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Ministry of Trade and Industry

2026-04-272026-09-17

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy 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
  3. Joy 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
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy 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
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy 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
  8. Business & 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. Business & 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
  10. Joy 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
  11. Business & 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
  12. Daily 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
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    is to improve coordination between institutions responsible for macroeconomic stability and those responsible for structural transformation and employment creation, and not to dilute the mandate of the Bank of Ghana. “The NDPC, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade and Industry

    Bank of Ghana’s mandate should be price stability and nothing else – Dr Nsafoah
Business

ICT emerges as equalizer for Ghana's struggling SMEs sector

The News

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

Thursday 20 August

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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