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1D1F: New Kasapreko factory starts production in Ashanti Region
The National Coordinator of the One-District, One-Factory (1D1F) programme, Mrs Gifty Ohene-Konadu, has inspected progress of work on a new factory being set up by beverage giant, Kasapreko, in the Ashanti Regional town of Tanoso (Atwima Nwabiagya District).
Set up on a 10,000 metre square property, the yet-to-be-commissioned structure, which is almost completed and has already commenced production of a number of Kasapreko brands, will augment operations at the current Tanoso manufacturing complex, producing an estimated 85,000 bottles of various products by the company.
The new Tanoso complex is part of government’s flagship One-District, One-Factory initiative, which assisted the beverage company to access a $20 million Eximbank loan for the construction of the project, which is expected to create 3,000 direct and indirect jobs for the youth, particularly inhabitants of the area.
Completion of the multi-purpose facility, which was commenced in January, comes a full month ahead of schedule.
Following her tour of the multi-million-dollar facility, Mrs Ohene-Konadu said she was impressed by the progress of work on the project.
She was particularly pleasantly surprised when it was communicated to her that production of some of the company’s best-known items had already started.
Kasapreko CEO, Mr Richrad Adjei, on his part, expressed gratitude to the government for the 1D1F initiative leading to the expansion of the company’s operations.
Set up three decades ago at Nungua in Accra, Kasapreko is, today, the largest producer of carbonated soft drinks and alcohol in the country, and boasts of the most diverse product range for variant consumer preferences
BY TIMES REPORTER
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
