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CAMFED Ghana, GEA Partner to Advance Women’s Entrepreneurial Rights

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The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) to champion the entrepreneurial rights of young women through advocacy and policy engagement.

Signed on December 8, the MoU outlines a commitment by both organisations to combat gender stereotypes and promote equity for female entrepreneurs. The partnership will involve sharing relevant experience, expertise, data, and best practices to guide interventions and support women in business.

According to a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, GEA will train CAMFED Association (CAMA) members, entrepreneurs, and CAMFED clients who are interested in starting or growing their enterprises. “Importantly, the partnership will see CAMFED Ghana and GEA deepen the work of the District Business Committees while mainstreaming child protection and safeguarding practices in skills development training of Ghanaian youth,” the release said.

CAMFED believes that this collaboration with GEA will significantly promote the entrepreneurial initiatives of the young women they serve while advancing the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Ghana.

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GEA is the government agency mandated under Act 1043 to promote and develop MSMEs in Ghana. It coordinates, implements, and monitors activities in the sector. The agency provides advisory services, technical support for business planning, and assistance in accessing loans through its Business Advisory Centres (BACs).

MSMEs account for a substantial share of Ghana’s economic activity and are considered catalytic for achieving national development goals. SMEs consistently contribute around 70% to Ghana’s GDP and make up about 92% of all businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance. The government sees the MSMEs sector as a key driver for reducing unemployment and stimulating economic growth.

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Let’s pray fervently to prevent any looming disaster– Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng

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Rt Rev Dr Grace Frimpong-Boateng

A Prophet and General Overseer of Jesus Prayer Ministry at Ejisu Asuasi, Kumasi, and Pig Farm, Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng, has urged Ghanaians to pray fervently to avert any disaster that would endanger many.

“God hears prayers, and intercessory prayers will provide your family safety and protection so you can live long and enjoy life in this world,” she added.

Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng was speaking with The Spectator in an interview last week.

According to her, she had a revelation that there would be a tragedy that will harm many people, however, effective prayers can avert it.

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She said that the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) predicted another heavy downpour from Thursday to Sunday following the recent torrential rain that devastated Accra and other areas. However, strong intercessory prayers prevented the prediction, which would have been catastrophic.

She claims that whenever she shares something that God has revealed to her, she does not receive widespread support from people to join her in effective intercession.

As a result, she has urged everyone including members of parliament, cabinet ministers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other citizens to exercise caution and pray fervently in order to avoid premature death.

According to Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng the recent downpour in Accra which claimed lives and destroyed property was unusual.

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“The sea was irritated because of certain rituals performed and caused it to spew forth, exposing the dirt.” There are still some rites in the sea, and they will definitely surface,” she disclosed.

“Let’s pray that God would burn and destroy the things that have contaminated the sea,” she indicated.

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Mason convicted for stealing 4-yr-old boy

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The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra. 

David Kpandoyo, 25, a Togolese national, pleaded guilty to a charge of child stealing. 

The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, convicted him on his own plea and adjourned sentencing to July 14, 2026. 

Kpandoyo told the court that he had gone to a drinking spot to consume alcohol when the child approached him.  

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He said he gave the boy some money, took him home, and could not remember what happened afterwards because he was intoxicated. 

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Patience Mario, assisted by Chief Inspector Jacob Nyarko, led the prosecution. 

The prosecution said the complainant, Mr Bismark Gbago, is a 52-year-old painter residing at New Legon in Accra. 

The victim’s mother, Ms Patience Ablordefey Afefa, is a 25-year-old hairdresser living at Kpedze in the Volta Region with the victim, a Kindergarten One pupil. 

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The prosecution said Kpandoyo also resided at New Legon, where he worked as a mason. 

It said the victim went missing at Kpedze on July 1, 2026, at about 18:00 hours. 

On July 3, at about 6:30pm, the complainant reported to the New Legon Police that he had found the four-year-old boy wandering around the area and that the child was unable to identify his home. 

The prosecution said that on July 4, at about 4 p.m., the complainant informed the Police that after announcements were made within the community, Kpandoyo came forward claiming that the boy was his son. 

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The complainant and Kpandoyo subsequently went to the police Station to identify the child. 

However, Kpandoyo was unable to produce the child’s birth certificate or lead the Police to the child’s mother. 

Later that day, the police received a flyer bearing the name and telephone numbers of the victim’s mother, together with the child’s photograph, indicating that he had gone missing from Kpedze. 

The police contacted the victim’s mother and asked her to report to the New Legon Police Station with the child’s birth certificate and weighing card because another person was claiming to be the child’s parent. 

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On July 6, the victim’s mother and her relatives reported to the Police Station and stated that they did not know Kpandoyo. 

During investigations, Kpandoyo admitted in his cautioned statement that the victim was not his child. 

He further confessed that while working at Kpedze, he stole the boy and brought him to Accra. –GNA  

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