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Africa 2100 train 25 people at Entrepreneurship workshop
Twenty-five aspiring entrepreneurs have been trained successfully by Africa 2100 at an Entrepreneurship workshop.
The two-day entrepreneurship workshop took place at the Accra City Hotel in Accra from Monday, March 11-12, 2024,
Speaking to Thespectatoronline.com, the founder of Africa 2100, Chudi Obiaya said the objective of the workshop was to validate their business model by leveraging Entrepreneurship to improve the lives of those in the underserved communities on the African continent.
Again, he said it is to equip start-ups to execute their vision and build a community of aspiring entrepreneurs.
He charged them to build a network to continuously push their vision through regardless of the challenges.
Sandra Appertey, affectionately called Casandra of MoneyHub fame, the initiative’s local partners who searched for the right aspiring entrepreneurs for African 100, expressed her excitement in scouting for aspiring entrepreneurs for the event.
She said they partnered with Africa 2100 as a result of their resolve to create awareness on Business and financial literacy for Ghanaians.
Casandra said the programme was crucial in helping create entrepreneurship opportunities for people.
“We leave in a time where 6 out of 10 Africans do not have jobs and for this reason, such programmes are crucial,” she added.
As part of the workshop, participants were first given cards to build their dream house and debrief everyone.
This was aimed at equipping them with the ability to create a vision, which is a powerful tool for any entrepreneur.
Additionally, they also enabled participants to complete and conduct empathy mapping to understand the challenges and vision of the aspiring entrepreneurs.
They also guided participants with SWOT analysis tools and strategies to empower them to be successful in the business market.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
