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 Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) will, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, launch a nationwide public education campaign aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the Government Gazette.

The campaign, which is called Gazette 360, will be launched at a press conference at the company’s head office in Accra.

It seeks to educate the public on the contents, legal importance, and relevance of the Gazette in everyday life.

GPCL explained that the initiative is also meant to deal with the problem of fake gazettes that are being circulated and used in various sectors.

The company said part of the confusion and fraud comes from the fact that many people do not know what an authentic gazette looks like, how it is issued, or where it can be accessed.

The Gazette 360 campaign is being delivered in partnership with Marry Right Ghana and supported by AngloGold Ashanti.

According to GPCL, the press conference will feature opening remarks from its leadership, statements from campaign partners, and a question-and-answer session with the media.

The Company stressed that the Gazette is a legal document and warned that fake versions create problems such as misrepresentation, fraud, and legal complications.

GPCL said the campaign will help create the awareness needed for the public to know the Gazette, use it, and trust it.

By: Jacob Aggrey