[ads2] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of B5 Plus Limited, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani, has made a plea to President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to solve the recent water and electricity challenges. The investor and his outfit have set up an $80 million steel company at the Larkpleku Village in Prampram and in the process are helping the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to realize their One District One Factory (1D1F) promise to Ghanaians. At a grand commissioning ceremony for phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant today, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani after expressing appreciation…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
[ads2] The largest iron steel manufacture in West Africa, B5 Plus Limited has provided a loan of US$8 million to GRIDCo and VRA for a dedicated power line to aid its production. The company says this has become necessary because its biggest problem lies within the distribution channel, a situation which has compelled it to produce below its capacity. Presently it is producing at only 40% of its total capacity. [ads1] “So currently, we have signed a contract with GRIDCo and VRA that we are going to finance as a loan to them, so that they are able to put…
[ads3] President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday afternoon commissioned phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant, an enterprise under the government’s One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative. This plant according to reports is a concrete manifestation that the new paradigm of economic development, which this administration has been vigorously pursuing since 2017 is making headway. Government is seeking to expand value-addition industrial activities within a conducive and business-friendly environment. The President noted that every year, some 350,000 students graduate from tertiary institutions across the country, and join the labour market in search of jobs, in addition to the thousands and thousands of apprentices and…
[ads3] The Ghana Rugby Football Union hosted an U15 Boys/Girls 7s tournament at the St. Thomas Aquinas School, Accra to recognize the development and peace through sports Covid 19 not only frustrated business and schools around the globe but also affected all sporting activities. GIR (Get into Rugby) is the basis for growth and the aim is to introduce a GIR championship which will help develop players for the future. Nine (4) boys teams and 4 girls teams represented from the various communities namely; Names of teams Boys 1.Future Leaders Hunters Youth. 2.Kanda Cluster Comm. Boys 3.Islamic Institute comm Boys…
[ads3] The Minister of Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has assured the private sector of the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for construction of mass housing in the country for the next four years. “The vision of Government for the housing sector is to use an appropriate mix of public and private sector investments to deliver quality, safe, affordable housing solutions that meet the needs and financial capacity of the ordinary Ghanaian”, he said. The Minister, who was speaking at the Breakfast Meeting on the Real Estate Sector organised by the Real Estate Times in Accra said, the Government recognises the key role of the private sector and…
[ads2] Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye on Friday, April 9th, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Construction, Housing and Urban Planning of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Bruno Nabagné Koné in Abidjan. The visit was aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation between the two countries in the housing sector, especially on the provision of Affordable Housing. He noted that government of Ghana is exploring all appropriate options to ease the burden on Ghanaians in the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing. He reiterated that both countries have deepened their bilateral relations under the…
[ads3] The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye has commenced what he calls the “MP’s Political Clinic” at his constituency office. The political clinic initiative is a platform to discuss confidential matters, as well as provide the MP with first-hand information on core matters that directly impact on the development of the constituency. Since assuming office, Honorable Francis Asenso-Boakye, who doubles as Minister for Works and Housing, has been widely commended for regular community meetings and other engaging activities with his constituents in addressing issues of concern.[ads4] During the Easter festivities, the MP was involved in church activities,…
[ads3] The Chief Executive Officer of leading steel manufacturing company in West Africa B5 Plus Limited, Mukesh Thakwani has been honoured at this year’s edition of the Business Executive Excellence Awards. The awards, organised by the Business Executive, a Pan West African media, communications and events management company, was to recognise businesses and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) who have excelled in their business fields. Mr. Thakwani was bestowed the honour for his exceptional and excellent contributions to the business sector in the country. About Mukesh Thakwani.. He stood against all odds to build the leading steel company- B5 Plus Limited in Ghana,…
[ads2] The Young Democrats of America (YDA), the youth wing of the US Democratic Party, recently completed a visit to the city of Dakhla, Western Sahara and have called on investors to tap into the region’s unexploited economic potential. The YDA delegation held talks with the General Director of the Regional Investment Center (CRI) to identify investment opportunities in several productive sectors. Mounir Houari, director of the CRI of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, presented to members of the American Democratic Party the various investment opportunities in various sectors such as renewable energies, promotion of seafood, aquaculture, services and shops, as well as…
[ads3] The MTN Ghana Foundation has donated some personal protective equipments (PPEs) to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi of the Western Region on Wednesday. This forms part of its campaign in the fight against the devastating coronavirus which is in line with its recently launched “Wear it for Me” and BE WISE campaigns. The Foundation donated face masks, coveralls, gloves, contactless thermometers, face shields and mentholated spirit to the management of the hospital. Speaking at the donation exercise, the Regional Senior Manager for South West, Prince Owusu Nyarko stated that the move underlines the importance MTN Ghana Foundation…