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Zoomlion Expands African Reach with Strategic Waste Management Agreements

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, has significantly expanded its footprint across Africa by securing pivotal waste management agreements in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Ethiopia. These strategic partnerships aim to bolster sustainable waste management practices and contribute to environmental preservation on the continent. Strategic Partnership in Nigeria In a landmark move, Zoomlion Nigeria Limited has entered into a Waste Management and Processing Concession Agreement with the Lagos State Government. This collaboration focuses on developing two critical facilities: a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Ikorodu and a Waste Recycling Plant in Badagry. The project is expected to process approximately 4,000 tonnes of waste daily, significantly reducing the burden on existing dumpsites and promoting recycling efforts. The initiative is projected to create over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, enhancing the local economy and […]

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Sustainable Christmas Giving Transforms Takoradi Beach.

The New Takoradi beach received a boost in environmental sustainability during this festive season thanks to a thoughtful cleanup initiative. Markus Hilger, the Western Regional Coordinator of GIZ Ghana, alongside his children Joshua and Noah, organized a community beach cleanup and donated essential sanitation tools.The effort, inspired by a family discussion on sustainable giving, aimed to tackle the environmental impact of excessive packaging often associated with holiday gifts. The Hilger family led the community in clearing debris from the beach, educating participants on sanitation, and providing equipment like wheelbarrows, rakes, spades, and litter-picking rods to support ongoing cleanliness.Markus Hilger emphasized the importance of community-driven environmental care, saying, “Though I’m not from Ghana, living here makes it my responsibility to contribute to its sustainability.”The initiative was praised by Corp Sayvee, founder of the CorpNation Foundation, who highlighted how such sustainable gifts […]

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Cocoa Abrabopa Disburses GH¢11.5 Million Premium to Cocoa Farmers.

The Cocoa Abrabopa Association (CAA), a farmer-based organization, has distributed a total of GH¢11.5 million in premium payments to 7,500 cocoa farmers across five cocoa-growing regions in Ghana. This payment is part of the association’s commitment to supporting sustainable farming practices and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.This premium, known as the "Sustainability Differential," is an additional cash incentive given to farmers who meet the Rainforest Alliance Certification Programme (RACP) standards. For the 2023/2024 crop season, farmers received an extra GH¢65 per bag of certified cocoa, an increase from last year’s GH¢52.50 per bag, amounting to a total premium of GH¢9.2 million.The RACP initiative aims to promote higher cocoa yields, environmental sustainability, and adherence to human rights protocols in the cocoa farming sector. The beneficiary farmers are spread across 39 operational areas in the Ashanti, Eastern, Western, Western-North, and Volta […]

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