… 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? …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… He commended partners, including the Ghana Enterprises Agency and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, for their continued support, and encouraged entrepreneurs to take advantage of the platform to scale beyond borders. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.