Tension simmered in Accra this week as Zoomlion Ghana Limited found itself thrust into the spotlight following an Auditor-General’s report that scrutinized the company’s billing practices during the 13th All-African Games.
The report, released in late May, questioned possible duplication of labour charges in Zoomlion’s invoices for cleaning and vector control services provided throughout the high-profile sporting event.
But Zoomlion was quick to push back. In a pointed statement issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the waste management giant dismissed the Auditor-General’s findings as “untrue,” insisting that the allegations stemmed from a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature and scope of its work. According to Zoomlion, the report failed to distinguish between two entirely separate service contracts, vector control and janitorial services, erroneously interpreting labour costs appearing on both sets of invoices as duplication.
“The findings misinterpret operational reality, ignore the distinct scope of services provided under separate contracts and overlook the fact that all supporting documents were already available to the Auditor General at the material time,” the company’s statement read.
Zoomlion detailed the breadth of its operations during the Games. Vector control, the company clarified, encompassed mosquito fogging and the management of reptiles, rodents, and cockroaches using specialist technology and teams. Janitorial services, meanwhile, included daily cleaning, waste evacuation, toilet maintenance, and mopping across key competition venues. Each service, they stressed, required its own personnel, schedules, and specialized equipment, justifying the separate labour charges.
To underscore its transparency, Zoomlion revealed that all relevant documentation, ranging from invoices and contracts to daily supervision logs and equipment deployment records, had been submitted to the Ministry of Sports and other institutions overseeing the event. The company also highlighted the comprehensive scope of its work, which included over 30 different activities such as waste collection, vacuum cleaning, medical waste treatment, mobile toilet provision, water supply, and cesspit management.
The logistical challenge was immense: Zoomlion deployed more than 350 specially trained personnel and a large fleet of equipment across four major venues, Accra Sports Stadium, Borteyman Sports Complex, Achimota Cricket Oval, and Bukom Trust Emporium. Staff underwent intensive training at the Army Peace Operations Training School in preparation for around-the-clock sanitation and vector control throughout the Games.
In reflecting on its contribution, Zoomlion emphasized that its efforts helped ensure the Games proceeded smoothly, without a single sanitation incident or outbreak of disease. The company ended its statement with a firm rejection of the allegations: “Zoomlion unequivocally denies these allegations. The company is a responsible corporate entity that upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all its dealings.”
As the dust settles, Zoomlion maintains that its reputation and the successful, hygienic staging of the All-African Games, speak louder than any report.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com