Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. It has been sobering to see, through their eyes, how unclear our assignments can sometimes be. Believe me, I’m guilty too. In fact, it’s the complaint I hear most often in my tutoring sessions: “I…
Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest…
In October 2017, Stephen Paddock committed mass murder at a Las Vegas music festival when he fired over a thousand rounds from his 32nd-floor hotel window, killing 60 people and wounding over 400 more in the space of a few minutes. Paddock escaped justice by killing himself before he could be apprehended, but in the…
With the rapid penetration of the internet in Cameroon, coupled with ease of its access by every segment of the population, it became paramount to consider the safety of children as they navigate the internet space. With this concern in mind, the Cameroonian legislators voted for, and the President of the Republic enacted Law no…
Cameroon and China signed a groundbreaking tax treaty on October 17, 2023, in Beijing, to deepen economic ties. Signed by Cameroon’s Finance Minister on behalf of President Paul BIYA, the treaty aims to eliminate double taxation on income, creating a more predictable tax environment for businesses and individuals. It also seeks to crack down on…
The recently released 2022 report on payment services by the CEMAC Central Bank highlights the pivotal role of mobile money in driving financial inclusion, digitizing payments, and developing African economies. Mobile money accounts for an impressive 98% of all opened payment accounts in the CEMAC zone, demonstrating its dominant position in the financial landscape. During…
From October 5th to 8th, 2023, Epanty MBANDA, our Managing Partner, actively participated in the International Lawyers Network (ILN) conference held in Prague, Czech Republic. Hosted by PETERKA & PARTNERS, a prominent full-service law firm in Central and Eastern Europe, the event served as a valuable platform for showcasing our firm’s capabilities. Epanty MBANDA presented…
Epanty MBANDA, Managing Partner of 4M Legal & Tax, a leading Cameroonian law firm renowned for its expertise in corporate, commercial, and tax matters, actively participated in the Legal Network International (LNI) business meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, from October 19th to 22nd, 2023. This prestigious event, hosted by Toda & Nel-lo, a distinguished independent…
From July 10th to 12th, 2023, Epanty MBANDA, our Managing Partner, actively participated in the Law 2.0 conference held in Las Vegas, USA. The Law 2.0 Conference is one of the biggest in-person events that attracts and brings luminaries of the legal world on a global stage. Epanty MBANDA offered a presentation on that topic: “The…
While new pathways into the teaching profession appear promising in attracting fresh educators, teacher vacancies, shortages, and morale have continued to worsen in recent years, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board. Megan Boren“The goal of the research is to offer insights for education leaders and policymakers as they target solutions…