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Women urged to utilize digital innovations to transform businesses
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Global Ovations, organisers of the recently held 2022 Women’s Choice Awards Africa, Mr Gideon Raji has tasked women to employ digital innovations to transform their businesses to compete with the global world.
Mr Raji said the role of women in transforming Ghana’s economy cannot be overemphasised but they could do more if they utilise tools within the digital space to support their businesses.
“We need to acknowledge the immense contributions of women in the socio-economic development country. However, they must also be innovative enough to contribute more to the growth of the continent and the world at large,” he stated.
“Hence the theme for this year’s event; “Digitalization— the New Phase of Women Empowerment; the Unstoppable Woman, Breaking the Bias to Advance Inclusive Leadership and Elevation,” he added.
The event he said was aimed at inspiring the next generation of women who would be a force of positive change and excellence in the world.
“Our commitment is to continue the cause of empowering women in every good way possible that would lead to economic growth,”Mr Raji said.
At the event,several female personalities and brands in the areas of marketing, finance, community advocacy, entertainment, fashion, and food were presented with awards for their contributions to the growth of their businesses.
They include, Board Chair for Zenith Bank, Mrs Fred Yahan Duplan who was honoured for the astounding leadership in banking and finance sector over the years.
The Chief Finance Officer(CFO) for MTN Antoinette Kwofie, Actress Jackie Appiah, General Manager -Zenith Bank Maebelle Denya Nortey,Marketing Director,Uniliver Nana Yaa Owusu Ansah ,media mogul and community advocate Oheneryere Gifty Anti, Penelope M. Jones Mensah, Founder 40 Roses Foundation were also awarded.
Brands like, Unilever, Komos Innovation center, Access Bank were also acknowledged for their contributions in the development of Ghanaian women.
In all, a total of 64 awardees were honoured at the event.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
