A Chat with Electrical Engineer Clifford E. Mkong
Becoming an electrical engineer requires training, commitment, and the willingness to wonder about challenging questions. Creativity and industriousness…
Becoming an electrical engineer requires training, commitment, and the willingness to wonder about challenging questions. Creativity and industriousness…
There are written and unwritten laws and guidelines in all cultures that spell out what is culturally accepted…
“It’s a little too much”. A little confused, she replied saying everyone told her it was okay before…
I’ve observed that the fundamental problem has barely been touched by anyone in the Achraf Hakimi divorce case.…
When the brother of the girl who is alleged to have committed suicide (because of a cheating partner…
¹”If the Queen had apologized for slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism and urged the crown to offer reparation for…
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I’ve observed that the fundamental problem has barely been touched by anyone…
It’s one of those moments when an event draws the world’s…
Samuel Eto’o’s emergence as the FECAFOOT president has raised the hopes of…
Becoming an electrical engineer requires training, commitment, and the willingness to wonder about challenging questions. Creativity and industriousness too are vital. Generally, you need to acquire at least a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Some countries require you to pass a state exam to work as an Electrical Engineer.
There are written and unwritten laws and guidelines in all cultures that spell out what is culturally accepted or culturally appropriate. It’s almost impossible to live today without borrowing from other cultures, but how this borrowing takes place is very pertinent. People consider the misuse, misrepresentation, and unlawful use of their culture offensive because it can be detrimental and disrespectful to their values, traditions and beliefs and a threat or insult to their honour and dignity.
“It’s a little too much”. A little confused, she replied saying everyone told her it was okay before she left the home. In response to this, I said they were probably just being nice, and that she should get more good people around her than nice ones. She then asked me, “What’s the difference?”
I’ve observed that the fundamental problem has barely been touched by anyone in the Achraf Hakimi divorce case. We barely have enough credible information to make most of the judgments I’ve seen online, so I’ll focus on something I have enough information on.
Even though the outcome of a marriage mostly comes down to personal responsibility, there’s also this ghostly penumbra cast by the legal system that we so frequently fail to acknowledge, especially for Western marriages. In the last few decades, the institution of marriage has been transformed from a sacred institution that provided stability and meaning, to a financial tug of war which mostly has men at the losing end. The Ebue, Cisse’ and recently Hakimi cases aren’t isolated
When the brother of the girl who is alleged to have committed suicide (because of a cheating partner or a breakup) reached out to the public for financial assistance needed to cover the cost of taking the case to a court of law, it sparked a lot of reactions. Most of these reactions were lacking in empathy, and they seem to have little knowledge of how grief works and even less understanding of why some sense of justice
¹”If the Queen had apologized for slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism and urged the crown to offer reparation for the millions of lives taken in her/their names, then perhaps I would do the human thing and feel bad. As a Kenyan, I feel nothing. This theater is absurd.” ²“My uncle was deaf. He was asked…
“Coffin” and “graveyard” are expressions that have been used to describe the main library of the University of Yaounde. Other somber names have also been used to refer to the library of the Department of English of the same institution.
For those of you versed with the sociopolitical crisis affecting the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, It is still a shock to many that what started over five years ago as a peaceful protest by teachers and lawyers has metamorphosed before our very own eyes into an armed conflict. The degree of material, immaterial and human…
I have always believed that one of the drawbacks of post postmodernism is that we have too many opinions from self-proclaimed experts and, unfortunately, each opinion is meant to and believed to count. Many unfiltered emotions and thoughts end up finding their way on public platforms where censorship is difficult to implement. Judgments have been…
The importance of food to man cannot be overlooked. You don’t have to be a foodie to start worrying about the food on your table or the absence of certain foods. Food comes with its dilemmas; the absence or insufficiency of it poses a problem as well as the abundance of it. This explains why…
I watched a video on “Big Think” that made me reflect on the Mboko Gang vs King Kong gang, IPhone vs Samsung Galaxy, BMW vs Audi, Nike vs Adidas, Davido vs Wizkid, and Ronaldo vs Messi brand rivalries, just to name but these. Brands influenced our behavior in ways that extend far beyond the point…
It’s difficult to have control over many things today. Even having control over your space is getting more and more difficult. Before, one had to worry about calls from numbers, persistent beeps and late and early calls which weren’t emergencies. Video calls have made interactions more fluid and life-like, but this has come with its…
March 08th, International Women’s Day, is an important day worldwide. It’s a day reserved for the woman to examine, and also to reassert herself by impacting change/progress in the society for the betterment of the girl child, women and humanity in general. In this vein, women in their groups (and at individual levels) do everything…
Few months back I was traveling from the war torn North West to the equally war torn South West region of Cameroon and something that is very common happened; I am a frequent traveler. This made me remember the many other past incidents. A young man stopped our vehicle; he was well armed and…
If you ask most mothers from Anglophone Cameroon, they would tell you that they have heard of side pain in babies and children between 1 to 3 years. A good number of them would tell you that one or more of their children have suffered from it. A fraction of these women would say they…
🎶🎵 On the first of January 1960, Cameroon was independent. Oh freedom! Oh freedom! Freedom everywhere.🎵🎶 The song above is a song we loved to sing in primary school. It was one of our favourite marching songs. I sang the song a few weeks ago and wondered what on earth made me like it.…
Traditional titles and their awards are usually marked by special rites which are usually accompanied by traditional dances and fanfare. In Nso land, it’s one of the moments that show the valour and superintendence of the palace over its subjects. HRH, the paramount Fon of Nso, Sehm Mbinglo I, recently recognized and bestowed on Witty…
It’s a great and probably a historic moment for Cameroon to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after 50 years. The biennial continent’s prestigious tournament is usually a time for the host country to showcase its cultural heritage. The opening ceremony was a colorful one with a dazzling choreographic display. Many have confessed that…
It’s one of those moments when an event draws the world’s attention — the death of a charismatic and magnificent personality. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond M. Tutu and Nobel Prize Laureate was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian. One of the things that defined him was his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights…
I had a conversation with a friend that got me reflecting on how we view marriage and family and how our perceptions affect the people around us and account for the success of marriages. These concepts have experienced some changes over the years but the main precepts have been retained. How we try to make…
Samuel Eto’o’s emergence as the FECAFOOT president has raised the hopes of many Cameroonians and the youth in particular. In a country where electoral transparency is highly questionable and the youth are denied access to leadership positions, such a victory for a young man with a humble beginning who has made a name thanks to…
It is an undisputed fact that phone explosions do occur. There have also been reports of phones up in smoke or flames and even starting fires, but it might surprise you to know that the likelihood of such incidents is slim. There is this video of a phone explosion that has been circulating on different…
A few days ago I dropped my child off at school. She just moved from my homeland to a bigger town. Her teacher expressed worry. She said my daughter understands the English language very well but that it’s challenging for her to speak it. She also enquired if we spoke the mother tongue to her…
__________________________________ “I hate to talk on sensitive matters like rape, but it’s becoming disturbing. How someone dresses or whether someone is male or female is not your business! All you see is body parts. You don’t even care if someone is creative or intelligent! See me as a human not another girl.” Becky (@your_favoriti)…
By: N.M. If you have been to the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji Kaduna State, you must have noticed the colossal sculptures mounted there. There are not just the sizes that marvel one, but the attention to detail. This is the handwork of Mbaeri Stephen Chibueze and Co., a (Nigerian)…
By W. N “If the photographer is interested in the people in front of his lens, and if he is compassionate, it’s already a lot. The instrument is not the camera but the photographer.” (Eve Arnold) Professional photography in the country is steadily gaining remarkable awareness. We have lately witnessed red carpets, movie premieres, celebrity…
By King The Diet Master Oils have been used since ancient times and in many cultures. The consumption of oils and fats has increased dramatically in the past century. In culinary, they’re used in shortening (using fats in baking), enriching, texturing, flavoring etc. Edible oils are mostly of plant origin which can be obtained…
With the proliferation of smartphones, gadgets and social media apps, the notion of privacy has become more complex. Not long ago, there was the Dutch case of a woman who took her kid’s grandma to court for refusing to pull down her kid’s photos from social media. Not long ago, Dua Lipa was sued for…
Stanley Enow said “Tu Vas Lire L’heure” and that’s exactly what we are doing irrespective of whether we like(d) the song or not. I even think Stanley is “liring l’heure” too and he didn’t even see it coming. The reactions to his song have eclipsed other new releases and I must say this is a…
In one of our previous articles we chronicled the great anticipation of a Cameroonian movie, “Therapy”. The dream has been materialized as the movie is now available. The gigantic realisation of the movie came alongside another breathtaking movie, “The Fisherman’s Diary.” These two distinguished movies are proudly Cameroonian and have featured prominent Nigerian names like…
The general cry from keen lovers of Cameroon’s music industry has been that Cameroonian singers should for once diversify their themes and not only sing about love. The theme of love, to most, is a tired one and needs to be redressed. We have recently seen a more mature Mr. Leo explore new avenues of…
If a tap is left to run for a day, how much water will flow if two litres flow every one minute? Multiply your answer by 30; that’s enough water to make a river. Significant amounts of treated water is lost yearly as a result of such leakages and this is sad for a developing…
Parental monitoring is a huge challenge nowadays. Controlling or monitoring what our kids watch and read is a huge responsibility. ICTs have exposed us (worse of all children) to diverse contents. Content filters may exist but parental monitoring still faces challenges especially when one considers factors like the curiosity of children, peer pressure and the…
“Who get this bike? … Na who get this bike?” It was almost 6:30am and those were the words that made me jump out of bed in terror. The first thought that crossed my mind was that they must have been separatist fighters or call them ‘Amba Boys’ who had visited our premises to get…
Today, I see more and more women and girls wearing their natural hair or embracing afro or African hairstyles than was the case some ten years ago. When I spot some of them, I literally want to do a victory dance. But I cannot help wondering if this is just a trend or something deeper.…
Humans are social creatures and need the approval of their friends, family, colleagues, and community at large. That’s why peer pressure and social/cultural pressure work. That’s why we struggle to conform; we want to be accepted. What I’m trying to say is that it takes more than good law (I’m tempted to write ‘good…
It happened again! That thing … that moment when I stand staring at the mirror wondering what to do with my thick mane of natural kinky hair. Then I begin to hear temptation whispering (in a male voice), “relax the thing massa” or “just cut am noh.” No way! It’s been an arduous but interesting…
Recently, I’ve regarded these yellow cars that dot our streets from a rather new perspective; as a microcosm of our society. Taxis! Yes, I’m talking about taxis. To the average denizen, they might just be a means of transportation but to a keen observer, almost every taxi ride leaps over the bounds of a business…
I am not in the habit of paying too much attention to the outfits of celebrities. But after seeing the photographs of some Cameroonian celebrities who graced and “ungraced” the red carpet of “Broken” movie premiere, I could not hold back, especially after seeing a friend trying to justify the unjustifiable when a fan of…