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Ghana Export Promotion Authority

2026-04-282026-06-15

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The event is being organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank).

    Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to champion agricultural self-reliance through innovation
  3. Joy Online

    Championing this export drive, the Member of Parliament for Wa East and Board Chairman for the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Dr.

    World Shea Expo 2026 launched in Wa as gov’t moves to restrict raw nut exports
  4. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Wa East and Board Chairman of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, reinforced the need for strict local bylaws to protect shea trees from environmental degradation.

    Gov’t launches World Shea Expo 2026 in Upper West
  5. Business & Financial Times

    Examples include Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency, Morocco Agency for Investment and Export Development, Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements, and Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (Southern Africa).

    Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: From market access to market readiness: Making the most of China’s Zero Tariff Opportunity
  6. April 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The event is supported by KGL Group, Ghana EXIM Bank, Telecel, and Consolidated Bank Ghana, with additional support from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Scent of Africa, and Devtraco Group, alongside a media partnership with Joy 99.7 FM.

    Glitz Africa announces awardees for Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2026
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Ghana Export Promotion Authority(GEPA) board chairman ,Godfred Seidu Jasaw says the sharp rise in non-traditional export earnings in 2025 underscores the early impact of government-led industrial and trade reforms, even as global conditions remain uncertain.

    GEPA board chair credits policy push as non-traditional exports surge 31%
Business

AAK Academy launches in Ghana to boost food innovation

The News

AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana with the Embassy of Denmark to drive innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and food applications, supporting Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain development.

12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 12 June

  1. AAK Academy launches in Ghana to boost food innovation

    AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana with the Embassy of Denmark to drive innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and food applications, supporting Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain development.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana's non-traditional exports hit record US$5 billion in 2025

    Ghana's non-traditional export sector produced record earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, with processed and semi-processed products accounting for more than 83 percent of total export earnings.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's non-traditional exports exceed $5 billion for first time

    Ghana's non-traditional export sector achieved a record US$5.006 billion in earnings in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024. Exporters were urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove this growth at a Ghana Shippers' Authority forum.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Chinese shoe imports exceed $40m, dominate Ghana market

    The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. AAK launches Academy platform to advance Ghana food innovation

    AAK, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery and other food applications, as part of its commitment to advancing Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. AAK launches innovation academy in Ghana for chocolate, shea sectors

    AAK, a global plant-based oils and fats company, has launched its AAK Academy platform in Ghana in collaboration with the Danish Embassy to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in food and personal care industries, supporting local manufacturing capacity and Ghana's shea value chain under a January 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's non-traditional exports hit record $5 billion

    Ghana's non-traditional export sector earned a record US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, prompting exporters to be urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove the milestone achievement.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Mahama in Minsk for Ghana-Belarus economic cooperation talks

    President John Dramani Mahama is in Minsk for high-level bilateral talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, with discussions focused on expanding cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, technology transfer and industrial development. The visit includes signing of four Memoranda of Understanding and a Ghana-Belarus Business Forum.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghanaian cosmetics SMEs say local products meet international standards

    Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the beauty and cosmetics industry say Ghanaian products are made with precision and finesse comparable to foreign ones and meet both local and international market requirements. The SMEs made these claims at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana Expo at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. GLFMA seeks protection from cheap Chinese shoe imports

    The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association has appealed to government to protect the local footwear industry from cheap imported shoes from China, citing data showing over 70 percent of footwear sold in Ghana between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China valued at more than $40 million, while Ghana's footwear exports remained below $1 million. The Association says the influx is collapsing local businesses, destroying jobs, and burdening domestic manufacturers with high taxes on imported raw materials.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to boost agricultural self-reliance

    The 3rd Ghana Horticulture Expo will be held June 11–13, 2026 at the State House forecourt in Accra, organised by FAGE, GEPA, and Ghana Exim Bank to promote sustainable agriculture, innovation, and export growth in Ghana's horticultural sector.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. World Shea Expo 2026 launches in Wa region

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Upper West Region launches World Shea Expo 2026

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. China implements zero tariffs on African goods, signaling expanded economic opportunity

    China's zero tariff policy for African countries entered full implementation on May 1, eliminating tariffs on goods from African countries with diplomatic relations and providing near-complete tariff-free access to one of the world's largest consumer markets. However, market access alone does not automatically translate into increased exports or sustained trade gains; African exporters must address structural competitiveness challenges to capitalize on the opportunity.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. Glitz Africa announces 2026 Ghana Women of the Year awardees

    Glitz Africa has unveiled honourees for the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours, now in its 11th year, with twelve women to be recognised across twelve categories at an event scheduled for 8 May 2026. Rev. Dr Joyce Aryee, Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership across Ghana's public, private, and faith-based sectors.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Non-traditional exports surge 30.7% in 2025, GEPA chief says

    Ghana's non-traditional exports expanded 30.7% year-on-year in 2025, a performance the GEPA board chairman attributes to government industrial and trade reforms including the Accelerated Export Development Programme and the 24-hour economy policy. Cocoa derivatives led the growth, with cocoa paste rising nearly 71% to $789m and cocoa butter more than doubling to roughly $636m, while the broader export basket strengthened from $2.15bn in 2024 to $3.28bn in 2025.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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