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40 women honoured at 11th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards
The General Manager of HotJobs, Mrs Mimi Serwaa Mefful, has called on stakeholders across Ghana’s economic and policy sectors to take concrete action toward achieving gender equality in policy planning and national investment.
Speaking at the 11th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards in Accra on Friday, Mrs Mefful described women as the ‘silent architects’ of Ghana’s economy – financing families, mentoring traders, and building businesses from the ground up, often without recognition.
Organised by The Business Executive, a PAN WEST African media, communications and events management company, the event was held under the theme “Resetting the role of women in socio-economic reboot”, and aimed to honour female leaders who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to national development.
Despite women comprising more than 50 per cent of Ghana’s population, Mrs Mefful noted that they own less than 15 per cent of formal businesses. Most women, she said, are engaged in micro-and medium-scale enterprises, yet face significant barriers in accessing capital, markets, and digital infrastructure.
“Even in spaces where women are numerically present, they are often undermined when it comes to decision-making,” she stated. “And yet, brick by brick, city by city, child by child, women have built this nation.”
While acknowledging some progress, she stressed the need for a broader socio-economic transformation that positions women not merely as beneficiaries, but as co-creators of policy and opportunity.
The Head of Mission at the Diaspora African Forum, Dr. Erieka Bennet, also urged women in leadership to support others, emphasizing that real change comes through collective support not climbing alone.
Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford, Director and Principal Consultant at Associates for Change, underscored the importance of women’s participation in both governance and the private sector, highlighting their pivotal role in nurturing families and shaping strong societies.
The Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards aim to publicly recognise Ghanaian women who have made remarkable contributions across diverse fields in both the public and private sectors including entrepreneurship, professional services, corporate leadership,
By Esinam Esinam Kuatsinu
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President Mahama swears in last batch of deputy ministers of state at the presidency
The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has sworn in four deputy minister designates at the presidency.
The deputy ministers are Dorcas Affo Toffey for Transport; James Gyakye Quayson for Foreign Affairs; Mohammed A. Sukparu for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations; and Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah for Health.
President Mahama administered the Oaths of Allegiance, Office and Secrecy, and presented each appointee with an instrument of office in the national colours, red, gold and green.
He noted that this final swearing-in completes the formation of his government’s ministerial team, totaling 60 appointees.
He described this as a clear sign of his commitment to a purposeful and efficient administration.
According to the President, only ministries with heavier workloads and broader responsibilities are assigned deputy ministers.
He stated that his administration is focused on achieving real results and not merely filling positions.
He urged the new deputies to work closely with their sector ministers, remain humble and serve with integrity and accountability.
President Mahama highlighted that the size of government had been reduced, and cost-saving measures such as cuts in fuel allocations and travel budgets were freeing up funds for key sectors like health, education, infrastructure and energy.
He shared encouraging signs of economic recovery, including a drop in inflation, a stronger cedi, improved GDP growth and successful payments to bondholders, students and public schools all without a supplementary budget.
The President condemned a recent incident involving the manhandling of a joy news journalist by military personnel.
He described the act as unacceptable and assured that investigations and sanctions would follow.
Speaking on behalf of the new deputy ministers, Mohammed A. Sukparu thanked the President for the opportunity to serve.
He pledged their full commitment to the President’s vision and promised they would not disappoint the Ghanaian people.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government to train chiefs in Volta Region to resolve disputes and improve local governance – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy will roll out capacity building workshops to strengthen the leadership of traditional rulers in the Volta Region.
The initiative, he said, is part of a bigger plan to enhance the role of chiefs in governance, conflict resolution, and community development particularly in Volta, where chieftaincy disputes are on the rise.
According to the President, the workshops will equip chiefs and traditional council staff with the skills and knowledge to manage disputes, handle community affairs, and better understand their statutory responsibilities.
He made this known during a high-level engagement with the Volta Region House of Chiefs at the Flagstaff House.
The chiefs had raised concerns about the increasing number of unresolved chieftaincy disputes and the limited capacity of newly inaugurated traditional councils.
President Mahama acknowledged the challenges and said government would provide direct funding to support these workshops and ensure that traditional leaders in the region are empowered to function effectively.
He stressed that strengthening the institution of chieftaincy was critical to maintaining peace and stability at the community level, and would support efforts in decentralization and grassroots development.
The President also expressed hope that the ongoing constitutional review process would capture the views of traditional authorities particularly in enhancing their role in sanitation, civic education, and environmental management.
President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, welcomed the announcement and said the Volta regional house of chiefs was ready to partner with the government to resolve disputes and promote development at the local level.
By: Jacob Aggrey
