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Cartel Foundation organises walk to promote the health of Mamprobi residents
The Cartel Foundation, a non-governmental and philanthropic arm of Cartel Group of Companies, at the weekend organised a health walk at Mamprobi to promote healthy and good health practices among the residents.
The three-hour event on the theme “Community Healthcare, A Responsibility for all Stakeholders” started from the Mamprobi Post Office through Accra Central, Bank of Ghana area and ended at the Mamprobi Girls Schools.
About 1500 residents of Mamprobi in the Ablekuma South Municipality, representatives of business and companies in the community and people from all walks of life took part in the health walk.
Amidst singing and dancing, a number of activities including exercise, aerobics and eating of fruits characterised the exercise of the ten-kilometer walk.
The exercise was supported by Ghanaian Times and other media partners.
Speaking to reporters after the health walk, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cartel Group of Companies, Mr Henry Harry Owoo, said the exercise formed part of the Corporate Social Investment of the Cartel Foundation.
He said this year’s health was the third to be organised by the Cartel Foundation.
Mr Owoo said the Cartel Foundation was concerned about the good health of the residents of Mamprobi, hence the programme.
The CEO of the Cartel Group of Companies advised the residents to avoid acts which would affect their health such as eating too much meat.
He urged the residents to exercise regularly and eat a lot of fruits and drink a lot of water.
Mr Owoo said the Cartel Foundation would continue to organise such programme to educate the public and healthy lifestyle and good living practices.
The Assemblyman for the Mamprobi Electoral Area Henry Adotey Brown who took part in the walk, in an interview commended Cartel Foundation for organising the walk.
He said good health and sanitation were issues he had been championing since became an Assemblyman for the Mamprobi Electoral Area and was happy the Cartel Foundation was helping promote those causes.
Some of the participants who spoke in an interview with the Ghanaian Times commended Cartel Foundation for organising the programme.
According to them, the programme had given them the opportunity to exercise and keep fit.
BY KINGSLEY ASARE
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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.
