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Times Ladies tour Promasidor factory
A section of the ladies ready to visit the factory
The Times Ladies Association (TLA) of the New Times Corporation (NTC) paid a working tour at the Promasidor Ghana Limited (PGL), a leading food manufacturing company factory in Accra, recently.
The tour which formed part of the Association’s programme outline for the year was to acquaint the ladies with the manufacturing process of some of the products of PGL.
The Corporate Affairs Lead of PGL, Mr Gideon Kodo, welcomed the ladies and took them through some of the policies of the company.
He said, through different brand engagements with communities, Promasidor has grown to become known as a company that is committed to the development of the society through its community support initiatives in the area of education, health, sports and many more.
“The company operates under the mission statement of providing quality food products to all our consumers,” he said.
The tour was facilitated by Mr. George Ofori, Assistant Coordinator of Products who led the Ladies through the manufacturing process of Onga from the start to the end products.
The Ladies were led by the president of the Association, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo, Acting Editor of The Spectator.
She said NTC produces two newspapers, the Ghanaian Times (GT) and The Spectator (TS) and urged the company to continue patronising the Ghanaian Times as well as The Spectator.
The vice president of the Association, Mrs Agatha Ennin Osei, was grateful to Promasidor for the warm reception and encouraged them to advertise their products in the corporation’s newspapers and on its online platforms.
At the end of the tour, the Ladies were overwhelmed and impressed with the strict adherence to health protocols observed at the factory.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
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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.
