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Women In Export and Enterprises (WinEE) launched
Chanels Tradex, a wholly owned Ghanaian company which specializes in Trade Facilitation, Exports trade, New Market penetration, Trade Promotion, product aggregation and funding has launched a leading-edge initiative named “Women In Export and Enterprises” (WinEE).
WinEE seeks to build the capacity of women in the export ecosystem to increase Ghana’s exports and compete favorably in the international marketplace by providing solutions to challenges, which confront women in the exports.
The initiative was launched as part of activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
Within the Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector, women hold a huge sway.
According to the World Bank, women own 44% of micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) in Ghana. Ghana has the highest percentage of women owned businesses at 46.4%, ranking the number one in the world.
Speaking about the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of Chanels Tradex, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer indicated that exports are incredibly important to modern economies because they offer businesses more customers and markets for their goods and services as well as generate foreign exchange for the country.
“Considering the enormous contribution of women in national development, it is important for women to be encouraged to actively be involved in the export process. Creating avenues for women – owned enterprises to export their products and services will lead to more economic development and gender equality. Empowering women to participate fully in economic life is essential in order to build stronger economies, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities,” she added.
According to her, WinEE will assist the Ghanaian female exporters to benchmark their operations and products to international standards with a focus on product quality, operational efficiency, packaging and licensing permits to ensure market access and global competitiveness of Made-In-Ghana products in the global marketplace.
With the slogan “WinEE, Ready To Trade”, WINEE is set to develop and grow giants of industry within the women entrepreneur sector and improve lives for economic growth and development.
The initiative is designed to develop the technical and financial capacity of women exporters especially SMEs exporters in order to play key roles in the internationalization of Ghanaian goods and services.
In addition, the initiative will further support women exporters and women-owned businesses into exports to easily plug into global value chains, get assistance to access funds locally and globally at concessionary rates and specialized support with product packaging and quality to meet international standards.
WinEE is open to registered Ghanaian businesses with 50% Ghanaian shareholding plus 60% female shareholding or 60% of its employees being women.
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Stonebwoy’s electrifying London concert : A Story of Resilience and Triumph
London came alive as one of Ghana’s finest musical exports, Stonebwoy rocked thousands at the Up and Running Tour concert held at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The show opened with Stonebwoy emerging in silhouette form, standing atop a riser.
The shadowed figure created an air of mystery, leaving the crowd eager to see the man behind the shape.
As the opening notes of his song “Hero” filled the venue, the lights dramatically revealed him now fully visible — wearing a striking ensemble that told a deeper story.
Stonebwoy’s attire was no accident he wore a tattered jacket, Rick Owens pants and Balenciaga footwear adorned with chains.This look wasn’t just fashion; it symbolized resilience.
The torn clothes represented the negativity, criticism, and adversity he’s faced as a visual metaphor for the attempts to tear him down.
The chains further amplified this, reflecting the weight of judgment and challenges placed upon him.
Despite it all, there he stood proud, powerful, and still standing tall as a hero for his people.
The transition into up and running set:
In a powerful shift, Stonebwoy’s second set began from the upper level of the crowd, this time dressed in pristine white.
This transition was a statement no matter how much negativity is thrown his way, no matter how hard people try to break him, he remains true to his purpose: uplifting and inspiring his fans.
His presence among the crowd symbolized his unwavering connection to the people, a reminder that his journey, his struggles, and his triumphs are all for them.
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Health Minister pays working visit to Ahanta West Municipal Hospital
The Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh has paid a working visit to the Ahanta West Municipal Hospital- Bokro in the Western Region to assess the state of the facility.
The hospital, which is one of the health facilities under the Agenda 111 project was commissioned by the previous administration to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country.
Speaking during his visit, Akandoh emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the completion of the Agenda 111 hospitals.
However, he revealed that at the time of its commissioning, the facility was nowhere near ready to serve the public.
“I have a clear instructions from Mr. President to assess all agenda 111 project and give him a blue print as the way forward,” he stated.
The Health Minister, along with officials from the Ministry of Health, toured the facility to evaluate the extent of work done so far and identify key areas that require intervention.
The assessment aims to facilitate strategic planning for the completion and operationalization of the hospital to serve the health needs of residents in Ahanta West and beyond.
“When we talk about a hospital being in operation, it is not just the brick and mortar that is why I was requesting
