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Joojo Asante applauds Government for solving “Dumsor”
The Event Director of the Ghana Corporate Brand Awards, Seth Joojo Danso Asante, has applauded government for resolving the country’s power challenges, popularly known as “dumsor”.
He explained that the improvement in electricity supply has relieved businesses of a major burden that once affected their operations and costs.
Mr. Asante, however, appealed to government to take pragmatic steps to stabilise the cedi against the dollar in order to support companies that depend on imports.
He noted that many businesses continue to struggle with the constant depreciation of the local currency, which affects trade and planning.
“If our currency can be held stable, companies will benefit a lot,” he said.
He made the call at the 2025 Ghana Corporate Brand Awards, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The event, organised by Mavin Communications, recognised 32 awardees, including individuals and leading companies across different sectors.
Among the notable winners were B5 Plus, Bel Aqua, Hale Pharmacy, Sevaku BPS, and Indogas, which was honoured for its role in medical gas supply and manufacturing.
The Director, speaking to journalists after the ceremony, stressed that the awards were established not only to celebrate achievements but also to highlight companies that provide essential services yet often remain unnoticed.
He added that Mavin Communications conducts rigorous research into nominees’ corporate social responsibility, market impact, and brand communication before selecting winners.
Mr. Asante further urged government agencies to strengthen their collaboration with businesses that provide essential goods and services, saying that such relationships were crucial to national development.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ga West, Nii Sowah Nai, underscored the importance of more government support to businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
He explained that the government’s proposed 24-hour economy was designed to create opportunities for businesses to grow, expand employment, and reach more customers.
Mr. Nai added that government was working with financial institutions to assist SMEs with resources needed to scale up.
He further explained that the Ga West Municipal Assembly was developing a tax agenda aimed at encouraging businesses to participate in the 24-hour economy, which he described as a step toward driving sustainable growth.
Meanwhile, the Senior Marketing Manager of Bel Aqua, Maxine Opoku Ababio, called on government to reduce import duties and taxes on essential materials to ease the burden on manufacturers.
She explained that high charges on imported raw materials limit companies’ ability to expand and contribute more to the economy.
Ms. Ababio appealed for improvements in road infrastructure, noting that poor roads often cause distribution delays, breakdowns, and additional costs for businesses.
“Improving the roads will help businesses run smoothly and contribute more to national development,” she stressed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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I have never made tribal statements in my political career – Bryan Acheampong
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 elections and former Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong has clarified that he has never made any tribal comments in his political career.
His response comes after Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia recently addressed claims of tribal politics in the party.
Mr. Acheampong responding to the allegations insisted that his comments were being misrepresented.
According to him, the discussions he raised were about the challenges facing the party and its choice of candidates, not about ethnicity.
He said facts must be respected in such conversations, and party officers should be able to speak frankly without being accused of tribalism.
Mr. Acheampong explained that while the NPP had both a party problem and a candidate problem, the issues were not linked to tribal politics.
He noted that the party’s internal problems could be resolved within three years if handled properly.
He recalled that in the past, the NPP supported Dr. Bawumia because it was believed he could win votes from the North and Zongo communities.
Mr. Acheampong said similar statements about voter appeal were made then without being described as tribal, and therefore his recent comments should not be taken out of context.
He stressed that he had never engaged in tribal discourse and accused political opponents of twisting his words for propaganda.
“This is a political season and things will be twisted. I understand it is part of the game. We are in a post-truth era,” he said.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The new number plates system would enhance security and prevent smuggling – DVLA CEO
The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, says the introduction of a new number plate system will improve road safety and stop vehicle smuggling.
Mr. Kotey explained that the plates, which will be fitted with RFID technology, will be linked to a central database to make it impossible to register smuggled or “Togo” cars.
“The new plates will give us better security and make it easier to track vehicles involved in crime,” he affirmed.
He added that the system would speed up toll collection and help identify cars by their regional codes.
“This is about making vehicle regulation modern, transparent, and safe for everyone,” he stressed.
Mr. Kotey announced that the new plates were expected to be introduced in 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
