MARWAKO’S PR NIGHTMARE: WHY THEY GOT IT ALL WRONG!

Somewhere in 2012, then as a Public Relations intern with Infocus PR Consultancy. One of the earliest lessons I learnt was that in periods of crisis it is better to be seen as the victim rather than the villain. A very short statement yet profound. It invariably underscore the posture that companies should take in … Read more

‘Competition Needed To Ensure Market Efficiency’

“In a competitive market both consumers and producers are presented with affordable and wider choices of quality goods and service and this brings about efficiency in allocation of resources, thus the benefits of a competitive market cannot be overlooked. In a an emerging economy like Ghana, it is important to embrace the need for a … Read more

Dangote Shakes Ghacem; Stabilises Cement Price

The management of Dangote Cement Plc says the company is well positioned to become the leader of the cement industry in Ghana and Africa within the shortest possible time. The Group Head, Corporate Communications of Dangote Industrial Limited, Anthony Chiejina, told Business Day in Lagos that Dangote Cement’s competitors in Ghana such as Ghacem must … Read more

Dangote’s Refinery To Supply Natural Gas To Ghana

The Dangote Group, which is currently building one of the world’s largest refinery, is promising to supply natural gas to Ghana to make up for the country’s deficit that occasionally triggers electricity generation shortfall. Ghana will receive over 20 per cent of natural gas from the petrochemical plant that is under construction in Nigeria to … Read more

Dangote Rejects Accusations of Threatening Ghana’s Cement Industry

Cement manufacturing company Dangote has rejected accusations leveled against it by some local operators that its activities in Ghana are threatening the entire cement industry. The operators, including Ghana Cement (GHACEM) and Diamond Cement, blame the Nigerian company for their dwindling fortunes accusing the cement giant of engaging in unfair competition that threatens local businesses. … Read more