The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has launched the Jospong Rice, the newest addition to Ghana’s agricultural scene. Launching the AAC-branded rice product at the Agrifest 2024 in Accra on the theme; “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, endorsed it as…
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has launched an intensive crackdown on mattress manufacturers using polystyrene, a material posing serious environmental threats due to its contribution to microplastic pollution. As polystyrene breaks down, it releases microplastics that can persist in the environment for centuries, contaminating water sources, harming wildlife, and ultimately entering the human food chain….
Super Raffle Ghana has officially launched, promising an exciting, transparent, and rewarding experience for Ghanaians. The initiative aims to redefine the perception of raffles in the country while giving back to communities and supporting local development projects. A New Era of Raffles At the launch event, Derrick Ayisi Addo, Director of Super Raffle Ghana highlighted the…
Residents of Ada have passionately defended Electrochem Ghana Limited, the salt mining company operating in their community, urging sections of the media to stop what they see as attempts to tarnish the company’s reputation. The call comes amid accusations from some quarters, including investigative reports by The Fourth Estate, alleging environmental and social harm caused…
The once-neglected Songor Lagoon, a natural treasure in Ada, has been given a new lease of life, thanks to the intervention of Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group. After decades of environmental degradation and unregulated activities, the lagoon is now thriving, offering both economic opportunities and ecological restoration. Electrochem, led by its…
AT, Ghana’s leading innovative telecommunication company with a vision of providing a better life for its subscribers has launched a promo, dubbed “y’agye sika”. The promo is said to run from mid-November through to the end of the festive season. The promo is aimed at showing gratitude for customer loyalty and encouraging further engagement with…
Stanbic Bank team led by CEO Mr. Kwamina Asomaning met with a delegation from the China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund), headed by Chairman Mr. Wang Shao Dan. The meeting focused on exploring strategic partnership opportunities to drive economic growth in Ghana and the broader African continent, with discussions centring on renewable energy, capacity building, infrastructure, manufacturing,…
Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Vice President for Energy and Infrastructure at Stanbic Bank Ghana, announced that the bank’s parent company, Standard Bank Group, has committed $3 million in concessionary loans to advance clean energy initiatives across Africa to support various small, but impactful projects. This announcement was made at the inaugural African Refiners and…
Stanbic Bank Ghana, serving as the Joint Lead Arranger and Co-Sponsoring Broker, announced that it has successfully advised on and facilitated the closure and listing of a GHS100 million Senior Unsecured dual offering of bonds by Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC (“Letshego Ghana” or the “Issuer”). This transaction took place on the Ghana…
Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group, has announced plans to employ 3,200 workers in Ada for its upcoming salt harvesting season. This initiative, part of the company’s commitment to sustainable community engagement, aims to provide jobs and economic stability to local residents through traditional salt harvesting. Speaking to the media, Mr. Razak…
