The newly commissioned Mankessim Waste Treatment Plant in the Central Region is set to generate approximately $750,000 in carbon credits for both the state and the operating company. This fund will be reinvested into the facility's expansion and other sectors of the economy. At the commissioning event on October 10, 2024, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, emphasized the increasing value of waste, stating, "Waste is no longer disposable; it has become a valuable resource." Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Seyram Alhassan, praised the plant as a testament to the government's commitment to a cleaner Ghana. She highlighted that this facility is one of 16 constructed nationwide and utilizes advanced technology to convert waste into valuable resources like compost and plastic pellets, creating over 700 jobs. His Eminence Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of Mankessim, expressed optimism about the compost's potenti
Uganda Government and Ghana's Jospong Group Launch Landmark Eco-Waste Initiative to Create 2,000 Jobs in Kampala
The Ugandan government has partnered with Ghana's Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to decommission the 39-acre Kiteezi Landfill in the Wakiso District near Kampala. The decommissioned site will be transformed into an ecological recreational facility. Additionally, JGC plans to invest in integrated composting and recycling systems as well as transfer stations, providing comprehensive waste treatment and disposal solutions to improve environmental sanitation in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. This system will produce organic compost for agricultural and horticultural applications, while recovered plastics will serve as raw materials for a new bin manufacturing facility. The initiative is expected to create over 2,000 direct jobs for Ugandans. This collaborative project comes on the heels of a devastating waste slide on August 10, 2024, which resulted in 23 fatalities and significant property damage. Jospong Group, renowned for its extensive experience in Africa and Asia, is w