The Kumasi Shoe Factory (DIHOC Footwear Division Limited) has expanded beyond producing military and safety footwear to manufacture fashionable shoes aimed at capturing the Ghanaian and African markets.
The factory, a joint venture between DIHOC Holding Company of the Ghana Armed Forces and Czech firm Knights a.s. through Knight Ghana Limited, has an annual production capacity of 100,000 pairs, with the potential to produce up to 700,000 pairs.
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The new fashion footwear was showcased at the company’s first showroom in Burma Camp, Accra, following the start of mass production in 2018.
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Karl Laryea said the company plans to introduce ladies’ footwear and special shoes for diabetic patients, while also reviving the Achimota Sandals Policy to produce affordable school sandals.
He appealed for tax reliefs on imported raw materials and government offtake agreements to support production, create jobs, and enable the factory to expand its workforce.
The company also aims to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to grow its presence across Africa.
