Ghana Stories - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:16:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Seth Quaye: Driving Ghana’s Mining Innovation Through Local Content and Engineering Excellence /seth-quaye-driving-ghanas-mining-innovation-through-local-content-and-engineering-excellence.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:16:02 +0000 /?p=191134 In this interview, the MarcoPolis team sat down with Seth Quaye, the CEO of MAC Partners, a Ghana-based engineering and mining services company that has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in West Africa’s mining support services sector. Founded in 2014, MAC Partners has grown into a multi-disciplinary business specializing in aftermarket mining parts, EPC contracting, engineering construction, and mining industry training through its MAC Partners Training Institute.

Operating from its home base in Ghana, MAC Partners services major mining operations across Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Guinea, embodying its commitment to local content advocacy. Quaye emphasized the company’s focus on reducing long lead times for mining consumables by investing in local manufacturing—notably, a new production plant in Obuasi that transforms local rubber into mill lining and crusher backing compounds.

With a strong foundation in engineering excellence, the company adheres to four key values: continuous improvement, accountability, respect, and customer-centric service. Its tailored solutions approach ensures that no engineering project is treated with a one-size-fits-all mindset. This has made MAC Partners a trusted name in mine redevelopment projects, including its high-profile involvement in the AGA Obuasi mine and the full-scope rebuild of the Northern Ashanti Mines facility in Konongo.

On the technology front, MAC Partners leverages partnerships with firms in South Africa, Germany, and Sweden to introduce advanced tools such as diagnostics systems, AI-supported training, and robotic welding, particularly within its training and fabrication units. These innovations strengthen the company’s competitiveness and relevance across the mining engineering value chain.

Sustainability is emerging as a strategic focus, with local production efforts helping to reduce the carbon footprint of Ghana’s mining sector. While still developing a formal ESG policy, MAC Partners already aligns its operations with international sustainability standards, especially in collaboration with environmentally conscious clients.

The company is also active in corporate social responsibility (CSR), offering discounted training to local communities and supporting education initiatives in the Obuasi region. Quaye revealed that CSR and skills development for the mining sector are closely tied to MAC Partners� broader mission to be a “Local Content Ambassador� for the region.

Looking ahead, MAC Partners aims to become West Africa’s number one mining support company, expanding its physical footprint, resourcing its Burkina Faso office, and launching bases in Ivory Coast and Guinea. Through its Talent Acquisition Program, the company is investing in training the next generation of mining engineers in Ghana, with plans to scale this initiative further over the next five years.

Seth Quaye concluded with a strong message to fellow Ghanaian mining companies: the future of the industry lies in local manufacturing, technical collaboration, and transforming Ghana into a net exporter of mining technology and consumables. His leadership continues to drive MAC Partners toward its ambitious goal of being the leading mine support service company in West Africa.

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B5 Plus Group Wins “Ghana Iron & Steel Business Pride Award 2025” at Made-in-Ghana Business Summit /b5-plus-group-wins-ghana-iron-steel-business-pride-award-2025-at-made-in-ghana-business-summit.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:36:53 +0000 /?p=191108 B5 Plus Group has once again solidified its position as an industrial powerhouse in West Africa by winning the “Ghana Iron & Steel Business Pride Award 2025” at the prestigious Made-in-Ghana Business Summit Awards. This esteemed recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, local manufacturing, and economic empowerment in Ghana’s steel sector. Presented during ...

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Leading Welding Solutions in Ghana: African Welding Solutions CEO Philip Creech Jones on Innovation, Expansion, and Industry Challenges /leading-welding-solutions-in-ghana-african-welding-solutions-ceo-philip-creech-jones-on-innovation-expansion-and-industry-challenges.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:03:35 +0000 /?p=191093 African Welding Solutions, one of Ghana’s top welding companies, is redefining the welding sector through innovative and integrated solutions. Founded in 2020 as a joint venture between Riker Company Ltd and Projects and Operations Services, this Ghanaian-owned enterprise supplies world-class welding equipment, consumables, accessories, and aftermarket support. Serving key industries such as mining, oil and gas, automotive, cement, and railways, the company has positioned itself as a leader in welding services in Ghana. With active operations in Burkina Faso and Guinea, and ambitions to expand to Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania, African Welding Solutions continues to set the pace for industrial welding solutions in West Africa. CEO Philip Creech Jones shares insights on their competitive advantage, the impact of fluctuating exchange rates, and their bold plans to enter welding project execution and certified welder training.

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DPS International Ghana Secures National 1st Runner-Up in British Council “Your World” Video Competition /dps-international-ghana-secures-national-1st-runner-up-in-british-council-your-world-video-competition.htm Sun, 25 May 2025 18:45:39 +0000 /?p=191064 DPS International Ghana has achieved a remarkable feat, earning the coveted National 1st Runner-Up position in the prestigious British Council “Your World” Video Competition for the 2024/25 academic year. This outstanding accomplishment highlights the talent and dedication of the school’s students and staff. The “Your World” Video Competition is an annual initiative by the British ...

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Mukesh Vasdev Thakwani Named Executive of the Year at 2025 Ghana Executive Awards /mukesh-vasdev-thakwani-named-executive-of-the-year-at-2025-ghana-executive-awards.htm Sun, 25 May 2025 17:55:12 +0000 /?p=191058 In a momentous recognition of leadership excellence, Mukesh Vasdev Thakwani, founder and CEO of B5 Plus Ltd, has been awarded Executive of the Year at the highly regarded Ghana Executive Awards 2025. This honour reinforces Mr. Thakwani’s instrumental role in driving Ghana’s industrial transformation and regional business leadership. The award, presented by the Ghana Executive ...

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B5 Plus Ghana: Leading Steel Manufacturer Transforming West Africa’s Construction Industry /b5-plus-ghana-leading-steel-manufacturer-transforming-west-africas-construction-industry.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:13:19 +0000 /?p=190925 In this insightful interview, Lalit Hemnani, Director of Sales and Marketing at B5 Plus Ghana, sheds light on the company’s pivotal role as a leading steel manufacturer and supplier in West Africa. He discusses B5 Plus’s diverse product offerings—including high tensile steel, galvanised and stainless steel, iron rods, and prefabricated structures—and explains how the company supports major infrastructure projects such as the Accra Mall, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, and mining operations across Ghana and the ECOWAS region. The conversation highlights B5 Plus’s commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and customised fabrication for clients in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and beyond. Hemnani also outlines their digital transformation strategy, emphasizing the use of AI-powered sales tools, B2C e-commerce platforms, and social media marketing to boost visibility and engage new markets. The interview further touches on B5 Plus’s dedication to sustainability, through solar-powered production, and CSR initiatives, including free oxygen supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic and community welding training programs.

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DPS International School Hosts Electrifying Inter-House Music and Dance Competition /dps-international-school-hosts-electrifying-inter-house-music-and-dance-competition.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:21 +0000 /?p=190904 On the vibrant evening of March 30th, DPS International School came alive with rhythm, color, and boundless enthusiasm as it hosted its much-awaited annual Inter-House Music and Dance Competition. The event was a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the immense talent flourishing within the school community. Students representing the four school houses—Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, ...

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Mr. Mukesh V. Thakwani Honored at the Ghana Titans Awards 2025 /mr-mukesh-v-thakwani-honored-at-the-ghana-titans-awards-2025.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:20:30 +0000 /?p=190849 Accra, Ghana � Mr. Mukesh V. Thakwani, the Chief Executive Officer of B5 Plus Ltd, has been recognized as a transformational leader and changemaker at the prestigious Ghana Titans Awards 2025. The event, which celebrates individuals and organizations driving growth, excellence, and impact across Ghana, honored Mr. Thakwani with a Citation of Excellence and a ...

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Spotlight Homes Wins Prestigious Ghana Property Awards 2024 for Real Estate Excellence /spotlight-homes-wins-prestigious-ghana-property-awards-2024-for-real-estate-excellence.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:38:47 +0000 /?p=190777 Accra, Ghana � Spotlight Homes has been honored with the coveted “Real Estate Return Professional Developer of the Year 2024� award at the prestigious Ghana Property Awards. This accolade recognizes Spotlight Homes� commitment to redefining excellence in real estate development and delivering exceptional value to homeowners and investors in Ghana. The Ghana Property Awards, known ...

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SCIENCE EXHIBITION AT DPS ON 17TH AND 18TH JAN 2025 /science-exhibition-at-dps-on-17th-and-18th-jan-2025.htm Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:41:48 +0000 /?p=190598 “DPS International School (DPSI) in Tema, Ghana, recently hosted an extraordinary two-day exhibition, “Human Art and the Universe: DPSI Science and Art Fete 2025,â€� celebrating the vibrant heritage of Africa while showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of its students. The event was a captivating blend of art, culture, science, and innovation, providing a platform for ...

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