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Times Ladies celebrate Women’s Day in style
It was a colourful event as Industrial and Commercial Workers Union Ghana in collaboration with the New Times Corporation (NTC) celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) at the forecourt of its premises.
As part of the celebration, Times ladies dressed in colourful kente designs and African print to commemorate the day.
The maiden event under the theme, “Equity Today and Sustainability Tomorrow” was to empower women to excel and break the bias.
Addressing the ladies, the Managing Director of the New Times Corporation, Mr, Martin Adu Owusu, said women should be given the needed exposure in order to break the bias and gender disparity.
Mr Adu stated that the corporation was committed to helping the women in good career path and commended the ladies in the corporation for their immense contribution, again urged them to push to the highest level through hardwork.
The chairman of the occasion, Mrs Georgina N. M. Quaittoo, said women have come a long way and there was the need for them to break the bias, expatiating that “in the past women were neglected to the background so they could not harness these potentials. Their roles were limited to the kitchen to bear domestic burden.”
Mrs Quaitoo who is the Deputy Editor of The Spectator urged women to continue to work hard and offer their quota any place they found themselves.
In an address the Accra Chairperson of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, Mrs Anita- Nyarko- Yirenkyi also appealed to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to expedite action to ensure the passing of the Affirmative Action Bill into law to ensure women were given what they deserved in the country.
She further called on women groups and civil society organisations to continue their advocacy to ensure that there was equity and gender balance at all levels the society.
Mrs Regina A. Sarpong, Women’s Representative of New times Corporation’s Union urged women to break the bias and continue to strive hard to attain top positions in both state-owned and private organisations.
“I will urge all of you especially those who do not want to accept positions for fear of name calling, discrimination, insecurity and unfair treatment to be courageous in all endeavours”.
Ms Dinah Bosuh, Chairperson of Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) of NTC stated that in order to have a happy and peaceful home, men must also be empowered, and urged the staff to love themselves and work hard to create gender parity.
Accra Regional Council Chairperson of ICU-Ghana of the Industrial Commercial and Workers Union, (ICU) Mrs Belinda Cochrane stated that women must dedicate themselves to fight against discrimination because they played a pivotal role in the community.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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.
