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Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd.

Also known as: Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. · Japan Motors Trading Company Limited · JMTC

Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd — automotive company that launched electrified vehicles in Ghana and sponsors corporate wellness initiatives.

2026-05-042026-10-19

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  1. May 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    … Investment exposure and expansion plans stalled Vice President-AAAG Salem Kalmoni, who is also Managing Director of Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd., said Association members have collectively invested nearly US$80million in assembly facilities, equipment and workforce developme …

    Local auto assembly sector at risk, 400-plus skilled jobs threatened
  3. Joy Online

    … Salem Kalmoni, who also serves as Managing Director of Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd., estimated that AAAG members have collectively invested nearly €80 million in equipment, assembly facilities, and workforce development. …

    Local automobile assembly industry faces collapse – Automobile Assemblers
Business

GSE chief and Japan Motors chief win 2025 CIMG awards

The News

Chief Abena Amoah of the Ghana Stock Exchange and Chief Salem Kalmoni of Japan Motors have been named Marketing Woman and Marketing Man of the Year respectively at the 2025 CIMG Marketing Performance Awards, according to CEO Network Ghana, which cited their leadership, innovation and professional excellence.

14 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. GSE chief and Japan Motors chief win 2025 CIMG awards

    Chief Abena Amoah of the Ghana Stock Exchange and Chief Salem Kalmoni of Japan Motors have been named Marketing Woman and Marketing Man of the Year respectively at the 2025 CIMG Marketing Performance Awards, according to CEO Network Ghana, which cited their leadership, innovation and professional excellence.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. CIMG marks 37th annual awards honouring marketing excellence

    The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana held its 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards at Labadi Beach Hotel, recognising marketing professionals and organisations. MyJoyOnline was inducted into the CIMG Hall of Fame after winning the Marketing-Oriented Online News Portal of the Year award for five consecutive years.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Japan Motors MD Salem Kalmoni wins CIMG Marketing Man of the Year

    Salem Kalmoni, Managing Director of Japan Motors, has been named Marketing Man of the Year at the 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana, held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on October 17, 2026.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. GSE Managing Director wins CIMG Marketing Woman of Year award

    Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, has been named Marketing Woman of the Year at the 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), in recognition of her contribution to marketing and leadership in Ghana's financial sector.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Japan Motors unveils Geely electrified vehicle range in Ghana

    Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. has launched three Geely electrified vehicles in Ghana: the all-electric EX5 SUV, plug-in hybrid EX5 EM-i, and all-electric EX2, featuring fast DC charging, energy efficiency, and advanced driver-assistance systems.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Japan Motors Ghana appoints Amine Kabbara Managing Director

    Japan Motors Trading Company Limited has appointed Amine Kabbara as Managing Director, succeeding Salem Kalmoni who has been promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer of Japan Motors Network. Kabbara, who brings over 16 years of professional experience in the automotive sector, previously served as General Manager for Sales and Marketing.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. GMA and Japan Motors launch 16th Corporate Run and Walk

    Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors have launched the 16th edition of their Corporate Run and Walk, scheduled for September 21, 2026, to promote workplace wellness and support persons living with visual impairment. The five-kilometre event will take place simultaneously across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Regions, with 25 per cent of proceeds donated to the Ghana Blind Union.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Melcom Group awards 34 winners in Kickoff Sales promotion

    Melcom Group held a prize presentation ceremony in Accra to honour 34 lucky winners of its Kickoff Sale Promotion 2026. Prize winners received brand-new vehicles, 98-inch televisions, Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 smartphones, refrigerators, soundbars, and shopping vouchers.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 18 May

  1. PAC questions Labour Ministry on missing vehicles, interest accrual

    The Public Accounts Committee has questioned the Ministry of Labour and Employment over two Nissan Tiida saloon cars purchased in 2011 that cannot be traced, along with GH¢223,127 in accumulated interest on the claim. The Ministry's Director of Finance told the committee that supporting documentation for the transaction was unavailable and records could not be located.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Auto assembly sector risks collapse from VAT exemption removal

    The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana warns that removal of a 20 percent VAT exemption on locally assembled vehicles in the 2026 budget threatens the viability of the sector and risks eliminating 400-plus skilled jobs. The association's president, who is also CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, called for immediate policy intervention to sustain the sector's gains over the last five years.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana's vehicle assembly sector faces collapse over VAT exemption removal

    The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana has warned that removing the 20 percent VAT exemption on duties for locally assembled vehicles in the 2026 national budget could severely undermine the viability of the country's vehicle assembly sector. The Association raised the concern during a Presidential dialogue with President John Mahama, emphasizing that sustained incentives are critical for the private sector.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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