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Sabah Zita Benson

Also known as: Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson · H.E. Sabah Zita Benson · Ms Sabah Zita Benson · Mrs. Benson · Mrs Sabah Zita Benson · Mrs Benson · Ms Benson

Sabah Zita Benson — Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, committed to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.

2026-04-292026-07-30
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  1. June 2026

  2. Mahama visits London for investment summit and royal meetings

    1. Joy Online

      … Sabah Zita Benson; and several other distinguished dignitaries from government, business, and development institutions. …

      Daniel Acquaye leads Agri-Impact Delegation to Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London

    2. Joy Online

      … The President was received on arrival by Lord Katz MBE of the Royal Household, the UK Foreign Office’s Special Representative, Gordon Wetherell, and Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson. …

      Mahama in London for high-stakes investment, royal engagements and diaspora meeting
  3. May 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … At the residence of Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson welcomed Chef Abbys with more than hospitality and conversation. …

    From Snapchat Stories to Snapchat Headquarters: Chef Abbys is taking Ghana to the world one plate at a time

  5. The Chronicle

    … Among those he referenced were Sabah Zita Benson, whom he alleged accused the NPP of involvement in a helicopter crash that killed government officials; former MPs Kojo Adu Asare and Joseph Azumah, who reportedly spoke about extortion in senior high school admissions; as well as …

    Halt Creeping Culture Of Silence -Nana Akomea

  6. Joy Online

    … The event, hosted by Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, will provide members of the Ghanaian diaspora with an opportunity to engage directly with the President on national development priorities and the role of diaspora investment in Ghana’s trans …

    Ghana High Commission invites global investors to Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026
  7. April 2026

  8. Joy Online

    … While in London, he paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Sabah Zita Benson, in a meeting that also included award-winning rapper E.L. …

    DJ Bridash meets Ghana High Commissioner in UK, set for London performance with E.L
Politics

UK High Commissioner alleges scholarship funds mismanaged by previous government

The News

Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has alleged widespread mismanagement of government scholarship funds under the previous administration, claiming excessive spending on dependants of scholarship beneficiaries contributed to millions of pounds in unpaid tuition and stipends owed to Ghanaian students. She cited instances including allowances and airfares for spouses and children, and alleged that more than £37 million in tuition fees and stipends accumulated between 2020 and 2025.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. UK High Commissioner alleges scholarship funds mismanaged by previous government

    Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has alleged widespread mismanagement of government scholarship funds under the previous administration, claiming excessive spending on dependants of scholarship beneficiaries contributed to millions of pounds in unpaid tuition and stipends owed to Ghanaian students. She cited instances including allowances and airfares for spouses and children, and alleged that more than £37 million in tuition fees and stipends accumulated between 2020 and 2025.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana High Commissioner receives St. Monicans UK centenary delegation

    Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK received a delegation from the Union of Old St. Monicans (UK) to formally invite her to participate in the Union's Centenary Legacy Dinner and Dance and Thanksgiving Service marking 100 years of St. Monica's educational heritage. The delegation outlined centenary activities and legacy projects focused on education and community development.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. UK and Ghana launch growth partnership to boost investment

    Following President Mahama's visit to London, the UK and Ghana launched a Growth Partnership aimed at delivering jobs, investment, and growth through diaspora engagement, business summits, and expanded trade. Trade between the countries has reached around £1.6 billion, with British International Investment having invested approximately £140 million in Ghana.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. UK-Ghana Growth Partnership launched to drive jobs and investment

    President Mahama visited the UK to launch the UK–Ghana Growth Partnership, which aims to deepen economic ties through diaspora engagement, business investment, and job creation. The partnership builds on existing trade of £1.6 billion and a Trade Partnership Agreement now in its fifth year.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. GSA PhD students in UK report scholarship payment delays persist

    Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama visits Ghanaian businesses in London, pledges diaspora support

    President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham, London—Uncle John's Bakery and a Waakye Joint—to reaffirm his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous enterprises and diaspora entrepreneurship. The visit is part of a five-day UK working visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Mahama meets Starmer to strengthen Ghana-UK trade ties

    President Mahama held a breakfast meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street, with both leaders committing to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade and investment opportunities, and advance shared development priorities including education partnerships and climate financing.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. President Mahama meets UK PM Starmer to strengthen bilateral ties

    President John Dramani Mahama held a breakfast meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street to emphasise longstanding diplomatic and economic ties and discuss strengthening bilateral relations, trade, and investment opportunities. The meeting was attended by Ghana's Finance Minister, Trade Minister, and High Commissioner to the UK.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana High Commissioner highlights bright future for UK economic ties

    Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. President Mahama visits London for royal audience and investment summit

    President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Agri-Impact CEO to lead delegation at Ghana-UK investment summit

    Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Mahama visits London for investment summit and royal meetings

    President John Mahama is in London on a working visit to strengthen economic relations with the UK, attract investment, and engage the Ghanaian diaspora. The trip includes a royal audience with King Charles III, a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Ghana-UK Investment Summit at Raffles London, and a visit to the London Stock Exchange.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Chef Abbys serves Ghanaian food at Snapchat UK headquarters

    Chef Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye (Chef Abbys), who built an audience on Snapchat as a young content creator, prepared authentic Ghanaian dishes for more than 300 Snapchat employees at the company's UK headquarters. She described the experience as one of the biggest highlights of her career.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP official urges Mahama to curb arrests linked to political speech

    The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana High Commission hosts UK investment summit June 2026

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. DJ Bridash meets Ghana High Commissioner before London performance

    Ghanaian DJ Bridash visited Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK during a London trip and is set to perform with rapper E.L on May 2 at The Camden Assembly, blending Afrobeats, hip hop and contemporary African sounds.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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