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Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey: The visionary leader empowering Ghana’s beverage Industry and youth
In the dynamic and competitive landscape of Ghana’s beverage industry, one name stands out: Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey.
As the visionary owner of Charger Limited, a leading producer of popular beverages such as Happy Man Bitters and Plus One Bitters, Dr. Borketey’s extraordinary rise to prominence is a testament to his unwavering motivation, exceptional mentorship, significant impact on Ghanaian society, remarkable achievements, and invaluable advice for the country’s aspiring youth.
Born into modest circumstances, Dr. Borketey encountered numerous challenges and setbacks on his journey to success. However, his unyielding determination and passion for the beverage industry fuelled his growth and expansion plans for Charger Limited.
The company aims to introduce other alcoholic beverages and incorporate other products, including non-alcoholic beverages, a Mineral Water component, and an import and export company under its umbrella.
Dr. Borketey’s impact on Ghanaian society extends beyond the beverage industry. He offers valuable lessons and sage advice to the youth of Ghana, encouraging them to dream big, remain persistent, and seize opportunities with unwavering determination.
His advice emphasizes the importance of hard work, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving market dynamics. Dr. Borketey also underscores the significance of conducting business with integrity, embracing social responsibility, and actively giving back to the community.
His message to the youth resonates with the belief that they possess unique talents and should strive for excellence in all their endeavours. Dr. Borketey’s exceptional mentorship has inspired many young individuals to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on Ghanaian society.
In an interview, Dr. Borketey shared his journey in the beverage industry, fuelled by his unyielding motivation to succeed against all odds. He believes that his success is a result of his exceptional mentorship, significant impact on Ghanaian society, remarkable achievements, and invaluable advice for the country’s aspiring youth.
Dr. Borketey’s leadership has transformed Charger Limited into a leading producer of popular beverages in Ghana. The company’s growth and expansion plans are a testament to his visionary leadership and unwavering determination to succeed.
Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey’s journey in empowering Ghana’s beverage industry and inspiring the youth is a remarkable story of determination, passion, and impact. His invaluable advice and exceptional mentorship have made him a shining name in Ghana’s business community and a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and young individuals.
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GEXIM deepens relations with US EXIM Bank
A management team of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) led by the Acting Chief Executive, Sylvester Mensah met with the leadership of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America.
The Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM, Mr. James C. Cruse and Vice President, International Relations, Ms. Isabel Galdiz received the GEXIM delegation, which included Deputy CEO for Banking, Mr. Moses Klu Mensah and Head of International Cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney at the headquarters of US EXIM.
The meeting offered the GEXIM team the opportunity to share the strategic direction of the Bank in line with the resetting agenda of the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one by providing the requisite investment to Ghanaian businesses.
Mr. James C. Cruse expressed US EXIM’s eagerness to deepen its existing relations with GEXIM and proposed the signing of a new Cooperative Framework Agreement following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 to utilize US EXIM’s medium term loan guarantees to procure machinery by GEXIM for qualified Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Mr.Sylvester Mensah thanked the Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM for hosting the GEXIM delegation and reaffirmed the Ghanaian government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Ghana and its global partners for economic transformation of Ghana with GEXIM playing a pivotal role.
The two teams will be meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 US EXIM Annual Conference on 29th and April 30, 2025 to explore possible areas of collaboration and matching Ghanaian businesses to American companies. The meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
