… The West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo 2026 is proudly organised by Astrovision Global FZCO, Dubai and ACE Group under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana, with the esteemed support of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana. …
… The West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo 2026 is organised by Astrovision Global FZCO, Dubai and ACE Group, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, Republic of Ghana, with the esteemed support of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana, along wit …
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is rolling out a “Feed the Industry” programme to address persistent raw material shortages in Ghana’s agro-processing sector. …
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is introducing a land equity model aimed at improving investor access to farmland while reducing disputes between investors and local communities. …
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says it has secured access to about 40,000 acres of land in the Yeji traditional area to support large-scale commercial farming and agribusiness investment. …
… Speaking at the launch of the Private Sector and Innovation Promotion in Ghana (PSInno) programme, the Director of SME Development at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Cynthia Djokoto, said northern Ghana must play a central role in the country’s economic transfor …
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has held a high-level meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to prepare for a proposed Ghana–US Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission scheduled to take place in Ghana from May 30 to June 5, 2026. …
… ntensify the circulation of 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins across the country while also embarking on public education to remind citizens and businesses that all Ghana cedi denominations approved by law remain valid for transactions.The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry …
… Representatives from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, on a field visit to AAK operations in Tamale, were present to observe the activities. …
Workers at Akosombo Industrial Company Limited say delays in government approval of a Hong Kong-based investor takeover are deepening the company's financial and operational crisis. Negotiations that began in December 2025 were expected to conclude by February, but remain stalled; workers say the deal could provide capital to revive operations and settle owed salaries and benefits.
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Akosombo textile workers report deepening crisis as government approval of Hong Kong investor takeover stalls since December, delaying capital injection and wage settlements.
Workers at Akosombo Industrial Company Limited say delays in government approval of a Hong Kong-based investor takeover are deepening the company's financial and operational crisis. Negotiations that began in December 2025 were expected to conclude by February, but remain stalled; workers say the deal could provide capital to revive operations and settle owed salaries and benefits.
The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana has suspended a planned demonstration against the Trade Minister after appeals from regional political and traditional leaders, setting a July deadline for government action on the idle Komenda Sugar Factory, commissioned in 2016 but still inoperative.
Titus Owusu Darko, National Union of Ghana Students Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development, campaigned on empowering students to pursue agriculture and agribusiness as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation. He scored 73.85 percent before the 58th NUGS Vetting Panel on September 5, 2025, securing his place on the ballot.
The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana has proposed a regulated export quota system as an alternative to the government's planned 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a complete ban could suppress farm-gate prices, eliminate rural jobs, and undermine the domestic processing industry.
The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking system—involving Advance Cargo Information, Electronic Cargo Tracking Note, or Smart Port Note technologies—has raised concerns in the trade and logistics sector that it could introduce additional mandatory charges on importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers. The policy, previously shelved at the Ministry of Trade, is now being pursued through the Ministry of Transport, with Inter-Ocean Maritime and Logistics Institute Limited reportedly seeking official backing for the service.
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime through Ghana's Ministry of Transport has triggered fresh concerns in the trade and logistics sector. The proposed system—described as Advance Cargo Information (ACI), Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN), or Smart Port Note (SPN)—could introduce additional mandatory charges affecting importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers, after a similar effort failed at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana warns that raw natural rubber continues being transported toward export channels despite the government's April 2026 ban, risking non-compliance that could undermine the policy's goal of retaining materials for domestic value addition and supporting local manufacturing.
Smallholder farmers in northern Ghana are calling for the establishment of a Northern commodity exchange to improve market access, stabilise prices and strengthen agribusiness value chains. The CEO of Boressa Investment Ltd cited unsold 2025 harvests, weak market linkages, and price volatility as challenges, and also urged government to reduce rice and maize imports and prioritise locally produced grains for public institutions.
The 5th edition of the West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo has opened in Accra, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from across the globe and expected to attract between 4,000 and 5,000 professional visitors, reinforcing Ghana's position as a healthcare investment hub in West Africa.
The CEO of Ace Group has described Ghana as one of the most dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical markets in West Africa, citing growing population, increasing healthcare awareness, expanding hospital infrastructure, and rising demand for medicines and medical equipment. He noted the country imports substantial volumes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices annually, creating opportunities for international partnerships and investment.
The 5th West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo will take place from 8–10 June 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together 100+ exhibitors and an estimated 5,000+ trade visitors from Ghana and across West Africa to showcase pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products and forge business partnerships.
The 10th Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness West Africa expo has opened at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, bringing together over 300 exhibitors from South Korea, Dubai, Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, and India. The organiser says the platform helps businesses discover new markets, attract customers, secure partnerships, and build sustainable brands.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is rolling out a "Feed the Industry" programme using contract commercial farming to address persistent raw material shortages that force many agro-processing firms to operate below capacity or shut down during off-peak periods. The initiative aims to strengthen farmer-processor links, improve job creation, and reduce import reliance as part of the broader 24-hour economy agenda.
Ghana's Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is piloting a land equity model in the Yeji traditional area, where traditional authorities contribute land as equity in agribusiness ventures and become part owners, while investors provide capital and machinery. About 40,000 acres have been made available through this partnership arrangement, which the government says aims to improve investor access to farmland and reduce disputes.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has secured access to about 40,000 acres of land in the Yeji traditional area to support large-scale commercial farming. The arrangement uses an equity-based model where traditional landowners become part-owners of projects, aimed at reducing land disputes and facilitating investor access.
Ghana has launched the Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) programme in partnership with Germany to support 1,100+ agribusinesses and youth-led firms in northern Ghana, with focus on strengthening agribusiness and promoting the digital economy, particularly for women-led and youth-led enterprises.
Ghana's Trade Ministry has held a preparatory meeting for a US Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission scheduled for May 30–June 5, 2026, to showcase priority projects and investment opportunities. Preparations include investment roundtables and business meetings focused on agriculture, agribusiness, renewable energy, and technology.
Commercial drivers' mates, traders, and shop operators are increasingly rejecting lower pesewa denominations (10p and 20p coins) in everyday transactions, despite their legal tender status. The practice has intensified as wholesale prices of sachet water rose, with some retailers raising prices from 50p to 60p and refusing to give correct change when customers lack smaller coins.
AAK has begun distributing over 13 million EUR (170 million GHS) in interest-free, obligation-free pre-financing to women shea collectors in Northern Ghana ahead of the shea season through its Kolo Nafaso program, which now has 275,000 women participants as of April 2026.
AAK has begun distributing over €13 million in pre-financing to women shea collectors across Northern Ghana through its Kolo Nafaso program ahead of the shea season. The interest-free, obligation-free disbursement strengthens income stability for 275,000 women participants, with 15,480 women in the Bimbilla area receiving funds first.
Mining contributes over 7% to Ghana's GDP and generates more than US$6 billion in export earnings annually, but the article argues ownership alone is insufficient to realise mining's full developmental potential; instead, Ghana should focus on capturing spending that mining companies direct abroad—approximately US$2.5 billion annually on goods and services.
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.
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.
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.