Also known as: Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana
Ministry overseeing trade facilitation, agribusiness development, and investment promotion in Ghana, including informal retail sector protection and international trade agreements.
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Local automobile assembly industry faces collapse – Automobile AssemblersGhana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie has called for stronger coordination among institutions to provide a clearer picture of investment activity. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, according to GIPA's first-ever annual FDI report released Friday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie has called for stronger coordination among institutions to provide a clearer picture of investment activity. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, according to GIPA's first-ever annual FDI report released Friday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana's informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026. The strategic meeting, convened under the directive of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, focused on strengthening oversight mechanisms and preventing unauthorised entry into the informal retail sector.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have agreed on measures to protect Ghanaian-owned informal retail businesses, including stronger monitoring and enforcement, public education, and a reporting mechanism for suspected breaches of laws governing activities reserved for Ghanaian citizens.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and TradeMark Africa have renewed their partnership through an MoU to strengthen trade facilitation, boost exports and support sustainable economic growth under Ghana's obligations under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, AfCFTA and ECOWAS trade agenda. The renewed agreement will support modernising border management systems, strengthening digital trade infrastructure and reducing the time and cost of moving goods along the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has been appointed to the National Planning Committee and technical sub-committees for Ghana's participation in the 9th China International Import Expo 2026, where it will chair the Budget and Fundraising Committee and co-chair the Marketing and Publicity Committee. The Bank's Head of State-Owned Enterprises and Afro-Asia Banking will represent it on national planning committees for three international exhibitions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's mobile money and digital payments sector has grown faster than public confidence in it, creating a trust gap that could stall the country's cash-lite ambitions, according to media-led forums in July that brought together regulators, banks, fintechs, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the relationship between trust and fraud in digital finance.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has opened nominations for the 15th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards, scheduled for November 2026, to recognise companies demonstrating outstanding performance in manufacturing, service delivery, innovation, quality standards, sustainability and corporate excellence. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026, with eight major award categories across 22 sectors.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The new CEO of Ghana International Bank spent 10 working days in Ghana during his first month to understand the bank's customers and communities, and believes GHIB's greatest opportunities lie in financing trade and partnering with Ghanaian businesses as they expand internationally. Since its establishment in 1959, the bank has served as a bridge between Ghana and the world's financial markets.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinness Ghana Breweries and Germany's GIZ have signed an MoU to launch the INSPIRE Sorghum project, targeting 30,000 farmers and aiming to produce 40,000–45,000 metric tonnes of sorghum annually while creating more than 150 sustainable jobs across the sorghum value chain in northern Ghana.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana has called for Ghana's cement industry to reduce reliance on imported clinker and embrace locally driven production methods, citing unsuitable limestone deposits and rising import costs from fuel prices and supply disruptions. He advocates developing lower-clinker cement using alternative raw materials to improve self-sufficiency and reduce foreign exchange pressure, pointing to innovations like Eco Cool and Supercem already in production.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Policymakers, trade experts and business leaders at the 2026 Citi Business Festival say Ghanaian businesses must take a more proactive role in leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing the need for stronger private sector participation, policy coordination and trade financing to maximise benefits from Africa's $3 trillion single market.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →