Business
NDC will create women millionaires through establishment of Women’s Bank – Jane Opoku-Agyemang
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 […]
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Editorial
Editorial: Intensify AfCFTA education to rope in more women and youth
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 […]
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Business
Ghanaian women will benefit more from Mahama’s 24-hour economy – Shirley Naana
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 […]
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Editors' picks
Women in PR unveils top 10 PR Women for 2023
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 […]
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Opinion
Ghana needs an anti-harassment policy to protect women online [Article]
“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 […]
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Celebrity News
“Women with God-given talent are a worthy investment” – Celestine Donkor- Celestine Donkor
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. […]
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Banking & Finance
Investing in women: Our journey towards a more equitable society
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 […]
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Featured
Gomoa Budumburam Demolition: Pregnant woman dead, two-year-old son in critical condition
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 […]
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Agribusiness
3FM celebrates women in agricultural technology and innovation
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 […]
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News
Road project: Gomoa Fetteh chiefs set ultimatum for Budumburam Camp Zone E evacuation
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 […]
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Agribusiness
Access Bank supports 3 women-led agribusinesses with GH¢ 100,000.00 each
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 […]
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International
Russia jails Ukrainian woman for 10 years for spying
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 […]
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News
Adolescent pregnancy rate drops in Eastern Region
Adolescent pregnancy rate in the Eastern Region dropped from 13.1 percent in 2019 to 5.9 percent in 2023. Within the period, 365 adolescent girls who got pregnant attended school during pregnancy or after delivery, while 96 also chose to learn a skill. Madam Ellen Asare, the Deputy Director of Nursing in the Eastern Region, disclosed […]
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Features
Supporting pregnant employees in organisations
All workers have rights and duties. In Ghana, the Labour Act (2003) Act 651 spells out the rights and duties of not only workers, but those of employers as well. It may be useful to state that Act 651 “applies to all workers and to all employers except the Armed Forces, the Police Service, the […]
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Business
AfCFTA: Women-led businesses to get 10% subsidised interest rate
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 […]
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General
Gender Minister gives freebies to over 2000 widows in North East Region
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 […]
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