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213 Companies vie for 2020 Ghana Business Awards

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After a successful hosting of two editions that attracted businesses across the country, major public and private sector institutions and some diplomatic missions, organizers of the Ghana Business Awards (GBA), Globe Productions in partnership Ministry of Business Development, Graphic Business, Nobel International Business School (NiBS), Media General and the Institute of Directors, Ghana have announced the commencement of processes towards the year’s nominees.

A total of 213 out of the 307 companies and individuals that submitted nominations have been shortlisted for the prestigious GBA.

 

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The awards which seek to promote business excellence nationally and internationally as well as provide an unparalleled opportunity for networking among industry players will jointly be chaired by the Peace Council Chairman, Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante, and the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu (Dr).

 

It will also recognize and rewards excellence across all sectors of industry in Ghana and provide the platform for individuals and companies that play significant roles in the growth and development of the business sector, as well as promote open dialogue between relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors on adopting the right strategies to stimulate post COVID-19 economic recovery in Ghana to ensure a future of hope and shared prosperity for all Ghanaians.

 

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In line with the theme “Mobilizing businesses to promote Peace and Tolerance towards the general elections” and a team of technical expertise (Awarding Board) and independent consultants, chaired by Prof. Kweku Atuahene, the award categories are modeled to recognize important commercial and industrial players that contribute significantly to the economy.

 

Shortlisted Nominees

 

The organizations and individuals that have been shortlisted for this year’s edition includes but not limited to:

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Accra City Hotel, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant Limited, Adk Consortium, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited, Agriaccess Ghana Limited, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Alliance Motors Ghana Limited, Alomo Bitters, Anglogold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Limited, Apex Health Insurance, Appointed Time Printing, Ashanti Foam Factory Limited, Atona Food Company, Axiss Shipping, B5 Plus Limited, Basileia Shipping & Logistics, Bayport Savings & Loans Plc, Benmarine Offshore Services Limited, Best Assurance Company Limited, Best Point Savings and Loans, Blue Skies Products Ghana Limited, Bos Engineering Ghana Ltd, Bui Power Authority (BPA), Blow Chem Industrie(Bel Aqua), Caroline Group of Companies, Casa Trasacco Limited, Charger Limited, Comsys Ghana Limited, Corenet IT Limited, Cosmopolitan Health Insurance Company, Cowtribe Technology LTd,

CPL Developers Limited, Daily Guide Network, Databank Financial Services, Despite Group of Companies, Despite Media Group, DHL Ghana Limited, Djoulde, Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital, Ecobank Ghana Limited, EIB Network, Electroland Ghana Limited, Energopojekt Ghana Ltd, Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Company Ltd, Enterprise Life Insurance Company Limited, Ernest Chemist Limited, Eusbert Hotel, FC Beauty Group, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, Forewin Ghana Ltd, Forewin Group of Companies, Franko Trading Co. Limited, Fueltrade Limited, G7 Security Systems Limited, Ghana Exim Bank, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Free Zones Authority, Ghana National Gas Company, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation , Ghana Shippers Authority, Ghana Tourism Authority, Glico Healthcare Ltd, Global Cargo and Commodities Limited, GNPC Foundation, Goil Company Limited, Gold Fields Ghana, Graphic Communications Group Limited, Indomie, Inlaks Limited, Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant, IPMC Ltd, I-Zar Group, J K Ahiadome Transport & Company Limited, Japan motors trading company, JIK Management Consultancy Services, Jospong Group of Companies, Joyce Ababio College Creative Design, KAB-FAM Ghana Ltd, Kasapreko Co. Limited, Kasapreko Group of Companies, Kingdom Exim Ghana Limited, Kingdom Exim Group of Companies, Kings City Real Estate Limited, KingsAir Travel and Tour, Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited, Kosmos Energy Limited, Latex Foam Rubber Products Ltd, Liranz Limited, M&G Pharmaceutical, Mcdan Shipping Co. Ltd, Masco Foods Limited- KFC, Mayfair Estates Ltd, McDan Foundation, Media General Group, Media General Group- 3foundation, Media General Group-Onua Tv, Mericom Solutions (Gh) Limited, Melcom Limited, MiPROMO Ltd, MKCL Mining Company, Mobus Properties Ghana Limited, Mohinani Group, Mponua Rural Bank Limited, MTech, Multimedia Group, Multipro Private Limited, Ghana (Indomie), Mumuadu Rural Bank, Nallem Clothing Ltd, National Food Buffer Stock Company , Nationwide Medical Insurance Limited, NIIT GHANA, Now Available Africa LTD, NTHC LTD, Nungua Warehouse Group of Companies, Nyaho Medical Centre, Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Limited, Odotobri Rural Bank Limited, Oil Village, Opportunity International Savings and Loans Limited, Orca Deco Ghana, Papaye Fast Food Limited, Passion Air, Pharmanova Limited, Pivot Digital Media, Polytanks Ghana Limited, Premier Health Insurance Limited, Premium African Textiles Ltd (Woodin), Primetime Limited-National Science & Maths Quiz and Science Festival, Quick Angels Limited, Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited, Rigworld Training Center, Rock City Hotel, Royal Crown Co. Limited, SammyKay Media, Savanna Diamond Cement, Sea and Shore Marine Services, Silver Star Auto Limited, Smockyworld Limited, Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Sogakopke Beach Resort, Solutions Technologies Limited, Somotex Ghana Limited, Special Ice Company Limited, Special Ice Group of Companies, St. John’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Stallion Tiger Company Limited, Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, Star Assurance, Star Brand Consult, StarLife Assurance Co. Ltd, Sucryza Distributors Limited, Sunshine Healthcare Limited, TCL Electronics Ghana Limited., Tec Konsult, Tex Styles Ghana Limited, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Limited, The Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort, Tv3 Network, Twellium Industrial Company Limited, Unicom Chemist, United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited, Universal Motors Limited (Volkswagen), Vanguard Assurance Company Limited, Vodafone Ghana, Vodafone Ghana Foundation, Volta River Authority, Westec Security, Western Group, What You Want, Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited, Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

 

Individual Chief Executive Officers and entrepreneurs that submitted for various categories includes, Akwasi Agyeman- Ghana Tourism Authority, Alhassan Andani- Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, Anthony T Poore- Agriaccess Ghana Limited, Beatrice Agyemang Abbey -Media General Group, Bernard Agbloe Lomotey- Benmarine Offshore Services-, Caroline Esinam Adzogble- Caroline Group of Companies, Chris Chinebuah-  Fueltrade Limited, Delese Afia Amoakoa Darko- Food and Drugs Authority, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang- Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Dr. Ben K.D Asante- Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Daniel McKorley-McDan Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey – Charger Limited, Dr. John Kofi Mensah-   Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong – Jospong Group Of Companies, Dr. Joshy Varkey- Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Ltd, Dr. Josph Siaw Agyepong- Jospong Group, Dr. Kofi Amoa-Abban – Rigworld Group, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite -Despite Group of Companies, Ernest Bediako Sampong- Ernest Chemist, Ernest Ofori Sarpong- Special Ice Group of Companies, Gertrude Kunde-Kwallinjam- Smocky World, Hanan Abdul-Wahab -National Food Buffer Stock Company , Hon. Ghassan Yared- Forewin Group Of Companies, Ing. Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa- Volta River Authority (VRA), James Gnanaraj Rajamani- Kingdom Exim Group of Companies, James Koku Ahiadome- J K Ahiadome Transport, Julian Kingsley Opuni- Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited-, Michael Djan- Rad Communications Limited, Mr Alfred Baku- Gold Fields Ghana, Mr Collins Otoo Okley-  Nungua Warehouse Group Of Companies, Mr Michael Luguje-Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam -Ghana Exim Bank, Mr. Bright Simons -Mpedigree, Mr. Nicholas Bortey- Liranz, Mrs Florence Larbi- Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Ms Benonita Bismarck-Ghana Shippers Authority, Nii Abbey Mensah- MiPROMO Ltd, Peter Awin- Cowtribe Technology Ltd, Richard Nii Armah Quaye- Quick Angels limited, Richmond Anim Damoah- RAD Communications, Robert Mensah-Eusbert Hotel, Romeo Richlove Kweku Seshie-Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited, Yusif Meizongo Jnr- What You Want.

 

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Ghana Business Awards

 

The 3rd Ghana Business Awards which comes off on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel summit will be preceded by  a business summit themed “Impact of COVID-19 on Business Sustainability: A Review of Big Businesses, SMEs and Start-Ups” and exhibition at 9am, and climaxed with the awards night and dinner at 6pm.

The Special Guest of honour is the Minister of Business Development, Dr Mohammed Awal. Other Guest of honours includes H.E. Stephanie Sullivan, US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Alicia Rico Pérez del Pulgar – Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Anne Sophie AVÉ, Ambassador of France to Ghana, H.E. HIMENO Tsutomu, Ambassador of France to Ghana and H.E. Mr. Sugandh Rajaram, High Commissioner of Indian

 

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OldSwat features Unsigned and Talented artist; Quame Rhymz on “Obrefour”

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Ghana-born Belgian music producer known as OldSwat has started an initiative to give unheard, talented and unsigned artists the platform to share their stories with the world. “Obrefour” featuring Quame Rhymz is the first single off this project. The 14-track project titled “The Discovery” album features 14 talented up-and-coming artists from Ghana. (more…)

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD Leads GHS 600 million Note Programme Listing for Kasapreko Co. PLC on Ghana Fixed Income Market

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in a strategic partnership as a joint lead arranger has lauded Kasapreko Co. Plc, an indigenous beverage manufacturer, for its ambitious growth plans following the official listing of the Series 1 GHS 600 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM).

The funds raised will bolster Kasapreko Co. Plc’s working capital, financing capital expenditures such as operational expansion, and refinancing short-term debts.

Speaking at a joint press briefing in Accra, the Managing Director of CBG, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, emphasized the significance of the transaction, indicating that this is the first time an indigenous Ghanaian Bank has worked with an indigenous manufacturing company to raise funding from local pension funds in the public market. This signifies fostering strong partnerships among indigenous companies to overcome financing challenges innovatively. 

He added that the funding which is at a cost significantly lower than the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) for borrowing will cushion Kasapreko Co. Plc’s operations significantly.

He underlined the importance of addressing risks associated with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) while encouraging financial institutions and industries to develop financial structures that meet the evolving risks effectively.

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Mr. Addo stated, “This transaction is a testament to our overriding ambition to make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We stand with you in good times or in bad times”.

According to Mr. Addo, the support for Kasapreko Co. Plc highlights the economic impact of CBG’s lending philosophy.

The Managing Director of Kasapreko Co. Plc, Mr. Richard Adjei, welcomed the innovative financing source, describing it as a relatively cheaper capital and sustainable solution for business growth.

Mr. Adjei expressed his gratitude towards CBG for enabling them to explore alternatives beyond traditional Banks. With the infusion, Kasapreko Co. Plc aims to expand production capacity and enhance its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), having already exported products to Kenya and South Africa.

In attendance were Management members of the Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) including the Deputy Managing Director of Operations and Technology, Mr. Thairu Ndungu; Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Resources, Madam Nana Ama Poku and Director of Finance and Strategy, Mr. Charles Appiah and other senior executives of the Bank.

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Mr. Gregg Pitt, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Humphrey Hessel-Appiah, Finance Director; Mr. Gerald Bonsu, Commercial Director; and Mr. Isaac Adjei, a Board Member, all of Kasapreko Co. Plc were also present.

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) is wholly owned by the Government of Ghana and operates as a universal Bank with 114 branches in 13 regions of Ghana. The Bank has strong government support, a large SME client network, and a pool of diverse talent.

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Telecel Ghana Network Update

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Telecel Ghana has multiple sources of internet services through SAT3, WACS, ACE, and submarine fibre links to other international providers.

On the 12th of March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet capacity provided by WACS subsea cable, and immediately switched to ACE to maintain service.

On 14th March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet connectivity from its remaining providers SAT3 and ACE due to a cut in their undersea cables. This resulted in the disruption of data services on Mobile and Fixed networks.

Telecel Ghana has now secured new internet capacity and is progressively adding more capacities through local and international partners, including other Telecel subsidiaries. This, is in addition to local caching solutions which are enabling access to some content services such as YouTube, Facebook, Netflix etc.

Telecel Ghana sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers during this period. All customers will be refunded accordingly. 

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Please note that information circulating on social media platforms about the disconnection of Telecel Ghana due to debts owed is false and should be disregarded.

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SuperSport to air 13th African Games on DStv & GOtv from March 19

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SuperSport International have confirmed that the ongoing 13th African Games will telecast on DStv and GOtv from 19th to 23rd March 2024.

The broadcast will cover a wide range of sports disciplines. Given that this is also an Olympics year, the athletics, track, and field which began today may be the most significant sport fans across the continent would love to follow.

Currently Nigeria and South Africa, led by Egypt (first), are ranked second and third, respectively, on the medal standings.

Ahead of the live feed on your DStv and GOtv starting tomorrow 19th March 2024, SuperSport is streaming live the games on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.  Subsequently from tomorrow the broadcast would be open on DStv 248 (Variety 4) (DStv) and GOtv channel 131 (Select 2).

The 13th African Games are already delivering unforgettable experiences, reconnect your decoder to be part of a celebration of diverse sporting talent and cultural unity live from Accra Ghana.

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Hollard Ghana Empowers Student Entrepreneurs with Second Edition of Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.

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Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, awards Jnelp Innovations, a student entrepreneur, with GHC 40,000 as funding at the just-ended Hollard Streetwise Finance Entrepreneurship Business Challenge held at the University of Cape Coast. 

In collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School and the University of Cape Coast, the grant-based program showcased ten talented student-led businesses that presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges in a bid to secure funding. Zenags Organics won the second-place prize of GHC 20,000, and Career Path won the third-place award of GHC 10,000.

Speaking on the essence of the event, Alexander Osei Mensah, General Manager of Operations at Hollard Insurance, described the initiative as a testament to the insurance group’s efforts to nurture entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among the youth.

“As a company that does well by doing good, our purpose is to bridge the gap between the corporate world and academia. Being an entrepreneurially driven company, Hollard believes in enabling its community to create better futures. Since universities are essential in nation-building and the training ground for business leaders, we focus on engaging tertiary students to ensure they are enabled to succeed in the future with Hollard’s support. In doing so, we aim to inspire more students to explore opportunities that will lead to successful employment upon graduation, particularly through entrepreneurship,” Alex added.GROUP HSBC

Portia Sackey, the founder of Jnelp Innovations, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s outcome, stating, “We are thrilled to be winners of the Hollard Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.   We are grateful to Hollard Ghana for this opportunity to help small businesses thrive. With this funding, we will expand our business by investing in research and development for our skin product and purchasing a tricycle and two extra automatic filling machines to enable us to meet the demanding markets with our products”. 

The success of the second edition of the Streetwise Finance Business Challenge reinforces Hollard Ghana’s commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering the next generation of business leaders. The company remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that contribute to the overall development of Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape. Student startup businesses participating in the competition include Overseas, Gamkrib, Delsoy Foods, Shuttle Track, Prifrimps Food, Geia Technology, and Firefly I.O.

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Keren Arthur, PhD, the Director of the D-Hub, urged the winners to be strategic in their decisions while remembering that entrepreneurship is an experimental process. 

“Adopt a step-by-step process for using funds and know that entrepreneurship requires a small-scale pilot before major investment. To the other businesses who competed, don’t give up. This event has added to your story, and I hope this will make you stronger and even more committed to taking the ideas forward. The doors of the D-Hub are always open to help you chart the next chapter of your story,” she added.

 

The country’s favourite insurance group is Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The group combines its deep local knowledge of the market, having previously operated in Ghana for 25 years as Metropolitan Insurance, with the world-class expertise of an international insurance brand in 18 countries worldwide. With feet firmly planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers innovative insurance solutions customised to the unique risks Ghanaians face. Hollard offers various life and general insurance products, including funeral, personal accident, motor, business, travel, home, and more, and can be reached via 0307000599. Beyond various nationwide office branches and Hollard 2U franchise shops, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh, www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance and www.jumia.com.gh for all their insurance needs.

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Team South Africa withdraws hockey from African Games due to poor pitch conditions

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South Africa’s hockey teams have decided to withdraw from the 2023 African Games hockey competition due to concerns regarding the poor quality of the pitch at Theodosia Okoh stadium in Accra. (more…)

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