Ministry of Trade and Industry

2026-04-272026-11-01

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October 2026
23 OctJoy Online
… The CPA said the bill remained at the Ministry of Trade and Industry despite years of advocacy, petitions, national forums and stakeholder engagements aimed at securing its passage. …
CPA marks 20 years without consumer protection law in Ghana, urges passage of bill by December
August 2026
20 AugJoy Online
… Established by the Ministry of Trade and Industry under the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) with funding from the African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, 67 BRCs, of which yours truly managed the BRC in Ada with jurisdiction over Tema, …
Digital engines of growth: The role and impact of ICT on SMEs in Ghana
2 AugJoy Online
… The Made in Ghana Ambassador: Appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Okyeame Kwame took patriotism to the studio and the streets. …
Okyeame Kwame: A true example of a national asset
July 2026
25 JulJoy Online
… We duplicate existing institutions and agencies,” he said. “Why would you have a One District, One Factory secretariat when you have a Ministry of Trade and Industry? …
Mid-Year Budget Review: Deloitte Africa Executive calls for better revenue mobilisation and focused flagship programmes
June 2026
20 JunJoy Online
… GTMO has called on all stakeholders, including forest-owning communities, the National House of Chiefs, environmental NGOs, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Interior, and consumers of timber products, to support the fight against illegal timber exploitation and …
Timber Millers condemn attack on Forestry Commission checkpoint in Bono East
11 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… Recommendations To revive the sector, the Association is calling on the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana EXIM Bank and the Association of Ghana Industries to urgent …
Cheap Chinese shoe imports threaten local industry – GLFMA
9 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… A former director at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ntim Donkor who chaired the event, commended the organisers, Top Brass Ghana, for being consistent for two decades in recognising enterprises that promote cross-border business relations. …
Ghana-Africa Business Awards honour businesses driving intra-African trade
3 JunJoy Online
… Consequently, the Association has issued a direct appeal to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Finance to comprehensively review the existing tax structure and provide immediate customs relief for indigenous manufacturers. …
Ghana Leather Manufacturers Association calls for zero import duty on raw materials
2 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… The annual awards are organised by Xodus Communications under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and recognises excellence across Ghana’s industrial sector. …
Olam Agri honoured with 2 awards at 2026 Manufacturing Awards
1 JunDaily Guide
… The GLFMA is therefore calling on the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ghana EXIM Bank, Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Parliament’s Select Committee on Trade and the Association of Ghana Industr …
GLFMA Cries Over Chinese Shoe Imports

Politics

CPA urges Parliament to pass consumer protection bill by December

The News

Ghana's Consumer Protection Agency, marking its 20th anniversary, has renewed calls on the President and Parliament to pass the long-awaited Consumer Protection Bill before the end of 2026, citing persistent vulnerability of consumers to unfair business practices, substandard products and poor services, and particular concerns about fake and unregistered products in growing e-commerce.

23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

CPA urges Parliament to pass consumer protection bill by December
Ghana's Consumer Protection Agency, marking its 20th anniversary, has renewed calls on the President and Parliament to pass the long-awaited Consumer Protection Bill before the end of 2026, citing persistent vulnerability of consumers to unfair business practices, substandard products and poor services, and particular concerns about fake and unregistered products in growing e-commerce.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

ICT emerges as equalizer for Ghana's struggling SMEs sector
Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

Okyeame Kwame appointed Ghana Health Service National Hepatitis Ambassador
Musician Kwame Nsiah-Apau (Okyeame Kwame) has been designated National Hepatitis Ambassador by the Ghana Health Service, continuing his role as a civic champion across multiple national portfolios over two decades.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Deloitte Executive urges stronger revenue mobilisation, focused programmes
A Deloitte Africa partner welcomed Ghana's Mid-Year Budget Review measures on capital project financing but called for stronger revenue mobilisation and elimination of duplication in flagship programmes, arguing economic recovery must prioritise sustainable revenue generation and efficient project financing beyond expenditure controls.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

Timber Millers Organisation condemns attack on Forestry Commission checkpoint
The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has strongly condemned an attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint at Babatokuma in Bono East Region on June 9, during which state property was destroyed and staff were injured, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

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 →

Tuesday 9 June

Ghana-Africa Business Awards honour intra-African trade businesses
The Ghana-Africa Business Awards ceremony, held in Accra during Africa Day 2026, recognised enterprises and individuals promoting trade and investment between Ghana and other African countries under the AfCFTA. The awards, established in 2004 and now in their 20th edition, coincided with the fifth anniversary of AfCFTA and are organised under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration's auspices.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 3 June

Leather makers urge government to eliminate import duties on raw materials
Ghana's Leather Manufacturers Association has called on government to remove import duties on raw materials, arguing that the current tax regime inflates production costs and undermines local competitiveness compared to cheaper imported finished leather products.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

Olam Agri wins two awards at 2026 Ghana Manufacturing Awards
Olam Agri secured Flour Manufacturing Company of the Year and Agro-Processing Company of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Manufacturing Awards. The company operates a $55 million wheat mill in Tema with capacity of 275,000 metric tons annually and a $40 million pasta plant, together representing $95 million in cumulative investment and employing 500 people.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

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 →

Sunday 17 May

Bank of Ghana should focus only on price stability, economist argues
Dr Dennis Nsafoah, an assistant professor of economics at Niagara University, argues that the Bank of Ghana's mandate should remain price stability alone, saying monetary policy tools are more effective at controlling inflation than at generating employment growth. He cautions against expanding the central bank's mandate to include formal employment targets similar to the US Federal Reserve, contending that fiscal policy, industrial policy, and education reform are better suited to job creation.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

MTN Ghana SME Awards 2026 launched to support enterprise growth
MTN Ghana has launched the SME Awards (SMEGA) 2026 in Accra, calling on small and medium enterprises to use innovation, resilience and digital solutions to scale beyond borders. The Ghana Enterprises Agency CEO noted that SMEs constitute over 85 per cent of businesses in the country and play a critical role in employment and innovation, though many face challenges including limited finance access, digital capacity gaps, and market access restrictions.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →