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Ilunga 8 years ago

Ghanaian producers will never improve their total factor productivity (vital for economic growth) until they face competition from the imports.

Government should not heed to their protection pleas. The only thing is to ens ...
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Ghanaian producers will never improve their total factor productivity (vital for economic growth) until they face competition from the imports.

Government should not heed to their protection pleas. The only thing is to ensure that the imported cement is of better quality than the locally produced ones and yet cheaper.
United Ghana 8 years ago

True, competition must be allowed to prevail, however, tax & duty evasion is unacceptable & this govt should be able to confirm or deny the claims being made. But they are very silent on the matter

True, competition must be allowed to prevail, however, tax & duty evasion is unacceptable & this govt should be able to confirm or deny the claims being made. But they are very silent on the matter
P.K. 8 years ago

The comments above say it all. Ghanaians are tied of you!

The comments above say it all. Ghanaians are tied of you!
K Man 8 years ago

This is not about competition. It's about tax evasion that is undercutting the local market.

This is not about competition. It's about tax evasion that is undercutting the local market.
Kwame 8 years ago

Pure market economics at work...increase production so the price will likely fall and the profit margin for the importers will dwindle to put them out of business

Pure market economics at work...increase production so the price will likely fall and the profit margin for the importers will dwindle to put them out of business
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MISTY 8 years ago

I DO REMEMBER IN THE YEAR 2000,DURING ELECTION.THE LOCAL CEMENT WAS HIJACKED WITH PRICE HIKES,JUST TO TARNISH THE IMAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT.
HOWEVER,AFTER KUFFPUR'S SWEARING,THE PRICE WAS REDUCED.WE NEED COMPETITION,HISTORY WI ...
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I DO REMEMBER IN THE YEAR 2000,DURING ELECTION.THE LOCAL CEMENT WAS HIJACKED WITH PRICE HIKES,JUST TO TARNISH THE IMAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT.
HOWEVER,AFTER KUFFPUR'S SWEARING,THE PRICE WAS REDUCED.WE NEED COMPETITION,HISTORY WILL JUDGE US ALL.
papa 8 years ago

How much has the cement producer"s paid towards the recent fire and flood disaster? They make huge profits and washould act nownt everything cheap in Ghana? Govrt.

How much has the cement producer"s paid towards the recent fire and flood disaster? They make huge profits and washould act nownt everything cheap in Ghana? Govrt.
Kwame -Prestea 8 years ago

The manufactures want to create a shortage in the market so that demand will increase, hence serving as a cartelist to increase the price per a bag. We all know that the our local currency has depreciated against the dollar h ...
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The manufactures want to create a shortage in the market so that demand will increase, hence serving as a cartelist to increase the price per a bag. We all know that the our local currency has depreciated against the dollar hence an increase the the cost of producing a bag of cement. But it will not work.
No bias 8 years ago

There is no doubt there are high demand for cement in Ghana. And this in line with the concept of demand and supply, these manufacturer does intentionally produce less in order for consumers to face shortage and the manufactu ...
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There is no doubt there are high demand for cement in Ghana. And this in line with the concept of demand and supply, these manufacturer does intentionally produce less in order for consumers to face shortage and the manufacturers having the opportunity to increase the price.

However, the only way to avoid dramatic price increase is to have more of the product in the market. I am sure it will be sensible this time for Mahama to ignore these calls as eventually in 3years time the price of cement will drop.

Saddest thing for NDC is that, the price drop will happened during NPP time in office and they will receive all the praises. Do it for NDC do it for Ghana and its people.
kpakpil 8 years ago

is it the business of manufacturers to worry about non collection of taxes. they should leave this for GRA. Rather produce more cement an reduce your prices so your competitors will not import cement. Simple economics.

is it the business of manufacturers to worry about non collection of taxes. they should leave this for GRA. Rather produce more cement an reduce your prices so your competitors will not import cement. Simple economics.
Boss(Amansie Ba) 8 years ago

Why local companies are crying? Cement must be cheaper. I support importers to create more competitive market.

Why local companies are crying? Cement must be cheaper. I support importers to create more competitive market.
Noble Twene Joseph 8 years ago

There should be competition so that both manufacturers and importers will do a good job and consider their prices

There should be competition so that both manufacturers and importers will do a good job and consider their prices
nana osae 8 years ago

I keep saying everything has an end. You local manufacturers took ghana for ransome and now you are crying. You will cry more. You intentionally create artificial shortage to increase your price. Just like in the days of ...
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I keep saying everything has an end. You local manufacturers took ghana for ransome and now you are crying. You will cry more. You intentionally create artificial shortage to increase your price. Just like in the days of onetouch telecommunications. Now the market is open let's see who survives. Bunch of leeches and vampires your time has come.
Be prudent 8 years ago

Go to Diamond cement factory for your delivery and see how that monkey like Bangladesh national would treat u .His name is James and he feels we retailers have to beg for our consignment. it takes even more than a month to ha ...
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Go to Diamond cement factory for your delivery and see how that monkey like Bangladesh national would treat u .His name is James and he feels we retailers have to beg for our consignment. it takes even more than a month to have your consignment. everything has been monopolized. And monopoly keeps the cement price rising. allow people who have means to import to do so. After all Ghana is still below when it comes to infrastructure. allow people to have access to affordable building materials.
Neutral Zone 8 years ago

Afraid of competition. Make better products at lower cost n u'd win.

Afraid of competition. Make better products at lower cost n u'd win.
K Man 8 years ago

Why are people on this thread confusing the issue of avoiding paying tax/duty and competition. Competition is fine, undercutting the local market by avoiding paying tax and duty is not!

Why are people on this thread confusing the issue of avoiding paying tax/duty and competition. Competition is fine, undercutting the local market by avoiding paying tax and duty is not!
SBD 8 years ago

They are not, because it id not the responsibility of these guys to tell the government that these importers are not paying taxes. How did they know? People on this thread are talking about the real issues you don't want to f ...
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They are not, because it id not the responsibility of these guys to tell the government that these importers are not paying taxes. How did they know? People on this thread are talking about the real issues you don't want to face. Why should cement manufacturers worry about non-payment of taxes? By the way, who told them that cement importers don't pay taxes? How do you know that they are "undercutting the local market by avoiding paying tax and duty.."? Don't you think customs and the GRA will be after them? K Man, you seem to be ignorantly taking sides and avoiding some of the real reasons why the local cement manufacturers are scared. It is all about competition and pricing. The local manufacturers are afraid their margins are going to shrink.
Paparazzi 8 years ago

Is it not the same Ghacem who claimed we are in an open market and said they are not afraid of any entry into the market? Why are are they now crying wolf... I love competition dread

Is it not the same Ghacem who claimed we are in an open market and said they are not afraid of any entry into the market? Why are are they now crying wolf... I love competition dread
nana akufo addo 8 years ago

A less corrupt government and security service would investigate this allegation

A less corrupt government and security service would investigate this allegation

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