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Women In Export and Enterprises (WinEE) launched
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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.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
