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Ghana At The Africa Cup Of Nations

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Jack Lives Here

Chinese Horoscope 2012

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Dear Friends,

2012 is here with us and we are hopefully all still on track with our New Year’s resolutions.

February is the time when resolutions in our relationships are brought keenly into focus and Valentine's Day presents us with an opportunity to spell out loud and clear what our feelings towards each other are. A nice gift as they say reinforces friendships so feel free to indulge.

If you are single don't hesitate, seize the moment. Stop wanting to do something and do it. Act now!

This month's magazine is full of fun, giving you the skiny on what is happening in Ghana, from the soccer fiesta, to outrageous hairstyles, fashion and great restaurants.

We continue our corporate profile, bringing companies to your doorstep whose names you might recognise but not always what they do or produce. So we hope you enjoy reading about SONAPACK in this months special report. Back to our New Year’s resolutions. We had undertaken to create a fully interactive website and today I am pleased to report that this site is a reality.

Visit us on www.enjoyaccra.com to find out what is happening not only in Ghana but with our neighbours and worldwide.

Enjoy Accra remains your friend today and always...

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for the right reasons. The association has made headlines again and this time it was on the occasion of the Gala Night that they organized at the plush Alisa Hotel. The climax of fundraising activities and an opportunity to acknowledge sponsors for the various projects undertaken by the association in the course of the past year.

This well attended event was a night of glitz and glamour; as one could count the crème de la crème of Ghana’s corporate and diplomatic worlds. The President of the Association, Mrs Nagwa

Kattah thanked all sponsors and friends of the association for the support they provide to the underprivileged in our society.

In his speech, the special guest of honour, Lieutenant General Joseph Henry Smith, Minister of Defense congratulated the members of the GIWC and encouraged them to do more.

It was then dining and dancing all night as guests tried to outdo each other on the dance floor.

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Enjoy the bicoloured ladies’ watch with silver dial, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and water resistance

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ONAPACK Ghana Limited is a leading light in the corrugated cardboard carton industry in Ghana. The company is a subsidiary of the Rossmann

Group, the number one French corrugated cardboard company in Europe and Africa, which has been owned and operated by the Rossmann family for close to a hundred years now.

Currently located in a large modern facility in the Tema Industrial Area, SONAPACK is able to service the needs of even the largest consumers of packaging materials. Their success, in the short time since their arrival in Ghana, is built on a foundation of manufacturing quality corrugated cardboard products at competitive prices, delivered on time, to a diverse range of customers.

In this edition of the Enjoy Corporate profiles, I bring you an exclusive interview with Bertrand THIERARD, the bold and innovative change leader and General Manager at SONAPACK.

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To anticipate is about building the present with an eye on the future. Anticipating is about imagining today what packaging will be like tomorrow

Anticipating also means pushing back the boundaries of the present to achieve greater success in the future.

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Mr. Bertrand THIERARD has been in the industry for over two decades and believes that passion, innovation and determination are key elements of any successful company. He intimates that he and his staff are spurred on by their passion for what they do. He has been in charge of Sonapack since 2009 and has led the company from its humble beginnings to its current position as an industry leader. He supervised the relocation to their new extensive manufacturing and warehouse facility.

Mr Thierard lives in Accra with his wife Delphine and their three sons. He loves Ghana and believes that it is a country full of prospects and potential and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Rossmann Group and to contribute his quota to the development of Ghana as well as to live “Ghana’s history–making moments” as he puts it.

In the ensuing interview, I ask Mr Thierard and his young and astute Commercial Director Nicolas Jambou a few questions about Sonapack.

“He intimates that he and his staff are spurred on by their passion for what they do.”

Alain GBEASOR: Tell us about SONAPACK and what makes you a leader in manufacturing and innovation for the corrugated cardboard industry in Ghana?

Bertrand ThIERARd: At SONAPACK we believe in delivering consistency and quality products to our customers. We provide our customers with a dedicated contact in our team who oversees their projects from the design through to the delivery stage.

This responsiveness, attention to detail and respect for deadlines make us a leader in this industry.

Bertrand THIERARD, Managing Director, SONAPACK


“The Rossmann Group is the number one French corrugated carton group in Europe and Africa. The Group has been a pioneer in the corrugated cardboard industry since 1922 and has had a presence in Africa since 1986.”

A.G: The Rossmann Group is a renowned name in the corrugated cardboard manufacturing industry. how does that play in the skills of your staff and their levels of expertise?

B.T: The Rossmann Group is the number one French corrugated carton group in Europe and Africa. The Group has been a pioneer in the corrugated cardboard industry since 1922 and has had a presence in Africa since 1986.

Thus Sonapack benefits from several years of experience, innovation, research and development across different countries in the world. This, therefore, enables our team in Ghana to enjoy support and training that improves our technical know-how and expertise about how to resolve customer issues as

well as improve our processes and therefore be more cost efficient.

A.G: Nicolas, what is your market like and how do you maintain your position as a leader?

Nicolas Jambou: The Ghanaian market is a highly competitive one with lots of players in the industry. Our strength, as was said earlier, rests with the support we get by virtue of our presence in a large multinational group which is a world leader in the industry.

We therefore maintain and sustain our position by respecting our promises of delivering quality products on time, with the finest of service and at the most reasonable cost. At Sonapack we challenge ourselves on three key elements: providing

quality products and services, respecting deadlines and Innovation.These we believe will see us remain at the top.

Our marketing team is made up of industry experts who provide the driving force for developing the most innovative products on time and in the best possible way.

A.G: Which processes and standards have you put in place to improve your operations and maintain consistency and quality.

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B.T: Currently SONAPACK is the only corrugated cardboard company in Ghana with a fully functional and equipped Quality Assurance department. The Q.A and R.D departments are constantly reviewing raw materials and developing technologies. We are constantly and continually looking at better paper with the best physical characteristics which will offer optimum packaging performance whilst protecting the environment at the same time.

We believe in Human Resource enhancement. In an ever-changing technological world, training helps each employee in the group to keep pace with the changing technology. Training plans are drafted to meet new challenges heralded by the technological change.

A.G: What are your top operational pressures and how are you working around the market pressures?

N.J: Our top operational pressures would be responding to high customer expectations and providing innovative and cost efficient products. To ensure we are successful we have access to a high tech approach to technology through our international affiliates in the Rossmann Group.

B.T: The Rossmann Group's Research and Development Manager visits SONAPACK Ghana at least 5 times a year from France and together with our engineers and technicians reviews and reproduces designs that meet our clients, requests and specific needs.This way there is a knowledge– base transfer between the Rossmann Group and our staff in Ghana.

Using modelling and 3D simulation tools, our experts produce and evaluate countless designs to meet customer satisfaction and enhance pricing.

“Our top operational pressures would be responding to high customer expectations and providing innovative and cost efficient products”.

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A.G: What are your plans for growth and for your future in Ghana and the Sub-Region?

B.T: First of all we are aiming to constantly improve our internal communication processes with a view to having a closer working relationship with clients and suppliers.

To develop, we see synergy in our activities as a group and innovation as the factors that would spur growth and development in the future.

Our plans for growth in the future are to increase client satisfaction, through:

The effective application of quality management systems by defining quality of the highest level,

By controlling manufacturing quality

By guaranteeing that the cartons supplied comply with the standards and packaging ordered.

A.G: What is working at SONAPACK like?

B.T: Working at SONAPACK is quite interesting. The different departments work like different wheels of the same engine with a great synergy of purpose. Every worker is an expert in his field and ultimately it’s our clients who benefit.

At SONAPACK, the health and livelihood of our staff is a priority. We have instituted a health Insurance scheme that covers our staff, their spouses and children. The canteen and wash rooms have been remodelled.

I love to work in the environment SONAPACK provides and indeed we form a great team with a common purpose and

vision which is to send the company to greater heights in Ghana and Africa.

A.G: I see that for a cardboard and thus paper based industry, your premises are very clean. What is the secret?

B.T: Being a subsidiary of the Rossmann Group; means accepting rigorous norms and standards that are synonymous with the name.

In Rossmann Group, there is a strong belief in cleanliness and we have in place full time maintenance and cleaning teams that work around the clock to keep our premises dirt free as all waste is aspirated to our internal recycling plant to recreate paper for production.

A.G: What are your final words to our readers and your existing and potential customers?

B.T: At SONAPACK we are constantly striving to do better and we are a company that has a strong customer focus. We possess a large portfolio of cartons with a lot of technical information and we can assure our customers quality over and over again. We invite you all to visit us and experience our passion for packaging. e


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Company Profileardboard is arguably the commonest form of packaging used worldwide. Most items you buy at the mall, market or supermarket are packaged & delivered in boxes made

of corrugated cardboard.

Because corrugated cardboard is such a versatile packaging material, millions of tons are used each year to protect and display products. More than 25 million tons of corrugated cardboard are produced annually in the United States.

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Industry Historyorrugated cardboard is a stiff, strong, and light-weight material made up of three layers of brown paper called kraft paper developed in 1884, by Swedish chemist,

Carl F. Dahl. He developed a process called the Kraft process for pulping wood chips into a strong paper that resists tearing, splitting, and bursting.

Making cardboard boxes began with the Scottish printer and paper bag manufacturer Robert Gair, when he discovered a method of developing prefabricated paperboard boxes. The creation came about as a coincidence during the printing of seed bags when his ruler moved slightly and he accidently slit the seed bag. Much to Gair’s wonder, he discovered that the cutting of these papers enabled them to be folded. This led to the creation of foldable paperboard boxes. This discovery was later applied to cardboard boxes. The first company that used cardboard boxes to sell products was Kelloggs for packaging their cereal.

In 1874, G Smyth, built a machine that manufactured large amounts of cardboard boxes. Later that year, Oliver Long upgraded the machine by creating corrugated board with liner sheets on equal sides called corrugated cardboard. The "Musée du Cartonnage et de l’Imprimerie" in Valreas, France holds a true history of cardboard box production and the skills involved in printing it.

One company that is leading innovation in Ghana’s carton industry and has a strong presence in the industry is SONAPACK Ghana Limited. SONAPACK is the local subsidiary of the ROSSMANN Group, an international bigwig of the carton industry.

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The ROSSMANN Group is a private manufacturer of corrugated cardboard cartons. The company has been in existence since Lucien Rossmann established his first flat cardboard factory in Strasbourg back in 1922 and the Company has been owned and operated by the Rossmann family since.

With its subsidiary companies located across Europe and Africa, Rossmann’s Ghanaian subsidiary SONAPACK is located in a large modern facility in the industrial enclave of Tema. SONAPACK is able to fulfill even the largest demands from its consumers. The companies continued success, is built on a foundation of manufacturing quality corrugated cardboard products at competitive prices, delivered on time, to a diverse range of customers.

SONAPACK began fabricating in Tema after its incorporation in 2007. By dint of hard work by management and staff, the business grew rapidly. With managed growth over a 2 year period SONAPACK outgrew this site, and the search for a new home commenced in earnest, resulting in the purchase of a bigger factory and improved machinery.

With this move, the company could now compete effectively in the market and manufacture its own corrugated cardboard from scratch. 2009 was the dawn of a new era for SONAPACK; following the expansion and relocation to the new and extensive manufacturing and warehousing facility.

The Rossmann Group embarked on a large capital investment project, installing a state of the art corrugator and modern converting equipment and quality assurance systems.

The investment was not limited to equipment. The Rossmann Group employed some of the best brains in the packaging industry to add value and depth to the talent and experience of the management team.

Today, SONAPACK stands tall in the Ghanaian corrugated cardboard market as a truly formidable alternative. Customers have a real choice for all their packaging needs. SONAPACK is committed to continued investment and growth underpinned by the Rossmann Group's passion for packaging'.

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management and staff, the business grew rapidly; with managed growth

over a 2 year period SONAPACK outgrew this site, and the search for a new home commenced in

earnest, resulting in the purchase of a bigger factory and improved machinery.”

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Timelines Of The Rossmann Group History

The ROSSMANN Group begins its international expansion:

SONACO (Côte d'Ivoire) taken over in 1986

SONACEB (BURKINA FASO) created in 1987

ROMCARTON (ROMANIA) taken over in 1990

AMBRO (ROMANIA) taken over in 1996 RAWIBOX (POLAND) taken over in 1997 KADEM (SPAIN) taken over in 1997

SERVIBOX (BELGIUM) created in 1997

SICAL floated on unlisted securities market in 1998

SONAPACK (GHANA) created in 2007

The Manufacturing Processrom the paper mill, rolls of Kraft paper are transported to a corrugating plant. At the plant, layers of Kraft paper are crimped and glued to form corrugated

cardboard, which is then cut, printed, folded, and glued to make boxes.

FSome of the Kraft rolls are used as the corrugating medium, and the others are used as liners. The layers of Kraft paper are then glued on each side of the medium.

1888: France’s first corrugated cardboard factory established in Exideuil.

1922: Lucien ROSSMANN establishes a flat cardboard factory in Strasbourg.

1938: The company starts manufacturing corrugated cardboard at the Sainte Croix aux Mines site in France.

1958: Corrugated cardboard factory established in La Vancelle, France. Sainte Croix site starts specializing in paper manufacturing.

1964: Bernard ROSSMANN joins the family business and becomes company chairman in 1970.

1979: ROSSMANN SAS takes control of SOFPO, a corrugated cardboard factory in Exideuil.

1985: Bernard ROSSMANN becomes Chairman of the CHARFA Group. He acquires control of the Corrugated Cardboard sector including the companies CELTA, SICAL and VALSCIUS in 1988.


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The Kraft Papert SONAPACK, the Kraft paper is imported and

its manufacturing involves pulping wood chips and then feeding the resulting paper substance through massive steam rollers that remove the water. Rolls of Kraft paper for corrugating are available in many sizes to fit the production equipment at different corrugating plants.

The most common roll sizes are approximately 170.18 centimeters wide and 220.98 centimeters wide. A roll of heavier paper can weigh up to 2,724 kilograms.

At the plant, the Kraft paper is separated into different grades, which will be used for the medium and the liner. These different grades of corrugated cardboard can be made by combining different grades of Kraft paper.

The SONAPACK technical team and marketing department work with customers to determine the strength required for the corrugated cardboard container being planned. At the factory, a Quality Assurance engineer specifies the combination of medium and liner to produce a cardboard to match the customer's requirement.

Corrugating The Cardboardhe Kraft rolls from the paper mill are loaded into a huge machine called a corrugator. Using powerful fork-lifts, skilled

operators select, move, and load rolls of kraft paper to one end of the corrugator.

Some of the Kraft rolls are used as the corrugating medium, and the others are used as liners. The layers of Kraft paper are then glued on each side of the medium.

The corrugator then heats, glues, and presses the kraft paper to form corrugated cardboard. The continuous sheet of cardboard is cut into wide box blanks that then go to another machine that does the printing, cutting, and gluing.

A finished piece of corrugated cardboard consists of a single corrugated layer sandwiched between two liner layers.

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Forming the blanks into boxesAs each blank passes through the rollers of the flexographic machine (flexo), it is trimmed, printed, cut, scored, and, in a printer-folder-gluer, folded and glued to form a box.

The finished boxes are automatically stacked and sent to a banding machine to be wrapped for dispatch.

t the end of the corrugator, a slitter-scorer trims the cardboard and cuts it into large sheets called box blanks. They are then transported to the other machines

that will convert them into finished containers.

Each step of the production is fully automated and strictly monitored by a team of highly skilled production workers who use a computer terminal and printer to prepare a job ticket for each stack of box blanks produced by the corrugator.

Printing dies and die-cutting patterns are prepared in a pattern shop on large, flexible sheets of rubber or tin. The dies and patterns are loaded onto a flexographic machine, and the box blanks are automatically fed through it.

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“Quality Control at SONAPACK is a journey and not an event; hence the process begins from the suppliers through to the type of Kraft paper used to make the corrugated cardboard all the way to the final product.”

ONAPACK is currently the only cardboard

manufacturing company in Ghana with a fully functional quality control department. Quality Control at SONAPACK is a journey and not an event; hence the process begins from the suppliers through to the type of Kraft paper used to make the corrugated cardboard all the way to the final product.

Kraft paper must be smooth and strong. After the paper passes through the corrugator and is made into box blanks, individual blanks are pulled from a stack and tested.

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Peter Owusu, Long serving employee Commercial team

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The Cobb test measures moisture in the liner and medium. Glue strength, bursting strength, compression, and highly accurate dimensional tests determine the quality of the manufacturing process.

A warp test determines the flatness of the box blank, ensuring that each blank will travel smoothly through the flexo machines. As skilled workers run batches of box blanks through the flexo machines, individual boxes are pulled and inspected. Trimming, cutting, and scoring must be correct. No damage to the cardboard is allowed. Also, the different layers of coloured ink used in colour printing must be perfectly aligned.

When batches of finished boxes are ready, the logistics team binds them together and makes them ready for dispatch to customers such as Promasidor, Accra Brewery Limited, Nestlé and their numerous other clients located both nationally and across the sub-region that depend on corrugated cardboard for their packaging needs.

Production staff inspecting finished products

Guillaume De Bray Maintenance Manager & his team

Julien Le Brizaut, Logistics Manager & his team

Gilles Brouart, Production Manager & his teamAccounts department

“Our team is made up of industry experts who provide the driving force for developing the most innovative products on time and in the best possible way.”

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Brunch@ La Palm Casino this and every Sunday

Afro Beats Nite Every Sunday Venue Aphrodisiac Nite Club

Guitar band the lobby from 12 to 4pm @African Regent Hotel

Take a trip outside Accra Kokrobite, White Sands or Ada. Come enjoy!!

Mini Golf Course Enjoy an afternoon of golfing and meet other people with nice food from 1pm-6pm

Lunch Buffet Labadi Beach Hotel from 11:30am-4pm

Special Traditional Market Place brunch from 11:30am to 4pm- @African Regent Hotel,Airport West

Escobar Join your friends for a Nice drink @ Xcobar Osu. time from 7pm

Dons Place Jazz Club Jazz bar with a good crowd on most evenings venue : Osu

Sunday Buffet Lunch @ Alisa Hotel North Ridge from 12noon

Enjoy Sunday Brunch @ Holiday Inn Hotel Airport from 12noon

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Workshop: Art video history and practice (till Feb. 24) Goethe-Institut - Ghana - 10:00 AM

Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Try the pizza! From 6pm Labone

Mojito Mondays @ 6ghc At the Sky Bar Citizen Kofi, Osu @ 12noon

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Bingo Nitetime 9-10pm

Venus Pub/Restaurant Join your friends & enjoy a nice dinner on the terrace Time: From 5 pm

Happy Hour Tops n Tails Pub Spintex Rd Spintex rd opp Stanchart Accra

Movie Night @SilverBird Cinema Accra Mall Time : 6pm-10pm

Jazz Nite @ Bella Roma Enjoy a glass of wine with Jazz, Osu Time : 8pm-0:00

Happy HourTASTY JERK Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm

Sandwich Week @Tulip Our ever popular special Sandwich Specialties is back with a bang! Branche Coffee Shop Time: from 11am - 4pm

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Ladies Nite 7-10pm

Happy HourApo's Spot Osu Time 6:00pm

Duplex Happy HourOsu, Time : 7pm

Canadian Singer Songwriter, Jeffery Straker in Concert Alliance Française - 8:00 PM

Movenpick Lounge Come enjoy a nice chilled out ambience with good music & food –Time 7pm

Special Valentine Buffet Lunch (12pm – 2.30pm) Romantic Candlelit Gourmet with a Sparkle (7pm -10.30pm) @ Regent

Valentine's Gala Dinner and ConcertLabadi Beach Hotel - 6pm

Love in Art ExhibitionA collection of Paintings by Contemporary Artists Venue: African Regent Hot.

Honey SuckleHappy Hour ½ Price on Drinks till 7pm Venue: Ring Road opp. Time: From 5pm

Love Feast A Love-Filled Family Brunch with special cocktails (11.30am -4pm) Hotspot Photo moment, live Band & Exclusive Kids Entertainment Venue: African Regent Hotel

Concert: La Paillote Takpekpe - Address me / A dress me Alliance Francaise - 8PM

Bella Roma Mid week Salsa nite come join your friends and dance some of that stress away. @ 6pm Bella Roma, Osu

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Public Holiday: Independence Day

Upgraded Buffet menu Afternoon tea - Week days (12noon to 5pm) (Sun 11am to 4pm) Venue: African Regent hotel

Pizza Nite At Mama Mia's Share a peter pan or pepperoni with the family time: 6pm

Happy Hour Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm

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Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Slots Tournament

Grown and Sexxxy @ Rockoffice Open Mic! Time: from 7pm

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Happy Hour Cheers Entertainment Centre Venue Ahodjo Kumasi @7pm

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Teazy Thurs At Bella Roma Osu with da hottest DJs killa fingaz and Busty blaze from 10pm

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German Carnival Party Goethe-Institut - Ghana - 7:00 PM

Cuppa Cappuccino Meet your friends for a tasty-breakfast. Time: 8am Airport residential

Special Ghanaian Lunch Enjoy typical Ghanaian cuisine every Saturday. At Branche Restaurant Venue : Golden Tulip Time: from 12.30pm till 3.00pm

Happy Hour Celsbridge Pub Labone Time: from 5pm

Deli France Meet friends for a pain au chocolat and a coffee Venue Airport Residental Area Anytime

Monsoon Join your friends for a nice drink & dinner @ 7pm Osu

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Cafe Des Amis Invite your friends for a nice drink & chat Venue: Kanda Near State House

Rhapsody Restaurant Bar Accra Mall Time from 6pm

Accra Diplomatic Club monthly Happy Hour Coconut Grove Regency Hotel - 6pm

Workshop: fundraising, cultural PR and Public sponsoring (till Feb. 17) Goethe-Institut - Ghana - 10:00 AM

Tulip Mirror Ball Come experience superior fun DJ-Blow will take you down memory lane with ‘old skuul’ music. Take a room and enjoy the special Tulip Mirror Ball weekend rate. Don’t miss the fun! Time: from 10.00pm till 5.00am

Movie Friday Fantastic Movie experience with popcorn & a drink @ Accra mall time :6- 10pm

Tropicana Jazz bar with a good ambience and tasty menu. Venue: Ringroad Central. time: 6:30pm

Thursday Films@Goethe-Institut Ghana: Sounds from Ghana Goethe-Institut - 7PM

16th Ghana International Trade Fair (Feb. 23-Mar. 10) International Trade Fair Center

Adventures in the Diaspora @ Tulip time 7:30pm-9pm

Exhibition: The Widows Mite by Nana Obaahemaa Asem III (Carolyn Everlove Tetteh) (till March 15)) Goethe-Institut - 8:00 AM

International Night High Commission of Canada - Time: 7:00 PM

International Womens Day 2012

Hello Jack Daniels @FireFly Come find jack and win a prize this & every thursday Time: 7pm Venue: Osu

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Pancake Weekend @African Regent Hotel, Airport West

Kids Concept Workshops for children between the ages of 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. Timing: 11am-1pm/ 2pm-4pm.

Steak Night In The Wiase Restaurant. Enjoy Liveband Music at poolside @ 6:30pm venue : Holiday Inn Hotel

Live Band Chezz Afrique, East Legon Time: from 8pm

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Soprano:Kokui Selormey

Featuring Artistsfrom Japan, United States and Ghana

INFANTA MALARIA PREVENTION FOUNDATION PRESENTS

SAVE THIS DATE Saturday 11th February, 2012

CONCERT BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:30 P.M.

VENUE: Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, AccraDATE: Saturday 11th February, 2012TIME: 7:00 P.M.DRESS: Formal

TICKETS: GH¢120.00

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Naomi Suzuki (Pianist) wasborn in Osaka Japan. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, where she obtained her Licentiate Diploma in 1980 as well as completed the Soloistʼs Course with the highest distinction in 1981. In the same year she also obtained the Associate Diploma of the Royal College of Music. In 1982 she moved to Copenhagen, Denmark where she obtained a lecturerʼs post at the International Peoples College. She is an active concert pianist who has toured all over Europe and Japan and is currently resident in Ghana.She has performed in over 20 different countries and has made several TV and radio broadcasts.

Antonio Watts (Baritone) from Chicago earned his Bachelorʼs and Masterʼs degrees in Voice from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He studies with David Holloway, Head of Voice at CCPA. Mr. Watts has sung as soloist in Handelʼs Messiah, Vaughn-Williamsʼ Serenade to Music, Fauréʼs Requiem, Schubertʼs Mass #2 in G and DuBoisʼ Seven Last Words of Christ. He has also been soloist in the Chicago Chapter NATS Finalistsʼ Concert and was a featured Young Artist of the South Shore Cultural Center for two seasons. Antonio appeared in Master Classes with vocal pedagogues Deborah Birnbaum, Donna Brunsma, Martin Katz, Marlena Malas, Valerio Paperi, Joan Patenaude-Yarnell, Samuel Ramey and Richard Stilwell. He received a grant to sing in Pucciniʼs La Bohème at Teatro Bramante, in Italy. During 2010-2011, Watts portrayed Samuel in Saul and the Witch at Endor by Purcell and Le Fauteuil in LʼEnfant et les sortilèges by Ravel at the Athenaeum Theatre, in Chicago. Since September 2011, Antonio has been working as a singing usher for the Chicago Lyric Opera and was soloist for the High Holy Day services at the Kol Hadash Congregation in Chicago. Mr. Watts is thrilled to make his first visit to Accra as soloist for this Infanta Malaria fundraising concert.

Kokui Selormey (Soprano)Ghanaian singer Kokui Selormey is quickly building a fierce reputa-tion in her native land. Her voice has taken her to concert venues across the United States and Ghana with repertoire ranging from Western classical music to traditional Ghanaian melodies. A product of The Ridge Church School and Holy Child Secondary School, the versatile performer received her bachelorʼs degree in Music and Theatre from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a Masterʼs degree in Music from the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. Kokui currently hosts Classic Citi, a weekly classical music radio show on 97.3 Citi FM, and also appears as the presenter of Vodafoneʼs informative television show Health-line. Kokui's recent musical projects include a recorded collection of popular Christmas

songs with world-renowned South African musician Hugh Masekela. She also featured in a recent concert of classical music in Accra to support the Infanta Malaria Foundation. In the near future, Kokui plans to embark on a new musical project with a fusion of African traditional music and her unique singing style. Equally comfortable teaching and performing, Kokui has a passion for arts-in-education and has taught vocal music to students of varying ages, levels and musical backgrounds. A true entertainer at heart, Kokui currently splits her time between performing and building her brand as a multitalented African artist. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Michael, and their son, Joel.


Month and Year Animal Sign Month and YearFebruary 05 1924 & January 23 1925 Rat February 02 1984 & February 19 1985January 24 1925 & February 12 1926 Ox February 20 1985 & February 08 1986February 13 1926 & February 01 1927 Tiger February 09 1986 & January 28 1987February 02 1927 & January 22 1928 Rabbit January 29 1987 & February 16 1988January 23 1928 & February 09 1929 Dragon February 17 1988 & February 05 1989February 10 1929 & January 29 1930 Snake February 06 1989 & January 26 1990January 30 1930 & February 16 1931 Horse January 27 1990 & February 14 1991February 17 1931 & February 05 1932 Goat February 15 1991 & February 03 1992February 06 1932 & January 25 1933 Monkey February 04 1992 & January 22 1993January 26 1933 & February 13 1934 Rooster January 23 1993 & February 09 1994February 14 1934 & February 03 1935 Dog February 10 1994 & January 30 1995February 04 1935 & January 23 1936 Pig January 31 1995 & February 18 1996 January 24 1936 & February 10 1937 Rat February 19 1996 & February 06 1997February 11 1937 & January 30 1938 Ox February 07 1997 & January 27 1998January 31 1938 & February 18 1939 Tiger January 28 1998 & February 15 1999February 19 1939 & February 07 1940 Rabbit February 16 1999 & February 04 2000February 08 1940 & January 26 1941 Dragon February 05 2000 & January 23 2001January 27 1941 & February 14 1942 Snake January 24 2001 & February 11 2002February 15 1942 & February 04 1943 Horse February 12 2002 & January 31 2003February 05 1943 & January 24 1944 Goat February 01 2003 & January 21 2004January 25 1944 & February 12 1945 Monkey January 22 2004 & February 08 2005February 13 1945 & February 01 1946 Rooster February 09 2005 & January 28 2006February 02 1946 & January 21 1947 Dog January 29 2006 & February 17 2007January 22 1947 & February 09 1948 Pig February 18 2007 & February 06 2008 February 10 1948 & January 28 1949 Rat February 07 2008 & January 25 2009January 29 1949 & February 16 1950 Ox January 26 2009 & February 13 2010February 17 1950 & February 05 1951 Tiger February 14 2010 & February 02 2011February 06 1951 & January 26 1952 Rabbit February 03 2011 & January 22 2012

Month and Year Animal Sign January 27 1952 & February 13 1953 DragonFebruary 14 1953 & February 02 1954 SnakeFebruary 03 1954 & January 23 1955 HorseJanuary 24 1955 & February 11 1956 GoatFebruary 12 1956 & January 30 1957 MonkeyJanuary 31 1957 & February 17 1958 RoosterFebruary 18 1958 & February 07 1959 DogFebruary 08 1959 & January 27 1960 Pig January 28 1960 & February 14 1961 RatFebruary 15 1961 & February 04 1962 OxFebruary 05 1962 & January 24 1963 TigerJanuary 25 1963 & February 12 1964 RabbitFebruary 13 1964 & February 01 1965 DragonFebruary 02 1965 & January 20 1966 SnakeJanuary 21 1966 & February 08 1967 HorseFebruary 09 1967 & January 29 1968 GoatJanuary 30 1968 & February 16 1969 MonkeyFebruary 17 1969 & February 05 1970 RoosterFebruary 06 1970 & January 26 1971 DogJanuary 27 1971 & February 14 1972 Pig February 15 1972 & February 02 1973 RatFebruary 03 1973 & January 22 1974 OxJanuary 23 1974 & February 10 1975 TigerFebruary 11 1975 & January 30 1976 RabbitJanuary 31 1976 & February 17 1977 DragonFebruary 18 1977 & February 06 1978 SnakeFebruary 07 1978 & January 27 1979 HorseJanuary 28 1979 & February 15 1980 Goat

People born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon are free spirited creatures who believe that rules and regulations are for other people. Naturally confident and very fearless, they are usually very successful.

However, due to their extrovertness and enthusiasm, they can sometimes end up feeling tired and unfulfilled.

Always one to lend a helping hand to those who need it, a Dragon's pride can mean that they are often unwilling to ask for or accept help from others.

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The Water Dragon is so good for you, it even makes the Horse month favorable! And, yes, this could be one of your best years. There are probably only two ways you can mess it up: Sit it out and accomplish nothing memorable, or try to outdo the outlandish Dragon. Sure, this is a great time to take risks, but come on! You know the Dragon may be lucky, but it also crashes and burns more than most signs. Know you can walk away from the table a winner -- and this year, that applies to just about every area of your life. Anything to do with communication, networking or travel could lead you to your heart's desire. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Fly with the Dragon and make your dreams come true!

Well, things could get a little wild for you this year! Your best bet may be to stay in the terminal, because you probably don't like the Dragon's style -- and you certainly don't enjoying Dragon-style crashing and burning. But you have three favorable months coming, with some lucky days ahead of you even in the unfavorable ones. The trick? For one thing, you'll have to dance to your own tune -- don't let the Dragon's recklessness draw you into something you'll regret. Also, be conservative, as the tried-and-true path is the right one for you this year. Above all, pick your spots. Begin new projects and do important things during the most favorable times, even if you have to wait a bit.

Okay, the Dragon is probably not exactly your style. But admit it -- you like it nonetheless. After all, you'd fly if you could. In Chinese astrology, the Dragon rules the Eastern sky, while the Tiger rules the Western. You're almost bosom buddies. Not only that, it's a Water year, and that's your most favorable element. Luck is with you! And, nine favorable months should give you a ton of great opportunities. As long as you don't get carried away by every wild scheme the Dragon cooks up, you should do well. Anything to do with communication, networking or travel could lead to your heart's desire. This is a year during which you'll want to be active. Make a commitment. Begin new projects. Be bold. Take chances. It's time to live your dreams!

True, the Dragon's pace isn't as comfortable as that of the Rabbit. And yes, this year could be a bit more challenging for you than the last one. But come on, you're looking at seven favorable months! You'll have plenty of opportunities to do what you want and go where you like -- and be successful while you're at it. For now, it's all about timing. Pick your spots, plan celebrations, make big trips and start new projects during your favorable months.

Did you find things going more slowly than you wanted last year? That can happen when the Rabbit is in charge. You can forget all that now, as this year is the time of the your own sign, Dragon! Chances are you'll love the pace and all the action. Your year ahead has a 60 percent favorable rating. That's good, but far from outstanding. So, what gives? First, the Dragon is a karmic sign, which means you're going to have more than your share of high highs and low lows. Not only that, but if you're a typical Dragon, you enjoy taking risks.

The Dragon and Rabbit are as different from one another as night and day, yet you're looking at your second year in a row with a 65 percent favorability rating. Count your blessings, Snake. There is a difference, though: Last year was probably more to your taste, but this one is more likely to result in greater success! Hopefully you charged your batteries and made some good plans while the Rabbit was in charge, because now you have ten good months in which to accomplish big things. Strike out in new directions. Be daring.

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Things are looking up for you this this year, Horse! After all, it's certainly more exciting to fly with the Dragon than go bunny-hopping with the Rabbit. You've got ten favorable months to go out and do whatever it takes to bring yourself happiness. Success? You bet -- and in many different areas of your life! And since it's a Water year, travel, education, networking and communication could all be great for you. Take some chances. Try something different. Make a commitment. Your two biggest mistakes would be to either hold back or get too carried away with the Dragon's unbridled enthusiasm.

The Dragon's going to stir up a lot of action for you this year, making your life more hectic than it was last year when the gentle Rabbit was in charge. Now, this doesn't mean you have to fall in line with the crowd -- quite the opposite. You may be looking at only four favorable months, but if you think about it, that's enough. How many times are you going to change jobs, get married or buy a new home in one year? Go after the big stuff in those four good months, then stick with what you've been doing throughout the rest.

12 out of 12 favorable months this year? That's right -- it's time for the Monkey to shine! The spotlight and all the success that comes with it are yours for the taking. All you need to do is simply go for it. You can make good things happen in almost every area of your life. Since it's a Water year, travel, education, networking and communication could all turn out to be exceptional for you. Enroll in a course. Try something new. Turn your biggest dream into your reality! But beware: Sometimes the Dragon's schemes are so outlandish that crashing and burning is the likeliest outcome.

You're looking at a year of opportunities and challenges, and it's up to you to be smart about it. The Dragon brings luck, and Water favors the Rooster. You should also be happy that the coming year will be much better than the last one -- indeed, the Rabbit is hardly your friend. You'll probably do best by focusing on education, networking, communication and travel, as these tend to bring good results in a Water year. You'll also want to take care of important things during your five favorable months. If you can play things right, you'll be fine.

Every 12 years the Dragon shows up and rains on your parade. But take heart: At least you have one favorable month this year, as well as two others that are not so bad. In a year like this, timing is incredibly important. Plan your big events during those three months ... and keep a low profile throughout the other nine. You'll also increase your chances of success if you simply go with the flow. In a Water year, education, networking, communication and travel are favorable, so you'll have your best chance for success if you focus on these. A conservative approach is likely to be your smartest move this year, so hold off on risk-taking, exploring new areas or making major commitments.

After an extremely favorable Rabbit year, you'd expect a letdown, but that's not likely. Here come another 11 favorable months for you, and you're likely to be in the center of a lot of action! You might find the pace to be a bit much at times, but if you go with it, you'll score some major successes. It's time to take risks, and you want to be especially bold when it comes to education, travel, networking and communication, as these can all flourish in a Water year. If you were smart last year, you kept in step with the Rabbit's slower pace. If you didn't, you might want to start this year somewhat deliberately before revving up your engines and flying with the Dragon!

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or an African Cup, the 2012 edition, has been one of a kind and many are bemused at how strongly the

hitherto unknown teams are performing whilst the big teams are left in their stead.

The competition started with all sorts of predictions by soccer pundits and commentators. The Ghana Black Stars, a tournament favourite, have sailed through to the quarterfinals of the Orange AFCON 2012 through a 28th minute volley from Agyemang Badu against a determined Guinean side.

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Ingredients

» 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves

» 2 scallions

» 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

» 1 teaspoon grated ginger

» Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

» 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each

» 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

» 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

» 2 teaspoons honey

» 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds

» 1 1/3 cups cooked edamame

» Lime wedges, optional garnish

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» 4 lemons

» 1 pint lemon sorbet

» 4 ounces limoncello or other lemon-flavored liqueur, chilled, plus 4 shots for serving

» 4 ounces vanilla vodka, chilled

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Cut the top third off each lemon. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each lemon so it stands up. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the inside of each lemon, creating a lemon cup. Put the lemon cup in the freezer for at least 1 hour.

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Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat. Oil the grill grates. Finely chop the cilantro and scallion and mix in the oil and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon. Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture. Season the fish with salt and pepper.

Stir together the lime juice, soy and honey until smooth. Place the salmon, skin side up, on the grill

and cook until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds. Serve with edamame and lime wedges.

Broiler directions: Position an oven rack so that a baking sheet set on the rack is about 4-inches below the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Prepare the salmon as above and place the fillets, skin down, on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil, basting 3 to 4 times with the sauce, until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.


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Badu’s goal marked Ghana’s 100th at the continental soccer fiesta; whose ultimate prize has evaded the Black Stars for close to 3 decades.

Every tournament has its unique features and this particular edition makes a case for the less popular teams.

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encourage the obedience to the laws of life when we live the law of love. The love I am referring is the “principal” or “virtue” of love,

the wanting the very best for others irrespective of the level of intimacy you may experience with them on a personal level.

People are extremely tender inside, particularly those who act as if they are tough and self-sufficient, I refer to such behavior as the Thelma Phenomena. They may mask their will or choosing in unique ways and if we listen to them with another ear, empathetically, they will tell us so.

We can gain even greater influence with them by showing love, care and concern, particularly love without conditions or surrendering themselves. This gives people a sense of intrinsic worth and security unrelated to conforming behavior or comparisons to others. Many borrow their security and strength from external appearances, status symbols, positions, achievements, and associates. Nevertheless, borrowing strength inevitably builds weakness. We all distrust superficial relations techniques and manipulative success formulas that are separated from sincere love.

Our most intimate relationships (whether it is parent, spouse, friend, sibling, offspring, etc.) require continuous nurturing and clearing of misunderstanding. I have a few practical ways you may reduce the Thelma Phenomena and Live the Law of Love:

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I 1. Assume the best og others- Good faith produces good fruit, building trust by more action, less words.

2. Seek first to understand- This takes courage, patience and inner sources of security.

3. Reward open, honest expressions or questions- Too often we punish honest, open expressions or questions. We judge, belittle and embarrass.

4. If offended, take the initiative- If someone offends unknowingly and continues to do so, take the initiative to clear it up. To act on that awareness takes thought control and fosters humility.

5. Go one on one- Make a time when you can give them the full attention and listen to them without censoring, lecturing or comparing.

6. Renew your commitment to things you have in common- Continually renew your basic commitment to the things that unite you to those closest to you.

7. Accept the person and the situation- The first step in changing or improving another person is to accept them as is with the “hope” improvement takes place.

It is never too late or too early to start “loving” someone. Smile at someone and someone will smile at you.

JABARI AKIL A.K.A. The Love DoctorIs a counsellor, parent trainer, educational consultant and leadership specialist. you may reach him at 0302-915-503; or email: [email protected]

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ne of the most effective tools you can use to keep your mind alert and body working at full strength in school, work,

sports, and life is abundantly available to you each day.

It's Water. Here is why. Your mind and body communicate with each other through a network of tiny nerves that send electrical charges to initiate everything you think, feel, and do physically. Water helps those electrical charges move efficiently through the millions of nerve networks. Since water comprises 75% of an adult’s body weight, imagine how important it is to make sure you keep yourself hydrated.So what are some of the early symptoms of dehydration?

• Dark Yellow or Orange Coloured Urine: Urine is usually pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. It becomes dark colour or develops a strong smell when you need to drink more water.

• Dry Skin: Since skin is the largest body organ, it requires a lot of water to maintain elasticity and that baby smooth feeling.

• Thirst:This is a no brainer. When you are hungry you eat and when you are thirsty, you drink. However, if you wait until you feel that thirst sensation, then you are already dehydrated.

• Hunger: Most people mistake thirst for hunger. So before you eat, drink a glass of water and see if the hunger goes away.

• Fatigue: Your body is made up of 75% water and uses it for several functions. Therefore, if you are lacking fluid, your body can’t perform well due to lack of nutrients and energy flow. So if you feel fatigue, drink water so you can receive your boost in energy.

O Here are some of the benefits of drinking plenty of water.

• WeightLoss:Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Also, as I stated above, it is possible to mistake hunger for thirst. So drink your zero calories of water and you may eat less.

• Headache Remedy: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Especially with the hot African sun, keep yourself hydrated to decrease headaches and body aches.

• Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you are less likely get cramps and sprains.

• Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells.

• Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with the bladder lining.

To keep your mind and body working at its full potential, drink up! So keep a water bottle continually available, you will make regular drinking more convenient and keep yourself hydrated and working efficiently.

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