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Women urged to utilize digital innovations to transform businesses
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Global Ovations, organisers of the recently held 2022 Women’s Choice Awards Africa, Mr Gideon Raji has tasked women to employ digital innovations to transform their businesses to compete with the global world.
Mr Raji said the role of women in transforming Ghana’s economy cannot be overemphasised but they could do more if they utilise tools within the digital space to support their businesses.
“We need to acknowledge the immense contributions of women in the socio-economic development country. However, they must also be innovative enough to contribute more to the growth of the continent and the world at large,” he stated.
“Hence the theme for this year’s event; “Digitalization— the New Phase of Women Empowerment; the Unstoppable Woman, Breaking the Bias to Advance Inclusive Leadership and Elevation,” he added.
The event he said was aimed at inspiring the next generation of women who would be a force of positive change and excellence in the world.
“Our commitment is to continue the cause of empowering women in every good way possible that would lead to economic growth,”Mr Raji said.
At the event,several female personalities and brands in the areas of marketing, finance, community advocacy, entertainment, fashion, and food were presented with awards for their contributions to the growth of their businesses.
They include, Board Chair for Zenith Bank, Mrs Fred Yahan Duplan who was honoured for the astounding leadership in banking and finance sector over the years.
The Chief Finance Officer(CFO) for MTN Antoinette Kwofie, Actress Jackie Appiah, General Manager -Zenith Bank Maebelle Denya Nortey,Marketing Director,Uniliver Nana Yaa Owusu Ansah ,media mogul and community advocate Oheneryere Gifty Anti, Penelope M. Jones Mensah, Founder 40 Roses Foundation were also awarded.
Brands like, Unilever, Komos Innovation center, Access Bank were also acknowledged for their contributions in the development of Ghanaian women.
In all, a total of 64 awardees were honoured at the event.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has successfully conducted constituency executive elections in 245 out of its 276 constituencies across the country.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the exercise recorded an 88.7 per cent success rate and was conducted peacefully in the constituencies where voting took place.
In an update posted on his Facebook page, he said elections in 23 constituencies were put on hold because of various disputes.
He added that four constituencies Ningo Prampram, Atwima Mponua, Obuasi West and Trobu could not hold their elections due to last minute challenges.
According to him, the party’s National Steering Committee will also review election activities in Afigya Sekyere East, Adansi Asokwa, Bantama and Asante Akyem Central.
Mr Frimpong said the National Secretariat is committed to resolving all outstanding issues to ensure the successful completion of the constituency executive elections.
He expressed appreciation to members of the party for their support and discipline throughout the exercise.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to all Patriots for their commitment, discipline, and support, which contributed to the successful conduct of these elections,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old Nigerian man at Sanzirigu in Tamale.
The suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested on Saturday, July 11, shortly after the body of Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze was found in his bedroom.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations showed that the deceased lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, Godwin Nwafor.
The Police said officers began investigations after receiving a report that the deceased had been found lying in a pool of blood in his room.
A team that visited the scene found that he had suffered a deep cut to the forehead and had a towel stuffed into his mouth. The room had also been ransacked.
The Police said a wooden pestle believed to have been used in the attack, together with other items, was recovered from the scene for forensic examination.
The body was taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where a medical officer confirmed him dead before it was deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.
According to the Police, intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the two suspects at Tatale on the same day while they were allegedly attempting to escape into the Republic of Togo.
They were later handed over to the Tamale District Criminal Investigations Department to assist with investigations.
The Police said the suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they had conspired to kill the deceased because he had been withholding money they claimed was obtained through internet fraud.
A search conducted after their arrest led to the recovery of several items suspected to have been stolen from the deceased’s room, including mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, personal documents and other valuables. The Police said the items have been kept as exhibits to support the investigations.
The suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to appear before court on Monday, July 13, to facilitate the ongoing investigations.
The Northern Regional Police Command said it remains committed to bringing everyone involved in the crime to justice and urged the public to provide credible information to help fight crime.
By: Jacob Aggrey
