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Simon Madjie

Also known as: Mr Simon Madjie · Mr Madjie

CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, leading institutional reforms to attract foreign direct investment and improve investor services under Act 1173.

2026-05-152026-09-13

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office

    Trade mission opens new growth pathways for Ghana–Dubai relations
  3. Business & Financial Times

    Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office

    Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises bilateral business meetings in Accra
  4. Joy Online

    Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office

    Dubai Chamber leads 19 companies on trade mission to Ghana as non-oil trade hits US$10.7bn
  5. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has reiterated the need for stronger strategic partnerships with global service providers to advance Ghana’s energy ambitions and enhance the competitiveness of its oil and gas sector.

    GIPC CEO deepens US energy push, urges stronger global partnerships for oil and gas growth
  6. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has called for stronger investor confidence in West Africa’s oil and gas sector.

    GIPC CEO calls for stronger investor confidence in West Africa’s oil and gas sector

Saturday 29 August

  1. GIPA releases first FDI report, calls for institutional coordination

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. GIPA invites investors to inaugural Invest Ghana Summit

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has invited investors, business leaders, and prospective investment partners to participate in the maiden Invest Ghana Summit later this year, which will provide a platform to engage government leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders on investment opportunities and explore strategic partnerships to support sustainable economic growth. The summit is expected to showcase Ghana's investment potential across sectors including agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, energy, technology and digital services, tourism and hospitality, real estate, infrastructure and logistics.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 25 August

  1. GIPA promotes Ghana's investment reforms to US investors

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority presented changes to Ghana's investment regime at Invest Fest 2026 in Atlanta, including removal of general minimum capital requirements for most foreign-owned enterprises under the new Act 1173, though trading enterprises still require a minimum US$500,000 investment with 75 per cent skilled Ghanaian workforce requirements. The reforms aim to make Ghana's investment environment more attractive and position the country as a gateway to the African market through AfCFTA.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIPA CEO urges businesses to use capital market financing

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority chief executive has encouraged Ghanaian businesses to leverage the capital market for long-term financing, corporate governance, and sustainable growth, citing it as an alternative to address private sector financing challenges. He highlighted PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC's admission to the Ghana Fixed Income Market under a GHS200 million bond programme as an example of how local businesses can strengthen competitiveness through capital market financing.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Ghana records $2.62 billion FDI in 2025, manufacturing leads

    Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with an additional $11.48 billion tracked in announced and pipeline investments across manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. A total of 254 registered projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs when fully operational.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 20 August

  1. GIPA and GUTA outline plan to protect informal retail for Ghanaians

    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

  2. Ghana Investment Promotion Authority announces inaugural Invest Ghana Summit

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has invited investors and business leaders to participate in a maiden Invest Ghana Summit later this year, designed to showcase Ghana's investment potential, facilitate strategic partnerships, and promote sustainable economic growth across sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology, tourism, real estate, and infrastructure.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GIPA and GUTA agree on retail sector protection measures

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GIPA secures investor leads at Atlanta Invest Fest 2026

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority secured investor leads and expressions of interest in real estate, tourism, and other sectors at Invest Fest 2026 in Atlanta. The engagements generated discussions on potential business partnerships and commercial opportunities, with follow-up discussions expected.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Parliament backs GIPA investment reforms under Act 1173

    The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has commended the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority for efforts to attract quality investments and pledged support for reforms under the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2023, which expand GIPA's role to promote investment across regions and facilitate Ghanaian investments abroad, while removing blanket minimum capital requirements for foreign investors except in the trading sector.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 15 August

  1. Parliamentary committee visits GIPA, backs investment promotion reforms

    The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism visited the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority to review its operations and strategic direction. GIPA Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie outlined the Authority's mandate under the new Act 1173 of 2023, which repositioned the institution to promote investment into Ghana, support investment within Ghana at regional and district levels, and facilitate Ghanaian investment abroad under ECOWAS and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Parliament backs GIPA reforms to attract quality investments

    The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has endorsed reforms by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority under the 2023 Investment Promotion Authority Act, including removal of blanket minimum capital requirements for most foreign investors, to improve Ghana's investment climate.

    14 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 12 August

  1. CanCham hosts CEOs' Connect 2026 on cross-border financing

    The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce will hold CEOs' Connect 2026 on 20 August 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, bringing together chief executives, financiers, policymakers and investors for a high-level business dialogue on financing cross-border expansion between Ghanaian and Canadian companies.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. CanCham hosts CEOs' Connect 2026 on capital and trade

    Ghana's Canada Chamber of Commerce will convene top capital market, investment and trade leaders on 20 August to discuss how Ghanaian and Canadian companies can raise capital for cross-border expansion. The event, themed "Financing the Future: Capital Strategies for Cross-Border Business Expansion," marks CanCham's 10th anniversary and will feature panelists from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Free Zones Authority, AfCFTA Secretariat, and Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana, followed by targeted B2B meetings.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 5 August

  1. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in London to boost exports

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new opportunities for trade and investment. The facility will showcase processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics and light manufactured goods, and host sector-focused exhibitions and business-to-business meetings to connect Ghanaian producers with UK buyers.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. GIPA's new legal framework aims to improve investor services

    Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority, transformed from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre under a new 2026 Act, says its updated legal framework will enable faster, more efficient and investor-friendly services through simplified registration, digitalised processes and shortened turnaround times.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. GIPA roadshow targets Bono, Bono East, Ahafo investment opportunities

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.

    30 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Investment Promotion Centre transformed into Authority

    President Mahama has signed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026, transforming the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA). The new law expands the Authority's mandate to attract, facilitate, promote and retain investments, introduces reforms including removal of minimum capital requirements for wholly foreign-owned enterprises, establishes an Investor Grievance Mechanism and One-Stop Shop, and aligns Ghana's investment regime with regional and international standards including AfCFTA.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. President assents to Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act 2026

    President John Dramani Mahama on July 15th, 2026, assented to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173), transforming the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) with expanded mandate and stronger institutional and enforcement powers. The Act repeals the 2013 Act 865 and represents the most comprehensive reform of Ghana's investment regime in over a decade, designed to improve ease of doing business and strengthen investor protection.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. GIPC staff trained in investment promotion practices

    Ghana's Investment Promotion Centre completed a five-day capacity-building programme for its officers, organised by German Development Cooperation through GIZ Ghana. The training covered strategic investment promotion, intelligence, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, targeting, negotiations, investor aftercare, and marketing to enhance Ghana's ability to attract and retain quality foreign direct investment.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 18 July

  1. German cooperation and GIPC strengthen investment promotion staff capacity

    The German Development Cooperation and Ghana Investment Promotion Centre completed a five-day workshop bringing together 50 GIPC staff members from various divisions to strengthen capacity in promoting, facilitating and retaining quality investments for Ghana's economic development.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Ghana and France deepen economic partnership through bilateral engagement

    President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions in April at the Élysée Palace in Paris covering security cooperation, infrastructure development, regional stability and economic collaboration, with emphasis on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and Ghana's role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana, France deepen investment ties through presidential diplomacy

    President Mahama and French President Macron met in April at the Élysée Palace to discuss cooperation spanning security, infrastructure, regional stability, and economic collaboration. Ghana emphasized its commitment to partnerships anchored in stability and reform, with the GIPC leading targeted investor outreach and discussions covering maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and Ghana's role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 26 June

  1. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support

    The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. GIPC Invites Canadian Investors to Ghana's Key Sectors

    The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. GIPC seeks Canadian investment in cocoa, pharmaceuticals, energy

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO has told Canadian investors that Ghana is seeking increased investment in cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and oil and gas, citing the country's natural resources, youthful population, and strategic West African access as attractions for expanding continental operations.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. GIPC CEO promotes Ghana investment opportunities to Canadian investors

    Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie engaged Canadian investors in Toronto on Ghana's investment opportunities in agro-processing, mining, technology and the digital economy, emphasising political stability and investor protection. Ghana's new investment law under review will establish a one-stop shop to streamline business processes.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana Business League Awards 2026 set for June in Accra

    The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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