Trade Ministry buys Kantanka SUV

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AGBESI KWESI 8 years ago

NANA's ministers are very humble.

NANA's ministers are very humble.
Akuffu Adict 8 years ago

What is humble about buying a car for Ghc150,000, the equivalent of $35.715 for their own use?

What is humble about buying a car for Ghc150,000, the equivalent of $35.715 for their own use?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Was it paid in cash? Hmmmmmmmm.

Was it paid in cash? Hmmmmmmmm.
Hemann 8 years ago

That's what I wanted to comment about!!!!! Am an employee of Volvo cars and the Xc60 and xc90 is around the same range!!! So if kantanka can make NOT cheap BUT lower models, I think we will patronize

That's what I wanted to comment about!!!!! Am an employee of Volvo cars and the Xc60 and xc90 is around the same range!!! So if kantanka can make NOT cheap BUT lower models, I think we will patronize
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 8 years ago

The Kantanka vehicles are as expensive as those SUV's you've mentioned above because all the parts are imported. In fact, the Kantanka brand is just One-Stop-Assemble-Workshop where all these parts are simply put together und ...
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The Kantanka vehicles are as expensive as those SUV's you've mentioned above because all the parts are imported. In fact, the Kantanka brand is just One-Stop-Assemble-Workshop where all these parts are simply put together under a logo christened Kantanka, nothing more and nothing less, period.
Been 8 years ago

How many Ghanaians can afford this. Why not produce smaller cars which can be used for taxis or to cart goods like the ones they use to carry engines at abboseey okay. The demand for these small cars is very high and given t ...
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How many Ghanaians can afford this. Why not produce smaller cars which can be used for taxis or to cart goods like the ones they use to carry engines at abboseey okay. The demand for these small cars is very high and given their prices can easily be afforded. Spending so much to produce SUVs and these luxurious cars sounds like a misplaced priority to me. Who is in charge of business development for the company
Emmanuel 8 years ago

You are 100% right. I hope they will listen.

You are 100% right. I hope they will listen.
Nana Aba 8 years ago

Hmmm no need assessment, just producing what comes to mind and not thinking of the demand side of things. Produce taxis for work and pay and see the demand. I think he should concentrate on commercial type vehicle instead of ...
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Hmmm no need assessment, just producing what comes to mind and not thinking of the demand side of things. Produce taxis for work and pay and see the demand. I think he should concentrate on commercial type vehicle instead of producing cars for the rich who will not want to drive this car anyway
Kwaku 8 years ago

The Abossey Okai macho small trucks are assembled in Nigeria.And the ones the pure water vendors and small waste disposal people use"Luo jia"trucks are assembled in Nigeria.That's what any smart person should start with not a ...
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The Abossey Okai macho small trucks are assembled in Nigeria.And the ones the pure water vendors and small waste disposal people use"Luo jia"trucks are assembled in Nigeria.That's what any smart person should start with not a vehicle that only the rich can afford who will not buy it for so many reasons.
amuzu 8 years ago

SMART.

SMART.

ANDROPOV 8 years ago

lets be real. and no insults to the manufacturer. this is waste of money. the powers that be will never use it. just buy the time tested ones and stop the politics. i bet you they will never use it. this is pure hipocracy

lets be real. and no insults to the manufacturer. this is waste of money. the powers that be will never use it. just buy the time tested ones and stop the politics. i bet you they will never use it. this is pure hipocracy
IDIRISU 8 years ago

The so called great nations started worse than this level. Let's support our own and stop playing mischief against our own people like crabs in a barrel.

The so called great nations started worse than this level. Let's support our own and stop playing mischief against our own people like crabs in a barrel.
Kwaku 8 years ago

The great nations started small and they actually manufactured it, not just assembling it.They also started from the small ones to the big range.Not trying to begin from the top .Wonder who gives them business advice.It's not ...
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The great nations started small and they actually manufactured it, not just assembling it.They also started from the small ones to the big range.Not trying to begin from the top .Wonder who gives them business advice.It's not our duty to help him succeed.It's his private business and all the profit and credit go to him.If you buy the car and within two years it breaks down will he refund your mmoney? Your guess is as good as mine.
General 8 years ago

Ban this car. Dangerous trash.

Ban this car. Dangerous trash.
Jayden 8 years ago

Car companies in the world don't manufacture all the parts themselves. They buy the different components from several suppliers and assemble them at their plants

Car companies in the world don't manufacture all the parts themselves. They buy the different components from several suppliers and assemble them at their plants
SAMANTHA 8 years ago

It only NDC evils who will see this as bad. it is the beginning. The manufacturer will get there one day if Ghanaians patronize his production.

It only NDC evils who will see this as bad. it is the beginning. The manufacturer will get there one day if Ghanaians patronize his production.
Emmanuel 8 years ago

Remember this is just an assembly plant and they are not the main manufacturers just that they have just given it a local name. Besides, the price is too high for the ordinary Ghanaians to afford except for the thieves (the ...
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Remember this is just an assembly plant and they are not the main manufacturers just that they have just given it a local name. Besides, the price is too high for the ordinary Ghanaians to afford except for the thieves (the politicians)
AB 8 years ago

How many vehicles is the ministry of trade purchasing? Buying one for propaganda purposes means nothing.Let the ministry of trade use only Kantanka vehicles to show how serious they are about boosting local industry.

How many vehicles is the ministry of trade purchasing? Buying one for propaganda purposes means nothing.Let the ministry of trade use only Kantanka vehicles to show how serious they are about boosting local industry.
Newsite Bansah 8 years ago

Are these vehicles actually made in Ghana or assembled in Ghana? It is still a very important step even if they are made elsewhere and assembled in Ghana. But let's stop this propaganda and characterise it properly.

Ghan ...
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Are these vehicles actually made in Ghana or assembled in Ghana? It is still a very important step even if they are made elsewhere and assembled in Ghana. But let's stop this propaganda and characterise it properly.

Ghana used to assemble Neoplan buses in Kumasi and I don't think we called that "made in Ghana".
Wofa Yaw 8 years ago

Swiss Chocolate that is imported is made in Switzerland. Was the cocoa tree made in Switzerland. All car manufacturers donot produce all the parts they use. They import and assemble but agree Ford is made in USA right?

Swiss Chocolate that is imported is made in Switzerland. Was the cocoa tree made in Switzerland. All car manufacturers donot produce all the parts they use. They import and assemble but agree Ford is made in USA right?

Newsite Bansah 8 years ago

They call it Swiss chocolate, not Swiss cocoa.

Also most of the components of a Ford are made in the US/Canada/Mexico (Canada & Mexico are extensions of Ford's production process, and almost all design and testing is don ...
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They call it Swiss chocolate, not Swiss cocoa.

Also most of the components of a Ford are made in the US/Canada/Mexico (Canada & Mexico are extensions of Ford's production process, and almost all design and testing is done in the US).

Let's be less gullible...that's all I am saying.
Dessie 8 years ago

I think you got a point:all govt vehicles must purchase from Kantanka

I think you got a point:all govt vehicles must purchase from Kantanka
James 8 years ago

But how many people can afford the price of the home-made car? Why don't you reduce the price so as to increase the demand for the car?

But how many people can afford the price of the home-made car? Why don't you reduce the price so as to increase the demand for the car?
A1 8 years ago

His cars are too expensive aaba

His cars are too expensive aaba
Dessie 8 years ago

Too expensive..ghanaians whines a lot

Too expensive..ghanaians whines a lot
Kwesi Kwansa 8 years ago

I am very excited by this gesture. But let us patronize it more.

I am very excited by this gesture. But let us patronize it more.
Newsite Bansah 8 years ago

Are these vehicles actually made in Ghana or assembled in Ghana? It is still a very important step even if they are made elsewhere and assembled in Ghana. But let's stop this propaganda and characterise it properly.

Ghana ...
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Are these vehicles actually made in Ghana or assembled in Ghana? It is still a very important step even if they are made elsewhere and assembled in Ghana. But let's stop this propaganda and characterise it properly.

Ghana used to assemble Neoplan buses in Kumasi and I don't think we called that "made in Ghana".
Kwaku 8 years ago

Completely Knocked Down parts(CKD's) made in China and assembled here That's the truth and fact.Still an achievement though.

Completely Knocked Down parts(CKD's) made in China and assembled here That's the truth and fact.Still an achievement though.
ISSA ABONGO 8 years ago

THESE VEHICLES ARE MADE FROM SCRATCH. SEE VIDEOS OF THE COMPLETE OF THESE VEHICLES IN THEIR KANTANKA WORKSHOP WITH VERY LITTLE MACHINERY OR NO MACHINERY AT ALL, EXCEPT DRILLS AND WELDING EQUIPMENT.

THESE VEHICLES ARE MADE FROM SCRATCH. SEE VIDEOS OF THE COMPLETE OF THESE VEHICLES IN THEIR KANTANKA WORKSHOP WITH VERY LITTLE MACHINERY OR NO MACHINERY AT ALL, EXCEPT DRILLS AND WELDING EQUIPMENT.
Kwaku 8 years ago

You so little or no machinery and all it tells you is that it was made in Ghana .Very smart if you.Must be magic or miracle.Was Obinim there Oh Ghana.

You so little or no machinery and all it tells you is that it was made in Ghana .Very smart if you.Must be magic or miracle.Was Obinim there Oh Ghana.

SUNKO 8 years ago

Read the article again. Your answer is right there.

Read the article again. Your answer is right there.
Nana Uhuru 8 years ago

The Trade Minister is great and has a vision for the Country. It is wonderful for all and especially our children in Ghana. Thank you Mr. Minister.

The Trade Minister is great and has a vision for the Country. It is wonderful for all and especially our children in Ghana. Thank you Mr. Minister.
Jkmo 8 years ago

Has the ban on purchasing of the new vehicles by the all die be die President been lifted

Has the ban on purchasing of the new vehicles by the all die be die President been lifted
Ku4 8 years ago

Thanks for asking. Has it? Or the ban was Oni for propaganda?

Thanks for asking. Has it? Or the ban was Oni for propaganda?
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YAM SELLER,KRACHI 8 years ago

Mahama was buying Toyota. He said I love Toyota and he took how many home????....lol.
NPP has the blueprint, fact.

Mahama was buying Toyota. He said I love Toyota and he took how many home????....lol.
NPP has the blueprint, fact.
Bobo 8 years ago

Buy Ghanaian vehicles to help create jobs in Ghana for our youths. if Ghana have jobs of this nature our youths would learn a skills and live and work in Ghana and not Kuwait or elsewhere.

Buy Ghanaian vehicles to help create jobs in Ghana for our youths. if Ghana have jobs of this nature our youths would learn a skills and live and work in Ghana and not Kuwait or elsewhere.
Kwaku 8 years ago

Alan should also buy one for personal use with his money.Trade in all his Benz and V8 cars for Kantanka.Car with no second hand value for $38,000.00.Way to go.

Alan should also buy one for personal use with his money.Trade in all his Benz and V8 cars for Kantanka.Car with no second hand value for $38,000.00.Way to go.
Cogent 8 years ago

that good we pray for the best for our mother land Ghana all the best kantanka company ayikoo wish you the best

that good we pray for the best for our mother land Ghana all the best kantanka company ayikoo wish you the best
GhanaBa 8 years ago

Those of u thinking that, the ministry will not use the kantanka vehicle. Let me remind u that: even mahindra vehicles were bought for various institutions and ministries in this country. Let's try to appreciate our own kakra ...
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Those of u thinking that, the ministry will not use the kantanka vehicle. Let me remind u that: even mahindra vehicles were bought for various institutions and ministries in this country. Let's try to appreciate our own kakra wai. Kantanka will surely survive in this country.
Kwaku 8 years ago

How many people have Ghc150,000.00 in Ghana?Those who have such an amount will rather buy two or three fairly used SUVs with it.The gullible people who would have bought it can't even afford the tyre.They should have started ...
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How many people have Ghc150,000.00 in Ghana?Those who have such an amount will rather buy two or three fairly used SUVs with it.The gullible people who would have bought it can't even afford the tyre.They should have started with small saloons cars for taxi
Nyameke 8 years ago

Only one? Let's be serious with ourselves. Imagine every ministry buss just ten. That would be a serious boost to the economy.
By the way that's made in China and assembled in Ghana. No need to hide the truth.

Only one? Let's be serious with ourselves. Imagine every ministry buss just ten. That would be a serious boost to the economy.
By the way that's made in China and assembled in Ghana. No need to hide the truth.
MUSTAFA 8 years ago

FORMER VICE PREZ BOUGHT THREE CARS SO THIS IS NOT NEWS

FORMER VICE PREZ BOUGHT THREE CARS SO THIS IS NOT NEWS
national 8 years ago

Simply help this factory improve its production . The cars will eventually get cheaper if they are patronized. The government should now buy only the Kantanka brand---- of course at a cheaper price , just to make the vehicles ...
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Simply help this factory improve its production . The cars will eventually get cheaper if they are patronized. The government should now buy only the Kantanka brand---- of course at a cheaper price , just to make the vehicles known . If the cars function well, Ghanaians and perhaps West Africans might start buying. We need the jobs .
Kwaku 8 years ago

Which West Africans are you talking about?Many Nigerian branded cars are being assembled there and are of better quality and much cheaper. And they made smarter business choice. They started with saloon cars and trucks for tr ...
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Which West Africans are you talking about?Many Nigerian branded cars are being assembled there and are of better quality and much cheaper. And they made smarter business choice. They started with saloon cars and trucks for transportation instead of $38,000.00 SUV.
Ari 8 years ago

I thought they say Akufo addo has place ban on buying new cars or because is for Ajoa Safo's father? INTERESTING

I thought they say Akufo addo has place ban on buying new cars or because is for Ajoa Safo's father? INTERESTING
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OZ 8 years ago

Shocked by Alan K's decision. The country is engulfed with filth and instead of giving him a contract to spread trash bins(locked) at vantage points throughout the country and also resource him to produce simple trash collect ...
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Shocked by Alan K's decision. The country is engulfed with filth and instead of giving him a contract to spread trash bins(locked) at vantage points throughout the country and also resource him to produce simple trash collection vehicles? (if he actually assembled this one), he is also praising mediocrity. Shame!!!! Mercedes, Porsche, Toyota etc all started with simple agricultural machinery for the industrial Revolution take off. Stop this unnecessary hype.
JAY 8 years ago

For the Kantanka car brand to succeed in Ghana,the cost of the vehicles must drastically come down, how many Ghanaians can afford to buy a car for 150000cedis?

For the Kantanka car brand to succeed in Ghana,the cost of the vehicles must drastically come down, how many Ghanaians can afford to buy a car for 150000cedis?
SERIOUS GHANAIAN II 8 years ago

I manufacture tooth pick in my house at Opetekwei (Dansoman area). I am going to sell some to the Flagstaff house canteen. I hope I wont be thrown out.

I manufacture tooth pick in my house at Opetekwei (Dansoman area). I am going to sell some to the Flagstaff house canteen. I hope I wont be thrown out.
Nana Asenso 8 years ago

I wish they concentrate on producing farm tools and small scale industrial machines. More so they can even produce tricycles which is on high demand now

I wish they concentrate on producing farm tools and small scale industrial machines. More so they can even produce tricycles which is on high demand now
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 8 years ago

No more manual cars

No more manual cars
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 8 years ago

please make my advise

please make my advise
Theo 8 years ago

I thought the President had placed a ban on the purchase of vehicles. Has it been lifted?

I thought the President had placed a ban on the purchase of vehicles. Has it been lifted?
Jay 8 years ago

So who is fooling who.

So who is fooling who.
Kwaku Single 8 years ago

Hypocrisy at its best. we washed Amissah Arthur when he bought two of the vehicles.

Hypocrisy at its best. we washed Amissah Arthur when he bought two of the vehicles.
pee 8 years ago

Its better to buy a foreign car as compared to the local one considering the price

Its better to buy a foreign car as compared to the local one considering the price
Sweet Ghana 8 years ago

That's the key role of Adjoa Sarfo', "go for the procurement portfolio to ensure dad's products hit the market else my years of sponsorship of the party will come to nought.Michevillian/Agyaponvillian/Sarfovillianism at play.

That's the key role of Adjoa Sarfo', "go for the procurement portfolio to ensure dad's products hit the market else my years of sponsorship of the party will come to nought.Michevillian/Agyaponvillian/Sarfovillianism at play.
Sweet Ghana 8 years ago

Hit the market

Hit the market
Kwasi 8 years ago

I though the president has given directive to all MDAs not to buy any new cars ? Is the minister's action not in contravention of that directive ? Just asking ! Somebody pls answer . Or he is purchasing with his own money?

I though the president has given directive to all MDAs not to buy any new cars ? Is the minister's action not in contravention of that directive ? Just asking ! Somebody pls answer . Or he is purchasing with his own money?
Ato 8 years ago

How many ministers or MPs have their children attending Technical or Vocational School in Ghana? Have you considered the running cost? Please give us a break. KNUST mo wor hor?

How many ministers or MPs have their children attending Technical or Vocational School in Ghana? Have you considered the running cost? Please give us a break. KNUST mo wor hor?
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 8 years ago

A whole Ministry and you buy only 1 SUV? What a shame. Buying 50 or more vehicles for your ministry is not even enough!
Anyway, congrats.

A whole Ministry and you buy only 1 SUV? What a shame. Buying 50 or more vehicles for your ministry is not even enough!
Anyway, congrats.
Walala 8 years ago

I use kantanka nantebrebre. Even some of the police department use kantanka car for police petrol so for me it good initiative even asantehene use kantanka car

I use kantanka nantebrebre. Even some of the police department use kantanka car for police petrol so for me it good initiative even asantehene use kantanka car
Hortman 8 years ago

Oh Ghanaians, when at all are going to be patriotic? Why do we always think negatively about anything made in Ghana? Do we have idea about how the developed countries started? They appreciate anything in their counties. But G ...
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Oh Ghanaians, when at all are going to be patriotic? Why do we always think negatively about anything made in Ghana? Do we have idea about how the developed countries started? They appreciate anything in their counties. But Ghanaians always reject their own goods and rather embrace those from outside. How can a developing country behave this way and still think of development? In S/ Korea, 99% of the cars they use are Korea made cars. It ihe same in Japan. So if we want our country to develop we should stop thinking this way because the development of our country lies on our shoulders and not the developed countries.

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