Women entrepreneurs in Ghana 8% less likely to gain access to capital than men - BoG
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Women entrepreneurs in Ghana are 8% less likely to gain access to capital than men• This is according to data available from the World Bank’s 2017 Global Findex Survey• Ghana’s private sector is largley dominated by women entrepreneursSecond Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, has revealed women entrepreneurs in Ghana are 8 percent less likely to gain access to capital from financial institutions as compared to their male counterparts. According to her, data from the World Bank’s 2017 Global Findex Survey also showed that entrepreneurial businesses owned by women tend to remain smaller and less profitable than those owned by men. Delivering the keynote address at a graduation ceremony for the Women in Technology (WIT) Business Incubator programme organised by Standard Chartered Ghana, Mrs Addo Awadzi said it is essential to prioritize requisite access to business support services for women entrepreneurs particularly in the technology business space. “The participation of female entrepreneurs in Ghana’s fast-growing technology sector remains marginal although there is great potential for women to play a key role in this space,” she pointed. “This programme has no doubt been a major confidence booster for the young female entrepreneurs behind these 14 businesses that graduate today.
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September 16, 2021 18:45 UTC
‘His advise is total rubbish’ – Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe wants Bernhard Lippert sacked
Sports News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe wants Bernhard Lippert to lose his job• He claims Bernhard Lippert is part of the problem in the national team• The GFA is set to name the replace of the coach CK Akonnor in the coming daysFormer Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, wants the Technical Director, Bernhard Lippert, to be sacked from his role. Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe’s comment comes on the back of the GFA’s decision to terminate the contract of Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor and his two assistant coaches, David Duncan and Patrick Greveraars, on Monday, September 13, 2021. But the former GFA boss believes that CK Akonnor alone shouldn’t be blamed for Ghana’s abysmal start in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as he worked closely with the Technical Director of the GFA. He stated that he would have fired Technical Director Bernhard Lippert alongside CK Akonnor and his two assistant coaches because they all worked together. “I would have fired him [Lippert] immediately because it is his advise that led CK [Akonnor] into this sort of situation in which he is unless CK ignores some of the advises he gives.”“But if CK listens to him carefully then some of the technical advises he has been giving is totally rubbish and that led us to this sort of situation we find ourselves so if CK is gone, he should follow him,” he said in an interview with Metro TV.
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September 16, 2021 18:33 UTC
Read about the IGP before you make any silly move - Caleb Nii Boye to Shatta Wale
Entertainment of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Shatta Wale has been warned against physical assaults• This is according to Caleb Nii Boye who says he can be rested• He added that the acting IGP will not have mercy on him if he commits any offenceRadio personality, Caleb Nii Boye, has admonished dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, to tread cautiously as he can be arrested if he physically attacks anyone in the country. The SM boss who has been at the centre of controversies shared an image of Jim Ike on his Facebook page with the caption; "Why is everybody saying I look like Jim Ike." The radio presenter has asked Shatta Wale to 'be guided" adding that the laws of the nation will deal with him if he physically attacks anybody in the country. Be guided Shatta Wale." Below is the post by Caleb Nii Boye
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September 16, 2021 18:22 UTC
‘Okada’ rider drowns in Ankobra river
Regional News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Western RegionAn ‘okada’ rider believed to be in his twenties has drowned in the Ankobra river at Wassa Jukwaa Heman in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality. The heavy downpour in the area on Wednesday, September 15, caused the river to overflow its banks, flooding various places in the community including the main road on Thursday, September 16. But the okada rider whose name was given as Tetteh decided to go through the flood to the other side to buy fuel after bringing a passenger to the area. "He ignored the advice of people and went into the flood with the motorbike and the water swept him away in the middle,” he added. Elders of the community were informed about the incident and a libation was poured to make way for divers to go into the water to search for him.
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September 16, 2021 18:11 UTC
GDP growth rate estimates for Q2 2021 is encouraging – Prof. Quartey
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Prof. Quartey has described recent economic growth rate estimates as encouraging• He believes the growth can hit an average of 5% GDP by end of 2021• The GSS says the economy expanded by 3.9% in the second quarter of 2021Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, Professor Peter Quartey, has described recent economic growth rate estimates as encouraging. This comes after the Ghana Statistical Service on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, announced Gross Domestic Product growth estimates indicating the economy expanded by 3.9% in the second quarter of 2021. “The 3.9% growth rate is quite positive and encouraging. Then if you even look at the non-oil growth rate of 5.2%, it clearly tells you that the economy is certainly recovering. “That is positive and I think they [government] should continue to invest in the real sector in order to realise targeted growth rate for 2021,” he added.
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September 16, 2021 18:00 UTC
Let common sense guide this ‘ugly and disturbing’ feud – Bernard Mornah to PNC
He described the ongoing feud between the camp of Janet Nabla, the party’s 2020 presidential candidate, David Apasera, and chairman, Moses Danibaah, as ‘ugly and disturbing.’“What is happening is very ugly and very disturbing. Bernard Mornah also indicated that the continuous fracas in the party could further deepen the cracks in it. He said Dr. Mahama instigated the suspension of some leaders in the party without going through the right processes some years ago. What we just need to do is that, let’s allow reasonability to prevail, and we should allow common sense and the need to hold the party together prevail,” he said. Earlier, the PNC had written to the Inspector General of Police to investigate Janet Nabla over her claims that she had boys from Walewale who could terrorize people.
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September 16, 2021 17:37 UTC
Frank Fiifi Gharbin struck with unknown illness
Movies of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghbase.comMovie producer cum director Frank Fiifi Gharbin has been captured on social media in a quite devastating condition. Fiifi Garbin who appears to have been struck with an unknown illness was seen in the company of two men who carried him and transported him into a car. Sources say a traditional priest revealed that the movie director is currently under an evil spell (juju). According to reports, he is currently undergoing treatment at the Dr. Kodua Spiritual and Herbal Centre in Kumasi. Frank Fiifi Gharbin is an award-winning film director who has starred and produced several Ghanaian movies.
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September 16, 2021 17:37 UTC
Enough of the embarrassment, invest the monies you've received – DKB advises Psalm Adjeteyfio
According to DKB, his senior colleague should invest his into either a waakye or sobolo business where he can gain returns to prevent him from begging for support in the media. You see the deploration situation our legendary actor, Psalm Adjeteyfio has found himself and the fact that he's had generosity coming his way by virtue of the Vice President giving him GH¢50, 000. Following his appeal to Ghanaians for support, some benevolent individuals came to his aid including the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, who has pledged to give Psalm Adjeteyfio popularly called T.T a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500. He should invest in basic necessities, simple waakye and koko (porridge) business. He has a brand name that is active, he can make it TT waakye business and TT Sobolo business and people will support.”In reaction to DBK's advice, Nii Akwetey on Twitter sided with the comedian.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
Democracy has failed to develop Africa and its people – Lawyer Sosu
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for Madina, Lawyer Xavier Francis Sosu, has said that the Western type of democracy which has been adopted in Africa has failed to ensure the development of the continent. “However, democracy as it is currently practised in Africa, does not provide solutions to the complex myriad of problems faced by African societies. The Western type of democracy has failed to develop Africa and its people. As such, it is time for Africa to begin to rethink and take advantage of the values of democracy as are generally known, but necessary to develop a new African Democracy," Lawyer Sosu said. He underscored that the current type of democracy practised in Africa has largely failed because it is founded on tenets that only benefit a few elite class.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
SSNIT paid over GH¢1.65m to 1,497 invalid pensioners for August - DG
As I’ve said before, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Scheme and the monies in there are for Members. Beyond registering, you have to pay contributions for every employee, whether permanent or temporary. But we advise that you validate it yourself in the comfort of your offices using our web portal to generate the bill for payment (Payment Advice). Indeed, there are 1,497 Invalid Pensioners on the pension payroll and just last month (August 2021), we paid over 1.65 million cedis (GHS1,655, 234.00). I want to assure you that we shall continue to explore various options to create platforms that facilitate easy payment of workers’ contributions.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
How to identify the best investment type for you
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: etvghana.comDeborah Afulani, a Business Development Manager, has tipped on how one can determine or identify among the long list of investment options, which will be best for them. Interviewed by Mercy Bee the Ekumfi Princess on eTV Ghana’s Girl Vibes, she first explained that investment is basically putting your money into a venture with the aim of making some returns or profit out of it. According to her, there are various types of investments, however, one can only decide on the best investment type when they take into consideration their plan. “It’s your wedding so you have to save for it. You want your wedding in a certain way so you should be able to contribute to how you want it.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
Funeral for Hajia Mariama Bawumia continues with third-day Islamic Prayers
Regional News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: thezongomail.comIslamic Funeral rights for Hajia Mariama Bawumia, mother of Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, continued in Walewale on Thursday, with the important third-day adu'a. Hajia Mariama Bawumia passed away in Accra on Monday, and she was laid to rest in Walewale on Tuesday, with a host of dignitaries in attendance. The third-day dua'a (funeral prayers) is significant in Islamic tradition for the dead, and like Tuesday's burial ceremony, a host of dignitaries from across the country and beyond, attended the ceremony in Walewale today. With Vice President Bawumia, his wife Samira, his brothers and family members sitting in state, the ceremony began with recitations of the entire chapters of the Holy Qur'an to seek the mercy and favours of Allah towards the departed Hajia Mariam. Another round of recitation was done for the members of the family and all sympathisers who have been mourning with the family.
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September 16, 2021 16:07 UTC
AshantiGold appoint Albert Yahaya Commey as Deputy CEO and Sporting Director
Sports News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comRenowned football administrator Albert Aryitey Yahaya Commey has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AshantiGold SC with immediate effect. GHANAsoccernet.com can report the experienced administrator will double as the Sporting Director of the club as replaces Nana Kwasi Darlyn. Commey recently resigned from Eleven Wonders' CEO position after two and half years after joining from Aduana Stars in 2019. Commey comes in with rich experience having worked at giants Hearts of Oak and also served as match commissioner, match coordinator for the Ghana FA and CAF amongst other positions. AshantiGold finished 9th position in the Ghana Premier League last term and will be aiming to improve on that when the new season starts in October.
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September 16, 2021 15:56 UTC
My daughter's looks keep changing, I cant tell who she currently looks like - Medikal
Entertainment of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghbase.comPopular Ghanaian rapper Medikal has stated that his daughter's looks sometimes confuses him due to how fast she is growing. According to Medikal, Island's situation has left himself and his wife, Fella Makafui in shock because she keeps changing as she grows. Medikal also stated that currently, he is unsure whether the baby looks like him or her mother, Fella Makafui. At this point, I can’t tell if she looks more like me or her mum. She’s growing fast, she just turned a year old," he stated.
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September 16, 2021 15:43 UTC
Democracy should be considered a process, not an event – Antwi Danso
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• September 15 is UN International Day of Democracy• Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso says democracy is a process• He lists out some of the things that make up that processDr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, a former Director of the Legon Center for International Affairs and Democracy (LECIAD), has said that the governance practice known as democracy is a process and not an event. He explained that should democracy be considered an event, it will be short-lived and not capture the true of essence of what it preaches. The Researcher and International Consultant was speaking during the UN International Day of Democracy event at the Parliament House in Accra when he made this comment. Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso further explained the things that can add up to attaining this process of democracy he spoke about. A lot of such events create instability when we make democracy an event instead of a process,” he explained.
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September 16, 2021 15:22 UTC