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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.
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.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
