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Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

Ghana Investment Promotion Centre — investment promotion agency led by CEO Simon Madjie, actively promoting Ghanaian investment opportunities to international investors.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Other speakers scheduled for the day include Dr Akwasi Opong Fosu, a former Minister for Local Government and current Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, as well as former Minister for Information and National Security, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. …

    NDC to honour Jerry Rawlings with headquarters naming and bust unveiling on 79th birthday

  3. Joy Online

    … The Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana Football Association, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and creative industry agencies should work from one coordinated playbook. …

    Ghana at the World Cup: How football builds national brand identity beyond the pitch

  4. Business & Financial Times

    … The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) should host investor engagement events in those three cities. …

    The Black Stars, World Cup nation branding opportunity

  5. Business & 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 2026

  6. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, says Ghana’s new investment law will establish a one-stop shop to streamline business processes and reduce bureaucratic delays. …

    Ghana’s new investment law to reduce bureaucracy, strengthen investor confidence – GIPC CEO

  7. Joy Online

    As Ghana takes advantage of the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank) are jointly organising …

    Ghana to court global investors at FIFA World Cup 2026 through Invest Ghana Business Forums

  8. Joy 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 leadership

  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … Mr Asamoah called on government to review import tax policies, enforce provisions of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act relating to retail trade, and strengthen regulations to prevent Ghana from becoming a destination for substandard vehicles. …

    Stay united to grow auto industry – Gomoa Central MP

  10. Joy Online

    … The event brought together notable leaders and personalities from both countries, including Abeiku Santana, Rex Omar, Bola Ray, representatives from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Ghana Tourism Authority, as well as senior Ethiopian tourism stakeholders including B …

    Ghana Month in Ethiopia strengthens cultural, business relations among both countries

  11. Joy Online

    … At the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), raised concerns over frequent changes in EU regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and sanitary and phytos …

    Ghana, EU seek closer cooperation on export compliance and market access
Business

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

The News

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.

Why it matters

Ghana's new Trade House in Philadelphia establishes first dedicated commercial foothold on US East Coast for export and investment promotion.

29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 29 June

  1. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

    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 →

Friday 26 June

  1. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

    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 →

  2. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Rawlings legacy demands institutional discipline, not symbolism

    Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Herald editor Larry Dogbey jailed seven days for contempt

    The Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has been convicted and sentenced to seven days in prison by an Accra High Court over the newspaper's publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA. According to Dogbey, The Herald reported only on a petition submitted by the multinational company to state institutions including the CID, EOCO, GIPC, and the Attorney-General's Department.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. GIPC Invites Canadian Investors to Ghana's Key Sectors

    The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

  1. GIPC seeks Canadian investment in cocoa, pharmaceuticals, energy

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO has told Canadian investors that Ghana is seeking increased investment in cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and oil and gas, citing the country's natural resources, youthful population, and strategic West African access as attractions for expanding continental operations.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. GIPC CEO promotes Ghana investment opportunities to Canadian investors

    Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie engaged Canadian investors in Toronto on Ghana's investment opportunities in agro-processing, mining, technology and the digital economy, emphasising political stability and investor protection. Ghana's new investment law under review will establish a one-stop shop to streamline business processes.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. OmniBSIC Bank launches school plastic recovery initiative with CSIR

    OmniBSIC Bank, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's Institute of Industrial Research, and Ocean Tribe Foundation have launched a school-based plastic recovery project aimed at advancing Ghana's circular economy. Five senior high schools in Greater Accra were selected for the pilot phase, with recovered plastics to be converted into products such as floor tiles and roofing materials.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. NDC to rename headquarters after Rawlings on 79th birthday

    The National Democratic Congress will hold commemorative activities on June 22, 2026, to mark what would have been founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings' 79th birthday, including renaming the party's national headquarters after him and unveiling a bust in his honour at a ceremony led by President John Dramani Mahama.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC to name HQ and unveil Rawlings bust on June 22

    The National Democratic Congress will honour founder Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings on what would have been his 79th birthday on June 22, 2026, with the official naming of the party's national headquarters after him and the unveiling of his bust. Events themed "From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy" will feature addresses by President John Dramani Mahama and speakers including Tsatsu Tsikata at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana's World Cup presence builds national brand beyond sport

    Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Black Stars' World Cup qualification offers nation branding opportunity

    Ghana's fifth World Cup qualification provides a global marketing platform; the World Cup reaches five billion viewers and offers a faster, more powerful way to build national reputation than traditional campaigns, influencing investor and tourist perceptions.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Ghana Business League Awards 2026 set for June in Accra

    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 →

  3. Ghana investment bill aims to streamline business processes, reduce bureaucracy

    Ghana's new investment law, which has passed Parliament and awaits presidential assent, will establish a one-stop shop to reduce bureaucratic delays and create an investor grievance mechanism to address concerns early, according to the GIPC CEO. The legislation is part of broader government reforms including VAT simplification and tax digitalization designed to improve the ease of doing business.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana to use World Cup 2026 for investor recruitment forums

    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 →

  5. Ghana Business League Awards 2026 to celebrate corporate excellence

    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 →

  6. Gomoa Central MP urges vehicle dealers to stay united

    The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central called on members of the Vehicles and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana to remain united and work together to strengthen Ghana's automobile industry, noting that solidarity was essential for addressing challenges and contributing to national economic growth.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana Month in Ethiopia builds cultural and business ties

    Bridge54, in partnership with Black Star Experience and Kuriftu Resorts, organised Ghana Month in Ethiopia, bringing together tourism leaders, government officials, businesses, and creatives from both countries to showcase Ghana's culture, products, tourism potential, and investment opportunities to an East African audience. The initiative included participation from Ghana's investment and tourism authorities, as well as senior Ethiopian tourism officials.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Ghana, EU pledge closer cooperation on export compliance

    Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GIPC chairman Opong-Fosu confirms NDC leadership consultations ongoing

    Akwasi Opong-Fosu, chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre's Governing Board, has acknowledged calls from NDC stakeholders urging him to take a leadership role, stating that over the past two months he has engaged in extensive consultations on repositioning the party with a focus on grassroots reconnection, restoring confidence, and renewed hope.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    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 →

  2. Ghana open to foreign mining investment, GIPC reaffirms

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to attracting foreign investment in mining, saying discussions about increasing local participation should not be misread as opposition to foreign direct investment. The assurance comes amid debate over mining lease renewals, including Gold Fields' Tarkwa Mine lease expiring in 2027, with GIPC noting Ghana's mining tradition has developed capable indigenous businesses ready to take greater responsibility in the sector.

    8 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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. TOR MD wins award for transformative public sector leadership

    Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat was honoured for exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the 10th Ghana CEOs Summit. The recognition follows TOR's recent receipt of one million barrels of Bonga crude oil and efforts to revitalise refinery operations.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. OmniBSIC Bank embeds nature finance into corporate banking

    OmniBSIC Bank Ghana and fintech company Indelible have partnered to embed Pay2Nature's blockchain-verified nature finance infrastructure into OmniBSIC's corporate banking operations, routing micro-contributions from payment transactions to verified biodiversity projects across Africa. The initiative enables corporate clients to conduct sustainability assessments and produce disclosure-ready reporting while connecting Ghanaian businesses, consumers, and local communities to conservation projects.

    29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana launches automated e-visa platform for African travellers

    Ghana has officially launched a nationwide electronic visa platform as of 25 May 2026, replacing manual paper-based visa procedures and the traditional visa-on-arrival arrangement for African travellers. The system, managed by the Ghana Immigration Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, makes visa applications mandatory for African passport holders requiring a visa, while exempting African applicants from visa fees.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GIPC promotes Ghana as West African gateway for Ethiopian investors

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre has urged Ethiopian businesses to use Ghana as an entry point to West African markets, citing strategic location and industrial opportunities, and has outlined steps for establishing operations including business registration and engagement with GIPC.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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