Zoomlion Ghana Limited has rejected findings by the Auditor-General (A-G) over cleaning and vector control services provided during the 13th African Games.

The audit report had claimed duplication of labour charges, undefined “Services” cost heads, and a lack of itemised bills of quantities in invoices for cleaning and vector control services at the 13th African Games.

In a statement issued on May 27, 2026, Zoomlion described the allegations as false.

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“Management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has seen media reports on the Auditor General’s findings alleging duplication of labour charges, undefined “Services” cost heads and lack of itemised bills of quantities in invoices for cleaning and vector control services at the 13th African Games. We completely refute these allegations as UNTRUE,” the statement read.

The company stated that the audit findings failed to properly distinguish between janitorial services and vector control operations carried out during the Games.

It explained that vector control services involved fogging, mosquito control and the management of reptiles, rodents and cockroaches, while janitorial services covered waste collection, toilet maintenance, mopping and disinfection works.

According to Zoomlion, the use of “labour” in both invoices did not amount to duplication because the services were separate and handled by different teams.

“The report wrongly mixes vector control services (fogging, mosquito control) with janitorial services (daily cleaning, waste evacuation, toilet maintenance). These are separate contracts with different teams, equipment, and schedules,” portions of the statement said.

Zoomlion also dismissed claims that some service charges were undefined.

The company stated that all invoices were backed by contracts and service level agreements, which clearly explained the scope of services rendered during the Games.

The statement said the scope of work covered more than 30 activities, including waste collection, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, supply of soaps and toilet rolls, medical waste treatment and water supply services.

“Every invoice is backed by a contract and service level agreement that clearly defines the scope of ‘Services’ including task frequencies, coverage areas and quality standards,” the statement added.

Zoomlion further indicated that records covering equipment, consumables and deployment schedules were available to state institutions and the Auditor-General.

The company said it deployed compaction trucks, thermal foggers, sprayers, floor scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, mobile toilets, and colour-coded waste bins across four venues, including the Accra Sports Stadium, Borteyman Sports Complex, Achimota Cricket Oval, and Bukom Boxing Arena.

According to the company, all invoices, contracts, supervision logs, and equipment deployment records were submitted to the relevant institutions responsible for the Games.

“The Auditor General had every opportunity at the material time to review these documents and satisfy itself that there was absolutely nothing wrong with Zoomlion’s invoices,” the statement noted.

Zoomlion also defended the quality of services delivered during the Games, stating that operations ran continuously from March 1 to April 1, 2024.

The company said more than 350 personnel received training in waste management, vector control, health and safety before the tournament began.

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“There were no disease outbreaks or sanitation failures,” the statement stressed.

The Auditor-General’s report on the 13th African Games raised concerns over procurement breaches, irregular payments, contract variations and avoidable costs running into millions of dollars across several projects linked to the Games.





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