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Memo to the New

PRESIDENT

IS THE DREAM STILL ALIVE?

Empowering the Ghanaian Consumer

Submit your Complaints to WhichGhana

AFCON 2013 Who will be the KING of African Football?

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Top Business Sc In Africa

To Watch Ghanaian Women In 2013

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36 06 PUBLIC SECTOR MEMO TO THE NEW PRESIDENT

24 TECHTAKE IPHONE 5 VS. SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

09 CONSUMER AFFAIRS EMPOWERING THE GHANAIAN CONSUMER

26 WOMEN’S WORLD YOUNG GHANAIAN WOMEN TO WATCH IN 2013

12 CITY FOCUS TAKORADI - GHANA’S OIL BOOM CITY

29 HOTELS REVIEW REVIEW OF HOTELS IN GHANA

16 EDUCATION TOP BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN AFRICA

31 FASHION AFRICA GHANA FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK 2012

20 BUSINESS MATTERS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA

36 SPORTS AFCON 2012 - WHO WILL BE THE KING

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E D ITO R ’S TAK E

he end of another year is nigh, and as we celebrate this holiday season we take a few moments to reflect on the events of the past few months. On the up side, this year has marked the birth of the first and only consumer affairs magazine in Ghana – WhichGhana. On the flip side, the year has been marked by persistent economic challenges and airline catastrophes. The loss of our dear President and crime continue to be our most shameful predicament. There is, however, something that no challenge could conquer, no obstacle could stop this year, and that’s the spirit of the Ghanaian Consumers. Through all the difficult times, we have again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient, strong-willed people on Earth. We’ve weathered the storm yet again, and demonstrated that we do have what it takes to create for our-selves a nation we can all be proud of. Going forward, I would like to thank all our Contacts and Advertisers who continue to engage with WhichGhana in a productive way. And of course a big thanks to all our readers who continue to robustly provide us with feedbacks, which are extremely valued.

We’ve also had a good response to our website and I would like to thank all those who have visited the website to register and get involved. We, at WhichGhana, renew our pledge to continue to be the most vocal consumer advocate in Ghana and the whole of Africa. With your support, we can create a better nation. Finally, our hearts go out to all those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend our sincere and warm wishes to all Ghanaian Consumers for a safe and peaceful festive season.

Dele Aden Managing Partner

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PUBLIC SECTOR

Memo to the New President

IS THE DREAM STILL ALIVE?

he founder and first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah made his vision poignantly clear to the people of Ghana on Ghana’s Independence Day, 6th March 1957 and the whole of Africa when he said;

‘The new African is ready to fight his own battles and show that after all the black man is capable of managing his own affairs. We are going to demonstrate to the world, to the other nations, that we are prepared to lay our foundation - our own African personality.’ WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah opened the doors of Ghanaian politics to everyone no matter your ethnicity and broke down all barriers in Ghanaian politics as well as strengthen in us a nation of unity and pride. His dream was achieved through fighting for independence, claiming ownership of our resources and underscoring the need for us to take charge of our future. Now, we would like to know whether our new leaders will follow through with Nkrumah’s vision. He illustrated the best in African Science,

Technology, Education, Finance, the Arts, Industrialization, Sports, etc. Nkrumah as President invested wisely and his vision covered every human aspect as well as can be. He researched, spoke and wrote extensively about the nature of African wealth and how to unlock it to benefit the African world. These should serve as guiding principles for our new leaders; but will they follow through in mapping out Ghanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s developmental and economic goals? We have seen the deplorable state of our Health, Transport and Educational infrastructure; so we ask the question, what will our new president bring to the table which we do not already have? We have heard and seen and experienced over the years wordy manifestos and slogans but what will Mr. President do to make our lives better? Contribute to our forum discussion which will be published on our website and in our newsletter. You can join by answering this question:

What is your expectation from the new leadership of Ghana? Please send your answers to editor@whichghana.com Thank you for participating! WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

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Empowering the Ghanaian Consumer SUBMIT YOUR COMPLAINTS/COMMMENTS

onsumer Protection is not a one-way street. It is a process that involves consumers, service providers, producers and the government in a blend of roles and responsibilities. Therefore, for consumer protection to exist and be effective, the following conditions must be satisfied: Consumers must be aware of their rights and responsibilities. Consumers must be responsible in the exercise of their rights. Consumers must be aware of the ethical consequences of their consumption. Producers and Service Providers must be ethical in the conduct of their business. Producers and Service Providers must be responsible for the consequences of selling shoddy goods and services. Government must regulate the marketplace through policy, laws and regulations. Government must promote standards, Consumer Education and Protection.

Consumers need consumer education to build their capacity to act as rational and

responsible consumers in the market place. Businesses need consumer education to build their capacity to become ethical and to serve consumer interest rather than to profiteer from them. Even with the presence of consumer protection advocates such as WhichGhana, consumers still have a responsibility of learning to read labels of products to check the ingredients, date of expiry, etc since no organization or law will do so for them at the point of purchase. Similarly, consumers are to read and understand contracts they are given to sign before appending their signatures. Finally, consumers must make it their duty to raise complaints to organisations such as WhichGhana and also to register praises where good services are provided. It is our duty to protect ourselves as consumers.

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WhichGhana Business Accreditation CALLING ALL BUSINESSES

The WhichGhana Accreditation is an independent accreditation related to the standards and services within the Ghana consumer service market. A kite mark of quality. Businesses are professionally assessed against objective criteria and rated accordingly. If the business meets a set of minimum standard, it is given registered status. Thereafter businesses are rated 3, 4, or 5 stars. There are many benefits of becoming a member and receiving this accreditation: Your business listed in our magazine and monthly newletters. Your business will also be listed on our website. Exclusive invitation once a year to our business seminars. Discounted rates when advertising in WhichAfrica. To register, phone us on 0302 227540 and we will send you a registration form. Alternatively send us an email at editor@whichghana.com Also visit us at www.whichghana.com

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Mini Zoo with varieties of animals, birds and fishes Special package for school children on educational tour. A small bar for relaxation and recreation. Facility is open to the general public for special events and photograph taking.

Shop for pets product and accessories Training for basic care of pets Training for fish, snail, grasscutter and and mushroom farmers Building of Modern aquariums Building of custom-made cages

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CITY FOCUS

TAKORADI Ghana’s oil boom city EVERYTHING IS CHANGING IN TAKORADI THESE DAYS…..

ecently Takoradi has been identified as one of Africa’s cities expected to see significant growth in 2013 and beyond. Takoradi, on Ghana’s western coast is dusting off her dance shoes to get ready for the good times. Across Africa there are towns and cities experiencing rapid development on the back of newly discovered resources such as minerals, crude oil and natural gas. These towns and cities offer attractive opportunities from a property development perspective – especially for hotel and retail developments. Such developments are evidenced on the Western edge of the Ghanaian city of Takoradi, where newly built villas with wide verandas are rapidly eating into green forest and farmland. Talking to a good friend of mine, an engineer working for an Italian company in Takoradi, she remarked with a glint in her eyes, “Everything is changing in Takoradi these days, new hotels are springing up every time, restaurants serving different dishes are growing in numbers”. She enthused, “In five years, I see Takoradi becoming one of the modern cities of the world, “I can imagine skyscrapers, six-lane highways and malls.” However, despite Takoradi’s newfound importance, businesses in the region have still not fully capitalised on the opportunities presented to them. For example businesses need to WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

attract tens of thousands of foreign visitors coming to Ghana every year. All these new Hotels, Restaurant, Shops and Shopping Malls springing up in the region must ensure these visitors know about them, even before they arrive in Ghana. In this regard, WhichGhana magazine has been working with local officials and businesses to help showcase the best of the regions products and services. With a circulation exceeding 15,000 copies and

reaching over 200,000 targeted readers in 10 countries, it is believed businesses will work with WhichGhana magazine to give greater visibility to their businesses and services across the region. These are some of the reasons why: The magazine provides a unique platform for Ghanaian businesses to promote and showcase their products and services nationwide and internationally, increasing brand awareness across a broad readership in a glossy, professional publication. WhichGhana is a definitive consumer guide for Foreigners and Ghanaians who need information about products and services that are available throughout Ghana, thus giving you the unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to both local and international audiences, thus generating much needed sales. Online Circulation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As part of our online drive, the magazine is now available to global readership via our web site (www.whichghana.com). In addition, WhichGhana is also available via Facebook and Twitter, thus giving maximum global exposure to your advertisements and promotions. Global Mailing List - WhichGhana is now compiling a comprehensive global mailing list of businesses and professionals who will regularly receive copies of the magazine, again giving your products / service wider circulation.

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Top Business Schools in Africa To Consider For The Best of Education And More

ith five African schools placing well in the highly competitive Financial Times Executive Education global rankings, Business Schools in Africa have proven that the continent has what it takes when it comes to top Business Schools. However, when deciding where to study, there are so many options available these days. There is a tremendous gap in the quality of courses offered by many of the Business Schools around the world, and you need to decide which the best one for you is. The problem with choosing an institute to study at is the vast number of Universities and Business Schools popping up on a regular basis. However there are those that stand head and shoulders above the rest and will give you the best possible education.

The American University of Cairo

The AUC School of Business offers students the opportunity to broaden their strengths in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. It is truly a platform for academic freedom and advanced research.

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

Voted the top Business School in terms of influence in Africa in 2008 and 2009 by Eduniversal. It offers courses accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development and it encourages a passion for learning, and creativity and armour students with the key skills needed for top management jobs.

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Africa

CEIBS MBA programme is designed to prepare people with career aspiration, managerial potential, and international orientation for a career as global business leaders of tomorrow. WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

The University of Stellenbosch Business School

Stellenbosch University’s Business School offers learners outstanding and internationally accredited courses of the highest standards, as well as executive education programmes that rank highly across the world’s global business place.

The University of Dar es Salaam

The University of Dar es Salaam Business School is one of the leading institutions in Business and Management Research, Teaching and Consultancy in the Sub-Saharan region. It also houses an Entrepreneurship Centre.

The University of Witwatersrand Wits Business School

The Wits Business School offers learners the most extensive exchange programme on the continent thanks to its network through more than 50 of the world’s best Business Schools. Wits Business School is one of Africa’s prime research Universities located in Johannesburg.

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8 reasons to study your EMBA at CEIBS (Africa) Number 1 Business School in Asia, with campus in Accra, Africa. CEIBS MBA programme is designed to prepare people with career aspirations, managerial potential, and international orientation for a career as global business leaders of tomorrow. You will receive a world-class education with a unique vantage point of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly changing business and economic landscape. CEIBS EMBA programme is for high potential upper-level entrepreneurs and executives, to advance their careers by deeply enriching and developing their leadership skills analytical ability. Contact Us: Level 1, Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons 54 Independence Avenue, Accra, Ghana (or P. O. Box MB 429, Ministries, Accra, Ghana) Tel:0302 226689 / 0248 883553 / 0544 341029

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B U S I N E S S MATTE R S

Investment Opportunities in Africa Country: Ghana

Industry: Education Details of Opportunity: A Company, developing an easy-to-use e-learning software needs investment; product has been licensed by the Ministry of Education to be used by educators to create interactive student tests and surveys. Approval is given to introduce software to 630,000 public senior high school students in Ghana every academic term. The goal is to introduce this software to schools in other African countries. Country: Ghana Industry: Manufacturing Details of Opportunity: Capital needed to assemble household appliances in Ghana. Distributor of household goods needs finance to assemble mechanical components into home appliances; factory space and warehouses available; products include refrigerators, TVs and electric irons.

Ghana Industry: Office workspace Country:

Details of Opportunity: Capital needed to expand this rapidly growing business. Providers of office Booths and shared office workspace need finance to expand their business and also marketing. The goal is to move to expand their network in Accra by acquiring additional premises and also to expand to other African countries such as Nigeria.

If you are an investor, or you are looking for an investor, please contact us on telephone +233 0302 227540 or email: editor@whichghana.com WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your Mind? SUBMIT A COMPLAINT OR A REVIEW

WhichGhana is a private, non-govermental entity that empowers consumers by providing a forum for their complaints and comments on products and services in Ghana. Your review/comments may be investigated by us, published or shared with other readers of the magazine. Please be fair and accurate in your comments. We do not publish your identity but must have it for our records. All reports become the property of WhichGhana. If you have any feedback, stories or pictures, please visit our web site: www.whichghana.com or send us an email at editor@whichghana.com

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B U S I N E S S MATTE R S

WhichGhana at the African and Carribean Expo, London WhichGhana was honoured to be one of the Media Partners at the African and Caribbean Expo in London. The Packed seminars at the Expo covered a wide range of topics, including developments in information technology in Africa and investment opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure.

More than 3,000 business representatives attended the Expo which took place at London prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. Notable speakers included UK Business Secretary Vince Cable, Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Oscar Onyema and the CEO of one Ghana’s leading IT firms, dubbed the “the Bill Gates of Africa” Herman Chinery-Hesse.

Oscar Onyema CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

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Herman Chinery-Hesse CEO, Softtribes, Ghana

The Expo also attracted significant media interest, generating coverage in many outlets, including the London Metro newspaper, the Huffington Post, Bloomberg Business News and the BBC. Further reports on the Expo are set to appear on the Ghanaian owned Africa Channel, the African Banker Magazine and also in the voice of Ghanaian consumers – WhichGhana magazine. For more detailed information about the Expo visit www.aacbe.co.uk.

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Seminar – Audience

Seminar Panel Left to right Ms Em Ekong – Director, The African and Caribbean Business Experience Ltd Mr Peter Longworth – Deputy Director General, Commonwealth Business Council Lord Falconer, Chair Ravensbourne College Mr Bola Akindele, CEO Courteville Business Solutions Mr Henry Bonsu, Broadcaster WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

TE C H TAK E

IPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3

In Terms of Specs, Performance, and Features, The Iphone 5 is Apple’s Best to Date; However How Does it Fare when Compared with Samsung Galaxy S3?

Design

Apple has taken aggressive measures to make the iPhone 5 as thin as possible. As a result it’s just 7.6mm thick, a full millimetre less than the Samsung Galaxy S3 - which is 8.6mm thick. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is also significantly larger than the iPhone 5, thanks to its massive 4.8in screen. It’s 71mm wide, while the iPhone 5 is around 58mm wide.

Accessories

iPhone 5 - new-design Earpod headphones, new Lightning power connector. Samsung Galaxy S3 - microUSB charge cable, Samsung noise isolating IEM earphones, adapter. The power cable of the iPhone 5 is also different, using the new 8-pin socket rather than the 30-pin type that has been in use for years. Samsung’s Galaxy S3 is more ordinary in its approach, though no less useful.

Screen

Every generation of iPhone since the original of the species back in 2007 uses the same size screen - 3.5in. That has all changed with the iPhone 5. It now has a widescreen 4in display of 1,136 x 640 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S3 cares a lot less about how wide it is than the iPhone 5. With a gigantic 4.8in display, the Galaxy will be too wide for some hands - it’s a whopping 7.6cm across.

Power

One area where the Samsung Galaxy S3 might beat the next iPhone is its processor’s figures. The Samsung Galaxy S3 uses the impressive Exynos 4412 chip, which has four cores and runs at 1.4GHz.

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Connectivity

Perhaps the most earth-shattering change in the iPhone 5 is that it rejects the 30-pin connector used across iPods, iPads and iPhones in favour of a much-smaller 8-pin model. The problem with changing connector is that the new iPhone will be incompatible with current iPhone docking accessories. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is pretty much the polar opposite in its approach. It lets you use microSD cards and uses the microUSB standard.

Camera

Although many elements of the iPhone 5 have been improved hugely over its sensor and reams of features including image stabilisation, touch focus, 1080p video capture and an LED flash predecessor, the camera has only been given a slight upgrade. It’s still an 8-megapixel sensor, and it still uses a pretty standard LED flash. The Samsung Galaxy S3 has an 8-megapixel.

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S3 is more flexible, with expandable memory; However, the metal body of Apple’s phone feels a lot more premium, and is a much friendlier design for those with less than giant hands. And with the larger 4in screen, it won’t feel quite so tiny next to the Samsung Galaxy S3, either.

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WOMEN‘S WORLD

Young Ghanaian women to watch in 2013 Ghanaian Women are Making Great Marks in History, Here are some Young Women to Look out for: GLORIA BUCKMAN YANKSON

A Senior Partner of one of Ghana’s finest Public and Event Planning Company, PlanIt Ghana. The company was awarded Young Creative Star of the Year Award at the 10th Annual Global Professional Achiever (GPA) Awards UK.

LEILA DJANSI

One of Africa’s female leading film makers to have come out of West Africa in the past three years. She was honoured by BAFTA for her film ‘I Sing of a Well’ and nominated for 11 AMAA awards in 2010. Her movie ‘Sinking Sands’ won 3 awards at the 2011 AMAA awards.

AMA KONADU ABREBRESE

An award winning actress, a TV producer, and broadcaster. Her role in the movie Sinking Sands won her Best Actress, at The 2011 African Movie Academy Awards. Her most recent production ‘A Day in the Life’ on the TV station Viasat 1 is set to take over Ghanaian reality talk shows.

ESI CLELAND

A young entrepreneur with a passion for Ghana. Esi and her partner Ama head AfroChic, one of the first African textile unisex online fashion stores in Ghana. The store aims to have a distribution line almost all over Ghana by 2013. WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

PATRICIA MAWULI NYEKODZI

In December 08, 2010 Patricia Mawuli Nyekodzi is Ghanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first female pilot. The 22 year old ROTAX Aircraft Engineer built an operational aircraft and became the first black African woman to obtain the highest Rotax Aircraft Engines Engineering Certificate.

RASHEEDA MANDEEYA YEHUZA

A Ghanaian female software and game developer. She has created the SnapSO Web Browser (a simple and comprehensive interface browser). Rasheeda is one of the few African women in technology and an inspiration to aspiring female African developers.

KOSI YANKEY

The owner of Nuba Foods, a specialty food processing and agro foods and commodities sourcing company. She was one of the five applicants selected from almost 300 other applicants around the world in the Women in Business Challenge 2012.

GOLDA ADDO

The owner of Energy Solutions Foundation, a Ghanaian NGO which focuses on the development and use of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in Ghana. The eco-rocker which is not yet in production is about to become a big hit on the market once produced.

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Hotel Reviews THE AKNAC HOTEL, TRASSACCO VALLEY Luxurious hide out away from the hustle and bustle of town. A very chic, sleek and clean hotel with grey and white dĂŠcor for a cooling effect.

OAK PLAZA HOTEL, SPINTEX Clean and modern, with a nice terrace restaurant by the pool, and inside restaurant with breakfast and dinner buffets.

MEAGLENT HOTEL Excellent services, very polite staff. Spacious rooms with large outdoor sitting area by the pool. A place you will consider staying again.

MERCY LODGE, TAKORADI SERVICE: Accomodation, Bar & Restaurant and Conference. Telephone: 0312 021823 / 0312 027393 Email: mercylodge@yahoo.co.uk

STELLAR LODGE & CHAMP BAR Stellar Lodge is a boutique hotel which specifically targets the international visitor to Takoradi, oil , gas or the mining industries . Our Champs Sports Bar and Restaurant will have you coming back. Telephone: 03120 32777/ 03121 95435

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Shopping for Christmas Christmas shopping can be fun and yet very hectic. A lot of buyers flood the market and shopping centres at the last minute grabbing as much as they can, look out for the best deals possible. Another year is just about to end.

Here are some shopping tips to help you enjoy your CHRISTMAS Make a list and look out for shops with the best deals. Do not wait for the Christmas and last minute rush, it is advisable to shop as early as you can. This gives you enough time to prepare for other activities before Christmas. Take note that shopping in Makola the Central District in Accra, a few days before and during Christmas is a very tiresome task you may want to avoid. It is a very hectic situation with unmovable traffic. You will get the best of bargains but will have very little time to take a good look at the products you are about to purchase due to the human flow of traffic. Remember to look out for expiry dates on biscuits, drinks and sweets when shopping. Increase in prices, therefore always keep that in mind and make provision for price hikes. That is why it is advisable to begin shopping as early as possible to avoid the inconvenience on your budget.

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FASHION AFRICA

GHANA FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK 2012

Ghana Fashion took the Centre Stage of African Pride Filled with Style, Glitz And Glamour on the Runway at a Two Day Event at The Movenpick in Accra

he ballroom and foyer of The Movenpick, in the city centre of Accra was transformed into a fashion hub of print and an array of colour and style during the just ended Ghana Fashion and Design week. Day one started off rather late but our designers did not fail in giving us the wow factor in their collections and this made up for its flaws. The models on the runway strutted African pride and beauty and quirky wild fashion. Designers for the day included Love April, Rebekah Opuni, Kachi Designs, Sarah Duah, Duaba Serwa, Orange Culture, Konfidence, Maria Mia and Jil Boutique. The exhibition hall and seminar was open to all both days and created a great network and interactive platform for buyers, models, press, designers and a vibrant mix from different countries.

Distinguished guest, Kofi Ansa, and Jennifer Williams-Baffoe

Day two did not fail in giving off very interesting collections of some of Ghanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest designers from all over the world. They included Mina Evans, Brigitte Merki, Alali Boutique,

1981, Coccolily, Morts & More, Mimi Lee, AFGTrade Not Aid(e) and our own Christie Brown. The next Ghana Fashion and Design Week is one we look forward to. WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

Love April

Sarah Duah

Duaba-Serwa

Konfidence

Orange Culture

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CONSUMER INFO

Restaurants AFRICAN RESTAURANTS AFRIKIKO ASANKA LOCAL BUKA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT RED CHILLI TANTE MARIE HOME TOUCH

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CONTINENTAL RESTAURANTS CITIZEN KOFI (REST. XANGO) THE GRILL LE TENDEM FRANKIE’S LIVINGSTONE AU GRAND ECUYER CAPTAIN HOOK LE CHAUMIERE LE BOUQUET LANDING REST LE MAGELLAN MAMA MIA (DELIVERY) MONSOON ZANZIBAR

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PEARL CHINESE HERITAGE ZANZIBAR

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4 Kakramadu Str. Cantonments-Accra (Near NAFT) Telephone: (030 276 2228/278 2984) www.captainhooksgh.com Email: captainhooksaccra1@yahoo.com

CAPTAIN

HOOKS restaurant

A C C R A â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S W O R L D C L A S S R E S T A U R A N T

World Class Seafood dishes Friendly Atmosphere Excellent Service

www.captainhooksgh.com

Tasty Treats at

CAPTAIN HOOKS Restaurant

By Michelle McKenzie

No doubt you already have your favourite eateries, but have you ever visited Captain Hooks? If not, you should. I’m certain it will end up in your Top 10 restaurants in Accra. Based at 4 Kakramadu Str., Cantonments, Accra (Near NAFTI), Captain Hooks is one of the most delightful restaurants that Whichghana has visited for a long time. As they say ... E dey be keke. Captain Hooks is a medium sized restaurant that seats 110 customers when full. Housed in a Spanish styled single storey building, it’s a welcome change from the usual high end restaurants in Accra who pride themselves on a feeling of exclusivity. Not so in this establishment. On the day we visited we were greeted by one of Accra’s friendliest receptionists, and staff who were only too happy to make you feel special. It’s the smallest of courtesies that makes all the difference. You know what I mean. How many times have you gone out and been made to feel as if staff were doing you a favour whilst they take your money!! WhichGhana had the opportunity to speak to the owner, David Bader and Manager, Jean Pierre Hollaus about the business. We were impressed to note that the values which informed their business, were selfevident.

“...If our people don’t care about customers, then we don’t have a business...” David and Jean-Pierre know what matters to customers. Amongst their priorities are providing an efficient, friendly service, using the best suppliers and high quality produce, and delivering well prepared, flavoursome dishes which are value for money; hence whilst prices may not be cheap, portions are generous. Coupled with an ambience which feels like you’re visiting good friends, means they have a formula hard to beat.

...what matters to our clients is excellent quality of food, great service and a clean and spotless place ... even going to the washroom should be part of a positive experience. We want customers to say ‘Wow’...” Ambassadors, ministers, families, couples, tourists and locals can all be found seated side by side enjoying hot plates of calamari, prawns, lobster, grouper, snapper and a medley of the best of Africa’s West Coast fishes. If you haven’t been to Captain Hooks as yet make a date to do so soon... and don’t forget to mention WhichGhana when you do. See you there ....Ye be hyia! WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

SPORTS

AFCON 2013 Who will be the

KING?

History will be written on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City in Johannesburg, as the 29th (AFCON) Africa Cup of Nations comes to a climax and a winner is crowned. AFCON is fast approaching and 16 teams aim to become the next continental champions. This takes place from 19 January to 10 February 2013, to be held in the 2010 World Cup host nation, South Africa. 5-NIGERIA The Super Eagles hope to win their 3rd African cup of Nations after their last win, in Tunisia in 1994. After missing the last edition they qualified against Liberia by beating them 8-3 on aggregate. The Captain Joseph Yobo has been an outstanding player for the Eagles since taking the arm band from Nwankwo Kanu. The Fenerbahce centre back will be the key man to help lift the title and serve as a big inspiration.

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4-MALI The Eagles of Mali qualified for their 8th AFCON cup by defeating Botswana both home and away. They beat Botswana in Bamako and repeated the dose in Gaborone. Now, they seek to improve on their 3rd place finish which is their best in the history of AFCON. The Captain Seydou Keita has been captain of the side since 2010 when Fulhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mamadou Diara called it quits from international football. The former Lens, Marseille and Barcelona midfielder retired from international football somewhere last year only to bounce back and lead the Eagles to 3rd place in the 2012 AFCON in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Keita who currently plays in the Chinese league for Dalian Aerbin is the main unifier in the team as he is highly respected by the players.

3-ZAMBIA The Chipolopolo’s of Zambia who are the defending champions of the tournament had to ride on luck to qualify for the 2013 edition after beating the Cranes of Uganda in a grueling penalty shoot out in Kampala. The Captain WOII Christopher Katongo who played for the relegated Chinese club Shanghai Construction is one of the dedicated skippers on the continent and the greatest in the country’s football history after Bwalya Kalushia. Going forward, they have a leader who can motivate his men and also deliver when the going gets tough.

2-GHANA The Black Stars of Ghana would be seeking to annex the trophy for the 5th time after they had been eluded in Libya in 1982. They still showed that they really meant business as they dispatched Malawi by beating them 2-0 in Accra and 1-0 in Lilongwe to book a place in the 2013 AFCON. The Captain Al Ain striker Asamoah Gyan was a couple of weeks ago appointed as the permanent captain of the side after acting in that ca-

pacity during the qualifying games with Malawi and he is expected to lead the team to glory. Gyan has taken over the mantle and Ghanaians will like to see him exhibiting the same sense of patriotism, humility and dedication which was exhibited by his predecessors Stephen Appiah and John Mensah in order to move the team forward. Asamoah is currently Ghana’s top striker, having scored 28 goals in 59 games since making his debut for the Black Stars against Somalia 9 years ago.

1-IVORY COAST Their best ever was when the likes of Omar Ben Salah, Alain Gouamene, Diaby Abdoulaye Traore, Sie Donald, Joel Tielhi helped them beat Ghana 12-11 in a marathon penalty shoot out in Senegal in 1992. The elephants qualified by taming the Teranga Lions 4-2 in Abidjan and 2-0 in Dakar to book their place in the event. The Captain Talismanic Didier Drogba who now plays for the Shanghai Shenhua of China is a real leader and captain of the elephants since 2006. The Chelsea legend is the main engine of the team and commands a lot of respect with more than 50 goals to his credit after deciding to play for Ivory Coast in 2004. Read more: www.whichghana.com

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CONSUMER INFO

SHORT CODE EMBASSIES AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN BRAZIL CANADA CHINA COTE D’IVOIRE DENMARK FRANCE GAMBIA GERMANY GUINEA INDIA IRELAND ITALY KOREA JAPAN LEBANON LIBERIA MALI MOROCCO NIGERIA NORWAY PHILIPPINES POLAND SPAIN RUSSIA SENEGAL SWITZERLAND TOGO CONGO TURKEY U.K U.S.A

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INT. DIALING CODES AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN BRAZIL CAMEROON CANADA DENMARK EGYPT FRANCE GAMBIA ITALY JAPAN NORTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA LIBERIA LIBYA MALI MOROCCO NAMIBIA

61 43 32 229 55 237 1 45 20 33 220 39 81 850 82 231 218 223 212 264

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POLICE EMERGENCY

NIGERIA SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE SOUTH AFRICA TOGO USA DRC ZIMBABWE

234 221 232 27 228 1 243 263

AIRLINES & AIRPORTS AERO AIRPORT AEROGEM AVIATION AMERICAN AIRLINES AIR IVOIRE AIR SENEGAL INT ANTRACK AIR ALITALIA BELVIEW AIRLINES BRITISH AIRLINES BRUSSELS AIRLINE CATHAY PACIFIC DELTA AIRLINES EGYPT AIR EMIRATE AIRLINES KENYA AIRWAYS KLM LUFTHANSA MIDDLE EAST NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL AIR MAROC ROYAL DUTCH SOUTH AFRICAN AIR KOTOKA AIRPORT

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24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRES TRUST HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC

HOSPITALS

AKAI HOSE CLINIC AKAI HOUSE (OSU) 37 MILITARY HOSP. KORLE-BU LISTER HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC PRINCESS MARIE

192

030 277 6787 030 277 5341

FIRE SERVICE EMERGENCY

REAL ESTATES

REDROW DEV. LTD 0244201884 A&C DEVELOPMENT 030 2515055 ARABELLA RESID. 0302221742 / 0249666633 EXPRESS PROP. MGT 030 276 8886/ fax: 030278 4210

RESORTS

BUSIA BEACH BUSUA INN RAMANDA BEACH DUTCH HOTEL ELMINA BEACH HILLBURI ABURI LOU MOON LODGE NEW COCO BEACH

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CULTURAL CENTRES BRITISH COUNCIL NEBUKE FOUND. ALLIANCE FRANCAIS GEOTHE INSTITUTE

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CASINOS

MILLIONAIRES ACCRA 030 277 4339 LA PALM CASINO 030 278 5420/1 MILLIONAIRES KUMASI 030 204 9868 PICADILLY CASINO 030 276 3095

BARS & CLUBS

JOKERS CENTER BUS STOP RYAN’S IRISH PUB ACCRA BAR CHESTER’S BAR THE HONEY SUCKLE

024 437 0752 030 222 0930 030 276 2334 030 278 7811 030 276 2771 030 278 0774

030 278 4772 030 276 3821 030 277 6111 030 266 5401 030 281 2315/6 030 277 5341 030 266 4137

MAJOR BANKS

ACCESS BANK 030 278 4143 BANK OF GHANA 030 266 6902 BARCLAYS BANK 030 278 4049 CAL BANK LTD 030 268 0061 CDH SECURITIES LTD 030 266 7425 CREDIT REFERENCE 030 278 2581 DATABANK GROUP 030 266 9421 ECOBANK 030 268 1147 NIB 030 266 1701 SG-SSB 030 220 2020 WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

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LAUNCH OF 2013 NEW SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU BUY AN ELEVATED SALOON CAR BASED ON PRICE OR STYLISHNESS! By Africa Motors Ltd. with regional branches in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi . Mr. Wassef stated at the Launch “Our existing Suzuki users and customers are the best testimonial. Happy to see them running for more than 10 years trouble free – Glad to see some of them with us this evening. We the Mansour Group, one of the largest automotive business in Africa & Middle East, are proud to be associated with the successes of Suzuki.

Mr. M. Wassef- Executive VP of the Delta Group - Automotive division

How will you choose a wife? This is one of the greatest questions of all time. Just look at the mother and you can imagine how beautiful the daughter might look and will remain strong after so many years.

“Today we are happy to celebrate together the New 2013 Grand Vitara especially that Ghana is the first country to get this new model”.

When you buy a Suzuki from Africa Motors it is the same scenario after you see the oldest Grand Vitara on display. After this, you will confidently declare that you made the perfect choice after several years and over. Africa Motors is the sole authorized dealer of Suzuki SUV’s, van’s and minibuses in Ghana – a division of the Delta Group. This group is a subsidiary of the international giant, the Mansour Group of companies WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |

Special Raffle Draw during the Grand Vitara Launch

Message from Suzuki We are happy and excited that the new model of the Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched on 16th October, 2012. Africa Motor’s Ltd. has an outstanding distributorship and a long history in contributing to Suzuki business in Ghana and have a strong knowledge of the Ghanaian market and believe that with the new Grand Vitara, success is guaranteed in meeting our customer’s requirements. Best wishes from Suzuki to all current and potential customers. Suzuki Facts: Fact #1 you don’t need an elevated salon - a model that changes its design every 6 months but will breakdown after a few years do you??? I bet your answer is a big NO! – You need a car that will stick with you through thick and thin- A real SUV 4x4 with a difference. Fact #2 Do you need this real SUV proven to be bullet proof- ie. Has not changed in quality and will go anywhere…safely? You do! The New Grand Vitara is Japan Made and has gone through the most rigorous testing to become what we see today in the pictures below. The new model is a facelift and has been evolved and developed over 85 years of excellence by Suzuki.

Kafui Dey, a renowned MC - asked a GOOD question at the recent Launch of the New Grand Vitara on 16th October 2012 . He asked the user of Grand Vitara how his car has performed over the last 10 years and the answer he got from the customer is that… “If you value you or your family’s life, know that Suzuki can save your life in a bad collision and this is a fact”. In short, it’s a real SUV 4x4 unlike the others that has gone under modifications into many internal parts of it to make it the best SUV 4x4 and it is the most fuel efficient in its range. Our delighted customers of many years will vouch for Suzuki. Fact #3 The resale value of the Grand Vitara is high – minimum 50% cash back. 2013 Grand Vitara AT ($)

2013 Similar Competitor SUV (AT) in its range($) (non-Japan made)

Initial Investment

42,000

35,000

2nd hand price after 2 years of usage

32,000

16,000

To back up the Suzuki range is a modern well equipped workshop with latest diagnostic tooling and well stocked parts warehouse. Africa Motors – Division of Delta is committed to continuously introducing to you the newest Suzuki products, known for their reliability, Safety and fuel efficiency - and also provide on shelf availability of genuine parts and local support ALL DAY, EVERY DAY stated Mr. Wassef. The sales manager Fauster A. Addo and Marketing Manager Mrs. Naa. A. Barnor reiterated that – “rest assured, the spare parts are fully available and our aim is to exceed our customer’s expectations. We believe in the products that we sell”. ILLUSTRATION - (All prices stated are examples only) WHICHGHANA MAGAZINE |