Kantanka Automobile to start commercial production

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kkb 11 years ago

the star of Africa keep it up we are behind you,

the star of Africa keep it up we are behind you,
adumtumi nyansafuo paa ni 11 years ago

Prove that your vehicles are safe by international standards. Make your vehicles as safe as those Toyota's then you people will buy.

Prove that your vehicles are safe by international standards. Make your vehicles as safe as those Toyota's then you people will buy.
JERRY JOHN AKPLOR- China 11 years ago

U r stupid. The first person to mk car, which cars did he compare it to?
Enemies of progress.
Do u even have money to buy one?
Apostle continue ur good work.
My friends and I will come down to buy because our eyes are exp ...
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U r stupid. The first person to mk car, which cars did he compare it to?
Enemies of progress.
Do u even have money to buy one?
Apostle continue ur good work.
My friends and I will come down to buy because our eyes are exposed to the world.
We love tou so much...
U r are the man..
adumtumi nyansafuo paa ni 11 years ago

You think people are going to buy a car, that does not have airbags. You are the stupid idiot. These people need to prove their worth before anybody buy the car you moron. Ghanaians are just retards

You think people are going to buy a car, that does not have airbags. You are the stupid idiot. These people need to prove their worth before anybody buy the car you moron. Ghanaians are just retards
Ghfuo, heaven is NOT for idiots! 11 years ago

Guys, be serious.
I will advise you to be specific and. Concentrate only on sport utility, pickups trucks and tractors for farming, lawnmowers. I will advise you to partner with hyundai or kia for intellectual partnership an ...
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Guys, be serious.
I will advise you to be specific and. Concentrate only on sport utility, pickups trucks and tractors for farming, lawnmowers. I will advise you to partner with hyundai or kia for intellectual partnership and collaboration. Pls, go public soon becos I want to invest in this company. We need a yearly gh car and auto show. So ppl from all over africa can come n see what's going on...u know. GO PUBLIC!
Kofi 11 years ago

Ghanaians are retards except you.What safety? have you seen the state of the roads in Goddamn Ghana? What the hell is that bubble head minister doing about it?Of course seat belts,air bags are important but the roads are dead ...
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Ghanaians are retards except you.What safety? have you seen the state of the roads in Goddamn Ghana? What the hell is that bubble head minister doing about it?Of course seat belts,air bags are important but the roads are deadlier.They need proper crash tests to prove their worthiness.In Holland,one can ride a bicycle without a helmet,in England you get prosecuted.The roads need more attention.I mean from Axim to Paga.From Senya Breku to Wa.
ONIPANUA. 11 years ago

You are the retard and a big fool.Whether you like it or not ghanaians will patronise kantanka vehicles whether with or without airbags.Since when did cars start having airbags even in Europe?Quiet not long ago.

You are the retard and a big fool.Whether you like it or not ghanaians will patronise kantanka vehicles whether with or without airbags.Since when did cars start having airbags even in Europe?Quiet not long ago.
adumtumi nyansafuo paa ni 11 years ago

Wa Gyimi paaa. You are Ghanaians problem.

Wa Gyimi paaa. You are Ghanaians problem.
Stray-bullet 11 years ago

Sorry to say hear this bro, but the truth is that, most Indian Cars in our roads doesn't have air-bags but they are sanctioned to have met the safety requirements of DVLA. So the lady is not wrong to have recommended air-bags ...
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Sorry to say hear this bro, but the truth is that, most Indian Cars in our roads doesn't have air-bags but they are sanctioned to have met the safety requirements of DVLA. So the lady is not wrong to have recommended air-bags for the car. Being road worthy entails more than just the air-bags.
JB Osei-Brown 11 years ago

If you are still asleep, note that we are not in the year 1845 when the first commercial automobiles hit the road.

Those days, a vehicle would not have anything beyond 2 HORSE POWER (HP), and were slow like snails. With mo ...
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If you are still asleep, note that we are not in the year 1845 when the first commercial automobiles hit the road.

Those days, a vehicle would not have anything beyond 2 HORSE POWER (HP), and were slow like snails. With modern vehicle engines having sereval tens of HPs, safety is very important, otherwise hundreds of people will lose their lives.

So much as we are proud that a Ghanaian has started producing cars in 2014, we should also pray that when we board such cars, we should get home safely!

GHANA MMA 11 years ago

FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRAND DIFFERENTIATION, GIVE IT A BETTER SOUNDING NAME LIKE SARF EAGLE, SARF OSTRICH, SARF CHEETAH, ETC.

SARF MEANS SARFO, THE LAST NAME OF KWADYO SARFO.

KANTANKA SOUNDS TOO "EFUOM" FOR MY LIKING.

W ...
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FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRAND DIFFERENTIATION, GIVE IT A BETTER SOUNDING NAME LIKE SARF EAGLE, SARF OSTRICH, SARF CHEETAH, ETC.

SARF MEANS SARFO, THE LAST NAME OF KWADYO SARFO.

KANTANKA SOUNDS TOO "EFUOM" FOR MY LIKING.

WHAT THE HELL IS KANTANKA.
GEORGE 11 years ago

I am very proud of this man, We all need to encourage him to move forward, even Japanese and Chinese are making cars why can't we? we just need to push our targets forward and we will be better. Great work done but please loo ...
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I am very proud of this man, We all need to encourage him to move forward, even Japanese and Chinese are making cars why can't we? we just need to push our targets forward and we will be better. Great work done but please look for a nice name for the vehicle that will sound international to attract buyers.
danny 11 years ago

You are pathetic!

You are pathetic!
K.Dokyi 11 years ago

Are you serious about life at all?
Kantanka sounds "Efuom"?
You and many Brainwashed Ghanaians and Africans need seeeerious consciousness awakening.
You are the cancer in our society like the politicians from Npp and Ndc.
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Are you serious about life at all?
Kantanka sounds "Efuom"?
You and many Brainwashed Ghanaians and Africans need seeeerious consciousness awakening.
You are the cancer in our society like the politicians from Npp and Ndc.
Be proud of your name and others will follow,
Your head like sarf eagle.Ignoramus
GHANABA 11 years ago

What the hell is Mitsubishi,Hyundai,Ssangyong,Kawasaki?Aren"t they household names now?No white person will have problem pronouncing KANTANKA OR ODENEHO.Get a bloody life mate!

What the hell is Mitsubishi,Hyundai,Ssangyong,Kawasaki?Aren"t they household names now?No white person will have problem pronouncing KANTANKA OR ODENEHO.Get a bloody life mate!
ELINAN 11 years ago

what a bush man. I think peugeut sounds retard too.

what a bush man. I think peugeut sounds retard too.
ELINAN 11 years ago

This century is Africa's and let's Ghana takes her proper place despite evil politicians and PHDs pulling us down.

This century is Africa's and let's Ghana takes her proper place despite evil politicians and PHDs pulling us down.
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON. 11 years ago

At Last we have vehicles made in Ghana, though the Kantangas might not fully meet international standards, we have to start from somewhere and end at somewhere.

This will cut down on importation of foreign vehicles, Kudos ...
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At Last we have vehicles made in Ghana, though the Kantangas might not fully meet international standards, we have to start from somewhere and end at somewhere.

This will cut down on importation of foreign vehicles, Kudos to the CEO.
Selfie 11 years ago

Why the insult Jerry? Adumtumi is right, if these cars don't meet international standards on safety, it'll be difficult to market it.His comment has nothing to do with being 'enemies of progress'.

Why the insult Jerry? Adumtumi is right, if these cars don't meet international standards on safety, it'll be difficult to market it.His comment has nothing to do with being 'enemies of progress'.
Boss 11 years ago

She indicates that the vehicles meet international standards however recommends airbags. Seriously what international standards without airbags. I wish all the best for Katanka however the likelyhood of it going anywhere is s ...
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She indicates that the vehicles meet international standards however recommends airbags. Seriously what international standards without airbags. I wish all the best for Katanka however the likelyhood of it going anywhere is small. Unless they have something really revolutionary like having an engine that beats all gas consumption or an electric model that really surpasses those in place now and can be cheaply made. They probably could be better off just contracting with toyota or honda or any of the car brands and assembling such brands in Ghana.

ZEGO 11 years ago

Would be better to focus on making tractors and tillers

Would be better to focus on making tractors and tillers
Lt. Col. Obiri Yeboah(rtd) 11 years ago

They have done their best, and it's important to commend them other than to suggest what they should have done instead. I suggest you take the other mantle and do as they have done. Applaud people when need be and stop the n ...
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They have done their best, and it's important to commend them other than to suggest what they should have done instead. I suggest you take the other mantle and do as they have done. Applaud people when need be and stop the noise and jealousy at worst!
Kobina 11 years ago

Go and make tractors and tillers

Go and make tractors and tillers
Kobina 11 years ago

Why dn't you go and make Tractors and Fertilisers. Dr Kantanka forms a company instead of support, we giving opinions. U've never even made milk tin car or Ntotoo/Duka car in your life

Why dn't you go and make Tractors and Fertilisers. Dr Kantanka forms a company instead of support, we giving opinions. U've never even made milk tin car or Ntotoo/Duka car in your life
JERRY JOHN AKPLOR- China 11 years ago

Apostle, we love u so much. Keep doing ur good work.
We hope in future to invest in your company.
God bless u.
We hoping to come purchase your products.
We shall overcome

Apostle, we love u so much. Keep doing ur good work.
We hope in future to invest in your company.
God bless u.
We hoping to come purchase your products.
We shall overcome
Tana 11 years ago

First of a big kudos for that humble beginning because something must start from somewhere but know that we live in a global so just folks to patronize local goods is great but that is not enough because before folks everywhe ...
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First of a big kudos for that humble beginning because something must start from somewhere but know that we live in a global so just folks to patronize local goods is great but that is not enough because before folks everywhere on the globe today go out to buy anything they first compare prices to and the safety aspect of what they are going to invest in.I do not think anybody for safety reasons in today's world will invest in a vehicle that has no seat belt and or airbags you know quiet well nobody wants to gamble with his precious life safety should never be compromised so please try as urgently as possible rectify that oversight but for now you deserve a big kudos.
Kweku Donsuro 11 years ago

What a feat! This is good news coming out of Ghana. What happened to the Suame Magazine car which went on show in the Netherlands?

What a feat! This is good news coming out of Ghana. What happened to the Suame Magazine car which went on show in the Netherlands?
kwabena ohemeng,london. 11 years ago

I will buy a kantanka saloon car and will be extremely proud to own it.The nation must be proud of what Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo is doing and I hope at the appropriate time the government will order all government establishments ...
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I will buy a kantanka saloon car and will be extremely proud to own it.The nation must be proud of what Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo is doing and I hope at the appropriate time the government will order all government establishments to use only kantanka vehicles.
Ebibiman 11 years ago

Well done .
Cheers

Well done .
Cheers
steward 11 years ago

You will succeed, march forward, we are proud of you.

You will succeed, march forward, we are proud of you.

Robert Ankrah 11 years ago

That's very good ,this is what some of us need but please the the price be moderate so some of we up and coming ones can get one for our works and daily activities.

That's very good ,this is what some of us need but please the the price be moderate so some of we up and coming ones can get one for our works and daily activities.
Jonson 11 years ago

Has anyone test driven them before?

Has anyone test driven them before?
BAFFOUR -- YAW 11 years ago

If we can recall late 70's when Neoplan-German company came to Ghana is was investment they made to Ghana,we did'nt loose anything but job after it collapsed,my concern to this was are we crating job for other nationals to bu ...
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If we can recall late 70's when Neoplan-German company came to Ghana is was investment they made to Ghana,we did'nt loose anything but job after it collapsed,my concern to this was are we crating job for other nationals to build every single part of Kantanga motor without local product ? i will agree more if local product will be send to the plant.
TK 11 years ago

Guys, this platform is not meant for insult but for you to express your views and to educate the general public.

Guys, this platform is not meant for insult but for you to express your views and to educate the general public.
Ghfuo, heaven is NOT for idiots! 11 years ago

U need to study wat kia and n hyundai did to remain relevant. We need to break out of our comfort zone people!

U need to study wat kia and n hyundai did to remain relevant. We need to break out of our comfort zone people!
Ghfuo, heaven is NOT for idiots! 11 years ago

When I was a Lil kid in ghana. We used to use milk tins and turn them into csrs,.trucks. Wat we didn't have was an engine. We were so creative then, looking back. Kantanka should invest in kst and recruitment promising studen ...
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When I was a Lil kid in ghana. We used to use milk tins and turn them into csrs,.trucks. Wat we didn't have was an engine. We were so creative then, looking back. Kantanka should invest in kst and recruitment promising students ts who can build engines. These engines can be used to build lawn mowers, farm tractors, chain saws, tree cutters etc or even automobile engines. I believe in the ability of the black man. We are the originators and if we are determined and make up.Our mind it can be done. The ingenuity starts with these college kids.
Kotofis 11 years ago

Unbelievable statement: "She recommended the need for airbags for the vehicles since the safety of the passengers is critical." Yet the Bosss of National Road Safety Committee has vouched for the safety of the cars! Only in G ...
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Unbelievable statement: "She recommended the need for airbags for the vehicles since the safety of the passengers is critical." Yet the Bosss of National Road Safety Committee has vouched for the safety of the cars! Only in Ghana can a car be declared safe without an airbag!
DOGBE 11 years ago

Every thing start from the scratch ..IF U DONT HAVE ANY GOOD IDEA .....JUST SHOT UP

Every thing start from the scratch ..IF U DONT HAVE ANY GOOD IDEA .....JUST SHOT UP
Stray-bullet 11 years ago

Most Tata saloon cars, Mahindra,maruti cars don't have air-bags but people drive them in Ghana. We must start from somewhere so don't criticise unnecessarily without having in mind that most of the great european countries st ...
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Most Tata saloon cars, Mahindra,maruti cars don't have air-bags but people drive them in Ghana. We must start from somewhere so don't criticise unnecessarily without having in mind that most of the great european countries started producing cars more than 100yrs ago. By the way, its not by force to buy Katanka's brand of cars.
DAN 11 years ago

will they be electric to be had...building cars and trucks require welding and spraying..panels can be bent with hyd. power

will they be electric to be had...building cars and trucks require welding and spraying..panels can be bent with hyd. power
Kojo 11 years ago

Very well done Mr.Kantanka. God bless you for helping Ghana and Africa

Very well done Mr.Kantanka. God bless you for helping Ghana and Africa
Antiochus - London 11 years ago

Over to you Mahama and your govt. Let's see how you are going to promote and participate in this local venture.

Over to you Mahama and your govt. Let's see how you are going to promote and participate in this local venture.
Kobina 11 years ago

No more V-8s for government department and instituitions.Parliament, Civil Servants, Police, Municipalities etc. no more Japan, German, Korean cars. Dr Kantanka you are the only good news out of Ghana After Dr Kwame Nkrumah

No more V-8s for government department and instituitions.Parliament, Civil Servants, Police, Municipalities etc. no more Japan, German, Korean cars. Dr Kantanka you are the only good news out of Ghana After Dr Kwame Nkrumah
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Whatabout a FEW pictures ?? You TALK TOO MUCH on this "Cantankerous"vehicles!
Concentrate on a Branch or two..FOR THE START.. and NOT SPAWLING ALL OVER THE PLACE! Let's say...SUVs and medium Size Buses for OUR "Vehicle-Not-W ...
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Whatabout a FEW pictures ?? You TALK TOO MUCH on this "Cantankerous"vehicles!
Concentrate on a Branch or two..FOR THE START.. and NOT SPAWLING ALL OVER THE PLACE! Let's say...SUVs and medium Size Buses for OUR "Vehicle-Not-Worthy,- scrapped- earth- with- Coaltar-roads"!!
Pictures, Pictures, pictures and some other Details ...price etc.DON'T JUST TALK!!!!!!!!
GHANABA 11 years ago

Google Kantanka cars or Apostle Safo to see the lot.Also check Innoson cars made in Nigeria.You will be pleasantly surprised.

Google Kantanka cars or Apostle Safo to see the lot.Also check Innoson cars made in Nigeria.You will be pleasantly surprised.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Ghanaba, thanks.I have seen them all. Now if they are of Standard, I'll ask Mahama to make it a policy that GOVT Agencies ALL use a brand of this make.ANYBODY can buy his/her Rolls Royce, AS A PRIVATE PERSON, but official SHO ...
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Ghanaba, thanks.I have seen them all. Now if they are of Standard, I'll ask Mahama to make it a policy that GOVT Agencies ALL use a brand of this make.ANYBODY can buy his/her Rolls Royce, AS A PRIVATE PERSON, but official SHOULD be Made in Ghana.
We can give our people too more jobs and ALSO Apostle can IMPROVE on the models as cash flows in!
qqmint's (Belgium 11 years ago

Which type of car,so we can come home to buy?

Which type of car,so we can come home to buy?
didier 11 years ago

is this a front to secure loans or dupe potenial investors. we cannot make toothpicks, bikes or cultivate our own rice. who are you clowns fooling? we shall see in 2015 if you can live to your promise.

is this a front to secure loans or dupe potenial investors. we cannot make toothpicks, bikes or cultivate our own rice. who are you clowns fooling? we shall see in 2015 if you can live to your promise.
Fee Donkor 11 years ago

WOW,I would buy it,if I can afford it...very impressiv...go Katanka!!!! God bless you

WOW,I would buy it,if I can afford it...very impressiv...go Katanka!!!! God bless you
KING OF KING 11 years ago

May God help you bring this business to ghana so we can be proud of our nation and i promise to buy one at all coust may God bless you with this good idea

May God help you bring this business to ghana so we can be proud of our nation and i promise to buy one at all coust may God bless you with this good idea
Amponsah. 11 years ago

lET THE NAME BE CATCHY. CALL THE CARS KATAN.

lET THE NAME BE CATCHY. CALL THE CARS KATAN.
kodjo 11 years ago

but how a truck without airbag meet international standard?

but how a truck without airbag meet international standard?

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