba who among other things explains that the 80% reduction of customs duties does not have a bearing on the buying power of the Cameroonian housewife. Let’s hear him…
That was a Senior Inspector of Customs in charge of Studies, Trade Facilitation and Risk Analysis Division, Dr Konneh Gasper Neba who is the Director of that Division.
DOSSIER II
READINESS OF OLEMBE STADIUM
1- Commentary: Two days to the deadline, what does Olembe look like?....................................................................................................................Njie
Preparations have heightened nationwide ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off in 43 days.
The local organizing Committee alongside with the continent's football governing body CAF are resolutely turned towards the successful organization of the bonanza as sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai highlights in the following commentary
2- Football fans in Yaounde await the 2021 AFCON…………………………………………………………..Nyuyberiwo
Yaounde will play host to two groups of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, A at the Yaounde-Olembe site and C at Yaounde-Fandena.
Most football enthusiasts in the Nation's capital say they are impatiently waiting for that continental tournament.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo compiled their views in the following report.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
3-ITW: Stephane Doo…………………………….……………….NJIE
The 60,000-seater Olembe Stadium is due to be completed in 48 hours with the deadline for the end of works slated for November 30.
The football amenity is slated to host the opening ceremony and final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off in 43 days.
Sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai had a chat with the General Coordinator of the Paul Biya Stadium at Olembe, Yaounde, Dr Frank Mbida from whom he sought to know what is the state of affairs, 2 days to the end of works?
DOSSIER III
60 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF THE CWF
1- Significance of the celebration………………….…………….Anang
About five thousand CWF Women of the Presbyterian church in Cameroon, will today converge on different venues to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee.
Bamenda and Buea are hosts to 70% of the members who have arrived so far.
Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan of CRTV South West in Buea, talked with the National President of the CWF, Mrs Julie Nkwelle and put together the following package.
2ITW: Rev Bih Loveline Anye…………………….Anang
The diamond jubilee celebration taking place nationwide this day is focused on the theme "my heart praises the Lord" drawn from the gospel of Luke Chapter 1.46.
The movement that started in 1960 with some 7 missionary women in Bafut North West Region has increased to about 50 thousand women all over the national territory and beyond.
The movement has also been playing an important role in the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon by praying for the return of peace to the North West and South West Regions of the country that host about 70% of its active population.
Our reporter Emma Anang talked with the CWF chaplain for the East Mungo North, Rev Bih Loveline Anye, and the presbytery president Mrs Nchoutu Patricia who both through light on the celebration.
That was the CWF chaplain for the East Mungo North, Rev Bih Loveline Anye, and the presbytery president, Mrs Nchoutu Patricia.
That interview concludes the programme this day,
Many thanks to our colleagues who made the programme possible:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Snowsel Ano-Ebie
-Belinder Shoh
-Mercy Ashu Nyabeuyeu
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Emma Anang and
-Brigitte Ndiep Assam Mbiwan
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meantime, Guy Joel Noah is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Mathieu Guy Elle is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget) you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Vakery Dikos Oumarou
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Many thanks to you all for being there this morning to be part of our menu for CC on this Sunday August 29, 2021.
CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong ponders on the wisdom and timing of the attack on PC Ntanfoang last week.
That was Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Coming up next is the news with Patience Wirngo. Good morning, Patience.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also lined up is Press Review with Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What were the big stories of the week in the papers?
Many thanks, Kelly.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
We also have lined up, ‘Sound Bites’, identified and selected for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANS-BORDER SECURITY COMMITTEE IN ABUJA
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
g) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations………………………………………………………..............Bokuba
The 8th se
Many thanks, Sam Bokuba
h) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………..Mbonde
As you just hear
nde was CRTV’s special envoy to Abuja.
Many thanks, Albert.
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….………………………Mbonde
The session rou
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration...................……Motale/Mbonde
To provide m
38 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
AI) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………...Ngoningeh
On August 19, 2021
AJ) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….………………………..…. Moki
Media outlets in Camero
eka read through the letter.
Many thanks, Edwin,
AK) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………………………………………………..………..….Tiemuncho
AL) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea……………………………………………………………………………………Motale
To shine light on the
sue of UB in Akonolinga
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also coming upCC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
In sports, two main activities grabbed the headlines in sports during the week.
The head coach of
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Njie Enow Ebai and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
Hello there and welcome to your favourite early Sunday morning programme, Cameroon Calling; we’ll be together in the next one hour and a half as we congratulate the Indomitable Lions who made the country proud last night with an emphatic victory of 2 goals to nil over the Scorpions of The Gambia. The victory now takes the Lions to the semi-final stage of the AFCON 2021.
This will undoubtedly be part of our menu of today plus other AFCON-related issues such as the Olembe stadium disaster in which 8 football fans died in a stampede last Monday at the point of entry into the stadium. This and more will feature in our programme this morning.
But first, the Olembe stadium disaster of January 24, 2022 will remain a sad memory for many years to come for the majority of Cameroonians. Those directly concerned, will live for much longer with the pain of losing their loved ones.
Clearly, this was Cameroon’s first experience in a stadium stampede but the country is not alone in this.
Every continent in this wide world has gone through the sickening experience of a stand collapse, a stampede or trouble from opposing fans that leads to deaths, sometimes thousands of deaths. Here are some of the most murderous stadium disasters that comforts Cameroonians somehow that the Olembe tragedy wasn’t the lone one in Africa or the world or the worst for that matter:
In April 1902 in Scotland, a stadium collapsed killing 26 and injuring 587. 44 years later in England at the Burnden Park Bolton stadium,33 died from a stampede;
As if not to be undone, in 1964, 318 died in a stadium in Lima Peru with 800 injured.
Three years later in September 1967 in Turkey, the lives of 40 were snuffed off at the Ataturk stadium.
A few years later it was the turn of Argentina where they mourned the death of 71 in a stadium; two years after the deaths in Turkey, there was fighting between rival fans in a stadium there causing the death of 10. Meanwhile the big football nation of Brazil also lost 7 people in a stadium roof collapse.
Then it was the turn of Africa in 1969 in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo where a stampede resulted to the death of 27.
Two years after, it was in Glasgow Scotland once again where 66 perished in yet another stampede; back in Africa, Egypt had its share in 1974 when a stadium wall collapsed killing 49. In the former USSR, in Moscow, 66 were crushed in a stampede while England also recorded 56 at the Valley stadium in 1985.
Until then, Belgium seemed to have been spared but this was not going to be the case as in the same year as in England precisely on May 29, 1985, 39 died with 600 injured in a football pitch.
Even in little known countries like Nepal have shared the pains of mass deaths in a stadium; in March 1988, 93 fans were killed there while more agony returned to England in 1989 with another 96 deaths, this time at the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield.
In next door France in 1992 a temporary stand collapsed killing 18 and injuring a staggering 2,357 others. Four years later, disaster stroke this time again in Latin America, precisely in Guatemala where fans panicked and in the process 84 fans were suffocated to death.
Back to the African continent, 127 died at the Accra sports stadium in 2001, 46 in Zambia, 13 in DR Congo, 19 in Ivory Coast, 74 in the Port of Said, Egypt and 17 in Angola. The least goes on and on and is inexhaustible. It’s like no country has been saved.
The sense of enumerating these sad events from other lands is for Cameroon to learn from those countries and to therefore avoid them from happening again. In fact, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Doctor Joseph Dion Ngute has already begun to seek solutions. Following the twin events of the Bastos Yaounde Night Club and the Olembe stampede, he summoned members of his government, close aides and the City Mayor Luc Messi Atangana in a marathon meeting to come up with workable measures that would spare the country from further needless deaths. It isn’t as though the measures don’t exist for the opening and functioning of night clubs in the case of the night club fire. There should have been an emergency and evacuation exit, fire protection and prevention equipment and the staff should have been trained enough to prevent the catastrophe.
This is the requirement under the Cameroonian law which didn’t exist in the infamous night club. But there’s hope that the present disaster has opened the eyes of countless football officials to the reality of the ultimate safety and security of those who sit down in a football stadium to cheerfully watch a match and not die.
3News………………………..………………………………Ntaine
Before we proceed, here’s the news plus a roundup of the week’s major news read by Hortensia Ntaine. Good morning, Hortensia.
Many thanks, Hortensia
4Press Review……………………………………….Yuosembom
Meanwhile the newspapers have had a busy week reporting on the twin disasters at the Yaounde Bastos night club fire and the Olembe stadium disaster; but there was plenty of other news as Rita Yuosembom tells us in Press Review. Hello Rita,
Rita Yuosembom with Press review
5CC Sound Bites……………...…….…………………..
We also have the slot CC Sound Bites
CC Sound bites are harvested from our guests of the day
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
EVALUATING THE ROUND OF 16
• Performance of the Lions so far and their quarter final match of Saturday January 29………………………………………………………….Katche
Cameroon is through to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions picked up their qualification ticket after a 2 nil victory over The Gambia last night at the Japoma stadium in Douala. The match was watched by thousands of spectators including some cabinet ministers. Rene Katche watched the match as well and in the following report says the game was rich in intensity as Gambia nearly caused chaos in the Lions’ den.
Many thanks, Rene Katche
• Yaounde……………………………………………………………………………………Kezia
Anxious fans expressed joy as the Indomitable Lions advance to the semi-finals of the competition after their two nil win over the scorpions of Gambia.
The Lions’ diehards supporters watched the match from snack bars and road side joints throwing their full weight behind the Lions.
Fela Kezia Fonjah took the pulse at a joint in Yaounde and put together the following report.
Fela kezia Fonjah
• Douala………………………………………………………………..……………….Lawong
Now we take you through the various pools of the competition to assess how matches of the round of 16 went on there. At the Douala Pool there was a total of nine matches that were played at the Douala-Japoma sports complex since the beginning of the 2021 AFCON.
Among the toughest and most watched fixtures were the Côte d'Ivoire vs. Egypt eighth final game that saw one of the competition favourites, Côte d'Ivoire crash out.
The game was watched by a record 30.000 plus spectators and the Egyptians have hailed the Cameroonian public for the support given them in Japoma.
Our reporter, Pontianus Lawong, in the following report, says apart from booking for a ticket for the next round of the competition, most Europe-based players say, the AFCON remains the most important competition in their respective careers.
Many thanks, Pontianus Lawong for that package.
• Limbe……………………………………………………………………………………….Lebga
Lovers of football who watched the AFCON Eighth Final games at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium have described the encounters as nerve-racking, and highly entertaining.
Countless of them who spoke to the Crtv say the Limbe matches have provided evidence to back up claims that there are no small teams within the continent.
Here are some of their views in this report by Winston LEBGA.
Winston Lebga who was CRTV’s special envoy to the Limbe-Buea pool
• Garoua………………………………………………………………………..……Ayuk John
ITW: Chairman of the Bafoussam Site Committee, Governor Awa Fonka Augustine
As the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations gets to a crucial phase, memories of the pan African football tournament remain fresh in the minds of the population and administrative authorities of the West Region.
The Region for the first time hosted a major international tournament with group B and two eighth final matches of the ongoing continental event unfolding at the 20.000-seater Kouekong stadium in Bafoussam.
At the end of AFCON matches in the West Region, Bencollins Nyuyberiwo sat down with the chairman of the Bafoussam Site Committee, Governor Awa Fonka Augustine for a chat. The chief executive of the West Region began by assessing the tournament in Bafoussam.
That was the Chairman of the Bafoussam Site Committee, Governor Awa Fonka Augustine evaluating the tournament in the West Region with my colleague Bencollins Nyuyberiwo.
STADIUM DISASTER IN OLEMBE
DOSSIER II
bv) Commentary: Stadium disaster in Olembe, the way forward……….……….Njie Enow
bw) The state of the victims with serious injuries……………..........Ano-Ebie
Survivors of the Olembe Stampede hospitalized at emergency units of different hospitals in Yaounde are now recovering from their injuries.
The management of the cases has been in line with the health coverage of the competition and the prescriptions of the Cameroon government for the victims to be treated free of charge.
Staffman Snowsel Ano-Ebie has an update in this report.
Snowsel Ano-Ebie reporting
bx) The little stories around the dead……………………………………………..Wirngo
On the 24th of January 2022 , a thrilling football match that brought together thousands of Fans at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde went sour following a stampede that left 8 persons dead and 38 others injured .
The stampede erupted when a crowd tried to squeeze through a narrow entrance at the 60-thousand-seater sporting infrastructure that was hosting a round of 16 game between Cameroon and the Comoros.
Patience Wirngo in the following report presents the caliber of persons who perished.
Patience Wirngo reporting
by) Indiscipline, possible cause of disaster?......................................................…Manti
The population of the Centre Region has been reacting to the sad incident that occurred last Monday at the Olembe stadium which left 8 people dead and several others injured. They blame the unfortunate incident to indiscipline on the part of football fans as well as to what they say is the weak security arrangement outside the stadium.
Consequently, they are calling on the Local Organizing Committee of the AFCON to step up security measures to avert future sad incidence; they are also appealing to the football-loving population of the Centre Region to demonstrate some sense of responsibility, discipline and civility for the success of the AFCON.
Irene Manti Ayonghe sampled their reactions in the following report.
Many thanks, Irene, for that package
bz) ITW: Chairman, the 2021 AFCON Yaounde Site Committee, Naseri Paul Bea………………………………………………………………………………………...Ngoningeh
The stampede has sparked off a wave of consternation and reactions from the public, CAF and the Cameroonian authorities.
In the light of the tragic incident, Senior Reporter Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh caught up with the Chairman of the Yaounde Site Committee, Governor Naseri Paul Bea who now reacts to the incident and sheds light on measures taken to ensure that the rest of the tournament unfolds hitch-free in Yaounde. Let's take a listen.
That was the Chairman of the Yaounde Site Committee of the 2021 AFCON, Governor Naseri Paul Bea.
DOSSIER III
CROWNING OF THE FON OF SANTA MBEI
a) Rundown of the ceremony………………………………………….………………...CRTV NW
Over in Santa subdivision, Mezam division of the North West, the enthronement of the Fon of Santa Mbei has sparked surprise and consternation that such a grandiose ceremony took place within the reigning atmosphere of insecurity in the area. The Fon is His Majesty, MOKOM NJEI who succeeds his father who reigned for 57 years.
Eric Langmia Wuffor watched the enthronement rituals and now reports.
Eric Langmia Wuffor reporting on that enthronement of the Fon of Santa Mbei
b) ITW: An elite of Santa, Member of the Regional Assembly of the NW, Che Linidorf Ndongnyam……………………………………………………………..…….Motale
To understand the intricacies of the enthronement, I sat down with Ntumkwifor Afung-Alah and Member of the Regional Assembly of the North West Region, CEO, Che Linidorf Ndongnyam who now provides answers to a number of issues such as why Santa Mbei has been enjoying relative peace in the midst of a socio-political crisis.
That was a Member of the Regional Assembly of the North West Region, CEO Ntumkwifor Afung-Alah Che Linidorf Ndongnyam.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from,
-Hortensia Ntaine
-Rita Yousembom
-Rene Katche
-Fela Kezia Fonjah
-Eric Pontianus Lawong
-Winston Lebga
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
-Njie Enow Ebai
-Snowsel Ano-Ebie
-Patience Wirngo
-Irene Manti Ayonghe
-Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh and
-eric Langmia Wuffor
We also had the technical assistance of:
-.
Meantime, Olivia Djimogne is at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Desire Melingui is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is on the copyright registry.
o Remember (Don’t forget)
o We always want to remind you that you can listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
and if you prefer you can `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at about 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
- anchored and Coordinated by Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale and
-supervised by Francois Marc Modzom
Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
Good morning and thank you all for keeping the faith this morning on this edition of Cameroon Calling of Sunday October 31st, 2021. The programme today spotlights on the Kumba massacres, one year after; how’s the community coping and what have peace associations done to prevent future killings?
Also, the digital economy is here and the lives of thousands of Cameroonians are being transformed by it. But in practical terms, what’s the situation in yaounde and in Douala, details in this edition. And finally is Cameroon ready to host AFCON 2021? We look back on the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh’s tour of all the sites in the country where he observed the beauty and splendour of the armada of facilities and infrastructures it has in place to host the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations come January 2022.
The Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, at the instigation of the President of the Republic, led a delegation of former international football stars and media outfits to all the five sites that will host the competition to appraise the quality of these infrastructures for which the state has committed billions for either their construction or rehabilitation.
As it stands, Cameroon is quite set to go for the continental soccer rendezvous, but the fear is - will these structures continue to maintain their shine and sparkle after the AFCON event?
To CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong, the answer is yes but adds that if and only if we embrace and enforce a bold policy of maintenance of public infrastructure which he says is seriously wanting in Cameroon today.
3News……………………………..………………………………Wirngo
For the major events that have made news this weekend and in the course of the week, we turn to Patience Wirngo with the news.
Good morning, Patience.
Many thanks, Patience Wirngo
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Eben
We also have Press review right away with Kelly Eben.
Good morning, Kelly
Kelly Eben with the week’s press review.
5CC Sound Bites……………...…………………………….Wirngo
Coming up next is Sound bites
Sound bites are sourced from our guests of the programme today
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
l) Commentary:
The pains of an entire nation unforgotten……………………....Lebga
For five years now and counting, Cameroon has been in the throes of a profound socio-political crisis and it took a new twist on October 24 last year when armed men stormed the Mother FRANCISCA INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL ACADEMY in Kumba, shooting and killing some children while others were injured.
One year later, many Cameroonians are still wondering aloud, why men, armed with guns will target innocent children in the 9 to 13 age group who were simply trying to get an education, children who know nothing about the political spectrum.
In the commentary that follows, WINSTON LEBGA screams at the perpetrators and those under whose instructions they acted; How dare you, he asks.
Winston Lebga with that commentary
m) Issues on the anniversary……………………...................………Mbonde
Today October 31 marks exactly one year since a day of mourning was decreed in honour of seven school children killed by separatists fighters at the Mother Francisca bilingual academy in Kumba.
The tragedy which occurred on October 24 2020 remains one of the shocking and emotional episodes of the crisis rocking the NW and SW regions.
Our Political desk editor Albert Njie Mbonde commemorates the first anniversary by revisiting the tragedy and zooms in on what some of the victims and their families have become.
Albert Njie Mbonde with that package
n) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..............................................................................................CRTV SW
The Kumba massacre on October 24 has left a scar on the image of Kumba the one time bustling city of life.
For the indigenes of KTown, as it is otherwise called, such a horrific incident should never occur again.
Our SW bureau chief correspondent , Kange Williams Wasaloko who covered the beat one year ago revisits the ugly incident and attempts the way forward for peace to return in the entire SW Region.
Many thanks, Kange Williams Wasaloko for that package
o) ITW: Dr Ngome Felicia, President, South West for Peace and Development Network,………………………………….Motale
To provide insights on the killings plus what peace crusaders have been saying and doing since last year, I HAD A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH the President of the South West for Peace and Development Network, Dr Ngome Felicia.
That was the President of the South West for Peace and Development Network, Dr Ngome Felicia evaluating the 1st anniversary of the Kumba massacre.
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
ca) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
Cameroon joined the world community Friday to commemorate the International Internet Day on October 29th. The day observes what is believed to be humanity’s most remarkable invention.
The first use of the internet goes back to 1969 in the United States of America where two computers were inter-connected to send and receive messages and pictures.
The British telecommunications engineer, Sir Timothy Berners-Lee later on founded the World Wide Web which facilitated computer inter-connectivity throughout the globe.
In the following write-up, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh goes down memory lane saying that the internet has evolved with time and space.
Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh reporting
b) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
Digital transformation has greatly impacted Cameroon’s economic growth and citizens have embraced the opportunities that come with it.
The Cameroon government has therefore taken the firm engagement to modernize its economy through its journey of becoming an emerging nation by the year 2035.
Rita Yuosembom sought to know the impact of the digital transformation on some Cameroonians and compiled this report
Rita Yuosembom reporting
cb) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala………CRTV LT
The use of the internet and several social media platforms, as a marketing tool, is witnessing widespread popularity with the population of the city of Douala. Call it digital marketing, online business, or e- marketing. The new and affordable way of running a business almost cost free is changing lives and pushing many youths to the forefront of entrepreneurship.
In the heart of the economic capital, veronica Bengyela has been scrutinising the newfound business venture that also comes with its share of risks.
Many thanks, Veronica Bengyela
cc) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……………………………………………………………………………….…Tiemuncho
The information super-highway has revolutionized trade with the digital economy providing a wide range of opportunities to young people.
Scamming, hacking, and other vices stand on the path of the digital economy which forensic experts say, can be traced and the perpetrators brought to justice.
Staffman Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh on a one-on-one chat with a forensic scientist, Dr Akepe Linus Enobi sizes up the merits and dangers hovering over the digital economy.
That was a forensic scientist, Dr Akepe Linus Enobi in a conversation with my colleague, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh.
DOSSIER III
2021 AFCON- YES WE CAN
1- commentary: Cameroon land of sporting, lodging and health infrastructure…………………………………………………………………NJIE
Cameroon now has an avalanche of sports, lodging and health facilities dotted around the country ahead of the 2021 Africa cup of Nations.
The country's offer was further highlighted recently as a mission ordered by President Paul Biya and led by the Minister of state, Secretary General of the presidency Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh x-rayed these infrastructure recently ahead of the AFCON.
In the following commentary, sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai details that Cameroon is set for the continental bonanza.
Njie enow Ebai with that commentary
2- Olembe Stadium, Africa's footballing jewel readying for action……………………………………………………………….NYUYBERIWO
3- African Football legends discuss Preparations ahead of AFCON- ITW (BELL, DIOUF, MBOMA, BABANGIDA)………………………NJIE
A group of African football legends have heaped praises on the country's administrators for making available top notch infrastructure ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
These legends who all played and dazzled at the Africa Cup of Nations were part of a tour of AFCON-linked facilities nationwide.
Sports editor NJIE ENOW Ebai had a round table discussion with Tijani Babangida, Joseph Antoine Bell, El Hadj Diouf and Patrick Mboma and selected for us the most salient parts of that conversation.
Njie Enow Ebai with iconic African footballers who accompanied the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency on his tour of the five sites in the country.
That conversation between Njie Enow Ebai and Africa’s unforgettable footballers brings us to the end of this edition of Cameroon Calling.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
-Benn Meno Pufong
-Patience Wirngo
-Kelly Eben
-Winston Lebga
-albert Njie Mbonde
-Kange Williams Wasaloko
-Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
-Rita Youesembom
-Veronica Bengyela
-Njie Enow Ebai and
-Bencollins Nyuyberiwo
We also had the technical assistance of:
-Yannick Ayangma.
Meanwhile, Christine Biwole are at the Computer Production and Broadcasting System, Desire Melingui is on the console while Jeanne Mbond is at the copyright registry.
o Remember you can always listen to our podcasts on www.crtv.cm
Perhaps you may also want to `like’ and `comment’ on our Facebook page `crtvweb’ and follow us on twitter @crtv underscore web. You also have another opportunity to listen to the programme in tomorrow’s rebroadcast at 9.30pm.
Today’s CC was:
-Produced by Patience Wirngo
-Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Francois Marc Modzom
I have been your host, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale. Thank you for listening, good bye from Yaounde.
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Many thanks to you all for being there this morning to be part of our menu for CC on this Sunday August 29, 2021.
CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong ponders on the wisdom and timing of the attack on PC Ntanfoang last week.
That was Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Coming up next is the news with Patience Wirngo. Good morning, Patience.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also lined up is Press Review with Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What were the big stories of the week in the papers?
Many thanks, Kelly.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
We also have lined up, ‘Sound Bites’, identified and selected for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANS-BORDER SECURITY COMMITTEE IN ABUJA
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
i) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations………………………………………………………..............Bokuba
The 8th se
Many thanks, Sam Bokuba
j) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………..Mbonde
As you just hear
nde was CRTV’s special envoy to Abuja.
Many thanks, Albert.
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….………………………Mbonde
The session rou
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration...................……Motale/Mbonde
To provide m
39 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
AM) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………...Ngoningeh
On August 19, 2021
AN) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….………………………..…. Moki
Media outlets in Camero
eka read through the letter.
Many thanks, Edwin,
AO) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………………………………………………..………..….Tiemuncho
AP) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea……………………………………………………………………………………Motale
To shine light on the
sue of UB in Akonolinga
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also coming upCC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
In sports, two main activities grabbed the headlines in sports during the week.
The head coach of
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Njie Enow Ebai and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 03, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reconstructing the NW/SW Regions – the urgency of peace……………………………….……………………………….……….Pufong
3News……………………………………………………………….YOUESEMBONG
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………………………YUOEMBOM
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
HOSPITALS AND CLAIMS OF THE HARVESTING OF ORGANS AND DISAPPEARANCES OF CORPSES
cd) Commentary……………….................................................................Tiemuncho
ce) The case of the Yaounde Central Hospital…………………..Ngoningeh
cf) The situation in Douala’s hospitals…………………………..…CRTV LIT
cg) ITW: Dr Nick Ngwanyam - Medical Doctor and Trainer of Medical Doctors………………………………………………………...….Teke/Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
THE MAJOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE – REALISING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS
p) The training of Common Law Magistrates in ENAM…………..…Mbonde
q) Reconstruction: CDC rising from its fall………...................…………CRTV SW
r) Education: Training Anglophones at the National Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda……………………………………………....….CRTV NW
s) ITW: The DG of NASLA, Tanyitiku Bayee…………………………..………CRTV SW
40 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
41 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Rita Yuosembom
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 09, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News……………………………………………………………………Rita Youseboum
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………Rita Youseboum
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PM’s PEACE CRUSADE IN THE NORTHWEST
ch) Commentary on the content of his visit ........................................Mbonde
ci) Highlights of his stay in Bamenda ………………………………Atam
cj) Population’s reactions to the PM……………………………CRTV NW
ck) Excerpts of the PM statements …….………………………….. CRTV NW
cl) ITW: The Prime Minister……………………………………………CRTV NW
DOSSIER II
Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
t) Commentary: securing peace/stability in the Lake Chad Basin - responsibility of all actors ……………..................................................Bokuba
u) Major concerns of the Governors and Founding partners of Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum ..............................................…………………Teke Julius
v) Grounds covered in livelihood activities and challenges in the Far North ……..……………………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
w) ITW: Major General Abdul Ibrahim
42 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
43 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Rita Yuosembom
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaoundé le 30-12-21
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 02, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Youesembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
THE BUILD UP TO AFCON 2021
DOSSIER I
cm) The state of affairs, a week from kickoff of AFCON 2021……………….………...NJIE ENOW
cn) Updates on teams that would have arrived by Sunday 2 January…..............Nyuyberiwo
co) State of readiness in host cities:
• Douala………………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
• Garoua………………………………………………………………………………....CRTV North
• Bafoussam…………………………………………………………………………….CRTV West
• Limbe……………………………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
• Yaounde…………………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
cp) Fan zones in non-host cities:
• Bamenda……………………………………………………………………………………..CRTV NW
• Maroua…………………………………………………………………………………………...CRTV FN
• Bertoua……………………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV East
cq) Marketing AFCON in the host city of Limbe………………………………………………...CRTV SW
cr) ITW: Regional Delegate of Culture SW…….…..…………………………………………..……Mekole
cs) ITW: Minister Mounouna Foutsou………………………………………………………….Motale/Njie
DOSSIER II
THE HEAD OF STATE ADDRESSES THE NATION 2021
1- Head of State’s New Year message………………………………………………….………..……Amin
2- Economic perspectives for 2022…………………………………………………………………Tiemuncho
3 The Head of State and the crises in the FN, NW/SW Regions…………………………….Mbonde
3 ITW: Minister Delegate for the Commonwealth, Mr. Mbayu…….………………….…...Mbonde
4 ITW: Expert in international affairs, Prof. Pondi (Plan B)…………………………………Mbonde
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le 02-12-21
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 05, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
THE MINCOM OUTING ON IMMORALITY
ct) Except of the Minister of Communication…………….Producer
cu) Commentary: homosexuality, Cameroonian culture and the law of the land………………........................................................Bokuba
cv) Pretext of the Minister’s outing…………………………..…CRTV LIT
cw) Reactions of Cameroonians to indecent dressing, homosexuality and violence to homosexuals……………………………….…….Ayuk John
cx) ITW: Minister of Women’s Affairs………..…..…………………Motale
DOSSIER II
CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
1- Commentary: 16 days against gender-based violence……...Maloke
2- Forms of gender-based violence……………………………CRTV NW (Kusi)
3Why the persistence of gender-based violence in Cameroon……………………………………………CRTV North) Akwanka
4ITW: Barrister Joyce Chifor…………………….……….Tiemuncho
44 Let the People Speak…………………….…………………………………Ntaine
45 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaounde 03-02-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY FEBUARY 06, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Presenter
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Producer
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
AFCON 2021 WRAPS UP IN YAOUNDE
DOSSIER I
cy) Commentary: Cameroon on the verge of a 6th AFCON title………..…….……….Njie Enow
cz) Cameroonian players turn their minds to the final………..……….….................Fela
da) Lions’ fans in for the final………………………………………………………………………….Katche
db) A rundown of the final’s programme (preview of the cultural and artistic displays)……………….........................................................…………………………………..…Wirngo
dc) Senegal out for revenge, 20 years later………………………………………………….Lebga
dd) Residents of Roumde Adjia (Vincent Aboubakar’s hometown) await a phenomenal display………………………………………………………………………………………….CRTV North
de) The strengths of the two finalists……………………………………………….……Nyuyberiwo
df) President Paul Biya’s successful organization of AFCON……………….Amin Nkeng
dg) ITW: Patrick Suffo (former Indomitable Lion, AFCON 2002 winner)……………………………………………………………………………..………………………...Njie
DOSSIER II
OPENING AND FUNCTIONING OF 3 NEW STATE UNIVERSITIES
• The state of readiness of The University of Bertoua….……………………….CRTV East
• The state of readiness of The University of Ebolowa……………………….CRTV South
• The state of readiness of The University of Garoua….……..……………….CRTV North
b) ITW: Minister of Higher Education or his representative (Plan A)..………….…..Motale
c) ITW: An elite of the East, Joseph Le (Plan B)…………………………………………...CRTV East
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 07, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial (cop 26 – climate change in Cameroon)………….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………...Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA CLOCKS 39 IN POWER
dh) Commentary: the legacy of Paul Biya at 39……………………..….................Mbonde
di) Managing the opposition in 39 years………..………………………..Tiemuncho
dj) Achievements in the Littoral Region………………………………………CRTV LT
dk) Achievements in the South Region………………………………………CRTV South
dl) Achievements in the North Region………………………………………CRTV North
dm) ITW: Prof. Jean Emmanuel Pondi, expert in international relations………………………………………………………………….……Motale/Mbonde
DOSSIER II
COUNTDOWN TO AFCON 2021
e) The Lions readying their claws for the 2021 AFCON….Njie
f) Expectations of fans in the South…………………………CRTV South
g) Preparations of businesses in Buea for AFCON……..….CRTV SW
h) ITW: Centre Region Governor, Naseri Paul Biya……..Motale/Njie
46 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
47 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaoundé le 05-01-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 09, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Youesembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
OPENING OF AFCON 2021
DOSSIER I
dn) Commentary: Cameroon hosts AFCON despite the odds………….………...NJIE ENOW
do) African super stars playing in the AFCON……………………….…..............Nyuyberiwo
dp) Sunday morning mood in the 5 host cities:
• Douala…………………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
• Garoua…………………………………………………………………………………..…....CRTV North
• Bafoussam……………………………………………………………………..…………….CRTV West
• Limbe……………………………………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
• Yaounde……………………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
dq) ITW: Geoff Ngwa, Football consultant………………………………………………...……..……Njie
DOSSIER II
THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH
1- The role of the media in fighting against hate speech and fake news………..……Ngoningeh
3 The way forward with the Anglophone crisis……………………………………………………….Bokuba
3 ITW: President – National Communication Council, Joe Chebonkeng………Motale/Ngoningeh
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le 08-12-21
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 12, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
THE 2021 FECAFOOT ELECTION
DOSSIER I
dr) Profile of the new President……………………………………………………..Katche
ds) Reactions and expectations of the new team........................................Nyuyberiwo
dt) The unfolding of the election………………………………..………………...…Njie Enow
du) ITW: The new President of FECAFOOT………..…..…………………………Njie Enow
DOSSIER II
THE 2021 NOVEMBER SESSION
1- Outcome of the session……………………………………………………………………...Ayi
2- Presentation of the 2022 Finance Bill…………………………………………………Tiemuncho
3 - ITW: Director General of the Budget…………………….………………..…………...Motale/Ayi
DOSSIER III
16 DAYS AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
1- ITW: Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, Prof. Marie Therese Abena Ondoa………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Motale
48 Let the People Speak…………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaounde 09-02-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY FEBUARY 13, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Presenter
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Producer
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
Dossier No 1
6Youth Day 2022
Youth entrepreneurship, Challenges and aspirations
a) Littoral
b) Adamawa
c) Centre
d) Bamenda
e) ITW: Minister of Youth Affairs
Dossier No 2
7 Female Genital Mutilation
A) Commentary: the way forward for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation…………………………………………………….Teke
B) The situation of the fight against FGM in the Far North Region.............................................................CRTV FN
C) The story of the fight against FGM in the SWR....................................................................CRTV SW
D) ITW: Minister of Women's Empowerment and the Family............................................................Motale
9 SPORTS………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Director, News Department, Radio ai,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
d) The new twist in the Anglophone crisis....................................................Mbonde
e) The SW Governor’s reaction……………………………………….………………………Wasa
f) ITW: The Governor of the SW Region or the Vice chancellor of the University of Buea…………………………………………………………………………………………..…Mbonde
DOSSIER II
THE TORONTO CANADA INITIATIVE
dv) Commentary: history of initiatives to end the Anglophone crisis........................................................................................................Lebga
dw) The Toronto meeting………………………………………………… Bokuba
dx) ITW: Esther Omam - …………………………………………………………Motale
DOSSIER II
UN World Conference on climate change COP26
x) Key concerns of the conference……………………………….........Tiemuncho
y) Illegal logging/impact of climate change in Cameroon and other acts of environmental degradation……………………..........……………………Song Lingom
z) ITW: Environmentalist Samuel Nguiffo – Centre for Environment and Development in Yaounde…………………………………………………….Tiemuncho
49 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
50 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
dy) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
dz) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
ea) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
eb) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
aa) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
ab) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
ac) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
ad) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
2021 AFCON- YES WE CAN
1- Cameroon land of sporting, lodging and health infrastructure- Commentary 4'- NJIE
2- Olembe Stadium, Africa's footballing jewel readying for action- Reportage- 3'- NYUYBERIWO
3- African Football legends discuss Preparations ahead of AFCON- ITW (BELL, DIOUF, MBOMA, BABANGIDA) 10'- NJIE
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
A. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
B. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
C. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
D. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
51 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
52 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaoundé le 13-01-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 09, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
UPDATES ON AFCON 2021 IN CAMEROON
DOSSIER I
ec) Commentary: the surprises of AFCON 2021……………….………….………...NJIE ENOW
ed) Bafoussam receives major football tournament……………….…..............Nyuyberiwo
ee) Situation reports from host cities:
• Douala…………………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
• Garoua…………………………………………………………………………………..…....CRTV North
• Bafoussam……………………………………………………………………..…………….CRTV West
• Limbe……………………………………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
• Yaounde……………………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
ef) ITW: Governor of the West Region………………………………………………...……Nyuyberiwo
DOSSIER II
THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH – FIGHTING AGAINST HATE SPPEECH AND FAKE NEWS
3 ITW: President – Minister of P/T, Minette Libon Li Likeng…………………………………Motale
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 17, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: use and abuse of social media......................……….…Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………….…………….Wirngo
4Press Review………………………………………………….…………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……….……………Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
HOPES FOR THE BABADJOU – BAMENDA ROAD
eg) Commentary: state of roads in Cameroon...........................................................Bokuba
eh) The impact of the poor state of the road on the social and economic life of the NW …………………………………………………………………………….CRTV NW
ei) PM’s declarations on the road during his visit………………………….Producer
ej) ITW: Regional Delegate for Public Works…………………………………………….…CRTV NW
DOSSIER II
CPDM REORGANIZES ITS BASIC ORGANS
a) Commentary: history of the reorganizations of basic organs of the CPDM, context, state of the party, etc…….……….......................................................................Moki
b) The reorganization in the South….......................…………………….…CRTV South
n) Reorganization in the West………………………………………………..…CRTV West
o) Reorganization in the NW………………………………………………..…..…CRTV NW
p) Reorganization in the SW……………………………………………………...…CRTV SW
q) ITW: Prof Ngolle Ngolle………………………………………………..…Motale/Bokuba
53 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
54 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
AN° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reflections on life and death, with pretext from latest deaths of close CRTV colleagues…………………………………………...................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Tatah
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
ek) Commentary: …………………..................................................................................Bokuba
el) Situation report ………………………………………………………………………..Moki
em) Focus in the South……………………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
en) Focus in the West …….……………….………………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
eo) Focus in the Littoral .....................………………………………………………….……………CRTV LT
ep) Focus in the Far North ……………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: School owner/Pastor – Professor ANYAMBOD, former Rector of the Protestant University, Yaounde
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon…………….........Mbonde
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere......................…………CRTV SW
r) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..….CRTV NW
s) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the SW ………CRTV SW
ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat
55 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
56 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reflections on life and death, with pretext from latest deaths of close CRTV colleagues…………………………………………...................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Tatah
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
eq) Commentary: …………………..................................................................................Bokuba
er) Situation report ………………………………………………………………………..Moki
es) Focus in the South……………………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
et) Focus in the West …….……………….………………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
eu) Focus in the Littoral .....................………………………………………………….……………CRTV LT
ev) Focus in the Far North ……………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: School owner/Pastor – Professor ANYAMBOD, former Rector of the Protestant University, Yaounde
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon…………….........Mbonde
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere......................…………CRTV SW
t) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..….CRTV NW
u) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the SW ………CRTV SW
ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat
57 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
58 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaounde 16-02-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY FEBUARY 20, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Tiemuncho
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Presenter
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Producer
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
Dossier No 1
6President Biya and youth unemployment solutions
a)Commentary: seeking employment solutions for the youth. ……… Teke
a) Employment solutions in the East………………….CRTV East
b) Employment solutions in the West…………………..CRTV West
c) Employment solutions in NW……………………………CRTV NW
d) Employment solutions in the Centre…………………CRTV Centre
e) ITW: Minister of Employment………………………….Tiemuncho
Dossier No 2
7 Management Problems in Councils
A) Commentary: why we have management faults, and bad practices in councils……………………………………………………….Teke
B) Fighting against irregularity and management faults in councils……………….........................................................CRTV SW
C) Fighting against irregularity and management faults in councils……………….........................................................CRTV Lit
d) Fighting against irregularity and management faults in councils……………….........................................................CRTV North
D) ITW: Minister of State Audit.......................................Tiemuncho
Dossier No 3
a) Commentary: Mount Cameroon race 2022………………Lyonga
b) The Mount Cameroon race 2022 – profile of male and female winners…………………………………………………………..………….…Katche
c) ITW: Former winner, Essoka………………………………………..Njie
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: François Marc Modzom
Director, News Department, Radio ai,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
INITIATIVES TO END THE ANGLOPHONE CRISIS: THE TORONTO RETREAT
ew) Commentary: history of initiatives to end the Anglophone crisis........................................................................................................Lebga
ex) The Toronto meeting………………………………………………… Bokuba
ey) ITW: Esther Omam, - …………………………………………………………Motale
DOSSIER II
THE ROAD TO AFCON 2021
1- Commentary: Cameroon’s men’s team in fine fettle ahead of AFCON …………………………………………………………………………………………………NJIE
2- Douala comes to live for the 2021 AFCON………………………KATCHE
3- How is the AFCON being prepared in a non-host city such as Ebolowa………………………………………………………………….….CRTV South
3-ITW: Littoral Governor IVAHA DIBOUA projects 2021 AFCON plans in Douala………………………………………………………………………………….NJIE
59 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
60 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le 18-11-21
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
INITIATIVES TO END THE ANGLOPHONE CRISIS: THE TORONTO RETREAT
ez) Commentary: history of initiatives to end the Anglophone crisis........................................................................................................Lebga
fa) The Toronto meeting………………………………………………… Bokuba
fb) ITW: Esther Omam, Reach Out Cameroon (participant at the Retreat)……………………………………………………..…………………Motale
DOSSIER II
THE ROAD TO AFCON 2021
1- Commentary: Cameroon’s men’s team in fine fettle ahead of AFCON …………………………………………………………………………………………………NJIE
2- Douala comes to live for the 2021 AFCON………………………KATCHE
3- Preparation of AFCON in a non-host city such as Ebolowa………………………………………………………………….….CRTV South
3-ITW: Littoral Governor IVAHA DIBOUA projects 2021 AFCON plans in Douala………………………………………………………………………………….NJIE
61 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
62 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaoundé le 19-01-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 23, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Producer
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
SECOND PHASE OF AFCON 2021
DOSSIER I
fc) Commentary: the surprises of AFCON 2021……………….………….………...NJIE ENOW
fd) Can a winner of AFCON come from Group B in Bafoussam?.........................................................…………….…..............Nyuyberiwo
fe) Media and AFCON 2021at Japoma – organization/difficulties………………..….Teke
ff) Debut for women referees at the AFCON…………….. ...................................Wirngo
fg) Lessons from the group stages:
• Douala…………………………………………………………………………………….…CRTV LIT
• Garoua (Ayuk)……………………………………………………………………..…....CRTV North
• Bafoussam (Nyuyberiwo)……………………………………………..…………….CRTV West
• Limbe (Mengole)……………………………………………………………………………CRTV SW
• Yaounde……………………………………………………………………………………CRTV Centre
NON-HOST CITIES
• Maroua FN Region……………………………………………………………..…………CRTV FN
• Ngaoundere…………………………………………………………………………..CRTV Adamawa
fh) ITW: President, Football Association of Malawi - Walter Nyamilandu…………………………………………….…………………..…………………...…………..Njie
DOSSIER II
THE ECCAS ORDINARY MEETING IN BRAZZAVILLE
1The ECCAS summit in Brazzaville……………………………………………………………...Che Atam
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 24, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: (fight against corruption)………..................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING COVD-19 VACCINATIONS – COMPULSORY OR OPTIONAL?
6 Commentary: the controversy in Cameroon..................................................Bokuba
7 Legal implications of COVID-19 vaccinations…………………………..Teke
8 Situation of vaccinations in the Adamawa……………………………...CRTV AD
9 East Governor and his declaration on vaccinations……………….CRTV East
10 ITW: - Permanent Secretary, Dr. Joseph Andreas, Expanded Programme on Vaccinations……………………………………………………..……Motale/Bokuba
DOSSIER II
CAMEROON READY FOR AFCON 2021
a) Commentary: Cameroon set for Africa's biggest football jamboree……………………………………………………………………………………………..NJIE
b) Regions vibrating to the rhythm of the AFCON……CRTV West/CRTV SW
v) Highlighting the Hotel and Lodging Infrastructure in the Littoral………………………………………………………………………..…….CRTV LIT (KATCHE)
w) Fans bustling with excitement ahead of the AFCON…………….…Nyuyberiwo
x) ITW: El Hadj Diouf……………….………………………………………..…..…Nyuyberiwo
63 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
fi) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
fj) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
fk) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
fl) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
ae) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
af) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
ag) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
ah) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
2021 AFCON- YES WE CAN
1- Cameroon land of sporting, lodging and health infrastructure- Commentary 4'- NJIE
2- Olembe Stadium, Africa's footballing jewel readying for action- Reportage- 3'- NYUYBERIWO
3- African Football legends discuss Preparations ahead of AFCON- ITW (BELL, DIOUF, MBOMA, BABANGIDA) 10'- NJIE
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
E. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
F. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
G. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
H. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
64 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
65 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reflections on life and death, with pretext from latest deaths of close CRTV colleagues…………………………………………...................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Tatah
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
fm) Commentary: …………………..................................................................................Bokuba
fn) Situation report ………………………………………………………………………..Moki
fo) Focus in the South……………………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
fp) Focus in the West …….……………….………………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
fq) Focus in the Littoral .....................………………………………………………….……………CRTV LT
fr) Focus in the Far North ……………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: School owner/Pastor – Professor ANYAMBOD, former Rector of the Protestant University, Yaounde
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon…………….........Mbonde
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere......................…………CRTV SW
y) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..….CRTV NW
z) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the SW ………CRTV SW
ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat
66 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
67 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
GOV’T REDUCES CUSTOMS DUTIES ON IMPORTS
fs) Commentary: What Cameroonians need to know about the reduction.....................................................................................Tiemuncho
ft) Possible impact on the prices of goods on the Cameroonian market…………………………………………………………………Ano-Ebie
fu) Reactions from importers………………………………….…….CRTV LIT
fv) ITW: Dr Konneh Gasper Neba, Director – Senior Inspector of Customs in charge of Studies, Trade Facilitation and Risk Analysis Division…………………………………..…………………Motale
DOSSIER II
READINESS OF OLEMBE STADIUM
1- Commentary: Two days to the deadline, what does Olembe look like?........................................................................................................................Njie
2- Football fans in Yaounde await the 2021 AFCON…………………………………………………………………..Nyuyberiwo
3-ITW: Stephane Doo…………………………….……………….NJIE
DOSSIER III
60 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF THE CWF
2- Significance of the celebration………………….…………….Anang
68 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
69 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/RECc
Yaounde 30-01-22
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 30, 2022
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….………..Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Ntaine
4Press Review…………………………………………………….Yuosembom
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………..Producer
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
STADIUM DISASTER IN OLEMBE
DOSSIER I
fw) Commentary: Stadium disaster in Olembe, the way forward………..…….……….Njie Enow
fx) The state of the victims with serious injuries……………..……….…..............Ano-Ebie
fy) The little stories around the dead……………………………………………………………..Wirngo
fz) Indiscipline, possible cause of disaster?.......................................................…………..…Swaibou.
ga) ITW: African Football Expert – Ghanaian-born Oti Abgei…………………………...Njie
DOSSIER II
EVALUATING THE ROUND OF 16
• Performance of the Lions so far and their quarter final match of Saturday January 29……………………………………………………………………………….Katche
• Douala……………………………………………………………………..……………….Lawong
• Bafoussam……………………………………………………………………………..Nyuyberiwo
• Limbe……………………………………………………………………………………….Lebga
• Garoua………………………………………………………………………………..……Ayuk John
• Yaounde……………………………………………………………………………………Kezia
d) ITW: Football consultant, Raymond Elume………….……………………...………...Motale
Production: Hortensia Ntaine
Coordination: Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Deputy Director, Magazines,
Ebenezer W. Motale
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
gb) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
gc) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
gd) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
ge) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
ai) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
aj) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
ak) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
al) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
2021 AFCON- YES WE CAN
1- Cameroon land of sporting, lodging and health infrastructure- Commentary 4'- NJIE
2- Olembe Stadium, Africa's footballing jewel readying for action- Reportage- 3'- NYUYBERIWO
3- African Football legends discuss Preparations ahead of AFCON- ITW (BELL, DIOUF, MBOMA, BABANGIDA) 10'- NJIE
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
I. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
J. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
K. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
L. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
70 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
71 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
gf) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
gg) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
gh) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
gi) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
am) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
an) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
ao) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
ap) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
M. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
N. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
O. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
P. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
72 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
73 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News………………………………………..………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
gj) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
gk) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
gl) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
gm) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
aq) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
ar) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
as) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
at) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
2021 AFCON- YES WE CAN
1- Cameroon land of sporting, lodging and health infrastructure- Commentary 4'- NJIE
2- Olembe Stadium, Africa's footballing jewel readying for action- Reportage- 3'- NYUYBERIWO
3- African Football legends discuss Preparations ahead of AFCON- ITW (BELL, DIOUF, MBOMA, BABANGIDA) 10'- NJIE
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
Q. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
R. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
S. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
T. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
74 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
75 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Good morning and Happy Assumption Day as we entertain you with yet another edition of Cameroon Calling today.
Cameroonians across the board propose solutions to reduce the ugly spectre of mounting road crashes on the country’s roads; they say enough is enough as government officials offer a spirited response with a battery of measures. How far will the measures go to keep Cameroon’s roads safe as back-to-school looms?
These and other reports will feature in this edition of Sunday August 15, 2021.
But first,
2Editorial……………………….…………………………….Ashu Nyenty
From this Tuesday Cameroon will vibrate to the rhythm of the African Cup of Nations, as the draw for the continental football jamboree will finally take place this Tuesday August 17, 2021.
Needless to say that from then on, the attention of the football world will remain beamed on Cameroon.
On CC's editorial today, ASHU NYENTY, makes the case for unity of purpose among Cameroonians, not only to ensure a proper organization, but also to reap football’s dividends.
That was Ashu Nyenty with today’s editorial,
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Before we bring you the full package, here’s the news with Patience Wirngo.
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also coming up is Press Review with Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Keale
Also on our menu is your regular slot, ‘Sound Bites’, put together for us by Quinta Bell Keale.
Sound Bites are extracted from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
Thanks, Ayi.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – ACCIDENTS ON CAMEROONIAN ROADS
AQ) Commentary: the causes…………………………………...Bokuba
The rising number of road accidents in the last few weeks has gripped the country with fear of where next it will happen. When 53 died in a road crash in the Dschang area of the West region earlier in the year and 40 also perished needlessly between August 4 and 5, in three separate accidents in the subdivisions of Makenene, Awae and Batchenga in the Centre region, they stretched the ugly list of road fatalities registered in the country.
Despite government's safety measures, the spectre of road carnage is beginning to take a disturbing turn. Sam Bokuba.
Sam Bokuba with that commentary
AR) The social and economic costs of accidents….Ano-Ebie
The Cameroon government has continued to explore ways of curbing road accidents in the country ranging from awareness to deterrent measures such as the suspension of public travel companies involved in fatal road accidents.
With more than 1500 people dying from crashes every year, the social and economic costs run into hundreds of billions of CFA Francs depriving the country of funds to address more urgent development needs as we hear in this report by Snowsel Ano-Ebie
Many thanks Snowsel Ano-Ebie
AS) Government’s efforts to reduce accidents…………………………………………………..….Tiemuncho
The United Nations declared the year 2011 to 2020 as the decade of action for road safety launched in Brazil at a time that an average six thousand deaths were recorded in Cameroon each year due to road accidents.
Cameroon was given the task to roll back road accidents by at least 50% within the decade of action for road safety. As it stands, government’s actions have reduced road accidents death toll to 30%.
Senior journalist, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh in the following write-up states the facts and figures of road crashes in Cameroon.
Joe Tiemuncho with that in-depth report on what the government is doing to bring sanity onto our roads.
AT) ITW: The Director of Transport, Ministry of Transport……………….………………………………………….……Motale
To give greater visibility to what the government is doing to reduce the spate of accidents, I exchanged with the Director of Road Transport, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Divine Mbamome Nkendong.
That was the Director of Road Transport in the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Divine Mbamome Nkendong.
DOSSIER II – AFCON DRAW CEREMONY
A) Commentary……………………..……………………...Njie Enow
The draw ceremony of the 2021 Africa cup of Nations will be staged this Tuesday at the Yaounde Conference Centre.
The effervescence in Cameroon's political capital is quite evident with scores of delegations already in the country for what pundits predict will be a major event.
In the following Commentary, sports editor Njie Enow Ebai opines that the draw ceremony will be another avenue to highlight Cameroon's standing as a trusted and treasured destination for the continent’s best sporting bonanzas.
Njie Enow Ebai with that commentary there.
B) Cameroon at the heart of African football….....….Katche
As you just heard, Cameroon will be the nerve centre of African football this Tuesday when the draw ceremony of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations goes underway. Hundreds of the continent's brightest stars and stakeholders will converge on the Yaoundé Conference Centre to take part in what many observers have described as potentially the best AFCON draw ceremony in recent times. The World's attention will be on the Yaoundé Conference Centre as the 24 qualified teams will know their opponents. Rene Katche says Tuesday's ceremony will be an avant gout of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
C) Presentation of sports infrastructure…………Nyuyberiwo
As Cameroon prepares to host the draw ceremony of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and eventually the competition itself, many football pundits have saluted the quantity and quality of infrastructure the country possesses.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo takes us through what the country is offering Africa for the upcoming football fiesta.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo reporting
D) ITW: Director of tournament …………..…...Nyuyberiwo
Officials of the local organizing committee of next year's Africa Cup of Nations, COCAN, say the Yaounde Conference Centre to host the draw ceremony of the competition has been decorated with the colours of Africa, a true description of Cameroon ahead of the event.
In an interview with Bencollins Nyuyberiwo, the Director of Tournament, Michel Dissake Mbarga begins by stating his state of mind 48 hours to the AFCON draw ceremony.
That was the Director of Tournament, Michel Dissake Mbarga in a chat with my colleague, Bencollins Nyuyberiwo.
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
6 PRESS REVIEW……………………………………………………..Eben
We now bring you a review of the week’s newspapers with Kelly Eben
Hello, Kelly
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also lined up is Let the People Speak with Hortensia Ntaine
8 CC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
That’s all we have time for today. If you want to reach out to us through the Post Office, please address your letters to The Producer, Cameroon Calling, P. O. Box 1634, Yaounde. And if you happen to be here in the nation’s capital, then by all means drop us a mail at the gate of the CRTV National Station here in Nlongkak from where we are broadcasting. It is the building right after the Ministry of External Relations.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Ashu Nyenty
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Quinta Bell Keale
- Sam Bokuba
- Snowsel Ano-Ebie
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
- Njie Enow Ebai
- Rene Katche
- Bencollins Nyuyberiwo and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Quinta Bell Keale
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
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CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial: Reflections on life and death, with pretext from latest deaths of close CRTV colleagues…………………………………………...................……….…Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Tatah
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
PHENOMENON OF TEENAGE SEX IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
gn) Commentary: …………………..................................................................................Bokuba
go) Situation report ………………………………………………………………………..Moki
gp) Focus in the South……………………………………………….CRTV South (Lawong)
gq) Focus in the West …….……………….………………………….CRTV West (Ngu)
gr) Focus in the Littoral .....................………………………………………………….……………CRTV LT
gs) Focus in the Far North ……………………………………………………………………………..CRTV FN
ITW: School owner/Pastor – Professor ANYAMBOD, former Rector of the Protestant University, Yaounde
DOSSIER II
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN CAMEROON
a) Commentary on religious tolerance in Cameroon…………….........Mbonde
b) Situation of college Mazenod in Ngaoundere......................…………CRTV SW
aa) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the NW..….CRTV NW
ab) Managing religious tolerance in mission schools in the SW ………CRTV SW
ITW: Former Governor Abakar Ahamat
76 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
77 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Good morning, it’s a pleasure to know that you are there this morning to be part of the newsroom’s production of Cameroon Calling this Sunday August 22, 2021.
Five of the six heads of state of the Economic Community of Central African States, CEMAC took part in a video conference that sought to look for palliative solutions against the pandemic that has engendered ambient poverty, health and other difficulties in the sub-region. President Paul Biya presided over the session as the Chairman of the Heads of State Conference. We have an experts view and the views of victims of the absence of a true integrated sub-region. Also for your entertainment is the draw event, how will Cameroon fare in its group plus many other issues relating to AFCON 2021. These will make the menu of the programme coming up.
But first, let’s turn to our day’s editorial on how recent succession crises have rocked sundry outstanding families in Cameroon.
2Editorial……………………….…………………………….Ashu Nyenty
Though this may at first sight be seen primarily as family feuds, in today's CC editorial, Ashu Nyenty makes the case that if such situations are not handled with caution, they could negatively impact both the economy and the image of the country.
That was Ashu Nyenty with today’s editorial,
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
At this point, we’ll pause to have the day’s news plus other major news items that have dominated the week, shall we, Patience? Good morning.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
We’ll proceed with the programme with Press Review in the capable hands of Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What has the press been on about?
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
Also on our menu is your regular slot, ‘Sound Bites’, put together for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
Thanks, Ayi.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CEMAC EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT IN YAOUNDE
AU) Commentary- sub-regional integration, successes and challenges………………………………………………………...Bokuba
President Paul Biya during the week chaired by video conference an extraordinary summit of the six-member Economic and Monetary Community of Central African States, (CEMAC).
As current President of the Conference of CEMAC Heads of State, he directed discussions that centred on the state of the economy in the sub region, the mobilization of its populations for anti-Covid 19 vaccinations and issues of security.
At the close of the summit, President Biya, called on his fellow CEMAC leaders to close ranks in order to get the sub region out of the present zone of turbulence marked by an economic, security and health crisis that are undermining sub-regional development.
The President's call for solidarity has been hailed by many observers in the CEMAC sub region where integration stands in dire need of being strengthened and consolidated. Sam Bokuba
Sam Bokuba with that commentary there
AV) The stakes of the summit…………………………..….Tiemuncho
As you just heard, the summit held against the backdrop of a sub-regional economic melt-down masterminded by COVID-19 and falling oil prices.
Senior news analyst, Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh examines the stakes, underscoring the remedial measures to bail out the CEMAC economies.
Many thanks, Joe
AW) Challenges of sub-regional integration……..….CRTV South
We now take you to the South Region that prides itself as the lone of Cameroon's ten Regions to share boundaries with as many as three countries of the Central African Sub-region.
The South plays host to numerous projects that reflect the efforts of member-countries to promote Sub-regional integration.
However, these efforts have been dampened by the coronavirus pandemic and by the inability of some members to implement the so-much heralded free circulation of people and goods, a situation that accounts for an enormous economic down-turn in border localities.
Pontianus Bonglim wan-Lawong with the following package.
Thank you very much Pontianus,
AX) ITW: Finance/Investment Specialist, George Meka Abesollo………….....Motale
To shine light on the issues, I caught up with a Finance and Investment Specialist, Georges Meka Abesollo who begins by explaining what necessitated the extraordinary meeting.
That was George Meka Abesollo, a Finance and Investment Specialist explaining the nitty-gritty of the CEMAC SUMMIT
DOSSIER II – CAMEROON AND THE DRAW
E) Commentary – Cameroon dazzles Africa …………...Njie Enow
The premises for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations have been set with the draw ceremony of the tournament that was staged over the weekend.
The event that took place at the Yaoundé Conference Centre was a combo of glitz and glam translating Cameroon's quest to host Africa and fascinate.
But if on-pitch performances are to follow, the build up to the jamboree has to be pitch perfect as Njie Enow Ebai opines in the following Commentary
Njie Enow Ebai with that commentary
F) Cameroon’s chances in Group A………………......Nyuyberiwo
Host, Cameroon will compete in Group A of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations alongside ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Cape Verde.
Bencollins Nyuyberiwo looks at the chances of Cameroon in Group A of the AFCON
Many thanks, Bencollins
G) Expectations of the Cameroonian fans…………Katche
Now, the fans of the Indomitable Lions say they expect to see their team sail through to the group stages of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, while a cross-section of the fans say the lions must tread with caution in the group, others are of the opinion that Cameroon has all what it takes to win the competition on home soil.
Rene Katche sampled their reactions and patched together this package for Cameroon Calling.
Many thanks, Rene Katche for that fascinating package
H) Expectations of the Limbe/Buea Population……..CRTV SW
In the Southwest Region where Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania and Gambia, will play in Group F, the population and football enthusiasts followed the Draw with relish on CRTV’s various platforms.
The spectacle, the colour, the ambiance and the opponents of Cameroon in Group A caught the attention of many as Walter Wilson NANA tells us in this package from Buea.
That’s my colleague, Walter Wilson NANA with that interesting package from Buea.
I) ITW: Didier Drogba…………………………....…...Njie Enow
In relation to the competition, former Cameroon International, Patrick Suffo, has harped on the bonus worries that blight the Indomitable Lions’ participations at major events, stating that this has to be taken care off before the AFCON.
The 2000 Olympic gold medalist and 2002 AFCON victor in an interview with sports editor Njie Enow Ebai stressed that while Cameroon's group picks could come across as easy, there shouldn't be any complacency.
That was Cameroon International, Patrick Suffo in a one-on-one with sports editor, Njie Enow Ebai.
We want to say congratulations to all the successful candidates in the GCE released yesterday.
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
6 PRESS REVIEW……………………………………………………..Eben
We now bring you a review of the week’s newspapers with Kelly Eben. Kelly what have the papers been focusing on this ebbing week?
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also here is Hortensia Ntaine with Let the People Speak Hello, Hortensia
8 CC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
That was our package for today. If you want to get to us through the Post Office, please address your letters to The Producer, Cameroon Calling, P. O. Box 1634, Yaounde. And if you happen to be here in the nation’s capital, then drop us a mail at the gate of the CRTV National Station here in Nlongkak from where we are broadcasting. It is the building right after the Ministry of External Relations.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Ashu Nyenty
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Joe Tiemuncho Nchushiekeh
- Pontanus Lawong
- Njie Enow Ebai
- Rene Katche
- Bencollins Nyuyberiwo and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
Many thanks to you all for being there this morning to be part of our menu for CC on this Sunday August 29, 2021.
You all remember that on Sunday August 22, 2021 a fatal gun attack hit PC Ntanfoang in Bali in the NW region killing one person and injuring the Pastor. Following what has been condemned as a bloody and senseless attack, the Cameroonian defence force issued a strong condemnation of the act distancing itself from the obnoxious incident.
CC Editorialist Benn Meno Pufong ponders on the wisdom and timing of the attack on PC Ntanfoang last week.
That was Benn Meno Pufong with today’s editorial,
2Editorial………….……………………………Benn Meno Pufong
3 News……………………………….………………………………..Wirngo
Coming up next is the news with Patience Wirngo. Good morning, Patience.
Thank you very much, Patience
4Press Review……………………………….…………………………….Eben
Also lined up is Press Review with Kelly Eben, hello Kelly? What were the big stories of the week in the papers?
Many thanks, Kelly.
Now, talking about newspapers, The Guardian Post has turned 20. It is Cameroon’s lone daily in English that publishes on Sundays as well. On this score, I received its Publisher, Kristian Ngah Christian into our studios for a chat on how he has fared all these years and the challenges that lie ahead.
I started by asking him what accounts for his success in the newspaper business.
That was the President of the Cameroon English Language Publishers Association or CENPA, Vice President of the Federation of Cameroon Newspapers Publishers, member of the Committee to study accreditation for the award of government assistance to the independent press and member of the Committee to study the Publication of legal notices in newspapers in Cameroon, Kristian Ngah Christian.
5CC Sound Bites……………………………….………………………….Wirngo
We also have lined up, ‘Sound Bites’, identified and selected for us by Patience Wirngo.
Sound Bites are harvested (extracted) from our contributors of today’s programme.
harvested from our various guests of today’s programme.
And put together for us by Ayi Mbile on some of the main voices taken (extracted, harvested) from our various contributors in today’s programme.
6DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK:
DOSSIER I – CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANS-BORDER SECURITY COMMITTEE IN ABUJA
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
k) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations………………………………………………………..............Bokuba
The 8th session of the Cameroon-Nigeria trans-border security committee took place during the week in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.
A key resolution of the two-day meeting was the adoption of a new approach to effectively and significantly curtail the activities of violent extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Separatists.
Sam Bokuba, in the following commentary, says Cameroon and Nigeria are bound to work together to ensure trans-border security in the face of new threats to the peace and stability of both countries.
Many thanks, Sam Bokuba
l) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………..Mbonde
As you just heard in the preceding report, the 8th session of the Cameroon-Nigeria trans-border Security Committee opened Tuesday this week in Abuja, Nigeria. The chief concern of the session was border security on the land and maritime borders of both countries.
Albert Njie Mbonde was CRTV’s special envoy to Abuja.
Many thanks, Albert.
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….………………………Mbonde
The session rounded off with far-reaching recommendations on how both countries can collaborate to keep separatists from both countries from operating in the manner that they have done until now. Here are some of the recommendations put together for us by Albert Njie Mbonde.
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration...................……Motale/Mbonde
To provide more insights into the Abuja Committee’s work, I called a Political Scientist on the phone, Dr Peter Sakwe Masumbe of the university of Buea.
That was Dr Peter Sakwe Masumbe, Senior lecturer in Public Policy, International Relations and Conflict Studies of the University of Buea.
78 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
AY) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………...Ngoningeh
On August 19, 2021, the South West Chiefs dispatched a 2-page letter to the Senate of the University of Buea Through the Vice Chancellor, Professor Horace Ngomo. The subject of the letter was ‘Reference to the Request of the elite of Akonolinga to open an Annex of the University of Buea in the municipality’. CC’s Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh reports on the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities.
Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh with that commentary
AZ) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….………………………..…. Moki
Media outlets in Cameroon have for several weeks been commenting for and against a letter written by the president of the south west chiefs conference as a rebuff to an appeal by the elite of Akonolinga in Nyong and Mfoumou Division of the Centre Region to have an annex of the university of Buea in their locality.
In the letter, chief Mafany Njie Martin calls on whoever loves the Anglo-Saxon education offered in Buea to go for it in Buea and calls on the university authorities to decongest the institution by creating schools and faculties in the South West, not in Akonolinga or elsewhere out of the South West region. Moki Edwin Kindzeka read through the letter.
Many thanks, Edwin,
BA) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………………………………………………..………..….Tiemuncho
BB) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea……………………………………………………………………………………Motale
To shine light on the boiling issue, I caught up with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea, Professor Horace Ngomo on the phone to find out the truth and substance of the matter.
That was the Vice chancellor of the University of Buea, Professor Horace Ngomo on the issue of UB in Akonolinga
I am Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale, and you are listening to Cameroon Calling coming to you from the National Station of the CRTV.
7 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK………………………..NTAINE
Also coming up is Let The People Speak with Hortensia Ntaine who got together listeners’ views on the main subject of the day whose essential question is ‘What can be done to enforce trans-border security?’
79 CC SPORTS………………………………………………….NJEI ENOW
In sports, two main activities grabbed the headlines in sports during the week.
The head coach of Cameroon's men's football team Antonio Conceicao signed a contract extension that will see him manage the Indomitable Lions at the 2021 Africa cup of Nations and 2022 World cup in Qatar.
While Cameroon's men's basketball team lost a second consecutive game at the Afrobasket with covid 19 denting the basketball lions’ course in Kigali, Rwanda.
But in all this, it is the attitude of the country's sports brokers that caught the attention as sports editor Njie Enow Ebai puts it on Cameroon Calling Sports
Njie Enow Ebai with CC sports
That was our package for today.
We are grateful for the contributions we had from:
- Benn Meno Pufong
- Patience Wirngo
- Kelly Eben
- Sam Bokuba
- Albert Njie Mbonde
- Moki Edwin Kinzeka
- Ngoningeh Swaibou Shareh
- Njie Enow Ebai and
- Hortensia Ntaine
Today’s CC was Produced by:
- Patience Wirngo and Kelly Eben
- Supervised by Jean Atangana and
- Coordinated by Dr. François Marc Modzom
I have been Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in Yaounde.
CAMEROON CALLING DOSSIER OF 05-09-2021
Focus on Back to school
Title
Angle
Reporter
Time
Editorial
Back to school
Ben Meno Pufong
3 minutes
.
Sam Bokuba
3 minutes
The on PTA levies.
The state of the law
Joe Tiemuncho
5 minutes
The national book council as a gate keeper.
Its role in education.
ITW vice secretary of the national book council.
Betrand Ossomba
5 minutes
Covid 19 versus back to school.
What are the measures?
Teke Julius
5 minutes
Back to school in the northwest.
Stakes and challenges
CRTV Northwest
5 minutes
Back to school in the south west
Stakes and challenges
CRTV Southwest
5 minutes
ITW
Minister of Basic education.
Ebenezer W. Motale /Joe Tiemuncho
15 minutes
News of the day
News event of the day
Kelly Eben
3 minutes
Press review
A look of the papers
Rita Yousebom
4 minutes
Commentary on police and civilian conflict.
Reasons for the recurrent cases.
Njie Mbonde
3 minutes
Views of the police on the matter
ITW
Ebenezer .E. Motale
5 minutes
ITW Barister Fobad Munjem
The state of the law on police civilian conflicts.
Ebenezer . E. Motale
5 minutes
Sports
Cameroon world cup qualification chances after players Malawi .
Njie Enow
5 minutes
PROPOSED QUESTIONS TO THE MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION.
➢ School resumes tomorrow, what is your state of mind?
➢ What preparations have been made thus far?
➢ Desertion of post is common place in some schools of the hinterland. What is the ministry doing to stabilise the situation.
➢ P.T.A levies in primary schools contradicts the free primary school policy declared by the head of state?
➢ What are the strategies put in place to ensure a smooth take off of the 2021-2022 academic year in the northwest and southwest.
QUESTION GUIDE FOR THE POLICE
Ebenezer W. Motale
Deputy Director, Magazines
CRTV National Station
September 1, 2021
Tel: 691413068/677845336
Sir/madam,
The following question guide is to serve for a dossier for Cameroon Calling of the 05-09-2021on the Police/Citizen fights that have been noticed in the last few months in Cameroon’s towns and cities.
1 In the last days and weeks, we have had a barrage of violence between police men and citizens who were on the most part taxi drivers. What was your reaction to these images?
2 How bad do you think the situation is?
3 What happens that the police who are supposed to protect citizens get into fights with them?
4 When these cases come to your knowledge, are they investigated?
5 What do you believe are the causes of this violence?
6 When the Police are found to be the aggressors, what do you do?
7 Do you have any concrete cases of your colleagues or collaborators who’ve been sanctioned because of violence on civilians?
8 What is your idea of an ideal policeman?
9 Could what we are experiencing today be as a result of the poor training of elements of the police?
10 How can we bring to an end this violence between the police and citizens?
CAMEROON CALLING EDITORIAL ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Author:Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale
Name of Programme: Cameroon Calling
Time of broadcast: 7 AM
Genre: Editorial
Date of broadcast: Sunday March 06, 2022
INTRO
Ten days ago, in a Nursery and Primary School in the Douala neighbourhood of Bilongue, a 9-year-old class five boy was seen on social media subjected to a murderous punishment with a rubber hose, machete and a hammer that was used in hitting his fingers. The man was his teacher and apparently the boy’s mother had requested the teacher to dish out the punishment to the child for his recalcitrant behaviour.
As the inglorious act raises indignation around the country, Ebenezer Winnyawoko Motale in the following editorial asks the motivation for corporal punishment in a country where the laws forbid it.
04-03-2022
CAMEROON CALLING EDITORIAL ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Over the years, Cameroonians have at one time or the other personally experienced corporal punishment. In the 1950s right up to the 70s, teachers in rural schools subjected learners to hard corporal punishment even out of the school environment. Were you caught stealing in the village, did you fail to attend mass or service and did you disrespect your parents in anyway? The consequence was beatings by the teacher. In the cities’ boarding schools, corporal punishment was rather administered more by senior and older students on the younger lot. In fact, parents particularly those in rural schools believed hook line and sinker that the punishment of the child, just as we saw in the case of the Douala school, was the sole prerogative of the teacher. With this view that the school is a place of beatings for which the parents didn’t have the power to stop the teacher, parents in some Cameroonian communities preferred to send their slave boys to school while they kept their blood sons at home.
Meanwhile statistics of the impact of school beatings have been catastrophic; in one case in Yaounde, a boy in poor health was punished and in the process he slumped to death; in another case, the victim lost an eye, others went into a coma and there was a case too where the rattan cane lifted a girl’s dress and showed her state of pantlessness to the entire class.
Protectors of children’s rights maintain that physical punishment is ineffective in the long term, impedes the learning process, leads to anti-social behaviour and causes low self-esteem in the victims and can lead to mental distress.
The Douala incident will for long become a classic classroom case for future students of corporal punishment.
It doesn’t help the case for anti-ban promoters because it was both unreasonable and excessive.
Fortunately the world has moved on on this issue and is gradually turning its back against this practice. More than 100 countries have banned corporal punishment from their schools including Cameroon. The country now holds that school beatings breach learners’ human dignity, physical integrity and the equal right that children have in front of the law. Consequent upon this, Cameroon banned corporal punishment in 1998, and lined up with the 1990 African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child to protection from corporal punishment. Also, the Cameroon National Educational Guidelines of 1998 came to reinforce the ban of corporal punishment.
But the ban is facing stiff resistance from teachers who view the pre-ban years as golden when learners could be corrected with a cane and the teacher maintained his respect. This view was particularly articulated in 2017 when a Yaounde student knifed to death a young teacher. The same proponents of beatings in schools contend that in the African culture punishment is rather a sign of love and insist that sparing the cane is spoiling the child. The debate continues but the lines have been drawn and Cameroon’s commitments with the outside world make it difficult if not impossible to revoke the ban.
All said and done, the ban remains as parents and government gang up to protect learners; the action of the Douala mother who handed over her son to be inflicted deliberate physical pain and suffering was rather surprising for nowadays it is parents who assault and sue teachers for subjecting their children to corporal punishment.
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………................Motale
2Editorial ………………..……………………………………….……….Pufong
3News……………………………………………………………………Wirngo
4Press Review……………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………….Hortensia Ntaine
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RELATING IMPACT IN CAMEROON
gt) Commentary on the history /evolution and significance of the internet .....................................................................................................................Tiemuncho
gu) Solving Cameroonian daily problems with the digital economy………………………………………………………………………… Youseboum
gv) The digital economy in a complex city like Douala……………………CRTV LT
gw) ITW: Digital Strategies: Sobotamoh Elias/Dr. Akepe Linus……Tiemuncho
DOSSIER II
1st Anniversary of the Kumba Massacre
au) Commentary: the pains of an entire nation unforgotten……….........Lebga
av) Issues on the anniversary…………………….......................…………………Mbonde
aw) How can such an incident be prevented in the future?..................CRTV SW
ax) ITW: Esther Oman, Women for Peace……………………………………….Motale
DOSSIER III
The non-disposal of refuse in Yaounde/Douala
U. Commentary on the situation…………………………………..Bokuba
V. The pains of the residents of Yaounde …………………….Ano. Ebie
W. The Situation in Douala…….………………………………………CRTV LT
X. ITW: DG of Hysacam…………………………………………………… Motale
80 LET THE PEOPLE Speak ……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
81 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial (Inauguration of the passport Centre)…….……………….Pufong
3News…………………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Wirngo
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
CAMEROON/NIGERIA TRANSBORDER COMMITTEE HOLDS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
a) Commentary: Cameroon/ Nigeria relations…………………..............Bokuba
b) The deliberations in Abuja……………………………………………………..Mbonde
C) Recommendations of the Committee…….……………….………………Mbonde
d) Cameroon/Nigeria Relations – perspectives from the NW………CRTV NW
e) ITW: Minister of Territorial Administration or an expert……………………………………………………….....................……Motale/Mbonde
82 DOSSIER II
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA AT AKONOLINGA SAGA
BC) Commentary – the phenomenon of satellite campuses in universities……………………………..………………………………………………...Ngoningeh
BD) What is aching the Traditional Rulers in the UB Akonolinga saga?.......................................................................…….….…. Mekole (CRTV SW)
BE) The University of Dschang and its satellite campuses.……………..….Tiemuncho
BF) ITW: Vice Chancellor, University of Buea…………………………Motale/Ngoningeh
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Patience Wirngo
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
N° CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial (9/11 attacks)……………………………………….……………….Pufong
3News………………………………………………………………………….Mbang Tatah
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Kelly Eben
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….……………………Mbang Tatah
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
DOSSIER I
REVISITING SEPTEMBER 11, IN THE US
a) Commentary: …………………........................................................................................Teke
b) Focus on 9/11 and Terrorism in Cameroon……………………………………..Mbonde
C) Memories of 9/11 in Cameroon …….……………….………………Snowsel Ano-Ebie
e) ITW: Expert: Prof. Mpondi - expert in International Affairs.....................……Motale/Ano-Ebie
83 DOSSIER II
SERIES ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL
BG) Back-to-school in the North West Region, focus on the ban of urban transport circulation in Bali, the impact on the new school year…………………………..………………………………………………...CRTV NW
BH) Back-to-school in the South West, spotlight on the first week……………………………...............................................…….….…. (CRTV SW)
BI) Commentary on the importance of education to the future of children, an appeal to the consciences of the population .……………………..….Moki Edwin
BJ) ITW: Governor Southwest ………………………………….…………………CRTV SW
DOSSIER III
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COUNCIL
I. Journalism in a crisis situation………………………………….…………Tiemuncho
J. ITW : President of the National Communication Council …………CRTV NW
84 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
85 SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………Njie Enow
Production: Mbang Tatah
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio,
CRTV/DG/DC-R/DR-R/
9DAM/REC
Yaoundé le
CAMEROON CALLING
TENTATIVE RUNDOWN FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
1 Presentation ……………………………………….………..........................Motale
2Editorial…………………………………………………………………..Ashu Nyenty
3News………………………………………………………………………………….Wirngo
4Press Review………………………………………………………………….Wvemnyuy
5CC Sound Bites……………...……………………….…………………………...Ayi
DOSSIERS OF THE WEEK
86 DOSSIER I – ACCIDENTS ON CAMEROONIAN ROADS
BK) Commentary…………………………..………………………………………………...Bokuba
BL) The social and economic costs of accidents…………………………….….Ano-Ebie
BM) Government’s efforts to reduce accidents…………………………….….Tiemuncho
BN) ITW: Traffic Engineer, Chief Ajua Alemanji.……………………..…………Bokuba
7 AFCON DRAW CEREMONY
a) Commentary………………………………………………………………….....Njie Enow
b) Cameroon at the heart of African football………………………………….Katche
c) Presentation of sports infrastructure………………………………….Nyuyberiwo
d) ITW: Director of Tournament, Michel Dissake Mbarga.........................................................................……Motale/Nyuyberiwo
8 LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK……………………….…………………………………Ntaine
Production: Ayi Mbile
Coordination: Jean ATANGANA/Ebenezer W. MOTALE
Supervision: Dr. François Marc Modzom
Le Directeur des Rédactions Radio, Jean ATANGANA, Editorialiste