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Homowo Mart: Tuesday Market has experienced significant growth- Rosemary Beryl Archer
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) responsible for Banking, Rosemary Beryl Archer has expressed excitement about the significant growth of the Tuesday Market.
According to her this growth has been significant considering where they started from some years ago.
As a testament of its determination to support Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up and run profitable ventures, the Management of GEXIM introduced Tuesday Market.
This serves as a platform that presents equal opportunities for Ghanaian entrepreneurs to display their Made In Ghana products for the public to patronise.
Speaking to TheSpectatoronline.com on the sidelines of Homowo Mart held on Tuesday, August 27, the Deputy CEO of GEXIM, Rosemary Beryl Archer, said the Tuesday Market initiative by her outfit started with 12 vendors in 2018, but today they are oversubscribed.
She said, from January to August, they have showcased products from over 800 SMEs.
According to her, with what she has seen over the years, it is possible that Ghanaians can produce and consume their own products without resorting to markets outside the country.
She said as an export bank, they will continue to help export some of the products to the international markets.
The Homowo Mart had over 100 SMEs exhibiting their products yesterday at the GEXIM premises and it was a delight for the Rosemary Beryl Archer and the President of the Osu Stool Council, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV to move round the various vendors to inspect the products on display.
After visiting all the vendors, the President of the Osu Stool Council, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV commended GEXIM for such an initiative and appealed for more support to enhance their capacities of young enterprising Ghanaians.
He further called for more marketing opportunities for them to position their products, this he said would ensure growth and sustainability.
Notse Nii Nortey urged Ghanaians to patronize Made In Ghana products to help make the local economy robust.
Interior décor, clothes, cosmetics, footwear, food among others that are locally produced were on display at the Tuesday Market.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
