Jospong Group

Category: Productivity

  • Zoomlion Deepens Partnership with Zanzibar to Drive Sanitation Transformation

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited is proud to announce a pivotal engagement with the President of Zanzibar, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, focused on charting a new course for waste management and environmental sustainability on the island.

    The high-level meeting marks a significant milestone in Zoomlion’s Africa Expansion agenda to deploy cutting-edge, sustainable sanitation solutions across the continent. It also reflects a shared commitment to tackling the growing waste management challenges in Africa through innovation, partnership, and long-term vision.

    “We had a very fruitful meeting with His Excellency President Mwinyi, where we discussed transformative approaches to waste management that are both practical and forward-looking,” said Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, the parent company of Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

    Dr. Agyepong noted that the partnership with Zanzibar forms part of Zoomlion’s broader strategy to work with progressive African governments to create cleaner, healthier, and more resilient cities and communities.

    The meeting explored a range of potential interventions, including the deployment of waste sorting and recycling technologies, the development of engineered landfill systems, and the introduction of community-based waste collection models that create jobs and stimulate local economies.

    President Mwinyi expressed strong interest in Zoomlion’s proven track record in Ghana and other African countries, highlighting the need for such expertise to support Zanzibar’s environmental and tourism goals.

    “At Zoomlion, we believe that waste is not just a challenge—it is an opportunity for innovation, employment, and sustainable development,” Dr. Agyepong emphasized. “Our vision is aligned with that of Zanzibar’s leadership: to build a cleaner, greener future for generations to come.”

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited remains committed to supporting the Government of Zanzibar with technical expertise, investment, and capacity-building initiatives that will ensure the success of this ambitious transformation.

    As the continent continues to confront urbanization, climate change, and environmental degradation, Zoomlion stands ready to lead the way—one partnership, one innovation, and one country at a time.

  • The First Ghana medical waste treatment plant commissioned in Kumasi

    In pursuit of its mission to enhance the proper disposal of waste, the E&S group, operating under the renowned Jospong Group of Companies in Africa, has completed the construction and inauguration of an ultra-modern medical waste treatment plant in Adegya, Ashanti region. This milestone marks the first-ever facility of its kind in the area.

    At the facility’s commissioning, Hon. Mahama Asei Seini, the Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to safeguarding public health, preserving the environment, and promoting sustainable development is evident through the establishment of this facility.

    Emphasizing the importance of proper medical waste management, Hon. Mahama Asei Seini highlighted that medical waste contains potentially infectious and hazardous materials, posing significant risks to human health and the ecosystem when not handled appropriately.

    He stressed the necessity of adopting responsible and efficient measures to curb disease transmission, safeguard healthcare workers, and reduce environmental impacts.

    Furthermore, he mentioned that the facility would cater to all healthcare establishments in the region and neighboring towns. With a daily waste treatment capacity of 10,000kg (10 tonnes), the facility is set to create more than 200 direct and indirect job opportunities.

    Haida Said, the Executive Director of Processing Cluster E&S Group, emphasised that the pandemic brought into focus the crucial importance of handling medical waste with caution to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the country. He extended his gratitude to President Nana Addo for fostering an enabling environment that allows the private sector to contribute effectively to this vital cause.

    Hiahene Prof. Oheneba Boakye Adjei, representing Otumfou Osei Tutu, expressed admiration for the partnership between the Government of Ghana, Ecosteryl of Belgium, and the Jospong Group, which successfully brought the project to life.

    H.E. Harriet Sena Siaw-Boateng, the Ghana ambassador to Belgium, viewed the facility as a significant milestone, underscoring Ghana’s dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. 3 and 12.

    The Kumasi Medical Waste Treatment facility is part of a broader initiative undertaken by the Jospong Group of companies in collaboration with the Ghanaian government. Their joint effort aims to establish 14 centralized medical waste treatment facilities throughout the country

    The primary purpose of the Kumasi Medical waste treatment facility is to collect and treat hazardous healthcare waste components, including used syringes, blood-stained materials, pathological waste, COVID-19 waste, and waste from vaccination exercises. It serves all healthcare facilities within the region and its surrounding areas. The facility is equipped with two state-of-the-art Microwave Treatment Equipment that have a daily capacity to handle an average of 10,000kg (10 tonnes) of hazardous waste. This equipment not only effectively treats the waste but also recycles it, adding value and reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills.

    The non-incineration technique employed by the equipment ensures there are no atmospheric pollutants released, promoting environmental health and safety.

    In addition to the treatment equipment, the facility features a Coldroom for waste storage and specialized waste trucks for transporting medical waste from various healthcare facilities to the treatment site.

    The facility also aligns with Ghana’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically contributing to the goals related to environmental sustainability, health and decent work, and economic growth.

    Overall, the facility plays a crucial role in addressing the proper management and treatment of hazardous healthcare waste in Ghana. By utilizing advanced technology, recycling capabilities, and adhering to environmental and safety standards, the facility contributes to the achievement of national and international sustainability goals.

  • Zambia President and Jospong Collaborates to Revolutionize Waste Sector

    Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the executive chair of the Jospong Group, along with Mrs. Adelaide Agyepong and other executives from the JGC, welcomed the Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema to Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) in Accra during a working visit to Ghana. The president was accompanied by a group of ministers, as well as other members of the diplomatic corps and various other individuals.

    The Executive Chair in welcoming the Zambia President to the facility, assured him of the capability and readiness of the Group to support Zambia to successfully manage its waste.  Dr. Agyepong highlighted a significant characteristic of African waste, emphasizing that organic waste accounts for 61% of the total. He stressed the importance of converting this specific waste component into fertilizer, while the remaining waste comprises 14% plastics, 3% leather and glass, 2% textiles, 5% e-waste, and other miscellaneous items. Dr. Agyepong proudly stated that Jospong is actively engaged in these endeavors across Africa.

    President Hakainde Hichilema in addressing the leaders of the Jospong Group of Companies at the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), highlighted a shift in the focus of African leaders, from political discussions to the creation of opportunities for the African people. This, he emphasized, is the new approach being considered.

    “we don’t need you to persuade us to give you the Opportunity to operate: It Is our responsibility to build African businesses that will give jobs to our people” he assured.

    President Hichilema made it clear that there was no need for persuasion to grant the opportunity for the Jospong Group to operate. He firmly stated that it is the responsibility of African nations to foster the growth of businesses that generate employment for their own people.

    He provided an assurance to the JGC that he would promptly establish a committee within the Zambian Presidency. The committee’s purpose would be to collaborate closely with the Jospong team and commence work with utmost urgency. President Hichilema reiterated the massive mandate his election victory represented, emphasising the commitment to follow through on promises made to improve the lives of the people. He also stressed the importance of African citizens learning to choose leaders who can work towards the greater benefit of the population.

    About ACARP

    ACARP is an integrated waste processing and recycling company established to receive and process solid waste and produce organic manure for agronomic purposes in Ghana and the West African Sub-Region. The plant also addresses the problem of plastic waste through sorting, processing, and recycling of such waste. Other recovered materials such as textiles, packaging materials, and other highly combustible materials are used to manufacture high calorific burning material/fuels (refuse derived fuels) for specific industries that require such energy for their operations.

    The group is currently operating in three cities in Zambia. It also has footprints in Angola, Togo, and Sierra Leone, among others.

  • Reduce Rice importation – Jospong Executive Chairman to Government   

    The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has called on the government of the Republic of Ghana to put in place measures to support local rice production.

    He said government can create demand by reducing importation of rice thereby helping local producers get good market for their produce 

    Dr. Agyepong was speaking at a two-day Ghana Food Security Conference under the theme “Enhancing Food Security: The role of Ghanaian Scientists” at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region on May 19, 2023.

    He encouraged the stakeholders particularly rice farmers and scientists not to despair because there are no adequate policies to support the initiative but rather be hopeful that when there is adequate rice production, the policies will change to favour local producers.

    Dr. Agyepong paid glowing tribute to Nigeria for taking the initiative to ban rice importation, He also lauded them for their ability to feed their teeming population.

    “In 2019, rice accounted for more than 14% of crops grown by Nigerian households,” Dr. Agyepong said.

    He said Nigeria after banning the importation of rice has made remarkable progress in rice production over the previous decade surpassing Egypt with a yearly production of 5.8 metric tonnes of rice.

    “Nigeria as a country is gradually becoming a rice super power,” Dr. Agyepong said adding, with the advent of Jospong’s support, we expect government to minimize rice importation or stop it entirely

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), A subsidiary of  Jospong Group, Mrs. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong explained that  science, research and development have traditionally been the drivers of innovation and productivity, and are central to everything done in the world.

    According to her, if immediate measures to enhance food production are not undertaken, the cost of Africa’s yearly food import might rise from $50 billion to US$110 billion by 2030.

    “When there is food crisis, the poor suffer the most since they are unable to obtain food due to price hikes” she noted.

    She said this motivated the Jospong Group of Companies and the AAC in partnership with the CSIR to perceive the need to bridge Ghana’s food security gaps.

    In a speech read on his behalf by Apostle Alexander Kumi-Larbi, the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye said the theme for the conference which is “Enhancing Food Security: The Role of Ghanaian Scientists“ is crucial in the nation’s development discourse, especially at a time when the economy is distressed. 

    “While we await IMF assistance, it is critical that steps be taken locally to strengthen our country’s economic issues.”

    He said,  the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, states that around 1.5 million Ghanaians experience food insecurity, with undernutrition, over nutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies persisting across all life stages. Poverty, climate change, rapid urbanisation and population expansion, and poor infrastructure have all been recognised as threats to food security in Ghana. 

    Again, he said, based on the 1996 World Food Summit, food security is defined as when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

    “It is, therefore, appropriate to remind ourselves of the four main dimensions of food security which include physical food availability, economic and physical access to food, food utilization and a combination of all the three listed,” he said.

    The Director General of the Council for Industrial Research (CSIR) Prof. Paul Bosu said the Council has waited for a long time for such an opportunity to collaborate with industry to promote food security.

    He said the Council was ready to partner Jospong in rice production and other commodities.

    Exerts from the Conference

  • Apex COO commends Jospong Employees at the Launch of Jospong Employee Month

    The Chief Operating Officer of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Samanjith Udumalaga has commended the employees of Jospong for their hard work and dedication which has pushed the Group forward.

    “Jospong is a place of learning and the people who join our Group are able to learn new things,” he said adding, “I wish you all the best 

    Dr. Udumalagala was speaking at the launch of the 2023 Jospong Employee Month,” an annual event held to celebrate the teeming employees of the conglomerate with over 60 companies. The 2023 event was themed, “Improving the lives of our people.” 

    Dr. Udumalagala urged all employees to take advantage of the learning environment of the Group to better themselves.

    The Guest Speaker for the event, Wing Commander Samuel J. A Allotey urged business leaders to respect their subordinates saying, “Don’t bring people’s spirits down, don’t slow down their hope, don’t make the problem bigger that it is.”

    Throwing more light on the values of the Jospong Group, Wing Commander Allotey urged business leaders to provide a helping hand to their employees, create a conducive atmosphere, and regulate themselves to avoid disciplinary issues.

    “Don’t wait for policies procedures and employee manual before you understand issues, regulate yourself in the workplace.” He said.

    Wing Commander Allotey who is also a Board member of the Technical Logistics Cluster  of the Group also warned of the workplace becoming a hub for polarization. “It is not about tribe or party, those are transient,” he said.

    He urged the leadership of the Group to motivate their teams and focus on people issues, saying people issues are key. “

    Wing Commander Allotey said usually companies look out for operations and finance reports leaving people issues unattended to. He said people issues should be part of the main reports in any management review meetings.

    In a speech read on his behalf, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong said the theme for this year’s employee month celebration which is “Improving the Lives of our People,” comes at a time when the Group is building the capacity of employees both home and abroad.

    “This is to help equip employees to play multiple roles or acquire new skills even in a technology advancing world of work which is changing greatly the way organisations must run in order to succeed,” he said  adding, “As a Group we also have the welfare of our people at heart and although we may not have been able to resolve all of our people issues across various subsidiaries, we want you to understand that we have your interests at heart and will do anything to help improve upon the lives of our employees and that of their families. “

    Dr. Agyepong also congratulated employees for also always bringing new ideas to the table especially at the Jospong annual leadership conferences.

    Cluster Chief Operating Officers including Mrs. Dora Yeboah Boateng of the Commercial and Allied Services(CAS) and Mr. Haider Said, Executive Director of the Processing Cluster of Environment and Sanitation Group gave solidarity messages.

    The Chief Human Capital of the Jospong Group Mrs. Akwelley Adoley Bulley-Kwaakyi paid glowing tribute to the employees. She announced three new benefit packages which included a Hire Purchase Programme with Electroland Company, Employee Assistance Programme(EAP) and a Mentorship programme.

    Mrs. Kwaakyi urged the employees to participate in all activities scheduled to take place in the month of May which include Free Health Screening and Wellness Day, Thank You Campaign, Round table forum, employee breakfast served by executives; File open day and donation; Throwback Monday with Old School wear; African Union Day and Jospong Olympics.

    Side attraction or the day was a mini fair and the launch of three benefit packages for employees.

  • Jospong Group Hosts Wongpanit President from Thailand

    The Jospong Group was honored to host Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen, President of Wongpanit and the Thailand delegation during their recent visit to Ghana. Their visit was a testament to the strong relationship between our two companies and we are grateful for their interest in learning more about our operations in the waste management space .

    We were especially impressed by Dr. Somthai’s expertise in waste management and his commitment to sustainability. During his visit, he shared his knowledge and best practices with our officials and leaders, highlighting the importance of reusing waste and promoting recycling.

    Dr. Somthai and the delegation also took the time to visit some of our subsidiaries, including JA Plant Pool, SSGL, IRECOP, ACARP, Waste Landfill, KCARP, and UPPR.

    We want to thank Dr. Somthai and the Wongpanit delegation for their commitment to building bridges between our companies. We look forward to continuing our partnership and exploring new opportunities for collaboration, especially in the areas of waste management and sustainability.

  • Accra Sewerage Systems to expand its operations

    The Accra Sewerages Systems Ghana Ltd is set to expand and upgrade its liquid waste treatment plant and technologies to treat more liquid waste within Accra and its environs. The expansion project which is going to be undertaken by EMO, an environmental technology company based in France will help increase the capacity of the plant to treat its current capacity of 2000 to 3500 cubic meters of liquid waste per day. An additional technology which will be added will help sieve out other solid waste which are normally found in the liquid waste that are brought to the facility. At a brief ceremony to sign the agreements to begin works on the expansion, The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong tasked the contractor to build and install a robust technology as promised to help solve the unique composition of Ghana’s liquid waste.

    He said issues of Sanitation is a priority in Ghana hence the need to frequently expand and upgrade technologies to meet the increasing disposal of liquid waste in Accra. Dr. Agyepong indicated that work on the Kumasi Liquid waste treatment plant is almost complete and will soon serve the liquid waste treatment needs of the people within the Ashanti region. He revealed that similar works in Western, Tema and Tamale regions have begun and the capacities to be built will help receive all manner of liquid waste and prevent indiscriminate dumping of wastewater which is a health hazard. He tasked the contractor to roll out a local content capacity building where staff will be train in the design and maintenance of the technology to help transfer knowledge to Ghanaians who will be managing the new plant.

    Accra Sewage System Expansion: Photo Gallery

    The Chief Executive Officer of EMO, Phillippe Hardouin who co- signed the agreement stated that such a partnership with the Jospong group is the first of its kind that a French technology will be used in Ghana to treat liquid waste. He emphasized that the plant to be built is robust and specially designed by top notch engineers to help solve the problem of solid waste mixed together with the liquid waste and the increased generation of waste water. He said the Executive Chairman’s request to train local staff has been considered and will help to properly maintain the plant when installed.

    Mr. Hardouin said the technology to be used has never existed anywhere in the world and its uniqueness will bring more investment opportunities in the country.

    The Managing Director of Sewerages Systems Ghana Limited, Ing. (Mrs) Florence Cobbold who signed on behalf of the Jospong group said the new plant will expand the company’s operations to receive over 350 cesspit trucks per day which is a huge leap from the previous capacity of 200 trucks per day. She said the expansion is to contain all liquid waste brought to the facility and prevent instances where people will begin to dump at unauthorized places which is due to long queues at the plant.

    Mrs Cobbold indicated the new plant will be able to sieve out other components of the waste that are brought to the facility such as used condoms, sanitary pads, diapers among other Solids. She was optimistic that the new project will bring alot of relief to the current handlers of the plant as the automation of the new plant will bring excitement among staff and increase productivity. Sewerages Systems Ghana Limited is the game changer in Ghana’s fight against improper disposal of liquid waste and helped solve Ghana’s 100 year problem of dumping liquid waste into the sea.

    Since the establishment of the plant in 2012, it has built similar plant in Adjen Kotoku, James Town, Kumasi and other communities in Ghana. The plant was featured on CNN’s innovative cities as a project which is helping turn human waste into green energy.