… Top among them is the accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol adopted in 2024. …
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… According to the ACCP, the Kwahu business model offers important lessons for Africa, particularly at a time when the continent is pushing for economic self-reliance through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area. …
Dr. Nana Owusu Ensaw affirms ACCP research on Kwahu Business CultureAfrica must build systems, lead own transformation – VP
Africa must position itself to lead in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and data sovereignty as African Continental Free Trade Area presents opportunities for market integration and growth, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana O …
Vice President delivers keynote address at 16th Oxford Africa Conference… Opoku-Agyemang also underscored the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a major opportunity for economic integration and growth across the continent. …
Africa must build its own systems and lead its transformation – Vice President
… chnology adoption in West Africa”, attendees can look forward to intelligence on policies like Nigeria’s duty waivers, benchmarking regionalmanufacturers, and securing framework agreements for crisis-ready chains, as well as capitalising on the African Continental Free Trade Area …
WHX in Lagos to highlight pathways for localising West Africa’s health supply chain… According to the Bank, Africa had spent the last decade laying institutional foundations for economic integration through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, the A …
Intra-African trade must drive next phase of economic growth – Afreximbank… He highlighted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a transformative opportunity for a unified African market capable of unlocking growth, creating jobs, and fostering shared prosperity. …
Trade Ministry calls for Africa’s economic and spiritual transformation at Let Africa Go Conference… He noted that the Bank had played a central role in strengthening Africa’s voice within the international financial architecture and advancing priorities such as the African Continental Free Trade Area. …
Egypt positions AAM2026 as strategic milestone for Afrca’s economic sovereignty… The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will necessitate harmonised strategies regarding AI regulation, data protection, and cross-border digital commerce. …
The law & brands in the age of AI technology… On the sidelines, President Mahama also held key bilateral engagements with global and regional leaders, including Madam Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Mr António Guterres of the United Nations, the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, …
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APN urges African leaders to implement digital trade and mobile money
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The Africa Prosperity Network called on African leaders to move beyond digital transformation declarations and accelerate implementation, identifying mobile money interoperability and operationalisation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol as urgent priorities for the continent's economic integration.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
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APN urges African leaders to implement digital trade and mobile money
The Africa Prosperity Network called on African leaders to move beyond digital transformation declarations and accelerate implementation, identifying mobile money interoperability and operationalisation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol as urgent priorities for the continent's economic integration.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Dr. Ensaw affirms Kwahu people have deep-rooted business culture
The founder of The Platinum Bay Hotel, Dr. Nana Owusu Ensaw, has affirmed findings by the African Chamber of Content Producers that Kwahu people are systematically trained and culturally oriented toward business from an early age. He stated that business and trading have been part of Kwahu family upbringing long before modern entrepreneurship concepts became popular, and that Kwahu children often learn trading skills from parents, uncles and relatives.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 17 May
Vice President urges Africa to lead in AI, digital infrastructure, energy
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered the keynote address at the 16th Oxford Africa Conference, arguing that Africa must position itself to lead in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and data sovereignty, rather than remain a consumer of externally built systems. She emphasized that effective leadership depends on disciplined, ethical governance connected to implementation and grounded in serving the people.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Africa must build systems, lead own transformation – VP
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Oxford Africa Conference that Africa has the talent and resources to shape its future, calling for leadership focused on credible implementation, institutional resilience, and practical governance that improves citizens' lives. She cited Ghana's economic reforms, cocoa processing expansion, 24-Hour Economy policy, and Women's Development Bank as examples of efforts to reduce dependence on raw material exports and broaden economic participation.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
West Africa health supply chain localisation forum set for Lagos
The World Health Expo (WHX) in Lagos (2–4 June 2026) will host a Hospital Investment & Buyer Leadership Forum to connect healthcare leaders and suppliers, addressing West Africa's medical equipment and pharmaceutical import dependency and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Afreximbank urges intra-African trade for growth and industrialisation
Afreximbank has declared that Africa's next phase of economic growth must be driven by intra-African trade, industrialisation, and greater economic sovereignty. The bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in Cairo will focus on 'Intra-African Trade as a Catalyst for Industrialisation and Economic Sovereignty,' emphasising the need to move beyond institutional frameworks to create actual industrial production capacity and investment projects.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Trade Ministry urges Africa's economic, spiritual transformation at conference
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade called for renewed commitment to Africa's economic transformation through trade, industrialisation, and innovation at the 2026 Let Africa Go Conference, emphasising the importance of faith and values in sustainable development alongside Africa's potential through its youth, resources, and entrepreneurial spirit.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Egypt to host Afreximbank's 33rd Annual Meetings in June
The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt announced that preparations are underway for Egypt to host the 33rd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank in New Alamein City in June, coinciding with the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the African Business Forum. He emphasized Egypt's strategic partnership with Afreximbank as the bank's largest shareholder and headquarters host, highlighting its support for African trade, industrialization, and financial cooperation.
14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Legal risks for brands in AI-generated advertising
Generative AI creates intellectual property, liability, and regulatory challenges for brand owners in Ghana and Africa, including risks of training on copyrighted content, trademark infringement, defamatory outputs, and unclear accountability frameworks among developers, platforms, and advertisers.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan and French leaders, where he contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, African financial institutions, and healthcare systems. He also held bilateral meetings with leaders of the IMF, UN, African Continental Free Trade Area, and International Fund for Agricultural Development.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana urged to rethink trade strategy for growth and jobs
Participants at a World Bank-led seminar in Accra said Ghana must fundamentally rethink its trade strategy to unlock sustainable economic growth and create jobs. Ghana's Trade Minister reported a historic trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025 and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, but noted the country has yet to fully harness trade benefits.
14 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 13 May
Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber launches in Abuja May 25
The Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber (GATAC) will officially launch in Abuja on 25 May 2026 to strengthen trade, investment and development cooperation across Africa. Operating in more than 20 countries through a Public-Private Partnership model, GATAC supports trade facilitation and investment in sectors including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, and has partnered with Ghana's Dawa Industrial Zone.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. At the summit, Mahama contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, strengthening African financial institutions, and rethinking healthcare systems, and held bilateral meetings with leaders including the IMF Director and UN Secretary-General.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
U.S.–Africa Summit in Washington to focus on trade and investment
Senior U.S. policymakers and African leaders will gather in Washington, D.C. on 5 June 2026 for the African Leaders & Partners Summit 2026 to strengthen economic ties through trade, industrial policy, and investment, with discussions centred on manufacturing, energy security, digital infrastructure, critical minerals and AfCFTA opportunities.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
India-Africa Forum Summit signals deepened partnership on resilience
The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi reflects strengthened ties between the regions, with India and Ghana elevating their relationship to "Comprehensive Partnership" following PM Modi's July 2025 visit to Ghana. The summit, themed around innovation and inclusive transformation, builds on decades of engagement including Ghana's participation since the first summit in 2008.
13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, where he engaged in discussions on energy transition, healthcare reforms, and African financial institutions. He also held bilateral meetings with the IMF Managing Director, UN Secretary-General, and other international officials.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
South Africa targets expanded tourism markets as arrivals climb
South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors last year, with three-quarters from the SADC region. President Ramaphosa said the government is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets through improved regional travel, expanded air connectivity, and visa reforms, including a proposed SADC UNIVISA system.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
AfCFTA enters implementation phase to drive African trade integration
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced the agreement has moved into a critical implementation phase with legal instruments and operational frameworks now in place. The focus is now on enabling African businesses and the private sector to utilise the opportunities created under the AfCFTA to drive industrialisation, boost intra-African trade, and strengthen regional value chains.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tax incentive removal threatens Ghana's automobile assembly sector
The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana says the automobile assembly industry is on its knees following the removal of a 20 percent VAT exemption on duties for locally assembled vehicles in the 2026 national budget. The Association warns that this decision would kill the sector by severely undermining its viability, and has pressed the President to reconsider.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 11 May
Ghana's investment sector should adopt GIPS compliance standards
The Ghanaian investment industry lacks standardized global performance reporting practices, affecting investor confidence and credibility. Adoption of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), developed by the CFA Institute, is presented as essential for Ghana to position itself as a West African financial hub and attract domestic and international capital.
11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Friday 8 May
India-Africa Forum Summit reflects deepening partnership
The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi, themed "India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation," brings together the two regions to build economic strength and resilience. Ghana has been a key partner in this relationship since the first summit in 2008, with recent visits by Prime Minister Modi to Ghana in July 2025 elevating ties to 'Comprehensive Partnership'.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Africa's digital transformation needs infrastructure and inclusion, BoG official says
Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu warned at the 3i Africa Summit that innovation alone cannot deliver meaningful inclusion without strong digital infrastructure, coordinated regulation, and systems tailored to African needs. She stressed that Africa's digital growth must be built around inclusion, interoperability and trust, and designed around the continent's own social and economic realities rather than imitating foreign systems.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
AAK urges regional coordination to unlock West Africa's shea sector value
At the Global Shea Alliance's 18th Annual Conference in Accra, AAK called for stronger regional coordination across the shea value chain. Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the structural imbalance where women dominate collection and primary processing but benefit less from the value created, and emphasized the need to strengthen intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Climate change and market reform focus Africa's cocoa economy
The Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum 2026 in London centered on climate risks to West African cocoa production and calls for structural market reform. Former President Kufuor warned that rising temperatures, soil degradation, and pests threaten productivity, and noted that Africa produces about 70% of the world's cocoa but captures less than 2% of the global chocolate market, advocating for industrialisation and value addition.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian Minority Leader demands action against xenophobic violence in South Africa
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the South African government to move beyond condemning xenophobic attacks on African migrants and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at the ECOWAS Parliament, he demanded the establishment of a Special Committee on the Safety and Protection of ECOWAS Citizens Abroad and a formal statement to the South African government.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bank of Ghana urges coordination on instant payments infrastructure
The Bank of Ghana is calling for stronger coordination among regulators, banks, fintech firms and payment system operators to accelerate interoperable instant payment systems across Africa. The central bank says fragmented payment infrastructure, high transaction costs and limited interoperability constrain the seamless movement of funds across platforms and borders.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 7 May
Women's Development Bank to provide low-interest credit for female entrepreneurs
Ghana's Trade Minister says a proposed Women's Development Bank will offer low-interest financing, flexible collateral requirements, and business support for women-led enterprises, with the 2026 national budget allocating 401 million Ghana cedis to capitalise the institution.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's economic future depends on women entrepreneurs, trade minister says
Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare told female CEOs at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit that Ghana's economic future depends on unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors. The Minister said women constitute approximately 51 percent of Ghana's population and are an underutilised engine of national growth.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade Minister highlights Affirmative Action Law implementation for women
At the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare stated that the government is actively driving transformational policies to expand opportunities for women through legislation, financing, and institutional reforms, describing women's economic participation as a national competitiveness strategy rather than a gender programme.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana implementing measures to improve credit access
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana says the central bank is implementing measures to improve access to credit and financial inclusion, including developing an evidence-based policy framework with international partners and requiring all commercial banks to establish dedicated banking desks and specialised teams.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →