For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, running mate to National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Mahama, announced plans to create women entrepreneurs and millionaires through the strategic establishment of a Women Development Bank. “We will actively pursue the establishment of a Women Development Bank to nurture and grow women-owned, women-led businesses,” Opoku Agyemang stated. “Women […] The post NDC
There is a lack of detailed information on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among women and youth in business, a situational analysis conducted by the Aya Institute for Women, Politics and Media, has found. While information about the protocol has primarily reached technical experts and businesses, women and youth in the micro, small […] The post Editorial:
Shirley Naana Ampem, the Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that Ghanaian women will be one of the major beneficiaries of John Dramani Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. According to her, the policy could significantly boost economic opportunities for women, particularly in the night market economy and key industries […] The post Ghanaian
Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) is excited to unveil the Top 10 Women in PR for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition, which is in its 7th year, celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the field of Public Relations, highlighting their innovative strategies, impactful campaigns and dedication to the growth of the industry. The […] The post Women in PR unveils
“Men were sending me photos of their private parts with inappropriate messages. Some would call you at odd hours of the day and all these made me very uncomfortable so I was forced to close my Facebook account,” says 30-year-old banker Ama Asante. As far as she remembers, she only actively made posts about trending […] The post Ghana needs an anti-harassment
Gospel singer Celestine Donkor believes that women, especially those with musical talent, deserve more investment. In an interview on Property FM, Celestine Donkor argued that investing in women leads to greater returns. Donkor acknowledges the challenges women face in the music industry. However, she insists that women with God-given talent are a worthy investment. […] The post “Women
By Mansa NETTEY The third month of every year, March has become a canvas on which the pertinent issues of women empowerment and inclusion are laid bare and deliberated upon. There’s a flurry of initiatives aimed at investing in women and inspiring inclusion whiles the achievements of those who have accomplished impressive feats are heralded […] The post Investing
A tragic incident unfolded at Gomoa Budumburam as a pregnant woman lost her life and her two-year-old son is in critical condition after her house was demolished during a mass demolition exercise. The mother, identified only as Serwaa, tragically lost her life after being rushed to St Gregory Hospital, while her son fights for his […] The post Gomoa
As International Women’s Month 2024 comes to a close, 3FM embarked on a journey to honor and spotlight the remarkable achievements of women in agricultural technology and innovation. The culmination of the celebration saw five outstanding women in the agric tech and value chain innovation, take center stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas during the […] The post 3FM celebrates
For Deborah Julio, the challenges are many: from religious conflicts to border disputes to forced childhood marriage.
– initiate and drive an internal framework supportive of customer thinking I know a utility that is constantly reneging on its services to clients in my locality, making life extremely difficult as the service disruption can last weeks. I have stopped calling the big man. Even though he was kind enough to share his contact […] The post Stepping
Traditional authorities in Gomoa Fetteh are urging residents occupying portions of Zone E in the Budumburam camp to vacate within three working days. This move aims to clear the area for market women currently selling along the main Budumburam stretch, facilitating the establishment of a potential market. The Traditional Authorities cite the market activities as […] The post Road
Access Bank has provided funding support to three women entrepreneurs within the agribusiness sector. Each of the beneficiaries received a seed capital of GH¢100,000.00 through the “Access W” initiative, specifically Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Thon programme to upscale their business and consequently increase their access to capital. Out of a total of 50 female entrepreneurs who participated in […] The post
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
A court in southern Russia sentenced a Ukrainian woman to a decade in prison for spying, state-run news agencies reported on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Russian courts have handed down a string of heavy sentences, including Russian citizens against people accused of working with Ukraine during the Kremlin’s two-year military offensive against that country. The […] The post Russia
Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every aspect, from day-to-day operations to overarching […] The post Navigating
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
Over a thousand widows in the Walewale constituency of the North East Region have received generous support from the Member of Parliament and Minister for Gender, Women, and Children, Hajia Lariba Zuwera, to usher in the new year. Each widow was provided with bags of rice, oil, clothes, and a hundred cedis each, marking the […] The post Gender Minister
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