[ads3] Nigerian Twitterattis were downcast on seeing Ghana trending, preening, and basking in the euphoria of their win. Their win is our loss. Nigeria is the market, Ghana is the hub. Nigeria has 25 million Twitter users, while Ghana’s combined social media presence is a measly eight million. How did that uppercut feel? “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo”. Those were the words of the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, in a tweet yesterday. Within two minutes, yes two minutes, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo tweeted: “The choice of Ghana…
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[ads3] Precept Sports Consult, a sports research and talent identification consult would organize ‘The Coaches’ Webinar’ on Friday, April 23, 2021 via zoom at 2pm. The event would be held under the theme; ‘Sustaining female athletes’ participation in sports through coaches’. The webinar is aimed at increasing female participation in sports and the orgnaisers believe the timing is right as Ghana seeks to engage more women in sports and as the world’s sporting fraternity is also looking gender equality in sports. ‘[ads4] Speakers for the webinar will include Dr Kyle Pierce who will touch on considerations for men coaching women.…
[ads2] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of B5 Plus Limited, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani, has made a plea to President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to solve the recent water and electricity challenges. The investor and his outfit have set up an $80 million steel company at the Larkpleku Village in Prampram and in the process are helping the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to realize their One District One Factory (1D1F) promise to Ghanaians. At a grand commissioning ceremony for phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant today, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani after expressing appreciation…
[ads2] The largest iron steel manufacture in West Africa, B5 Plus Limited has provided a loan of US$8 million to GRIDCo and VRA for a dedicated power line to aid its production. The company says this has become necessary because its biggest problem lies within the distribution channel, a situation which has compelled it to produce below its capacity. Presently it is producing at only 40% of its total capacity. [ads1] “So currently, we have signed a contract with GRIDCo and VRA that we are going to finance as a loan to them, so that they are able to put…
[ads3] President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday afternoon commissioned phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant, an enterprise under the government’s One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative. This plant according to reports is a concrete manifestation that the new paradigm of economic development, which this administration has been vigorously pursuing since 2017 is making headway. Government is seeking to expand value-addition industrial activities within a conducive and business-friendly environment. The President noted that every year, some 350,000 students graduate from tertiary institutions across the country, and join the labour market in search of jobs, in addition to the thousands and thousands of apprentices and…
[ads3] The Ghana Rugby Football Union hosted an U15 Boys/Girls 7s tournament at the St. Thomas Aquinas School, Accra to recognize the development and peace through sports Covid 19 not only frustrated business and schools around the globe but also affected all sporting activities. GIR (Get into Rugby) is the basis for growth and the aim is to introduce a GIR championship which will help develop players for the future. Nine (4) boys teams and 4 girls teams represented from the various communities namely; Names of teams Boys 1.Future Leaders Hunters Youth. 2.Kanda Cluster Comm. Boys 3.Islamic Institute comm Boys…
[ads3] The Minister of Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has assured the private sector of the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for construction of mass housing in the country for the next four years. “The vision of Government for the housing sector is to use an appropriate mix of public and private sector investments to deliver quality, safe, affordable housing solutions that meet the needs and financial capacity of the ordinary Ghanaian”, he said. The Minister, who was speaking at the Breakfast Meeting on the Real Estate Sector organised by the Real Estate Times in Accra said, the Government recognises the key role of the private sector and…
[ads2] Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye on Friday, April 9th, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Construction, Housing and Urban Planning of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Bruno Nabagné Koné in Abidjan. The visit was aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation between the two countries in the housing sector, especially on the provision of Affordable Housing. He noted that government of Ghana is exploring all appropriate options to ease the burden on Ghanaians in the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing. He reiterated that both countries have deepened their bilateral relations under the…
[ads3] The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye has commenced what he calls the “MP’s Political Clinic” at his constituency office. The political clinic initiative is a platform to discuss confidential matters, as well as provide the MP with first-hand information on core matters that directly impact on the development of the constituency. Since assuming office, Honorable Francis Asenso-Boakye, who doubles as Minister for Works and Housing, has been widely commended for regular community meetings and other engaging activities with his constituents in addressing issues of concern.[ads4] During the Easter festivities, the MP was involved in church activities,…
[ads3] The Chief Executive Officer of leading steel manufacturing company in West Africa B5 Plus Limited, Mukesh Thakwani has been honoured at this year’s edition of the Business Executive Excellence Awards. The awards, organised by the Business Executive, a Pan West African media, communications and events management company, was to recognise businesses and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) who have excelled in their business fields. Mr. Thakwani was bestowed the honour for his exceptional and excellent contributions to the business sector in the country. About Mukesh Thakwani.. He stood against all odds to build the leading steel company- B5 Plus Limited in Ghana,…