Category: Industry

Ghana to take Centre Stage in India

…. As Nkrumah and Mahama are Honoured at Global South Summit GSM-FACC 2026 to Open New Africa–Asia Trade, Investment, Education and Agricultural Partnerships as Ghana Helps Shape the Emerging Global South Architecture Story: Mohammed A. Abu ACCRA/MUMBAI — Ghana is set to take centre stage at the forthcoming 1st Global South Ministers, Farmers, Academia & Chambers of Commerce (GSM-FACC) Summit, Awards & International Expo 2026, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to receive a Global South Leadership Award, while Ghana’s first President, the late Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, will be honoured…

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The Digital Trust and Operationalization of Ghana’s Gold Offtake Enablement Layer

A new wind is blowing across Africa’s minerals resources endowment landscape reflected in a paradigm shift from the decades long historic model of exporting the greatest bulk of mineral assets to pragmatic actions being taken towards positioning them for exporting locally refined and value added products in order to maximize economic benefits. Also noted, is a change in appreciating “local content” as if it were simply limited only to how many citizens were employed in various job categories  by foreign minerals extraction companies to a new dawn of higher sense…

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Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite.

Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite, with a GHS 23 million (about $2 million) local-currency debt commitment. Developed by Prime Meridian Docks under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Project Shiprite will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana. “Origen’s investment contributes to the project’s late-stage financing, helping advance a critical piece of maritime infrastructure that will strengthen Ghana’s shipping industry, reduce vessel downtime, and position the country…

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Building Powerful Nations…Industrial Ownership Matters in Africa, Not Just Jobs!!!

By Dr. Benjamin Acheampong Group President/CVO, Wealth Masters Group,UK. Introduction For decades, many African economies have largely focused on producing employees rather than industrial owners, innovators, and enterprise builders. While jobs are important for economic survival, no nation rises to sustainable prosperity merely by creating workers. Nations become powerful when their people own industries, control production systems, build institutions, and create value at scale. Africa is richly blessed with natural resources, youthful talent, creativity, and market potential. Yet much of the continent remains economically vulnerable because ownership of strategic sectors…

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Heavy Portfolios in Africa’s Real Estate Market and Illiquidity…Ghana in Focus(By: Daniel Kontie)

As a real estate developer and consultant with extensive experience across major African markets, particularly Ghana, I have consistently highlighted the sector’s strong profitability. However, there is a critical dimension of real estate investment in Ghana that industry players rarely disclose. Until now, I have not addressed it directly. But today, I take a deliberate step to bring this issue to the attention of diaspora investors in particular and all new market entrants, being fully aware that such transparency may be met with resistance from fellow industry participants. Nonetheless, I…

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Sit Up or Face National Disruption: The Urgent Call for a Skilled Electrical Workforce

About Author: Awal Sakib Mohammed, President, Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA),Chairman for the Skills Body for “Electrical, Electronics and Automation” under the CTVET (Contact details: +233243864726 Email: awalcahsant@gmail.com) Introduction The Urgent Call for a Skilled Electrical Workforce Electricity is the heartbeat of modern life. Every home, hospital, school, and industry depends on it. Yet behind the switches and sockets lies a truth we can no longer ignore: our electrical networks are dilapidated, our systems outdated, and our workforce dangerously underprepared. Road Contractors’ Vital Role: Their Dilemma  Electrical contractors are the…

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Cementing its status as the leading Pan African Communication Consultancy Company….APO Grabs Multiple Industry Awards,2025

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has wrapped up 2025 with an exceptional collection of prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications partner for organisations shaping Africa’s narrative on the global stage. This recognition reflects APO Group’s consistent delivery of high-impact, results-driven communications campaigns, its deep understanding of African markets, and its ability to bridge Africa and the world through credible, compelling storytelling. Key industry recognition in 2025: APO Group was awarded Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4sb6zkv), in addition…

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Ghana’s Ghollywood: A Pillar of African Unity and Nollywood’s Strategic Partner-(By:Dr Jamezany James)

About Author:Cultural Diplomat,ECOWAS West African Youth Ambassador,Head,Azania Filmmakers Association (pan-african) Introduction As a front‑line advocate for African film integration and a FESTAC Africa Festival Ambassador with  2025 edition  held in Ghana in september, I’ve witnessed firsthand severally the power of cinema and culture to unite the continent. Amb.Dr.Jamezany James Ghana’s film industry—affectionately known as *Ghollywood*—has become a beacon of Pan‑Africanism, echoing the vision of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the father of Pan‑Africanism. By strategically leveraging Nigeria’s Nollywood, Ghana has turned its creative spark into a catalyst for regional cooperation, cultural pride,…

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Pan Africa PR gets a further boost…..As APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa

APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is designed to reinforce Emirates’ visibility in the region and ensure consistent, insight-led communications that support brand and commercial objectives. By leveraging…

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Pan Africa PR gets a further boost…As APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa

APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is designed to reinforce Emirates’ visibility in the region and ensure consistent, insight-led communications that support brand and commercial objectives. By leveraging…

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