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Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: The 7th National Women’s Summit & Expo
The National Women’s Summit & Expo has always been a highlight for those who believe in the power of women.
Over the years, this event has brought together a stellar group of women from diverse sectors — from Public, Corporate, Business, Creative Arts to the Youth and beyond.
The 7th edition, happening on March 7, 2025, at the Grand Arena, promises to continue this proud tradition.
Organized by Charterhouse, the summit will feature a carefully curated lineup of trailblazing women ready to steer vital conversations and actions in the pursuit of gender equality.
This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, with powerhouse women who will be driving these important conversations.
Mrs. Ghartey will set the tone for the summit by speaking on the importance of intentional and proactive leadership in advancing gender equality.
Her personal journey and insights will encourage women in leadership roles to take action and drive the changes needed in both the corporate and public sectors.
Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Commonwealth Secretary-General, will join to share her vision for a more inclusive and equitable world.
Following this, a distinguished group of women will tackle the global theme of International Women’s Day: Accelerate Action: Overcoming Barriers for Women in Corporate and Public Sectors.
These esteemed panelists will explore the challenges women face in these fields, the power of affirmative action, and the steps we can take to level the playing field for all.
– Sheila Minkah-Premo – Convenor of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition
– Janet Sunkwa-Mills – CEO – Jane’M Salon & Spa /Chairperson of the Executive Women Network Excomm
– Maidie Elizabeth Arkutu – Former Unilever CEO & VP for West Africa, now Senior Business Leadership & Training Consultant
– H.E Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland – Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana.
Their combined expertise promises a powerful discussion on how women in both the corporate and public sectors can overcome barriers, amplify their voices, and break through glass ceilings.
Panel 2: Women in Business & Entrepreneurship (SMEs) – Scaling New Heights
In a world where women entrepreneurs are making waves, this panel will showcase inspiring women who have not only built businesses but have scaled them to new heights.
The panelists will delve into their experiences of navigating challenges, securing funding, and growing successful businesses.
– Amma Gyampo – CEO, Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
– Angela Mensah-Poku – Chief Enterprise Business Officer – MTN
– Felicia Twumasi – CEO, Ghana Home Foods
– Deloris Frimpong-Manso (Delay) – CEO, Delay Foods / Media Personality
Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku – CEO of April Communications/Media Personality.
These trailblazers will discuss what it takes to thrive in the world of business and offer valuable insights into the unique challenges women face in entrepreneurship and the benefits of digital transformation of business.
Youth Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation
The future is female, and it’s clear that the next generation of young women leaders are ready to rise.
This session focuses on how we can Accelerate Action to support young women in leadership, with a special focus on making the Affirmative Law a reality Panelists for this discussion include:
– Barbara Nti Nkansah – First Female Local NUGS President, UCC Chapter
– Ohenewaa Constance Ankoma – Founder, Erudite Women’s Empowerment Foundation, She Leads Implementing Partner.
Women in Agribusiness: From Farm to Table Agriculture is not just the backbone of Ghana’s economy, but also an industry where women are making tremendous strides.
At the Gastro Feastival Launch, women in agribusiness will explore everything from production to processing, distribution, and consumption.
This interactive panel promises to showcase the diverse roles women play in transforming the agricultural landscape.
The 7th National Women’s Summit & Expo is a Charterhouse production and brought to you by Geisha and MTN in partnership with Frytol, Total Energies, Bayport, Enterprise Life and JOY FM.
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
