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Kasapreko PLC

Kasapreko PLC — Ghanaian beverage firm that listed on Ghana Stock Exchange in June 2026 with 246% subscription rate, raising GH¢700 million.

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  1. October 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Led by indigenous firm Kasapreko, the Food and Beverages sector has been outstanding this year, culminating in the impressive performance of the exchange in Africa. …

    Food & Beverages sector records highest growth of 431% on GSE in first eight months of 2026

  3. Joy Online

    … He cited Kasapreko as an example of a Ghanaian business that had grown through that approach. …

    Government pushes local firms into foreign markets as competition intensifies – GIPA CEO

  4. Joy Online

    … He cited Kasapreko as an example of a company that had built its business through that approach. …

    GIPA takes investment hunt to districts to unlock opportunities for local firms

  5. Joy Online

    … produce businesses driven by political opportunities rather than sound commercial principles. “So then they become like political entrepreneurs, and not necessarily business people who are following the principles that will allow their businesses to grow.” Madjie cited Kasapreko …

    State contracts alone won’t build business giants – GIPA CEO

  6. Joy Online

    … CB Bank PLC, PwC Ghana LTD., UK Government’s flagship Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) programme, Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., Ecobank Ghana PLC, Vivo Energy Ghana LTD., Quao Realty, DMA Invest, Aqua Africa, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, UniChem Ghana LTD., Kasapreko PLC …

    UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit: Trade Resource Centre to help businesses maximise UK-Ghana trade opportunities

  7. Joy Online

    President John Mahama on Thursday paid a working visit to Kasapreko PLC, commending the Company for its successful listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Kasapreko PLC on June 15, 2026, officially entered a new chapter in its 38-year journey following its successful listing on …

    Mahama congratulates Kasapreko PLC on successful GSE listing

  8. Joy Online

    … President Mahama made the remarks on Thursday, October 8, 2026, when he visited the Kasapreko Plc manufacturing facility in Accra, where he praised the company’s expansion and contribution to job creation and industrial development. …

    Mahama commends Trade Minister for championing Ghana’s industrial growth
  9. September 2026

  10. Joy Online

    … luding GCB Bank PLC, PwC Ghana LTD., UK International Development, UK-Ghana Jobs for Economic Transformation, Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., Ecobank Ghana PLC, Vivo Energy Ghana LTD., Quao Realty, DMA Invest, Aqua Africa, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, UniChem Ghana LTD., Kasapreko PLC …

    Ghana’s business environment at ‘Inflection Point’ as private Sector takes greater lead — Vish Ashiagbor

  11. Joy Online

    … Imagine a company with the commercial capabilities of Kasapreko or Accra Brewery handling the retail side through a dedicated subsidiary or consortium. …

    Give Teshie Desalination to Kasapreko or Accra Brewery

  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … GCB Bank was the second most traded stock by value at GH¢12.33 million, followed by Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) at GH¢1.41 million, Kasapreko at GH¢1.27 million and GOIL at GH¢1.20 million. …

    Ghana Stocks Retreat 2.06% … as weekly turnover falls
Business

Food & Beverages sector leads GSE growth at 431.9% in eight months

The News

The Food and Beverages sector recorded the highest growth of 431.9% on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the first eight months of 2026, followed by Finance (131.7%) and Agriculture (123.2%). Overall market capitalization stood at GH¢285.58 billion at the end of August 2026, up from GH¢149.59 billion in August 2025, driven by improved corporate earnings, easing inflation, and sustained investor confidence.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Food & Beverages sector leads GSE growth at 431.9% in eight months

    The Food and Beverages sector recorded the highest growth of 431.9% on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the first eight months of 2026, followed by Finance (131.7%) and Agriculture (123.2%). Overall market capitalization stood at GH¢285.58 billion at the end of August 2026, up from GH¢149.59 billion in August 2025, driven by improved corporate earnings, easing inflation, and sustained investor confidence.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Government supports Ghanaian firms to expand into African markets

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is now tasked with helping successful local businesses invest abroad and expand operations, partly in response to intensifying competition within the African Continental Free Trade Area. The GIPA CEO warns that Ghanaian firms risk being squeezed by competitors if they remain focused solely on the domestic market.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GIPA maps district investment opportunities for local firms

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is mapping investment opportunities across districts and regions and conducting regional roadshows to help local businesses identify new growth avenues. Its CEO says some Ghanaian businesses are unaware of investment prospects within the country and the initiative aims to bring those opportunities directly to them.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghanaian businesses must build strength beyond government contracts

    GIPA CEO Simon Madjie says dependence on state contracts alone is not a sustainable route to growth, warning that such reliance could produce "political entrepreneurs" rather than sound business operators. He cited organic growth and value-chain development as examples of sustainable business models, and noted that GIPA's expanded mandate now includes supporting Ghanaian companies investing abroad.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre launches to boost bilateral commerce

    The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation Programme have launched the UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre, a market-access platform designed to help businesses identify opportunities, navigate export requirements and build commercial partnerships. The initiative emerged from the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 and aims to support firms in leveraging the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama praises Kasapreko's GSE listing, dismisses control fears

    President Mahama visited Kasapreko PLC to commend its successful June 2026 listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange, which attracted approximately GH¢1.72 billion in investor demand (246 per cent subscription rate). Mahama countered concerns that listing causes loss of control, noting Kasapreko raised GH¢700 million for expansion while maintaining its position as a significant indigenous business.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Mahama praises Trade Minister for industrial sector engagement

    President Mahama commended Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare for her active engagement with businesses and efforts to address manufacturing and industrial challenges. He cited the ministry's redesignation to include agribusiness and industry as an effort to give the industrial sector stronger representation and a voice within government.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Ghana's business environment at inflection point, says PwC

    PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Teshie desalination plant shuttered, Ghana faces arbitration liability

    Ghana's US$125 million Teshie Nungua desalination plant, designed to produce 60,000 cubic metres of potable water daily, is shut and has become a liability of roughly US$235 million due to arbitration awards. The plant failed because Ghana Water was buying desalinated water at GH¢6.75 per cubic metre while selling at GH¢1.47, an unsustainable model, though commercial tanker water in Accra costs GH¢90–GH¢110 per cubic metre.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index declines 2.06 per cent

    Ghana's equity market retreated in the week to September 18, 2026, with the GSE Composite Index declining 2.06 per cent to 14,309.49 and market capitalisation falling to GH¢270.20 billion from GH¢276.26 billion. Trading activity slowed significantly, with total volume dropping 53.74 per cent and transaction value falling 43.80 per cent, though both indices remained substantially up year-to-date.

    22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Ghana needs more IPO-ready companies despite strong investor appetite

    Ghana's capital market faces a shortage of businesses prepared to access public markets rather than a lack of investment capital, according to PwC Ghana. The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a 137.4% return in US Dollar terms in 2025, with market capitalisation rising to approximately GHS172 billion.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume surges 130% in week

    Ghana Stock Exchange activity surged last week with 34.59 million shares traded, up 130.2% from the previous week, and transaction value rising 77.8% to GH¢165.94 million. Despite the increase in trading liquidity, benchmark indices declined and market capitalisation fell 1.52%.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange records 71.9% return in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange projected 81% return for 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is expected to close 2026 with an 81% return (±500 basis points) for investors, according to Databank Research. The projection is supported by strong corporate earnings, disinflation, and potential valuation upside across financial stocks, telecoms, FMCG, and oil marketing sectors.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Stock Exchange ranked Africa's best performer in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange returned 71.27% in local terms as of August 2026, ranking first among 14 African stock exchanges, though it placed second to Nigeria's 153% dollar return. Market activity remained robust with 140,323 transactions recorded in July, representing a 456.44% increase year-on-year.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume falls sharply week-on-week

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange declined significantly for the week ended August 28, 2026, with total volume traded falling 53.60 per cent to 8.29 million shares and value dropping 49.11 per cent to GH¢39.13 million, though selected stocks including Das Pharma recorded strong price gains.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. GSE trading value surges 251% on MTN Ghana dominance

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with share value jumping 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by MTN Ghana transactions which accounted for 77.7 per cent of total value traded.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

  1. State takeover of Tarkwa Mine unlikely to solve underlying issues

    An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya's Family Bank IPO marks largest NSE debut in 17 years

    Family Bank plc listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange on June 23, 2026, with shares jumping 44.44% on the first trading day from an introductory price of KSh 18.00 to KSh 26.00, the largest primary listing from a homegrown financial institution in over 17 years. The listing occurs amid a broader IPO surge across Africa, with Ethiopia's Abay Bank also listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange in late June.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Litina Travel hosts Made-in-Ghana World Cup expo in Boston

    Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kasapreko records GH¢3.5bn turnover, leads listed FMCG companies

    Kasapreko PLC recorded a turnover of GH¢3.5 billion in 2025, surpassing Unilever Ghana (GH¢1.03 billion), Guinness Ghana, and FanMilk to become Ghana's largest listed fast-moving consumer goods company.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana stock market surges on renewed investor interest

    Ghana's stock market has attracted renewed public attention, with the GSE Composite Index returning 79.40% in 2025 and rising 64.18% by June 2026, driven by primary market activity including bank and company IPOs and public offers.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Achimota Golf Club election reflects Ghana's reliance on foreign leaders

    An opinion piece reflects on the Achimota Golf Club's upcoming annual general meeting, arguing that Ghana's tendency to prefer foreign managers over qualified Ghanaians weakens domestic institutions and stems from colonial-era assumptions about competence originating from abroad.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghanaian brands showcase products at Boston World Cup expo

    Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. SpaceX and Kasapreko listings: analyst weighs valuation risks

    An analysis compares SpaceX's recent $75 billion IPO, which raised the stock above $200 per share and valued the company beyond $2 trillion, with Kasapreko's listing, examining whether investors should buy at current prices. The article notes SpaceX generated $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue while trading at an estimated 90 to 100 times sales, suggesting investors are buying future growth prospects rather than current business performance.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kasapreko's rise from overlooked beverage player to major manufacturer

    Kasapreko, once dismissed as a small local beverage company in Ghana's industry, has grown significantly to record revenue of approximately GH¢3.5 billion by 2025, surpassing competitors like Accra Brewery and recently listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange with heavily oversubscribed investor interest.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Stock listings are partnerships, not cash grabs—NPRA CEO says

    The CEO of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority, Chris Boadi-Mensah, told stakeholders at the listing ceremony of Kasapreko PLC that companies going public should view stock exchange listings as long-term partnerships with investors rather than merely a way to raise money. He urged Ghanaian businesses to adopt investor-friendly ownership and governance structures, noting that broad ownership arrangements improve liquidity and attract institutional investors like pension funds.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. NPRA CEO: Stock exchange listing requires genuine investor partnership

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority stated that companies must view public listing as a long-term partnership with investors rather than a fundraising event, emphasizing that pension funds and institutional investors favour transparency, accountability, and broad ownership structures that enhance market liquidity.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kasapreko lists on GSE after GH¢1.72bn IPO

    Beverage manufacturer Kasapreko PLC has listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange following an IPO that raised GH¢1.72 billion, more than double its GH¢700 million target, with an oversubscription of about 146 per cent. President Mahama described the listing as a milestone for Ghana's industrial and capital market growth, noting it was the most oversubscribed public offer by a locally owned manufacturing company in GSE history.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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