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GNBCC & MDF West Africa opens application for 5th edition of Dutch Export Academy
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The Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC), in collaboration with MDF West Africa, this week, has announced the commencement of applications for the fifth edition of the Dutch Export Academy (DEA).
The DEA is a training programme tailored specifically for Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the horticulture sector who are looking to export to the European Union (EU) market.
The initiative offers practical insights, expert guidance, and hands-on training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful international trade.
This year’s edition is expected to start from Tuesday, May 14 to Thursday, May 30, 2024, with the training sessions scheduled for six days: three times a week, with a one-week interval, at East Legon in Accra.
The programme consists of Classroom Training Sessions, Field visits, and a Practical Intermission Programme. The topics to be covered during the training period include EU Export Processes and Documentation, Export Finance, Strategic Customer-Centric Development, International Trade Agreements, Practicalities of Shipping, among others.
The intermission period will include Industry Experiences and Best Practices, Market Research, Cross-Cultural Etiquette, Contract Preparation, Negotiation, and Coaching sessions.
Interested entrepreneurs, companies, and other key stakeholders have until April 1, 2024, to register by filling out the sign-up form.
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.
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.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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.
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
