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Bolt Ghana celebrates women on International Women’s Day

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• Ms Amoo-Osae (left) and Ms Ayebilla (right) at the event

Ms Amoo-Osae (left) and Ms Ayebilla (right) at the event

As part of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day, Bolt Ghana has organised an event to discuss the importance of gender inclusivity and empowerment.

The event was aimed at reiterat­ing the company’s commitment to women and empowering them on the equity level and giving them more opportunity.

The discussants at the event were the Brand Manager for Guinness Gha­na, Wilma Amoo-Osae, a female Bolt Driver, Monica Ayebilla, Global Head, Dealer Engagement, Autochek Africa Edith Akati, founder & CEO of Talk­ative Mom, Eno Quagrine and Delsie Fosu, Bolt Ghana.

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They talked on topics including embracing leadership qualities as a wom­an without fear of judgment, building relationships through effective stakehold­er management and finding your voice for self-advocacy

Speaking to The Spectator, the Mar­keting Manager for Bolt Ghana, Miranisa Wallace-Ollennu said safety and inclusion was important to women especially for female riders within the company.

“We have a lot of prioritisation on our female drivers and we are doing our best to make sure they are safe with their rides,” she said.

She said it was important to create opportunities for female drivers to feel safe to earn more on the platform adding that the company would take initiatives to help them.

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Ms Amoo-Osae urged women to be intentional about what they want and how they want to be addressed and identified at their workplaces and in the society.

She also encouraged women not to be afraid of their weaknesses but rather use them to their advantage.

Ms Amoo-Osae advised men to give young women opportunities they de­serve with no strings attached.

For Ms Ayebilla she said women need to be courageous in any field perceived dominated by men adding that the notion that women could be rivers was yet to be accepted in Africa

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She said it was therefore necessary for women drivers to be confident because “every successful woman becomes an inspiration to another woman.”

According to Ms Akati, women lead­ers should groom more women who would take over from them in the near future.

To the young women she urged them to look for people like them and study their paths.

Mrs Quagrine urged women to be empathetic and take people seriously adding that “your social capital will help you achieve your goal.”

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 By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu

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Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.

The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.

According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.

The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.

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A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.

The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.

The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.

The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.

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Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

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Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.

He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.

Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.

The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.

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The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.

Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.

He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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