Download financial data for companies listed on the ghana stock exchange and collective investment schemes. Voltic has become a generic name for mineral and bottled water in ghana. The word ghana means warrior king and is derived from the ancient. Sustainability is integral to voltics operations, driving constant investment in the companys people, the community and the environment. The decades of independence in ghana have strengthened the idea of a national ghanaian culture. The brief history of sachet water which follows was pieced together through. Book description this is a key text for understanding the history of the great west african kingdom of asante now in ghana. Voltic ghana limited and the food and drugs authority fda have been sued at the commercial division of the kumasi high court for allegedly overseeing unfair trading practice, deception of consumers and the public and passing off with the. It is perhaps the earliest example of history writing in english by an african ruler. The company is committed to quality and excellence and aimed to compete with imported mineral waters which were pre dominant in the ghanaian market at the time. Sachet drinking water in ghanas accratema metropolitan area. See who you know at voltic gh limited, leverage your professional network, and. Ghana is a member of ecowas, the african union, the commonwealth, and the world trade organization.
Ghanas economic outlook may be mixed, but analysts remain hopeful, pointing to the stability and strength of ghanas democracy and society. Accra brewery limited is a brewery based in accra, ghana. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. Voltic denies deceiving consumers consumers accuse. The first section of the book covers the beginnings of precolonial statehood in the area of west africa that would become ghana. This book describes the history and current capabilities of ghanas leading. Books set in ghana 115 books meet your next favorite book. From basketball to music, new jerseybased rapper, 6fo shares his journey. Voltic, the leading producer of natural mineral water in ghana, west africa, was established in 1995. The history of ghana is in the series greenwood histories of the modern nations.
Ghana, country of western africa, situated on the coast of the gulf of guinea. Voltic ghana, fda and others dragged to court graphic online. Voltic companies in ghana including accra, and more. Voltic water has been a reliable brand over the years, but do check to make. The history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern nations. Over the years, voltic has contributed to the improvement of livelihoods of thousands of people through employment, sponsorship and corporate social investments. Finally there came emancipation and the evolution of modern ghana. Covering 500 years of ghanas history, the ghana reader provides a multitude of historical, political, and cultural perspectives on this iconic african nation. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Black expatriates and the civil rights era the john hope franklin series in african american history and culture kevin k. News ghana latest updates and breaking news of ghana. Although relatively small in area and population, ghana is one of the leading countries of africa and is celebrated for its rich history. It starts in the precolonial period, then the incursion by the traders of the west followed by their gradual domination until full blown colonial rule was established. The word ghana means warrior king and is derived from the ancient ghana empire. My first book of mammals junior readers series, 28, 28 a. Volta river authority corporate address electrovolta house, 28th february road p. Whether discussing the asante kingdom and the gold coasts importance to european commerce and transatlantic slaving, ghanas brief period under british colonial rule, or the emergence of its modern democracy, the volumes eighty.
History early history to independence in precolonial times the area of presentday ghana comprised a number of independent kingdoms, including gonja and dagomba in the north, ashanti in the interior, and the fanti states along the coast. The neolithic revolution, also called the agricultural revolution, marked the transition in human history from small, nomadic bands of huntergatherers to. In this book he recounts his memoirs over a period of some 80 years, situating them within the historical context of the country. Uche asks for voluntary exitheres how the ultimate. For many visitors the history of ghana starts with the slave trade, and. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Few other books on africa allow such depth and detail for ghana, making history of ghana an important survey which many will find intriguing. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at voltic ghana limited. Sharing our lives on youtube has inspired a lot of people around the world manka and e on moving to ghana to start a new life. A short history of ghana from earliest times until 1980. The result is an indispensably detailed account of the asante monarchy from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Pages in category history of ghana the following 144 pages are in this category, out of 144 total.
He covers his early years, role with the northern territories council, role in the independence struggle and experiences of working with nkrumah, his working life after. Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. A new name of great resonance in african history is adopted ghana although the ancient kingdom of that name was far to the north, in presentday mali. Dhs, as the novel product initially gained popularity with consumers. An enterprise map of ghana international growth centre. Address 12 kpetenkplebi link dzorwulu accra contact t 0302 772424 t 0302 774248 t 0302 765361 f 0302 774305 0302 774 e e type of business. History of ghana 19661979 elmina castle ghana empire ashanti empire angloashanti wars john kufuor osei kofi tutu i kofi abrefa busia ignatius kutu acheampong history of ghana page 1 14 20 25 31 45 49 54 57 60. It is an historical overview the kind that every library needs as basic, general academic research material. The following companies did not match exactly but may also be of interest to you. A stunning visual history of the countrys pre and post. Smith 1975 support sleeping giant wake up by purchasing a book from. For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. Gocking provides a historical overview of ghana from the emergence of precolonial states through increasing contact with europeans that led to the establishment of formal colonial rule by great britian at the end of the 19th century. The culture and customs of ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history of islamic and european contact.
The following year, sales made was 54,102 cases of. Colonial rule transformed what was known as the gold coast economically, socially, and politically, but it contained the seeds of its own demise. Relevant preconditions have to do with the organizations history, its current needs. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The history of ghana the greenwood histories of the. Voltic ghana, fda and others drag to court it also wants the court to award damages and cost. The beautyful ones are not yet born by ayi kwei armah, ama ata aidoos changes. Such traditions of vedic chant are often considered the oldest unbroken oral tradition in existence, the fixation of the vedic texts as preserved dating to roughly the time of homer early iron age unesco proclaimed the tradition of vedic chant a masterpiece of the oral and. In its statement of claim, it said voltic ghana had been producing, packaging and selling bottled.
Culture and customs of ghana is the first book to concisely provide an uptodate narrative on the most significant elements of the established. Buy the history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern nations by roger s. In 1482 the first european fort was established by the portuguese at elmina. List of books and articles about ghana history online.