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Orange Corners Ghana celebrates Entrepreneurs at graduation event
Orange Corners Ghana, an initiative of the Netherlands, celebrated the graduation of 73 youth-led businesses at the residence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, with support from Ghanaian Corporate Partners, continues to provide access to finance and support Ghanaian youth-led businesses through the Orange Corners Ghana Initiative.
The initiative provides access to EUR 50,000.00 from the Orange Corners Innovation Fund for business growth.
The initiative aims to provide exceptional youth-led businesses with the financial resources and elevated Entrepreneurial capacity necessary to scale their businesses and continue their path to success.
The graduation event held on Thursday March 7, is the 8th Cohort of the programme since its inception in 2019.
The event served as a platform to showcase the success stories of Cohort 8 participants, and Alumni.
Inspiring testimonials from graduates highlighted the transformative impact of the programme.
In all, 227 talented young entrepreneurs were supported and 55 percent of them were women-led.
Programme partners
(MDF West Africa, Fidelity Bank, Vivo Energy, Koudijs, People’s Pension Trust, MPS Tema Port, Friesland Campina, and Cargill Ghana) and guest speakers commended Orange Corners Ghana’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurial talent in Ghana.
They emphasised the programme’s important role in driving economic development and fostering the growth of innovative in Ghanaian businesses.
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana, H.E. Mr. Jeroen Verheul, extended warm congratulations to the Cohort 8 graduates during the ceremony.
He acknowledged their perseverance and the successful completion of the programme.
He also took a moment to recognise the remarkable achievements of the Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration Programme itself.
The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to the programme’s partners, highlighting their continued support as crucial to the programme’s success.
Through its multi-faceted approach of mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to finance, the programme equips young entrepreneurs with the tools and resilience needed to not only navigate challenges but also emerge as trailblazers and change-makers in their respective industries.
Mr. Richard Yeboah, Director – MDF Global, used the opportunity to express his gratitude to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
He recounted the programme’s journey, which began in 2019 with a pilot cohort of 30 companies. Since then, it has provided support to over 800 aspiring entrepreneurs across Ghana.
Mr. Yeboah highlighted the increasing number of applications received, which ultimately led to the programme’s expansion from Accra to Ho, Tamale, Kumasi and Takoradi.
He also emphasised the programme’s unique focus on supporting companies through the formalisation process, ensuring they operate within a sustainable framework.
The decision to expand beyond Accra, as Mr Yeboah pointed out, proved to be a success, fostering the growth of talented entrepreneurs across the country and ensuring a wider reach for Orange Corners Ghana’s impactful offerings.
In a related development, Orange Corners Ghana welcomed Growth Africa after a pivotal announcement which saw the handing over of the reins from MDF West Africa to Growth Africa.
This transition marks a new chapter for Orange Corners Ghana, ensuring the programme’s continued impact for the next five years.
With enthusiasm, the ceremony announced the launch of a new Cohort and invited applications from businesses in the Cocoa and Horticulture sectors looking to scale.
This signifies Orange Corners Ghana’s commitment to empowering young Ghanaians.
Those driven to join the dynamic community of Orange Corners Ghana entrepreneurs were encouraged to visit the programme’s website or explore its social media pages.
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.
