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Women In Export and Enterprises (WinEE) launched
Chanels Tradex, a wholly owned Ghanaian company which specializes in Trade Facilitation, Exports trade, New Market penetration, Trade Promotion, product aggregation and funding has launched a leading-edge initiative named “Women In Export and Enterprises” (WinEE).
WinEE seeks to build the capacity of women in the export ecosystem to increase Ghana’s exports and compete favorably in the international marketplace by providing solutions to challenges, which confront women in the exports.
The initiative was launched as part of activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
Within the Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector, women hold a huge sway.
According to the World Bank, women own 44% of micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) in Ghana. Ghana has the highest percentage of women owned businesses at 46.4%, ranking the number one in the world.
Speaking about the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of Chanels Tradex, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer indicated that exports are incredibly important to modern economies because they offer businesses more customers and markets for their goods and services as well as generate foreign exchange for the country.
“Considering the enormous contribution of women in national development, it is important for women to be encouraged to actively be involved in the export process. Creating avenues for women – owned enterprises to export their products and services will lead to more economic development and gender equality. Empowering women to participate fully in economic life is essential in order to build stronger economies, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities,” she added.
According to her, WinEE will assist the Ghanaian female exporters to benchmark their operations and products to international standards with a focus on product quality, operational efficiency, packaging and licensing permits to ensure market access and global competitiveness of Made-In-Ghana products in the global marketplace.
With the slogan “WinEE, Ready To Trade”, WINEE is set to develop and grow giants of industry within the women entrepreneur sector and improve lives for economic growth and development.
The initiative is designed to develop the technical and financial capacity of women exporters especially SMEs exporters in order to play key roles in the internationalization of Ghanaian goods and services.
In addition, the initiative will further support women exporters and women-owned businesses into exports to easily plug into global value chains, get assistance to access funds locally and globally at concessionary rates and specialized support with product packaging and quality to meet international standards.
WinEE is open to registered Ghanaian businesses with 50% Ghanaian shareholding plus 60% female shareholding or 60% of its employees being women.
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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