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32 brands win big at Ghana Corporate Brands Awards 2025
Thirty-two brands and corporate leaders have been honoured at the 2025 Ghana Corporate Brands Awards, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The event, organised by Maven Communications, recognised outstanding companies and individuals who have excelled in their industries and contributed to Ghana’s economic development.
Winners were selected after a thorough evaluation of their corporate social responsibility, customer service, product quality, market influence, and brand communication strategies.
Among the awardees were Blow Group of Companies, Baobab Microfinance Limited, Hale Pharmacy, Moove Vehicle Ghana Limited, Indo-Ghana Industries, Samatex Timber and Plywood, Bel Aqua, B5 Plus, Sonotech Medical Center, Joy Industries, Letap Packaging, Reservoir Management Group, and Rehoboth Properties Limited. Ridge Medical Center, led by Dr. Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa, won the prestigious Outstanding CEO of the Year award.
Other award winners included Coronation Insurance, Dank Natural Healthcare Complex, HR Certification Centre, Drill Masters Africa Limited, Servacco Legacy, Classic Cristken Limited, Village-Herbs Clinic, Manbah Gas Company Limited, and PrestoDea Ghana Limited, among others.
Event Director of the Awards, Seth Joojo Danso Asante, commended government for addressing the country’s power challenges, saying it had relieved businesses of a heavy cost burden.
He, however, appealed for urgent measures to stabilise the cedi, noting that its depreciation continues to hurt companies that rely on imports.
He explained that the awards were not only to celebrate excellence but also to highlight the role of essential service providers whose impact often goes unnoticed.
Mr. Asante called for stronger collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to drive national development.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ga West, Nii Sowah Nai, said the government’s proposed 24-hour economy would expand opportunities for businesses, create jobs, and support SMEs.
He revealed that the Assembly was developing a tax policy to encourage more businesses to embrace the initiative.
Senior Marketing Manager of Bel Aqua, Maxine Opoku Ababio, urged government to reduce import duties on essential raw materials to help ease the burden on manufacturers.
She also appealed for improved road infrastructure, stressing that poor roads delay distribution and increase operational costs.
“Improving the roads will help businesses run smoothly and contribute more to national development,” she said.
Background
Maven Communications, a leading corporate events and brand communications company, is the organising force behind some of Ghana’s most prestigious events, including the Ghana Business League Awards, Africa Best Business Awards, Corporate People’s Choice Awards, and the HR Summit and Awards.
Proceeds from its programmes support the Maven Foundation, which focuses on equipping students and young graduates with practical skills for future success.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTD) in collaboration with the Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management, University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has marked the 2026 World Safety Day Celebration in Accra.
The event held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Cedi Conference Centre, Legon was under the theme “Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations.”
The day is observed globally to promote safe and healthy working conditions and to raise awareness about both physical and psychological risks at the workplace.
The event formed part of efforts by stakeholders to deepen national conversations on workplace safety, particularly the growing concern about psychosocial well being.
In his keynote address, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo stressed that workers must not be treated as machines but as human beings with dignity, rights and families.
He explained that unsafe work environments marked by fear, harassment, intimidation and excessive pressure reduce productivity and weaken organisations.
He noted that although physical hazards such as faulty equipment and unsafe buildings remain a concern, psychological risks including excessive workload, bullying, job insecurity and toxic communication are equally dangerous and must be addressed.
According to him, psychological hazards are real, measurable and preventable, and should be treated with the same urgency as physical risks.
He maintained that safe and healthy working conditions are not a luxury but a fundamental right that supports productivity and social justice.
Dr Pelpuo further stated that the government remains committed to strengthening occupational safety and health systems, adding that worker wellbeing is a core responsibility of leadership and not a public relations issue.
He urged employers to create environments where dignity is protected, and workers are empowered to speak without fear.
The Dean of University of Ghana Business School, Prof Ernest Y Tweneboah Koduah noted that the school is committed to shaping a better world of work that is equitable, productive and sustainable.
He announced that the school has secured accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to introduce a programme in organisational health and safety.
He explained that gaps in workplace safety in Ghana are linked to weak enforcement, underreporting and limited professional training.
He added that the new programme will equip graduates with the skills to prioritise employee wellbeing as a key organisational responsibility.
Prof Tweneboah Koduah urged organisations to assess psychosocial risks, invest in human resource capacity and create environments where workers can openly discuss mental health concerns.
He emphasised that collaboration between academia and industry is essential to addressing workplace safety challenges.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar of the University of Ghana, Emelia Naa Kwantsua Agyei Mensah described the event as historic, noting that it is the first time the university is marking the global observance.
She explained that the focus on psychosocial wellbeing reflects current realities in the world of work.
She stated that employee health, including mental and emotional wellbeing, directly affects productivity, morale and institutional performance.
Mrs Agyei Mensah added that the university is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and students, beyond minimum legal requirements.
She called on leaders to reflect on the kind of workplaces they create and to prioritise the wellbeing of employees.
CEO of the GTDC, Prof Kobby on his part noted that its participation aligns with its commitment under the Riyadh Declaration, which calls on member states to improve infrastructure and public safety, as well as enhance services, transport, connectivity and accessibility.
He indicated that the company intends to use the platform to highlight Ghana’s readiness to implement the declaration, with a strong focus on worker safety and wellbeing as a foundation for sustainable tourism development.
The event brought together policymakers, academics, industry players and students to discuss strategies for improving workplace safety and promoting healthier work environments across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, has praised engineers and technical teams working to restore electricity after a fire at the Akosombo Substation disrupted power supply.
He said this after visiting the facility on Monday night to assess ongoing repair works following the incident, which affected the control room and caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of power to the national grid.
During the visit, he interacted with engineers and technicians who have been working continuously under difficult conditions to restore operations.
He said he was impressed by their dedication, courage, and professionalism despite the challenges.
The minister commended the teams for their resilience and sacrifice, noting that their efforts reflect a strong sense of duty and commitment to national service.
He assured them of the government’s full support as they continue with the restoration work.
He also assured the public that authorities are doing everything possible to restore stable electricity supply as soon as possible.
By: Jacob Aggrey
