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Businesses need innovation and strategies to survive in the coming years-CEO Quick Angels
The CEO of Quick Angels has advised businesses to adopt new strategies and innovation for businesses to thrive in the coming years.
He made this call on a tour of one of his partner brands
Richard Nii Armah Quaye, Ceo of quick Angels paid a courtesy call to Gold coast food herbs and spices- (Sankofa Natural spices) at Gomaaafter years of formidable partnership.
The aim of the visit is to tour their ultra-modern facility, know the progress of work done on the product and services as well as what the future holds for the business.
The CEO of Sankofa spices acknowledged the challenging times the country as well as businesses are being confronted in our current economy however was quick to add that with a formidable partnership with quick angels, and good strategies the business will thrive and survive.
He mentioned and assured the board chairman, Mr. Quaye, that he and his team are ready and prepared for the years ahead.
The board chairman of Sankofa and CEO of quick Angels Mr. Quaye applauded the CEO of Sankofa and his team for the massive work done so far considering where the Joint venture business started amidst challenges however added that he has a strong trust in the Ceos ability and he isn’t surprised with the work done so far.
He added that he is proud Sankofa natural spices are one of Ghana’s finest and most healthy known products accepted by many.
Mr. Quaye used the occasion to call on more innovation for the business in the years ahead to stay in business.
He added that not all businesses can survive the current economic conditions we are facing. Salaries are paid in full, with no redundancy he’s proud of the business.
He used the occasion to call on businesses to be innovative and have new strategies if they want to see their business thrive in the coming years in our current economy. “You always have to have ways to face the fall he mentioned”
He disclosed that his brands will be among the few to challenge the status quo.
Sankofa spices are taking territories and have moved into other African markets and would be global soon.
Richard Nii Armah Quaye is Ghana’s first angel investor supporting hundreds of businesses, Startups, and entrepreneurs with equity financing.
Quick Angels have successfully built over 25 world-class brands such as burger king, Doughman foods, Sankofa natural spices, Coli network, Benjie and duke rice, ridge medical center, and many more in Ghana and other parts of Africa employing over 3000 direct staff across brands only in Ghana.
He is an achiever and a great leader of our generation.
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ICU holds Greater Accra regional youth, women confab
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) on Friday held the Greater Accra Regional Youth and Women’s Conference to build a strategic network.
The conference which brought together representatives of the Union was a great opportunity for ICU Ghana to make its voice heard on policies that were crucial to the development of the country.
The platform was also used to elect new officers for the Greater Accra Branch of The ICU Ghana to mark its 12th National Quadrennial Conference in August.
The General Secretary of the ICU Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, called on government to assist the two state-owned media organisation, New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Spectator and The Ghanaian Times newspapers and Graphic Communication Group Limited (GCGL).
“The two state-owned media played major roles in disseminating government policies, educating, entertaining and informing the public of the happenings in the world,” he added.
He said ICU Ghana would also raise issues about the recapitalisation of the two organisations with the sector minister.
Mr Ayawine disclosed that the ADB and NIB banks were also going through the same ordeal but government intervened and urged government to do same for the two state-owned organisations.
He stressed on equal partnership between unions and employers, saying the capital and labour were crucial to create, produce and generate funds.
The General Secretary advised the various branches of the association to suggest solutions on socio-economic issues such as employment for discussions.
The newly-elected members who were sworn in by the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine includes Belinda Cochrane-chairman, Eric Ekow Turkson-Vice chairman and Moses Kwaku Otoo-Secretary.
Others were Charles Akomea-Financial Secretary, Charles Biden- Executive Member, Diana Asiedu-Women’s Representative and Samuella A. Brago-Youth Representative.
The chairman of the Greater Accra Branch of the ICU Ghana, Belinda Cochrane thanked the leadership for contributing to the success of the union.
She added that the conference was to prepare for the 12th National Quadrennial Conference and also to take stock of the activities of the branch for the past years and discuss issues on the ground.
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Minister for Health holds emergency stakeholder meeting with principals and directors of Health Training Institutions
In a proactive move to strengthen collaboration within the health sector, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has convened an emergency meeting with the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI) across the country.
The meeting aimed to deepen engagement between the Ministry and key stakeholders responsible for training health professionals.
The session provided a platform for open dialogue on the challenges facing health training institutions, the quality of healthcare education, and the strategic direction of human resource development in the sector.
Addressing the stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh emphasized the importance of fostering strong and cordial relationships between the Ministry and training institutions to ensure a well-coordinated and responsive healthcare system.
He indicated that the purpose of the meeting was also to collaborate, discuss concerns, and find practical solutions that would benefit not only the institutions but also the Ghanaian people who rely on the healthcare system.
The President of COHHETI, Madam Margaret Mary Alacoque welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. She raised concerns about transportation challenges, accreditation delays, staffing shortages, and the general conditions and status of service for Health Training Institutions (HTIs). She also shared innovative strategies that some institutions have adopted to improve training outcomes.
In his response, Mr.Akandoh assured participants of the Ministry’s commitment to addressing their concerns and announced plans to enhance coordination and follow-ups.
He added that the Ministry would soon introduce policy reforms aimed at improving standards in health education and ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
These reforms include reducing the cost of admission, implementing automatic code generation for applicants, and clarifying leadership roles within HTIs.
