Kosmos Energy Opens The KIC Incubation Hub In Accra

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kosmos Energy, Andy Inglis, accompanied by Country Manager, Joe Mensah, and Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, officially opened the Kosmos Innovation Centre Incubation Hub in Accra.

The hub is a 3,053 square meters multipurpose facility with co-working spaces and training rooms with the capacity to host about 20-25 startups from the KIC agritech challenge and serves as a springboard into the entrepreneurship world. It will also allow companies to scheduled sessions with coaches and mentors.

“Kosmos was once a start-up, too. We know what it’s like to see an opportunity, pursue a dream, and build a business.” Andy Inglis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kosmos Energy noted while delivering his remarks. He added that Kosmos Energy’s interest in Ghana is beyond just oil exploration, but to create economic opportunities as well.

Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, commended Kosmos for the initiative. “I do not doubt that the many people the centre is turning out are going to take strategic positions in the Agric sector of our country and help to revolutionize and modernize agriculture to contribute to the growth of our economy,” the Minister added. He also urged beneficiaries of the programme to pass on their knowledge to others.

Country Manager of Kosmos Energy Ghana and AmCham Ghana President, Joe Mensah, charged entrepreneurs under the KIC incubation management program to make the best out of the newly built edifice.

“Yes they will have access to experts in the field and a pool of knowledge to shape their business, but one key thing is the opportunity to learn from each other and shape their businesses with personal experiences,” he said.

Kosmos Energy through the Kosmos Innovation Centre has so far created nineteen startups and with an investment of over $300,000 in seed capital.

The Kosmos Innovation Center inspires entrepreneurship by training participants to see opportunities that others miss, give them the confidence to view themselves as entrepreneurs not employees and job creators instead of job seekers. They do this by delivering a best-in-class leadership and entrepreneurship program.

They all out by providing a full life-cycle of support to the most promising entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses. They do it through tailored coaching, skills building, expert mentorship, seed funding, and facilitating connections within and across industries.

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Stockfox | AmCham Ghana Member Of The Month

Personalized shipping solutions provider, Stockfox is our Member of the Month for February.  The company officially launched in 2017 and has since provided tailored shipping solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients.

The company has dedicated personnel, ready to assist, support and provide you with the assistance you need to get your packages safely delivered to you. Stockfox currently has operations to Ghana out of the United States of America, United Kingdom, China, and Dubai.

Being a home-grown business venture, Stockfox can boast of a crafted courier service that gets customers what they need, when they need it and how they need it, without the hassle of having to contact and depend on friends and relatives and be at the mercy of other people’s schedules.

The companies scope of services which is perfect for individuals and small to large businesses include;

Package reception – you can shop yourself and mail packages to our addresses (after signup )in countries of operation for onward shipping to Ghana

Personalized Shipping – tailored to your specific shopping and shipping needs.

Concierge Service – Cant travel to do your shopping? This service assists with online purchases with our credit/debit cards if you are unable to. The service also includes in-store pickups and other personal shopping needs at your request.

 

Package Storage and Consolidation Service – We hold all packages till they are ready to be shipped as one bulk package to save on shipping costs.

Auto parts Service – Assists with the acquisition of automobile parts across Europe and the Americas. We provide new, used and refurbished prices to suit your budget and ship to Ghana.

Ship Only Service – Have your own clearing agent? We can simply ship your packages to you and hand over to your clearing agent. (2 business days)

All-Inclusive Service – StockFox handles your package reception, shipping, and Clearing (this includes delivery to your door at your request in 3-5 business days)

Contact

Our location
Ghana Airport Cargo Centre,
Suite 311
Airport City
Accra
Office phone
+233 24 243 8645
Working hours
Mon – Fri: 9AM – 5PM
Extended hours are on a case by case basis.

(Corporate/Time Sensitive Shipments)

Email
info@mystockfox.com

REDAVIA Solar Power | AmCham Member Of The Month

REDAVIA Solar Power, an industry leader in solar power is our Member of the Month for January. They are experts in agro-foods processing, manufacturing, mining, as well as service infrastructure, hospitality & real estate, communities and utilities.

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, REDAVIA serves its customers through local offices that help them deeply understand local challenges and establish fitting affordable, clean energy solutions.

The company opened its Ghana office in July 2017 and has since then delivered German-engineered technology at the heart of its containerized, easy to deploy solar farms. REDAVIA, through its Academy, ensures an ongoing knowledge transfer around renewable solar power to Ghanaian students and professionals with the aim to equip current and future generations with all relevant know-how.

In comparison to independent power producers, which typically demand around 20 years, fixed power purchase agreements, REDAVIA offers greater operational flexibility for their customers while also mitigating the risk for their funders. In addition, their approach allows them to provide customers with more consistent system quality, faster delivery, and simpler regulatory processes.

REDAVIA’S solution seamlessly integrates into existing power infrastructures, supplementing grid-connected power and/or diesel generators, using batteries when economic.

According to the company’s CEO,  Erwin Spolders, the decision to expand their presence in West Africa was a logical step in their business growth strategy and gives them the ability to serve their customers and prospects locally.

In 2018, REDAVIA signed an agreement with  Special Ice, a manufacturing company in the beverage industry in Ghana to deploy nine solar units and a total of 756 kWp to the Special Ice factory in the Oyarifa district in Accra.

At REDAVIA, they aim to significantly increase access to clean energy for businesses and households globally and at the same time uphold absolute integrity and maintain the highest standards in health and safety.

Click here for Company Overview and more at www.redaviasolar.com

Contact REDAVIA Ghana Asset Ltd. at

19 Kofi-Annan Street
Airport Residential Area Accra
Accra GA/R, Ghana
phone: +233 (0) 307 002 054

AmCham Joins AFAM Concept For 9th Beauty Splash Hair Festival

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana on November 27, 2018, joined AFAM Concept for their 9th annual Beauty Splash Hair Festival at the Accra International Trade Fair Center.

AFAM Concept annually partners with local professional hair stylists and educators to organize this exciting hair styling event.

Present at the event was the Executive Secretary of AmCham Ghana, Sinon Madjie, Senior Commercial Officer, Hannah Kamenetsky and Ghanian journalist and broadcaster,  Gifty Anti who advised the hair stylists present to act professionally and always treat their clients as an essential part of their business.

Also present were various associations of hairdressers in Ghana and their members, vendors of AFAM Concept products, the executive from AFAM Concept Ghana and Nigeria and other players in the hair and beauty industry.

AFAM Concept is a global company that manufactures hair and skin products for women, men and children all over the world. AFAM Concept is dedicated to making the lives of consumers better by offering a family of beauty brands that provide everyday solutions for their personal care needs.

The AFAM Concept product exhibited included Ossat Naturals, Vitale Olive Oil, Hawaiian Silky Herbal, Leisure Curl, Smooth Organics, Elentee Soy Organics, Organic Hair Energizer, Vitale Pro, Sazzy Botanicals and Hawaiian Silky Argan Oil. The program was organized to exhibit premium hair care brands, provide professional hair care education, discount sales of hair products, display hairstyles and entertain the attendees.

Medtronic Africa Pty Limited | AmCham Member Of The Month.

Our member of the month for October is Medtronic Africa Pty Limited. Medtronic has been in existence for more than 30 years and offer therapies that treat nearly 70 conditions, including some of the world’s most challenging chronic diseases — like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease. With the integration of Covidien as their Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, they can address the healthcare needs of more people around the world than ever.

The company’s mission is to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Also, to strive without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in their products; to be the unsurpassed standard of comparison and to be recognized as a company of dedication, honesty, integrity, and service.

Medtronic has a legacy of innovation and unique position as the world’s largest medical technology company which allows them to play a central role in transforming healthcare in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. They are also collaborating with new partners in new ways to create new innovations — ones that add both clinical and economic value. So that tomorrow, even more people can get the affordable care they need.

They believe everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. The company also know that they lack the appropriate innovations to reach billions of patients who do not have access to their therapies and services. Designing innovative healthcare-access solutions in resource-limited settings requires a fundamentally different approach.

Formalized in 2016, Medtronic Labs is a distinct business within Medtronic that maximizes social impact alongside financial sustainability. Medtronic Labs designs healthcare delivery service models with and for underserved communities that integrate digital and product technologies across the patient care continuum. To amplify their impact and reach scale, they partner with local tech entrepreneurs, healthcare providers, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders. Learn more…

About Allstar Insurance Brokers Limited

Allstar Insurance Brokers Limited recently joined AmCham Ghana as Gold Members. As a follow up, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber, Mr. Simon Madjie on Monday, October 22, 2018 visited the insurance brokers to interact with management.

Mr. Madjie had several conversations with the Managing Director of Allstar Insurance Brokers, Mr. Peter Osei-Duah. Their conversation among other issues, included the state of business and some advocacy strategies that AmCham Ghana can employ to better improve the business climate.

Allstar Brokers is a wholly Ghanaian owned limited liability broking firm with a unique strategy of providing bespoke services to individuals, corporate, affinity groups and SMEs. With experienced underwriters, and industry seasoned insurance professionals; Allstar Brokers has access to all insurers in Ghana, and several international partners, allowing risk to be reviewed and built from the ground up.

Mr. Peter Osei-Duah tells us about Allstar Insurance Brokers and shared some of their core functions in the video below.

 

Dow Chemical Company | AmCham Member Of The Month

Dow Chemical is AmCham Ghana’s Member of the month for September. Dow Chemical’s growing presence in Africa demonstrates the company’s commitment to deliver industry leadership, technical innovation and expertise – with a focus on sustainability to help transform the region into a key player in the global chemicals industry.

Dow is among the three biggest chemical companies worldwide, with products ranging from plastics and packaging, agriculture, building and construction to oil and gas. The company which had operated in Ghana in the past, pulled out in the 1990s and had relied on intermediaries to reach Ghana’s market.

 

They combine science, understanding, and creativity to re-imagine what is vital to human progress. With thousands of patents and awards, Dow is a global innovation and sustainability leader. Dow is a diverse, inclusive community and together, they can solve anything.

According to Managing Director of Dow West Africa, Tony Groosman, the company is committed to making a contribution to the economic development of Ghana and Africa as a whole. Africa’s economic significance in the global marketplace has been demonstrated by increased political stability, improved economic policy and a growing consumer base all of which offer an advantageous environment for business to thrive.

The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity.

Dow’s diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture.

Tanink Ghana : Setting Standards

In 1998, Tanink Group was incorporated and authorised to carry on business as general merchants and manufactures representatives. Tanink later acquired the dealership of O&K Mining of Germany, manufacturers of mining excavators. Through magnificent management of O&K Mining, the franchise quickly became the leader of mining excavators in Ghana.

In the year 2000, CASE (France) and Astra Vehicoli (Italy) appointed Tanink as their sole agents due to the outstanding management of O&K. In 2005 Tanink had invested well over $4.0M in the construction of an modern showroom/warehouse complex to better position itself in Ghana’s automotive industry.

Tanink’s drive for success has never been in doubt with strict management of finances and a loyal staff. They have been able to grow at a pace that allows them to look at the market differently and invest in numerous other business avenues that will allow Tanink to exceed what it is now. They are not just a business, they are a family and moving forward they promise to continue to treat clients, both old and new with the same amount love and respect.

G4S | A Leading Integrated Security Solutions Company in Ghana

In this edition, we put the spotlight on G4S Ghana. G4S Security Services Ghana Limited is the leading integrated security solutions company in Ghana. The company has world-class expertise in the areas of protective security, manned guarding, secure mobility services, executive alarm monitoring and response, vehicle tracking, risk consultancy and security surveys.

G4S provides flexible and effective integrated security plans and solutions centred on their clients’ needs. This flexibility is mirrored in commercial proposals that provide cost effective solutions based on economies of scale derived from accurate pre-planning and efficient resource management.

They specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. They use their global expertise and local knowledge in the assessment and management of security and safety risks for buildings, infrastructure, materials, valuables, people and society.

G4S develop long-term strategic partnerships with customers in key sectors where they can help them to deliver their own business objectives through either increasing their revenues, reducing costs, managing risks, protecting critical assets or improving their service delivery to the customers they serve. They do this by understanding the environments in which their customers operate, the pressures they face and the things that matter to them most.

G4S Ghana employs over six thousand people and has been awarded Top Employer status for the 2nd year running.

Micheal Concar, Director of Sale and Marketing at G4S shared with us company principles that has made them number one in the industry.

G4S Plc has G4S Security Services Limited as its main operating company in Ghana.   Contact information is listed below for the Head office based in Accra.

G4S Security Services (Ghana) Limited
31 Second Labone Street
Labone
Accra
GHANA
West Africa

Tel:

(+233) 0302 779570

(+233) 0244 313871

(+233) 0544 123447

administration@gh.g4s.com

Landtours, Bringing the World to West Africa

Landtours is a full destination management company operating in Ghana since 1994. The inbound operator has over the years helped tourist across the world experience the scenery, rich and diverse culture of the people of West Africa.

Landtours provides cultural tours, eco adventures, tropical adventures, atonement pilgrimage tours, culinary experience among others. The company also handles corporate meetings from inception to completion, taking care of Space Rental, Hotel Reservations, Interior Set-Up & Decor, Audio/Visual Equipment, Ground Transportation (group travel & airport transfers), MC and Usher Hiring, and Meal Arrangements.

Landtours is a Ghana Club 100 company with several awards for their dedication to service in the travel and tourism industry with their young, experienced, brilliant and highly dedicated team to take care of all your travel needs.

To ensure that the services you receive from their partners are of the highest quality, Landtours has selected hotels, restaurants and guides with the utmost care and consideration for your comfort and convenience. They have also made every effort to control their footprint on the West African environment. Therefore, they are working with partners who utilize green and sustainable practices.

Their number one goal is to ensure that your expectations are met and that you go home with West Africa and its people forever in your heart. Click for more info on Landtour.