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Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026

2026-05-052026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, Dr. Asiama said the central bank is working on technological solutions that could democratize access to financing and support entrepreneurship across the country. …

    BoG exploring digital platforms to help small businesses raise capital – Dr Asiama

  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London on Monday, 1 June, the President said the proposed national carrier would enhance air links between Ghana, other African countries and key international destinations, including the United Kingdom. …

    Mahama tells UK investors Ghana is pursuing national airline
Business

GSE calls Ghanaian diaspora to boost capital market participation

The News

The Ghana Stock Exchange has urged the Ghanaian diaspora to increase participation in the country's capital markets, citing strong investor confidence recovery, rising equity valuations, and a resurgence in primary market activity including the busiest IPO period in nearly a decade. The GSE Composite Index has returned 63.4 percent year-to-date as of May 2026, ranking as the world's second-best performing equity market.

5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. GSE calls Ghanaian diaspora to boost capital market participation

    The Ghana Stock Exchange has urged the Ghanaian diaspora to increase participation in the country's capital markets, citing strong investor confidence recovery, rising equity valuations, and a resurgence in primary market activity including the busiest IPO period in nearly a decade. The GSE Composite Index has returned 63.4 percent year-to-date as of May 2026, ranking as the world's second-best performing equity market.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama visits Ghanaian businesses in London, pledges diaspora support

    President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham, London—Uncle John's Bakery and a Waakye Joint—to reaffirm his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous enterprises and diaspora entrepreneurship. The visit is part of a five-day UK working visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GRA pledges tax certainty to attract UK investors

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has assured investors of a transparent, predictable and growth-oriented tax regime, repositioning itself from a revenue collection agency into a strategic partner supporting economic growth and private sector development.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. DACF and Wahu Mobility to deploy 5,000 electric motorcycles nationwide

    The District Assemblies Common Fund and Wahu Mobility have launched a national electric mobility programme to deploy 5,000 smart electric motorcycles across Ghana, starting with a pilot phase of 280 eMotos distributed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and Regional Coordinating Councils for improved local government service delivery.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. GRA reforms tax policy for investor confidence and SME growth

    Ghana's Revenue Authority is shifting focus from tax collection alone to partnership and predictability, introducing a Modified Taxation Scheme to simplify compliance and support SMEs as job creators and innovators. The reform aims to restore investor certainty in policy and taxation as Ghana hosts the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana High Commissioner highlights bright future for UK economic ties

    Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. COCOBOD to raise $1 billion via commercial papers for cocoa purchases

    Ghana's Finance Minister announced that the Cocoa Board will issue commercial papers to raise approximately US$1 billion to finance cocoa bean purchases for the 2026/2027 crop season, part of a strategy to reduce reliance on traditional offshore syndicated loans. The issuance, expected in the coming weeks and structured in three tranches, remains subject to parliamentary passage of a new Cocoa Bill and presidential assent.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Middle East tensions delaying Ghana's path to single-digit interest rates

    The Bank of Ghana Governor says geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have slowed efforts to reduce interest rates to single-digit levels, as global market uncertainties have complicated the central bank's monetary easing plans despite downward inflation trends.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. BoG Governor proposes International Financial Services Centre in Accra

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced plans to establish an International Financial Services Centre in Accra to position Ghana as a leading financial hub and attract international investors. He stated the vision is to create a competitive financial services ecosystem within the next two or three years.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana accelerating $10 billion infrastructure program, Mahama tells UK investors

    President Mahama told UK investors that Ghana is accelerating major investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, and aviation through a $10 billion five-year Big Push Infrastructure Programme. He said the government is also modernising transport corridors and plans to establish a new national airline to improve connectivity and facilitate trade.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Bank of Ghana explores digital platforms for small business capital

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says the central bank is working on technological solutions to allow small businesses and individuals to raise capital through their mobile phones, with the aim of democratizing access to financing and supporting entrepreneurship across the country.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Ghana pursuing national airline to boost regional connectivity

    President Mahama announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit that Ghana is pursuing the establishment of a new national airline to enhance air links between Ghana, other African countries and international destinations, and to improve connectivity and facilitate trade and tourism. The government is also expanding airport infrastructure and modernising ports and logistics systems to strengthen Ghana's role as a regional aviation hub and trade gateway.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana High Commission hosts UK investment summit June 2026

    The Ghana High Commission has announced a Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 scheduled for June 1–2 at Raffles London, bringing together government officials, global investors and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock investment opportunities. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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