CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority, involved in controversy over remarks about illegal mining and the church in April 2026.
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… Representing the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr Mary Awusi, reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating a competitive environment for investors. …
Global investors converge on Accra as Ghana pushes 24-hour economy agenda at Ghana Investment & Trade WeekJoy Online
… Representing the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr Mary Awusi, reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors. …
MIE Group targets bigger investment deals as 7th GITW Week opens in AccraBusiness & Financial Times
… In attendance were the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIPC, Mr Simon Madjie, and the CEO of GFZA, Dr Mary Awusi. …
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in PhiladelphiaJoy Online
… In attendance were the Chief Executive Officer of GIPC, Simon Madjie, the CEO of GFZA, Dr Mary Awusi, and the CEO of GoldBod Jewellery, Gertude Emefa Donkor. …
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, deepening commercial footprint in USAJoy Online
… In attendance were the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIPC, Mr Simon Madjie, the CEO of GFZA, Dr Mary Awusi, and the CEO of Gold of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, and the CEO of GoldBod Jewellery, Madam Gertude Emefa Donkor. …
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, deepening commercial footprint in U.SBusiness & Financial Times
… Mary Awusi, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie and representatives of the diplomatic corps. …
Corporate leaders, top firms to be honoured at GBLA 2026Joy Online
… Mary Awusi; the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Exim Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah; the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry (MOTAI), Sampson Ahi; as well as representatives of Ghana’s High Commissions in Canada, Ghana’s Embassy in the United States, trade assoc …
Ghana to court global investors at FIFA World Cup 2026 through Invest Ghana Business ForumsJoy Online
… Mary Awusi, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie and members of the diplomatic corps. …
GBLA 2026 set to honour business excellence and leadershipJoy Online
A petition has been filed at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi. …
Free Zones CEO Mary Awusi faces CHRAJ petition over alleged misconductJoy Online
… Cyril Fayose, has pushed back against calls to dismiss Dr Mary Awusi, the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority. …
Second chance, not sack – Clergy reject calls to remove Free Zones bossThe 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week opened in Accra on 7 July 2026, bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from more than 30 countries to explore opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and trade under the theme of Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week opened in Accra on 7 July 2026, bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from more than 30 countries to explore opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and trade under the theme of Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week, MIE Events, opened the 7th edition in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the aim of attracting foreign direct investment, strengthening industrial partnerships, and positioning Ghana as a gateway for businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa. The event brings together investors, policymakers, business leaders and exhibitors from several countries, with previous editions having linked Ghanaian businesses to investors and companies from China, India, Türkiye and Italy.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisers of the Ghana Business League Awards announced plans for the fourth edition, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards will recognise outstanding performance across Ghana's manufacturing, supply and service sectors and are expected to bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has backed stronger national action against illegal mining, warning that environmental destruction from galamsey cannot continue unchecked and calling environmental protection both a civic and moral duty. The Council plans to launch its Environmental Care and Cleanliness Programme on April 30.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has defended the Church's involvement in public matters, saying its engagement is a divine responsibility rooted in spiritual and moral mandate, not political activism. The statement responds to commentary that suggested Church leaders commenting on issues such as illegal mining could be regarded as politicians.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff of the NDC, delivered an emotional apology to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and its congregation over the weekend on behalf of the party, for an outburst by Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of Free Zones Board, against the church chair.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwesi Yankah has criticized Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis from illegal mining rather than political controversies.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwesi Yankah, a former Minister of State and academic, has criticised Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis rather than political controversies. Yankah contends that illegal mining's destruction of Ghana's environment should be the real cause for national grief.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has forgiven the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a public controversy over her comments attacking his remarks about illegal mining's damage to church baptism sites. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, publicly apologised on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, after which Apostle Nyamekye said he bore no ill will and believed the incident had drawn positive attention to the church.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has forgiven Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, following a public dispute over comments on illegal mining. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, apologized on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, and Apostle Nyamekye stated he bore no ill will and had forgiven her.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has publicly apologised to the Church of Pentecost leadership for comments made by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Mary Awusi that were perceived as critical of the church. Debrah characterised the remarks as a "slip of expression" and asked the church for forgiveness during his birthday thanksgiving service.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made an emotional appeal for forgiveness from the Church of Pentecost on behalf of the government, saying remarks attributed to the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority were not intended to offend. Debrah, alongside President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, made the appeal during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre on Sunday.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called on citizens to oppose illegal mining on moral and national grounds rather than along partisan lines, stressing that the galamsey menace should not become a tool for political point-scoring.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has delivered a forceful condemnation of illegal mining and warned that religious leaders would continue to speak out against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure. His remarks follow a recent controversy in which the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining, before issuing an apology.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →