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Prez Mahama tours Afienya, Tema industrial enclaves to boost local manufacturing
President John Dramani Mahama has toured five companies at the Afienya Industrial Enclave and Dignity DTRT Limited in Tema as part of efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, promote industrial growth and create jobs.
The visit, which took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, was accompanied by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare.
At Afienya, the President and the minister visited Juidine Corporation Ghana Limited, Huaguang New Energy Battery Ghana Ltd, Qian Feng Intel Corporation, Zema New Energy Limited and Baoxu Automobile Manufacturing Ghana Limited.
They also toured Dignity DTRT Limited, a major player in Ghana’s textile and garment industry, at Tema.
During the visit, President Mahama announced plans to meet with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ministry of Finance next week to discuss concerns surrounding the Customs Act, 2026.
The meeting is expected to address concerns from businesses in the free zones sector that changes under the new law have reduced some of the incentives they previously enjoyed.
The President urged workers at the companies to remain hardworking, dedicated and committed to their duties, stressing that their efforts were essential to the growth and expansion of their businesses.
The visit forms part of the government’s efforts to engage manufacturers, address challenges facing businesses and create a favourable environment for investment, industrial production and employment.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Intercity STC Coaches Limited has interdicted a driver captured in a viral video allegedly hitting a Sprinter bus during an overtaking manoeuvre at Pokuase before driving away from the scene.
In a public notice, the company described the driver’s conduct as unacceptable, stressing that it did not reflect the safety standards and professionalism it upholds.
Management said it had commenced an immediate investigation into the incident and identified the driver, who has been interdicted pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.
The company added that it was awaiting an official report from the Pokuase Police Command to help establish the facts surrounding the incident.
STC reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and responsible road use, while thanking members of the public for bringing the incident to its attention.
Management assured the public that appropriate action would be taken following the investigation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The La Traditional Council says all redevelopment plans by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for the demolished La Pleasure Beach Resort have been put on hold.
The decision follows a high-level stakeholder meeting involving the La Traditional Council, SSNIT and the National Security.
Speaking after the meeting, La Shikitele Nii Adjei Koofeh IV said the Council was unhappy with the manner in which the demolition exercise was carried out without prior consultation with the traditional authorities.
He explained that the La Traditional Council, as the landowners and primary stakeholders, should have been informed before the exercise.
According to him, National Security officials explained that not every operation or exercise requires prior disclosure, but the Council maintained that it should at least have been alerted because of its interest in the land.
Nii Adjei Koofeh IV criticised SSNIT over claims that it had been engaging the traditional authorities on the redevelopment of the area.
He said SSNIT had published information suggesting that it would continue engaging the Council, which implied that consultations had already begun.
He maintained that this was not the case and said the Council raised the matter during the meeting.
He said SSNIT subsequently apologised, while National Security also apologised for failing to engage the traditional authorities before the demolition exercise.
On the way forward, Nii Adjei Koofeh IV said the redevelopment has been suspended to allow for proper consultations and the observance of due process.
He said a committee will be formed to examine the issues surrounding the demolition and consider SSNIT’s redevelopment plans with the aim of reaching an agreement that satisfies all stakeholders.
The La Traditional Council, he added, wants the interests of the La people to be protected in any future arrangement.
He stressed that whatever belongs to La must remain beneficial to the people of La, while the interests of La indigenes working at the facility must also be safeguarded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
