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GEXIM commemorates Homowo with “Homowo Mart” on August 27
As part of activities to commemorate this year’s celebration of the Homowo festival, Management of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) has announced a special edition of its popular Tuesday Market. Dubbed “GEXIM Homowo Mart”, it is scheduled to take place on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at the forecourt of the Bank’s headquarters, the Africa Trade House, in Accra.
In the spirit of the celebration, the “GEXIM Homowo Mart” which will commence at 10am and end at 8pm will provide a platform to showcase a variety of top-quality Made-In-Ghana products and services at unbeatable prices.
The very unique, and authentic products to be exhibited at the fair will include food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear, slippers, and many others.
Commenting on the Bank’s rationale and preparation towards the successful organization of the “GEXIM Homowo Mart”, the Deputy Chief Executive of GEXIM, responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, highlighted the important role cultural sensitivity plays in global trade, bilateral relations between countries as well as building synergies between international businesses and entrepreneurs.
“We are excited to be participating in this year’s edition of the month long harvest festival by the Gas in the Greater Accra region by organizing the special edition of our award winning SME fair, Tuesday Market, which seeks to promote and market products and services by Ghanaian entrepreneurs. I must say, cultural sensitivityis a cornerstone of successful international trade and it is significant to leverage on important festivals like Homowo by the Gas which comes with a lot of lessons. When businesses value and respect cultural differences, they foster trust, enhance communication, and drive sustainable growth in global markets”, she elaborated.
According to Mr. Archer, in addition to the exhibition of Ghanaian made products and services on the day, the forecourt of the Africa Trade House will come alive with a Ga cultural display to provide a captivating insight into the tradition and customs of the Ga people in the presence of some very important dignitaries from the Ga state confirmed to participate in the “GEXIM Homowo Mart”.
The word “Homowo” means hooting at hunger in the Ga language. The Ga people celebrate the “Homowo Festival” in remembrance of famine that once happened in their history in precolonial Ghana. The festival is a time of immense joy, gratitude and reflection for all Gas in the country and around the world.
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
