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The 3rd Cohort of the Kayayei Empowerment Program, founded by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, celebrated the graduation of 600 women on Thursday, August 29, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower Kayayei women by equipping them with essential vocational skills, paving the way for their economic independence. The graduates were trained in six specialized areas, including baking, bead making, soap making, decoration, driving, and more. The program's goal is to unlock the potential of these women, enabling them to become self-reliant and economically active members of society. Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), expressed his deep gratitude to the partners and stakeholders who contributed to the program's success. He pledged ongoing support and emphasized the importance of monitoring the progress of the graduates. Mr. Nkansah also announced plans to introduce a new cohort focused on ICT training, includin...

Accra, Ghana, 27 August 2024 - Africa Prosperity Network (APN), organisers of Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), in collaboration with Africa-America Institute (AAI), a premier U.S.-based international organisation dedicated to strengthening the human capacity of Africans, will jointly host the second edition of the Global Africa Forum (GAF) on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City, United States of America.  The Global African Forum serves as a platform for connecting the African continent with its diaspora to foster collaboration and take advantage of economic opportunities aligned with the African Union's Agenda 2063. The second edition will be held on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, in New York, at Dentons — the world's largest global law firm by number of lawyers.  FOCUS OF FORUM. The Forum will, among others, seek to connect the skills, technology, and financial investments of Global Africans to the development of ke...

The Ghana Evangelical Society has made a declaration about the forth coming Presidential and Parliamentary elections, nothing that the county will enjoy continuous peace beyond the election 2024. Rev F.B Dadson, Assistance Leader of Ghana Evangelical Society said, Ghanaians should know there are no effort of men, spiritual powers, principalities or dominion kingdoms a that can confront and cause confusion in the land shall prevail.  “No confusion shall stand, surely the wicked shall be cut off; Any attempt of men, spirits, powers political parties, any group of people, or institution, not even the government of the day to cause any disaffection, or attempt to destabilize this nation shall prevail”. He assured Ghanaians  the creator of the Universe, Jehovah God reigns and rules the affairs of this nation. He shall fend for his people, and shall visit the land with His peace, the peace that passes all understanding.  Rev. Dadson urged voters to run away from the spirit of d...

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to abolishing ex-gratia payments to public officials if elected in the 2024 general elections. John Mahama in his 2024 manifesto dubbed ‘Reseting Ghana has promised to address the disparities in the remuneration of Article 71 officeholders compared to the broader public service. “My Government will Abolish the payment of ex-gratia and cut out waste and ostentation in government. Address the disparities in the remuneration of Article 71 officeholders and the broader public service,” Mahama announced when he launched the NDC’s Manifesto in Winneba, Central Region, on Saturday, August 24. Mahama further pledged to establish an Independent Emoluments Commission, which will be created by merging of the Presidential Commission on Emoluments and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. He explained that this new commission aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the determinat...

The Internal Audit Agency has held it's annual delegates conference to discuss current happenings in the Ghanaian economy and measures to remedy the situation. The IAA conference is organized annually to invite stakeholders such as internal auditors, heads of institutions, finance directors, and developmental partners. During this years conference at the University of Professional Studies, Accra ( UPSA), themed; Consolidating Democratic and Accountable Governance in Ghana: The Role of Internal Auditors. Dr. Eric Odura Osei, Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, expressed concern over the rising number of irregularities among managers and Chief Executives in the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDCE). He highlighted a 117% increase in irregularities within technical universities and colleges of education, suggesting significant issues that prompted the Auditor General's decision to separate the auditing of the these institutions from public corporation...

The David Douglas Leadership Forum in collaboration with the winner of Ms Galaxy International USA 2024, Keerah Yeowang  held a transformative training program for  some head porters commonly known as ‘Kayayei’ at Madina Kkayayei Empowerment Training Center.   The day long workshop focused on specialized skilled areas such as; Pageantry, Modeling, Make up, Self Esteem and Self Confidence.   Ms Keerah Yeowang highlighted that as a  queen, it was her project to train young women on how to get back their self esteem and to build self confidence. She expressed how overwhelming it was to be at the Kayayei Empowerment Training Center and be part of the pioneers to contribute to the development of Kayayei.   " I chose Kayayei empowerment center because it is a perfect way for me to give back to the women who are  just like me, she said." Mr Isaac Adu Bamfo, the  Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer for the David Douglas Leadership Forum  (DDLF) sa...

  The Maurya Education Limited has held its 13th Universal concept of mental arithmetic system (UCMAS) at Kasoa Pentecost Conventional Center.  UCMAS is a professional organization who aims to develop the intellect of children.  The three (3) days event brought together over 3000 Students from 250 schools to compete for top honors. Mr. Girish Gurbani, Director for Maurya Education Limited, said the UCMAS has truly been of help to children who participated over the years, propelling them to excel through basic and tertiary level of education. Mr. Gurbani also said, it has developed the brains of the children during their formative years which is from the ages of five (5) to fourteen (14) years. "It is our aim to eradicate  the fear of mathematics from Ghanaian children; boosts their confidence, enhance their listening skills, and improve their creativity," he added. The area manager of UCMAS, Tema Community 25, Mr Maxwell Aidoo said, the children were made to answer 2...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has engaged Civil Society Organizations and the Media on a dialogue on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Programmes in Accra.   The NCA Programme aims to integrate the value of ecosystem services into accounting and reporting systems  in a standard way.   Principal Program Officer, Environmental Protection Agency and National Co- Coordinator, Ghana NCA Programme,  Rev. Kwame Boakye Fredua,  addressing the media said, the NCA will account the use and flows of natural resources and will comprehensively track the stocks of resources. "We will look at the process where we can comprehensively track and monitor the stocks and flows of our resources" he said.  Objectives of NCA  NCA supports biodiversity management and strengthens capacity for natural capital accounting and it's use for policy development and investment planning in Ghana. The NCA will dialogue, plan and contribute to informing investments under the Gha...

  The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) in Partnership with the Ministry Finance has officially launched 2024 Presidential Pitch Session five (5) competition , with the theme " Youth Entrepreneurship;Power and Responsibilities". Deputy CEO NEIP Ms Abigail Swad Laryea said this year's competition comes with five sectors, which is; Agriculture, Manufacturing and Processing, Fin tech and Technology,TVET, and Tourism and Creative Arts. And any additional business ideas to accommodate. According to Ms Abigail Swad, eligibility criteria remains same, applicant's to be Ghanaians citizens with creative, innovative, and feasible business ideas that demonstrate scalability and impact. The competition aims to empower and boosts young entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into a successful businesses, and creating jobs. The website for applications has been launched, and interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. After an evaluation process, to...