TEMPLARS Merges With Ghanaian Law Firm FEROCITER To Bolster Its Market Position And Offering In West Africa

Leading African law firm, TEMPLARS, and fast-growing Ghanaian law firm, FEROCITER are pleased to announce the merger of their Ghanaian operations to create a formidable legal powerhouse in West Africa’s 2nd largest economy.

The merger comes one year after TEMPLARS launched in Ghana in collaboration with legacy AMPEM Chambers. The merger is expected to further bolster TEMPLARS’ capabilities both in dispute resolution and non-contentious transactional work in the Ghana market.

The combined firms, operating under the TEMPLARS brand, will boast of a team of over 150 lawyers (including 21 partners) across four cities in Nigeria and Ghana, leveraging over 49 years of combined experience in both countries and harnessing some of the most skilled legal talents in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This unique combination brings together TEMPLARS’ extensive experience in delivering on some of the continent’s largest, most complex, and most significant projects, transactions, and disputes and FEROCITER’s bold, emergent crop of talented, forward-thinking lawyers with impeccable global credentials and deep-rooted experience of advising domestic, regional and multinational businesses and public authorities in Ghana.

The merger took effect on 1st February 2024 with Augustine Kidisil,  serving as the Managing Partner of TEMPLARS Ghana”

 Libi Homes Joins AmCham Ghana

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, is pleased to announce the premium real estate developer, Libi Homes as our new #GoldMember.

Libi Homes is a  first-class property developer providing buyers with top-quality builds in Ghana across budgets. Investors are assured of steady returns while homeowners enjoy a warm dwelling to create lifelong memories.

They are committed to providing customers with high-quality homes built to last. With an impressive portfolio of lands in some of Ghana’s most desirable locations, Libi Homes offers a range of options for investors and home seekers alike. Their current projects are in the Airport Residential Area, Tema Comm 26, and Cantonments, and are all now selling.

Libi Homes strives to create functional and aesthetically appealing homes that meet customers’ needs.

 

 

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www.libihomesgh.com

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sales@libihomesgh.com

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(+233) 055 009 0900 / (+233) 050 856 2777

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The Grand Oyeeman
37 Liberation Rd
Airport Residential
Accra, Ghana

TEMPLARS Achieves Tier 1 Rankings Across Practice Areas in the IFLR1000 2023 Nigeria Guide

TEMPLARS has achieved Tier 1 rankings in the IFLR1000 2023 Nigeria guide in areas including Banking, Capital Markets: Debt, Project Development: Energy, Project Development: Infrastructure, Project Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

TEMPLARS was also Highly Ranked for its Capital Markets: Equity practice and as an active player in the Restructuring and Insolvency sectors.

The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and since its establishment in 1990, the IFLR1000 has remained the only international legal directory that ranks law firms and lawyers based on their financial and corporate transactional work, priding themselves in producing legal market intelligence across the globe.

Jobberman Ghana To Place 60 Young Women in Tech Jobs by 2024

Jobberman Ghana has announced that by March 2024, the business seeks to place 60 young women with a STEM background in tech and tech-enabled jobs in Ghana.

According to the CEO of Jobberman Ghana, Hilda Nimo Tieku, the job placement forms part of the M-FIT Project which seeks to bridge the gender gap in the tech space, which is a collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) within the framework of Invest for Jobs.

Speaking at the just-ended executive roundtable event dubbed; “Diversity and Inclusion; Empowering Young in Tech”, she explained: “ This project was purposely designed to empower and equip young women with Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds with essential soft skills, making them employable in the tech space.

Since the launch of the project, a total of 1840 applications were received from young women between the ages of 18 and 35 from across the country. 76.29% of these applicants have a first degree in various STEM fields, 17.64% with a Higher National Diploma, and 6.07% with a master’s degree. Read more

Resense Spa at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra Adjudged Ghana’s Best Spa in World Spa Awards 2023

The Resense Spa, located at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Ghana’s premier five-star luxury hotel, has been awarded ‘Ghana’s Best Hotel Spa’ for the fourth year running at the ninth edition of the annual World Spa Awards for 2023. The prestigious global initiative celebrates and rewards excellence in spa and wellness tourism with votes cast by industry professionals, the media, and the general public.

The four-time award-winning Resense Spa features a 3,000-sq m wellness and fitness sanctuary – one of the largest spa centers in the city – spans three floors and is well known for its traditional European treatments and state-of-the-art facilities. It features male and female wellness areas with a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool baths, ten treatment rooms, an authentic hammam, and a relaxation lounge. The spa also has a Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Salon located on the second floor, adjacent to its Spa Café, which offers healthy dining options for all guests. For fitness lovers, the spa features an infinity swimming pool, tennis court, yoga studio, and a well-equipped gymnasium with gym instructors on hand to assist guests with tailored workout routines dedicated to ensuring the wellness of the mind, body, and soul.

General Manager Hanno Barkhoff expressed his honor and pride in receiving these awards, recognizing them as significant testimonies to the outstanding performances of staff in their efforts to make the guests’ experience wholesome and memorable. He maintained that the spa was committed to enhancing the high level of service, as they have launched new product offerings and therapies for the ultimate wellness of guests.

Hanno Barkhoff Joins Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra as General Manager

Ghana’s finest five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Accra is well poised to elevate its high standards of luxury hospitality with the appointment of Hanno Barkhoff as the new General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra.

With over 20 years of experience within the luxury industry, Hanno Barkhoff is no stranger to the Kempinski family, having started in Event Sales & Food & Beverage in 2002 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany. After gaining experience at several renowned hospitality brands across the globe, he returned to Germany in 2016, heading two of Kempinski’s flagship European hotels in Berlin and Munich as Hotel Manager over the past seven years.

Now, the German national brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong understanding of luxury hospitality, and experience to the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra in his new role as  General Manager. Particularly, his savvy, hands-on, and dynamic approach will be a great asset for the successful implementation of the ambitious food and beverage concept designed to elevate guests’ dining experience at the hotel.

“I’m thrilled to continue my journey with Kempinski at this beautiful hotel in Accra,” said Hanno Barkhoff on his appointment. “The Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is well positioned as a market leader in the hotel industry in Ghana and I’m confident the dedication, passion, and desire of the team to consistently create memorable experiences for all guests remains unwavering. Together, we will continue to delight guests, surprise them with fresh hotel offerings, and showcase the seamless fusion of Ghana’s famed hospitality and local tradition with Kempinski’s European heritage.”

Google Is Leveraging The Power Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Tackle Pressing Issues In Africa

Google, on Thursday, September 7, 2023,  hosted the Research @ Accra event at the company’s AI research lab in Accra to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in Africa and highlight the various advancements achieved in the areas of navigation, language, weather forecast, flood control, and food security on the continent.

Since opening the company’s research center in Accra in 2018, they have collaborated with global research teams to lead multiple sustainability initiatives of interest to Africa.

The event featured presentations and demos of Google’s works in Flood Forecasting, Project Relate, Maternal Health Ultrasound, and Open Buildings. Google said the center in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people locally and globally.

Africa is the most linguistically diverse continent, and Google believes there are big opportunities to explore the various African languages through AI. The company, through its Waxal system, is creating  Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources using crowdsourced speech and text data of diverse African languages and using it to research novel architectures and deep learning algorithms for multilingual NLP systems (Speech, NMT, Q&A, LM, etc.) that are robust to variations in accents, code-switching, and targeted at low-end mobile devices. They believe Waxal will make NLP systems more inclusive while advancing the state of the art in deep learning for NLP and machine learning under severe memory/computing constraints.

Mapping buildings in remote locations can be challenging, even in the presence of satellite imagery. As a result, planning infrastructure can be difficult when these buildings go unmapped.

To tackle the issue, the team at the Accra research center launched the Open Buildings dataset project, which combines AI with satellite imagery to pinpoint the location of buildings. This helps governments and non-profit organizations to understand the needs of residents and offer assistance.

The company’s executives also encourage regulators and policymakers on the continent not to focus on controlling AI but also to seek a better understanding of the technology to make policies that won’t chamber progress but encourage its development to ensure advancement in healthcare, education, and agriculture.

 

Driving Positive Change: Dutylex’s New Terminal Brings More Than Just Business Growth in Tema

In today’s corporate landscape in Ghana, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained significant traction. This refers to our company’s commitment to contributing positively to society beyond our core business operations. One area where CSR initiatives can have a profound impact is the establishment of our lubricant warehouse terminal in a fairly developed community.

1. Economic Development:

The construction and establishment of our lubricant warehouse terminal has played a vital role in driving economic development in the community. It provided employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly, the terminal has become an engine of job creation. Local artisans and residents were employed in the construction of the Terminal and moreover, the Terminal has recruited local indigenes of the community in our operations ie. Logistics and warehouse support officers. This has impacted the community economically.

2. Environmental Sustainability:

Promoting environmental sustainability is a crucial aspect of engaging in CSR activities. Our lubricant warehouse terminal is strongly contributing to this by adopting environmentally friendly practices. For example, implementing effective waste management systems, utilizing energy-efficient technologies, and incorporating strong HSE practices ensures a safe environment for all workers and residents. Additionally, we are investing in advanced emission control systems by ensuring all equipment on site are serviced properly to achieve zero emission goals at our site and customer sites as well. This is in line with our ESG culture Goals as a company.

3. Infrastructure Improvement:

The establishment of our lubricant warehouse terminal brings opportunities for significant infrastructure improvement in our community of operation. We have invested in road and transportation infrastructure which was totally blocked because of huge vegetation growth. We have created the access routes to enhance the connectivity between the terminal and nearby areas. This is facilitating the smooth movement of vehicles and goods in the community.

4. Community Engagement:

One of the primary objectives of our CSR initiative is to promote community engagement. In the case of our lubricant warehouse terminal, community engagement shall be achieved through various means. The terminal will collaborate with local educational institutions, providing internships to students. Engaging in philanthropic activities such as supporting local charities, sponsoring community events, or organizing environmental awareness campaigns to further foster a sense of community bond between Dutylex Company Limited and its surroundings.

In conclusion, the positive CSR impact of our lubricant warehouse terminal in our community is multi-faceted. It goes beyond the terminal’s core business operations and focuses on economic development, environmental sustainability, infrastructure improvement, and community engagement. By creating employment opportunities, adopting environmentally friendly practices, contributing to infrastructure development, and engaging with the community, the terminal becomes a catalyst for positive change. Embracing such CSR initiatives not only benefits the community but also showcases the terminal’s commitment to responsible business practices. Through these efforts, Dutylex Company Limited can play a significant role in the overall development and well-being of our community.

Kempinski Hotels Spreads Joy With ‘Smiles At Kempinski’: A CSR Event For Young Adults With Special Needs

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra hosted its much-anticipated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event, ‘Smiles at Kempinski’ at its esteemed property. This event was dedicated to spreading joy and creating unforgettable experiences for young adults with special needs in partnership with Klicks Africa Foundation and Woodfield Manor Autism & Special Needs School.

The luxury 5-star hotel, located in the heart of Accra, opened its doors to enthusiastic teenagers and young adults, welcoming them with warm smiles and ensuring that every moment of their visit was filled with happiness and laughter. Through a series of engaging activities, including a special hotel tour, Kempinski aimed to foster an inclusive environment with exclusive departmental visits and enjoyable activities carefully curated to cater to the unique interests and talents of the young guests. This provided the opportunity for them to explore the magnificent property and experience the luxurious hospitality of Kempinski is renowned for.

Highlighting the significance of the event, Barbara Amissah, Director of Human Resources at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, stated, “As a hotel, we are conscious of our responsibility to support the local communicates where we operate; this is in our DNA and is captured under our flagship corporate social responsibility programme, BE Health. ‘Smiles at Kempinski’ represents a wonderful example of the true essence of our brand. We believe in every individual’s potential, and this event demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of these young adults.”

Rozlaine Hakiki, Hotel Manager, expressed her excitement about the event, stating, “It was an honour to open our doors to these incredible individuals and share with them the magic of Kempinski. This event allowed us to celebrate the true essence of hospitality, kindness, inclusivity, and making a positive impact on people’s lives.”

As part of an empowering initiative, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra will undertake a special project to support the communal integration of these individuals with special needs through employment opportunities for key talents in the near future, highlighting their efforts to create meaningful and long-lasting contributions to the social welfare of its community.

Allstar Insurance Brokers Is Silver Sponsor Of The 2023 U.S. – Ghana Business Expo

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, and the U.S. Commercial Service are pleased to announce Allstar Insurance Brokers as a #SilverSponsor of the 2023 U.S. Ghana Business Expo.

Scheduled for August 10 – 11, 2023, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, under the theme; Leveraging U.S. – Ghana Trade Relations for Growth and Prosperity, the U.S. – Ghana Business Expo aims to provide a platform for fostering bilateral trade collaborations and economic growth between the United States and Ghana. It will bring together key industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and business leaders from both nations to explore opportunities, exchange ideas, and forge strategic partnerships.

The two-day event will also provide an overview of the current trade relations between the United States and Ghana, highlight success stories, identify growth areas, and outline strategies for fostering further collaboration with integrated business-to-business meetings between Ghanaian and U.S. companies.

 

Allstar Insurance Brokers has a unique strategy of providing bespoke services to individuals, corporates, 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.

Contrived by the founder – Peter Osei Duah, the foundation of Allstar Insurance Brokers was etched on a background of an inventive style of Insurance broking. Its formation on 15th April 2014, reconciled the conventional broking practice with the finesse of a modern approach of partnering insurance companies in developing new and innovative products. Core to our engagements with the insuring public is a delightful quality customer service experience.

We aim to look out for the interest of our clients and to ensure that policyholders get the cover they need. That’s what we are doing, ensuring that you get the cover you need.

Allstar Brokers can tailor benefits to protect your company and your employees, including burglary insurance, cash-in-transit, goods-in-transit, public liability, bankers indemnity, advance mobilization, customs bond, assets all risks, combined fire package, fleet motor vehicle, group life, group medical, international group medical, group personal accident, and critical illness insurance, key man insurance, shareholders protection insurance, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation, welfare insurance schemes, and many variations thereof. Learn more…

 

 

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