Suame Magazine, Kumasi Explained

Official Name:Suame
Settlement Type:Industrialized Area
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Ashanti Region
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2005

Suame Magazine is an industrialized area with many workshops for metal engineering and vehicle repairs in Ghana, employing an estimated 200,000 workers.[1] [2] It is located 10 kilometers from Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. It is in the Suame constituency of Ghana and part of the KMA's administrative district. It is the most industrialized zone in Ghana and one of the largest industrialized zones in Africa.

SMATI Turtle 1

A prototype robust vehicle, the SMATI Turtle 1, intended for use in rough terrains in Africa was designed and manufactured by artisans of Suame Magazine. They completed it with local tools and was unveiled in April 2013.[3]

The car will be tested for roadworthiness and further developed with support of the Dutch Government.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suame makes breakthrough. enochdarfahfrimpong.blogspot.com. 2 May 2011.
  2. Web site: Transfer of Technology in Suame Magazine. Humanitarian Innovation Project. 15 July 2013.
  3. News: Ghana’s model vehicle unveiled by Suame Magazine artisans . Kofi Adu Domfeh . Modernghana.com . 13 April 2013 . 15 July 2013.
  4. News: Ghana’s model car attracts Dutch government support . Myjoyonline.gh . 15 July 2013 . 15 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923084526/http://business.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201307/109474.php . 23 September 2013 .