This was announced in a joint communiqué issued by both parties—Inesfly Africa and Sahara Commodities. The latter visited Inesfly Africa headquartered in Ghana, for a training session relating to technical and product knowledge and route-to-market strategies.

Expressing his excitement about the trade deal, CEO of Sahara Commodities, Mr. Shahil Morar, said they are glad to be part of the Inesfly family noting that the license to distribute Inesfly’s range of insecticide products will not only empower the Namibian economy through job creation, but will address significantly the negative impact of insect-pest infestation in the country.

“Namibia, like any other country, is not free from insect-pest infestation, and we’re very optimistic that Inesfly’s range of insecticide products will help address the nation’s quest in curbing vector-borne diseases”, he added.

In March 2017, the Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Charles B. Josob, on the occasion of Ghana’s 60^th Independence Anniversary celebration, made a clarion call on Ghana and Namibia to strengthen bilateral trade ties for the economic and sustainable development of the two nations.

Barely two months following this call, Inesfly Africa and Sahara Commodities have taken first steps in that direction and are poised to partner for mutual gains.

CEO at Inesfly Africa, Michael Sjodin, noted that the trade agreement with Sahara Commodities in Namibia is an important step towards enhancing business ties between the two nations, and, importantly, delivering on its commitment to fighting vector infestations in all of Africa.

“Inesfly Africa as a total insecticide solutions company has a vision of reducing and ultimately eradicating vector infestations in multi-sectors including Public Health, Agriculture, Hospitality and Veterinary Health across Africa. Already, we are actively present in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, DR Congo and Cote D’Ivoire, just to mention a few, and the goal is to be present in 25 African countries by close of 2017”, he added.

Inesfly Africa deals in a range of insecticide products for multi-sectors including public health, veterinary health, hospitality and agriculture. Some of the products are the Exterior and Interior insecticide Paint, Floor Cleaner, Bed Bug and EM House solution for treatment against all insects especially bed bugs.

Its flagship technology, the microencapsulation technology, traps the insecticides into micro bubbles which are then released slowly over an extended period of time thereby allowing for their long term efficacy while proving safe for humans and pets.

It also uses the Insect Growth Regulator, which allows for the insecticides to deal with the total life cycle of the insect including the egg, the larvae, the pupa and the adult. This prevents re-infestation and leads ultimately to eradication.

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The awards event organized by Xodus Communications was heavily attended by giants in the manufacturing industry including Inesfly Africa and Interplast Limited, among others. Inesfly Africa was nominated for eight award categories: Manufacturing Innovations, Manufacturing Company of the Year, Local Content, Promising Manufacturing Company of the Year, Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility, Emerging Brand of the Year, Best Growing Manufacturing Company of the Year, and Paint Manufacturing Company of the Year. The CEO of Inesfly Africa, Mr. Michael Sjodin, was also nominated for CEO of the Year.

Inesfly Africa won the Manufacturing Innovations Award from a rather competitive category that included Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited, Accra Brewery Limited, Joy Industries, DT Engineering Systems and Blow Chem Industries. D.T Engineering Systems and Joy Industries were also nominated for Promising Manufacturing Category where Inesfly Africa emerged as the award winner.

Receiving the awards on behalf of Inesfly Africa were Chief Commercial Officer of Inesfly Africa, Mr. David Afugani, Corporate Sales Manager, Mrs. Sophia Atsu, Chief Technical Officer, Mr. Jose Gracena, and Communications Officer, Mr. Oswald Suonbai-kyi.

“We are very honored and humbled by this award, and for us, it is just a pat on the back to keep providing innovative solutions to solving the menace of insect-pests in our homes, schools, hospitals, hotels, and in the field of agriculture”, David Afugani said.

This adds to two awards that the company grabbed last year- Manufacturing Company of the year (2016) and the most Innovative Brand of the year (2016).

“Our scope is big, and we know that insect-pests are a bane not only in Ghana, but in much of the African continent. As such, we are embarking on a vigorous expansion scheme to be present in all of Sub-Sahara Africa by the close of the year”, Mr. Michael Sjodin, CEO of Inesfly Africa, added.

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This is in line with the company’s general strategy of eradicating insect vectors in various public institutions including health, hospitality, and veterinary health facilities.  the menace of bedbug infestations in our institutions of learning has called for an urgent response to curtail the situation before it escalates into a national disaster.

The company said the campaign was born out of the worrying trend of bedbugs infestation at some public facilities in the country and believes that an urgent response must be adopted to address the situation before it escalates into a national disaster.

It said as part of its corporate social responsibility activities, it will commence the project in selected educational institutions ranging from basic to tertiary institutions.

“Many schools have benefited from this initiative in the past, yet the company is determined to extend support to as many schools as possible.”

“Alongside the corporate social responsibility activities, Inesfly Africa has designed a 500ml bedbug solution exclusively for students. Already, the company has a 100ml bedbug solution in the market which is highly patronized by students, but upon a thorough assessment of the current bedbug menace threatening educational institutions, the company put together a special 500ml bedbug solution purposely for students at a slightly higher price than the 100ml bedbug solution for the regular market.”

The Chief Commercial Officer at Inesfly Africa, Mr. David Afugani, said the plight of students has always been an integral part of Inesfly’s vision, and the company cannot but do whatever that needs to be done in order to ensure that students are free from insect and pests to carry on with their learning activities.

“Students need a very conducive learning environment rid of the fear of insect bites and vector transmitted diseases. Sadly, this is not the case, and very soon, the situation will get out of hand if nothing is done.  Inesfly Africa has the one-stop solution to fighting bedbugs and other insect-pests, and we believe that while liaising with the relevant stakeholders to deliver our promise, we can, in the meantime, meet students half-way in addressing the crisis,”  he added.

Two weeks ago, Inesfly Africa painted ten CHPS compounds in ten districts in the Greater Accra Region adding to the number of district, regional and private hospitals treated by the company.

The company is also in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to ensure that our public toilets are rid of insect-vectors. With the current campaign to reach out to students with the 500ml bedbug solution, Inesfly Africa is certain that would significantly curb the spread of bedbugs in schools and reduce the risk of onward transfer to homes.

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This is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility roll out in 2017 and its commitment to improve the quality of health services in our health facilities.

A survey conducted by Inesfly Africa revealed that our CHPS compounds were not only in deplorable states, they were also engulfed by insect-pests, ironically infesting more people with vector transmitted diseases instead of being the safe havens they’re supposed to be. The theme for the durbar, dubbed “Health Improvement Through Insect and Vector Control”,therefore,reflected the growing need for our health institutions to adopt a holistic approach in their quest to offer true health services to the people.

Speaking on the theme, the CEO of Inesfly Africa Limited, Michael Sjodin, noted the seriousness of the situation and the need for all relevant stakeholders to collaborate in order to fight the infestation of insect-vectors in our health facilities.

“Inesfly Africa Limited, as an entity committed to ensuring that we all have pest-free lives, understands the urgency of the situation at hand, the enormity of the task ahead, and the need for partnership with relevant stakeholders to nib the situation in the bud. In our own little way, we’re setting the pace by treating ten Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in deprived communities in ten districts of the Greater Accra region. We hope this move will draw the attention of all involved to fight collectively against insect-pests”, he remarked.

The Greater Accra Regional Director of Health, Dr. Linda Van Otoo, commended Inesfly Africa for the generous initiative, noting that it was a timely intervention.

“We as health personnel need to ensure that our clients are safe and do not risk picking one infection in the quest to treat another”, she said.

Health operators at the CHPS compounds expressed their gratitude and excitement at the initiative by Inesfly Africa.

“I’m happy that finally we have a lasting solution to the problem of insect-pests here in this compound. Our clients won’t worry and complain again, and we too will be at rest to do our work”, Salma Norga, a community health nurse at the Otsirikomfo CHPS compound said.

Some of the ten CHPS Compounds to benefit from this initiative include Adedetsekope in Ada East, Madavunu in Ada West, Anyaa in Ga Central, Otsrikomfo in Ga West. The others are Asuom Osofo Lamptey in Ga South, Appolonia in Kpone Katamanso, Nyigbenya in Ningo Prampram, Natrigu in Shai and Apenkwa in the Accra Metro.

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As part of stepping up its campaign against vector-borne diseases and insect-pests infestations across multi sectors including agriculture, public health and hospitality, Inesfly Africa engaged with the media, who are major stakeholders in communicating the company’s vision for Ghana and Africa.

Briefing the media, the CEO of Inesfly Africa Limited, Michael Sjodin, emphasised that Inesfly has a range of products that are meant to solve a vast range of insect-pest related infestations, however complicated they are.

“We have a fantastic product range that can help eradicate malaria and other infestations. Today we’ve been focusing a lot on malaria because every day in Ghana 35000 people get diagnosed with malaria and as you know every minute in Africa 5 children die due to malaria,” he said.

The Ghana Health Service has since 1950 been trying to fight malaria which it says is one of the three leading causes of death in Ghana. With the Inesfly range of products including the insecticide paints, floor cleaners, EM House, Bed Bug Solution, among others, Inesfly Africa Limited is certain to win the battle against insect-pests infestations.

As part of the engagement, the media also toured the state of the art showroom of the company and its line of products.

Speaking on safety, the Chief Technical Officer at Inesfly Africa Limited, Jose Javier Gracenea, remarked that Inesfly range of products are 100% safe to both humans and pets due to the microencapsulation technology.

“The microencapsulation technology allows for a slow and gradual release of active ingredients which are of no consequence to humans and pets. This mechanism ensures a minimal release of insecticides targeted at just insect-pests”, he explained.

With certifications from the World Health Organisation (WHO), Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) coupled with numerous research publications, Inesfly Africa Limited is unique and is determined to continue to be the lead solutions provider regarding insect-pests infestations in our homes, the field of agriculture, hospitality, and public health, among others.

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The company picked the award for its outstanding contribution and impact made so far to the economic development   of the nation.

The event which was organised by Top Brass Ghana was held at the Coconut Groove Hotel on last Friday saw awardees from various categories in the Tourism and financial servicesindustry.

The Ghana business and financial services excellence awards is a an award programme organised under the Auspices of the Ministry of Trade and industry that seeks to recognize and honour brands in Ghana that have made outstanding contributions towards the country’s development in one way or the other through providing lasting solutions to a pertinent need, embarking on corporate social responsibility projects and making a significant contribution towards the building of the Ghanaian economy.

Inesfly Africa since its establishment in 2014 has maintained its mark as a high quality brand  through its range of products such as the insecticide paint , the insecticide floor cleaner , the bed bug solution , the car insecticide solution , the body repellent , EM House for Fabric and plants and also its Agricultural range of products.

Inesfly Africa in its quest to reduce unemployment in Ghana has an employment enrolment, where of over 98 per cent of its workforce are Ghanaians.

Committed towards corporate social responsibilities , the company has embarked on quite a number of CSR activities, within its short presence in the country ;a few of whichinclude the painting of the princess Marie Louise hospital , The Tema General hospital in Tema and the Accident centre of the Ridge regional hospital  in Accra  , just to mention a few.

Speaking on the issue, the delighted CEO of Inesfly Africa Mr. Michael Sjodin mentioned how elated he was. He thanked the organizers of the 9^th Business and financial Services Excellence Awards for the honour done them and reiterated Inesfly Africa’s commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians and Africa as a whole through the different range of products they offer.

Inesfly Africa he mentioned has been in the country for a short span of three years and has managed to contribute significantly to the economy through the creation of jobs and also providing a total solution to help eradicate the malaria menace.

He also mentioned that he was extremely proud and honoured to be part of a dedicated and focused  team that is highly motivated to work and contribute to the mission of eradicating malaria in the country.

He concluded by saying that the company will not compromise on its delivery by offering the  best of service to the nation  , hence  this award is just the beginning of greater achievements the company is yet to chalk .

The Inesfly technology which was developed by its founder and renowned scientist, Dr. Pilar Mateo, consists of polymeric micro-encapsulations that allow insecticides to be released in a gradual and slow manner, thereby prolonging the efficacy and reducing the toxicity of the active ingredients making it completely safe for humans, pets and other animals.

The proven and effective technology from Europe for the control of vector borne endemicdiseases enables product fortification by the inclusion of insect growth regulators which prevent insects from fully developing and reproducing.

Inesfly Africa therefore offers a long term alternative solution to pest control with products ranging from paints, floor cleaners, body repellents and crop protection for the agricultural sector effective for up to 2 years.

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This forms part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities, and contribution towards promoting good healthcare in the country.

The painting, which took place on the 17th September 2016 at the Ridge hospital, was supported by the Ahaban Green Leaf Foundation and the Berla Mundi Foundation.

The Ridge Hospital, which was built in 1929, to provide healthcare for British nationals during the pre-colonial era, is now considered as a regional Hospital serving a massive proportion of the Ghanaian population and providing healthcare to its environs.

Inesfly Africa over the years has partnered with organizations, NGO’s and others, to achieve a mutual goal of better health for Ghanaians.

The Tema General Hospital , Police Hospital , Adabraka Polyclinic  and Just recently The Princess Marie Louise Hospital, one of the few specialist children’s hospitals in West Africa, have benefited from Inesfly Africa  .

The Chief Executive Officer of Inesfly Africa, Michael Sjodin, in an interview mentioned that good healthcare is very necessary for the development of a nation “as we need healthy citizens to build a nation, thus it’s the aim of the company to effect change in the places that can provide such good healthcare for the nation.”

He emphasized that, Inesfly Africa as part of its mission seeks to contribute through their innovative solutions to the improvements of the environment and help eradicate malaria in the country as a whole.

The Inesfly technology, which was developed by its founder and renowned scientist, Dr.Pilar Mateo, consists of polymeric micro-encapsulations that allow insecticides to be released in a gradual and slow manner, thereby prolonging the efficacy and reducing the toxicity of the active ingredients making it completely safe for humans, pets and other animals.

The products are further fortified by the inclusion of insect growth regulators which prevent insects from fully developing and reproducing.

Inesfly Africa, offers a long-term alternative to pest control. From paints, floor cleaners, body repellents and crop protection for the agricultural sector, these products are effective from 2-weeks to 2-years.

About Inesfly Africa

Headquartered in the South Industrial Area in Accra, Inesfly Africa is a subsidiary of Interplast.

Inesfly Africa was established in 2011 to combat vector-borne diseases which are prevalent in Africa. Inesfly products have been approved by the EPA, the GSA and the FDA.

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