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  • Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings donates relief and medical assistance to communities hit by flooding

    Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings donates relief and medical assistance to communities hit by flooding

    Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has extended a helping hand to residents affected by the recent Akosombo Dam spillage.

    She conducted a visit to several flood-impacted areas, including Sogakope, Vume, Sokpoe, Dabala, and other communities in the South Tongu District. These communities have been facing severe challenges caused by the rising waters in the Volta River, resulting from the controlled release of water from the Akosombo Dam.

    Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings’ relief efforts comprised blankets, clothing, food, clean drinking water, and hygiene supplies, all intended to provide vital assistance to those displaced by the flooding. Furthermore, she ensured the availability of essential medical provisions to guarantee uninterrupted healthcare services in the region.

    During the distribution of relief items, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings conveyed her deep concern and sympathy for the affected residents, stating, “It is truly heart-wrenching to witness the suffering of our people in the wake of this devastating flood. As their representative, I believe it is my duty to offer assistance during these trying times.”

    The legislator also emphasized the importance of a collaborative effort to address the aftermath of the floods, saying, “We are working closely with local authorities and organizations to provide immediate relief and to formulate long-term strategies for mitigating the impact of such disasters in the future.”

    The communities grappling with flooding expressed profound appreciation for Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings’ prompt intervention during this challenging period.

    The controlled release of water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams, initiated on September 15, 2023, was deemed necessary due to heavy rainfall in the Volta River catchment. This precipitation led to a swift increase in water levels in the Akosombo Dam.

    The spillage was essential to prevent the dam from overtopping and to safeguard its integrity. By early October, the water level had continued to surge, surpassing the dam’s maximum operating level of 276 feet.

    Subsequently, the Volta River Authority (VRA) raised the spill rate beginning on October 9, 2023, which resulted in flooding across various communities in the North, South, and Central Tongu Districts and the Ada East District.

    Throughout this period, senior officials from the VRA and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have been actively present in the affected areas. They have been assessing the impact of the spill and providing relief items. Additionally, they have conducted educational outreach efforts to promote safety within these communities.

    The VRA and NADMO have prioritized evacuating affected individuals to secure locations at higher elevations, ensuring their safety during these trying times.

  • I miss my father – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

    I miss my father – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

    Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has said that if she could turn back the hands of time to when she was 25 years old, she would have spent more time with her father.

    The first child of the late president of Ghana, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, said that if she were to go back in time, she would have realized that her father would not always be there.

    She also said that she would ensure that her children also spent a lot time with their grandfather because when he dies, they would miss him more.

    “Finally, daddy is not going to be alive forever, so make sure you spend more time with him and make sure the kids spend even more time with him because they are going to miss him,” she said.

    Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings said this as she read out what she called a letter to her 25-year-old self, during the eTranzact Ghana Ltd’s International Women’s Day event in Accra.

    The MP also said that she would have related differently with her mother if she was 25.

    “And last but not least, give your mom a break. She’s tough but she still loves you, and don’t be too hard on her,” she said.

    Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings explained that she would have also handled her choices about her career path in life, her children, and even her social life better.

    She added that she would have also paid better attention to advice from her mom, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on the men who were coming into her life.

    Below is an excerpt of what she said:

    “Dear you, you’ve just graduated from med school and it’s felt like an anti-climax and you’re wondering if you made a mistake by doing medicine in the first place, but look on the bright side. This is a path that engages all your faculties and helps you approach problems in a unique.

    “Dear Zane, don’t do surgery. Focus on complementary medicine; trust your gut and do that course in natural private medicine because that is the future. You don’t know it yet, but you’re going to have a daughter in two years and she’s going to make you change your path entirely, carry a bump with pride and don’t be too hard on yourself.

    “Remember, she’s not a project; take it easy on her. Oh, and make an effort to have a better social life: it’s not all about the work and it’s not all about the study. Travel more, and you know that mountain that you wanted to climb (sic), climb it.

    “Men. Ok. So, beware of a man who comes into your life and tells you stories about controlling with money, because that would be you on the other end of control. And please, listen to your mom when she gives you insight about men coming your way; she’s not trying to keep you single – she knows what she’s talking about.

    “You don’t know it yet, but you’re going to have two more children and they are going to change your perspective on what you thought you could and couldn’t do, but, they would give a strength that you didn’t know you had, an endurance you didn’t know was possible…”

    Also speaking at the event were Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communications and Digitization; Abena Osei Asare, Deputy Minister of Finance; Ms Nilla Selormey, Former CEO, United Merchant Bank (2013-2014); Ms Cecilia Dei-Anang, Digital Transformation Advisor at the Tony Blaire Institute for Global Change; Dr. Auma Obama, sociologist, community activist and author, Kenya; and Dr. Mary Ashun, Principal, Ghana International School, as the moderator.

    eTranzact Ghana Ltd Profile

    eTranzact Ghana Ltd has emerged as a proven leader in electronic payments and aggregation solutions. Since the commencement of operations in 2006, the company has been tailoring electronic payment solutions for banks and private businesses of all types and sizes throughout Ghana.

    eTranzact Ghana Ltd is a fully integrated multi-application and multi-channel payment processing and transaction switching platform. eTranzact Ghana Ltd provides access to its platform to banks, mobile network operators, and money transfer operators to facilitate fund transfers, airtime purchases, bill payments, and payment processing services.

    As one of the few fully integrated payments processing platforms in Africa, eTranzact Ghana Ltd’s switching platform agility is a key competitive advantage due which allows it to provide tailor-made products and services easily and efficiently for its clients by adapting the switching platform to specific requests.

    Capitalizing on the pervasiveness of mobile phones in its core markets, eTranzact Ghana Ltd has developed differentiated expertise in providing phone-agnostic mobile transaction solutions such as mobile banking, mobile money, remittances, web payment and card services.

  • Make choices that will positively affect you – Ekuful to women

    Make choices that will positively affect you – Ekuful to women

    Minister of Communications and Digitization, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has encouraged women, especially young girls, to maintain focus and make decisions that will improve their life.

    She claimed that young women frequently face a wide range of challenges that, if carefully considered, could distort their priorities.

    International Women’s Day

    Sharing an advice at forum organised by the eTranzact Ghana on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day in Accra, Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful, said “We do come to crossroads moments in our lives and whatever decisions you take in life will influence your future and we have to take it carefully.”

    The 2023 theme for International Women’s Day is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”

    The theme highlights gender gaps in STEM education and careers — and calling attention to the online harassment many women face. 

    No regrets 

    Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful explained that as a young lady in her 20s, she entered marriage which she ended it in a divorce five years down the lane when she felt it was not a right decision.

    For her, her decision to leave her first marriage although came with its own challenges, it has helped her to become who she is today.

    “Five years on, I knew it was a wrong decision; that marriage didn’t last,” Mrs Owusu-Ekuful said, stressing that although her marriage didn’t last, she is glad she took that decision to marry. 

    For her, whether marriage is good or bad, “marriage isn’t the ultimate, you are the ultimate.”

    She also admonished young ladies not to live a life of regrets, observing that every decision one takes has consequences and one must be prepared to bear the outcomes of her decisions.

    For her, it is always better to look at the positive side of one’s decisions, pointing out that “the most painful thing you can do to yourself is to live a life of regrets—pros and cons follow every decision you take but look at the brighter side.”

    Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful further encouraged young ladies to take decisions that will help them to achieve their goals in life and also affect the lives of the people around them positively.

    eTranzact Ghana 

    eTranzact Ghana has emerged as a proven leader in electronic payments and aggregation solutions. Since the commencement in 2006, the company has been tailoring electronic payment solutions for banks and private businesses of all types and sizes throughout Ghana.

    The company offers a complete portfolio of payment options and services that help simplify payment acceptance in all spheres of industry.

    Follow your dream

    For her part, a Deputy Minister of Finance, Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare, admonished women to go all out to achieve their dreams, stressing that “You have what it takes to make your dream come true so follow your passion and dream.”

    She further encouraged women to believe in themselves, saying “believe in yourself and follow your instincts and be ready to learn from your failures and successes.”

    She advised women not to let fear hold them back in the pursuit of their dreams.

    The Deputy Finance Minister also urged women to value people that bring happiness in their lives.

    The Member of Parliament for the Korle Klottey Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who also took part in the event admonished women to beware of men that come to their lives to control them.

    She encouraged women to have confidence in themselves and not to be intimidated by fear, urging them to have a determined mind and spirit.

    For her, “it is alright to ask for help,” and that women should not to feel shy in seeking help on things they lack sufficient knowledge on.

    Other speakers, including Ms. Nilla Selormey, a member of eTranzact Board; Dr. Auma Obama, Sociologist, Community Activist & Author; Ms. Cecila Ewurasi Dei-Anang, Digital Transformation Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change & Director, eTranzact Board, took turns to speak at the event. 

  • ‘We miss you Papa J’ – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings writes

    Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the first daughter of the late Jerry John Rawlings, has stated that she misses her father.

    According to her, the memory of her father still lives in her heart, two years after his passing.

    Rawlings died on November 12, 2020, after a short illness at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

    JJ, as he is known popularly, had been on admission at the hospital for close to a week for an undisclosed ailment.

    He was 73.

    In a post on her Facebook timeline remembering her late father, the MP for Klottey Korle Constituency, posted a photo of herself and her dad with the caption:

    “2 years on, you’re still in our hearts. We miss you Papa J.”

    Source: Ghanaweb 

  • Chieftaincy disputes ruined Homowo’s beauty – Zanetor

    The traditional leaders and residents of Osu have been urged to put their differences aside and work together for the development of Osu by the member of parliament from the Korley Klottey Constituency in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region.

    Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings blamed unsolved chieftaincy difficulties for the area’s sluggish development during an interview with Johnny Hughes and Alfred Ocansey on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the forecourt of Oxford Street Mall for the 3FM Unrise in Your Community broadcast.

    She observed that chieftaincy issues are driving away investors and developers from the area.

    “The basic thing is that there are too many fights that are happening, too many issues within the chieftaincy institution in Osu which are making it difficult for people to bring support because when you come to Osu with the intention of supporting, then they will tell you that the chief is this, or it is this other one” she said.

    She further explained that when well-wishers and philanthropists realize that there is no clarity as to who the traditional leaders are, they do not want to be plunged into the chieftaincy issues so they pull back and this affects the community.

    “In the case when you have a lot of people who want to support various communities, the difficulty here is that you have an injunction placed on one group, court order placed on the other, and the difficulty of some people being not allowed to go to certain areas during Homowo creates a lack of harmony” Zanetor lamented.

    She also emphasized that part of the beauty of Homowo and other festivals is to bring people together and so there is the need to find resolutions to some of these issues within the Korley Klottey Constituency especially in Osu in order to assure people that Osu is ready to receive the support and encouragement of external sources.