The Deputy Finance Minister, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on African leaders to make the continent a destination for investment rather than a recipient of aid in financing its development agenda. …
Africa must become a destination for investment, not aid — Deputy Finance MinisterGhana Minute.
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Thomas Nyarko Ampem
Also known as: Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem · Mr. Ampem · Mr Ampem · Mr Nyarko Ampem
Deputy Finance Minister of Ghana advocating for African investment and development, recently involved in cocoa sector reform advocacy.
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- May 2026
… Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem said the fundraising committee has entered the final phase of mobilisation, with about two weeks left before the team’s preparations and travel arrangements intensify ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11. …
BoG, GRA, SIC Insurance, Timeline and Innovations anchor Black Stars world cup funding push… Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Deputy Minister of Finance, announcing the partnership, said hosting the 2027 WCF Partnership Meeting went beyond organising an international conference, adding that it symbolised Ghana and Africa’s continued leadership within the global cocoa economy. …
Ghana to Host 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting… Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Deputy Minister of Finance, announcing the partnership, said hosting the 2027 WCF Partnership Meeting went beyond organising an international conference, adding that it symbolised Ghana and Africa’s continued leadership within the global cocoa economy. …
Ghana to host 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting… Speaking at the launch of the report in Accra yesterday, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, said the findings provided critical data to help government and policymakers better target interventions and ensure equitable distribution of resources. …
Ghana records decline in multidimensional poverty — GSS report… Receiving the cheque on behalf of the fundraising committee, Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, expressed profound appreciation to Zijin Golden Ridge Limited for responding positively to the national call. …
Zijin Golden Ridge donates $100k towards Black Stars World Cup campaignThe Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and his Deputy, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem both on Thursday filed their annual tax returns as part of this year’s celebration Tax and Good Governance Month. …
Finance Minister, Deputy promotes tax compliance …file 2025 returns… For his part, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, expressed gratitude to Stanbic Bank Ghana for the support and encouraged other financial institutions and organisations to emulate the gesture. …
Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars… Cassiel Ato Forson and his Deputy, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, have publicly filed their annual tax returns in a move aimed at promoting voluntary tax compliance and strengthening public confidence in the tax system. …
Finance minister, his deputy file taxes… The contribution was announced by the Deputy Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Black Stars Fundraising Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, who praised the commitment shown by Engineers and Planners, led by Founder and CEO Ibrahim Mahama. …
Engineers & Planners pays $2m into Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup fundraising drive
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Africa should attract investment instead of aid, finance minister says
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Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem called on African leaders to position the continent as an investment destination rather than an aid recipient, advocating for deeper financial market integration, innovative financing structures, and African capital to fund continental development.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Africa should attract investment instead of aid, finance minister says
Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem called on African leaders to position the continent as an investment destination rather than an aid recipient, advocating for deeper financial market integration, innovative financing structures, and African capital to fund continental development.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 22 May
BoG, GRA, SIC Insurance lead Ghana's 2026 World Cup fundraising
Ghana's World Cup fundraising campaign has received contributions from the Bank of Ghana (GH¢5 million), Ghana Revenue Authority (US$300,000), SIC Insurance (GH¢1 million), Timeline and Innovation Company Limited (GH¢2 million total), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (GH¢500,000). The fundraising committee is in its final phase with about two weeks remaining before the tournament begins on June 11.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana to host 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting
Ghana will host the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting from March 16–18, 2027, in Accra, bringing together global cocoa and chocolate industry leaders on the theme "From Origin to Global Resilience." The Deputy Minister of Finance said the meeting underscores Ghana and Africa's leadership in the cocoa economy and called for urgent reforms to ensure fairness in the value chain, noting that despite a global chocolate industry worth over 100 billion dollars annually, many cocoa farmers remain below acceptable income levels.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana to host 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting
Ghana will host the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting from March 16–18, 2027, in Accra, gathering leaders from the global cocoa and chocolate industry under the theme "From Origin to Global Resilience" to strengthen collaboration and address sustainability in the cocoa value chain.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 19 May
Ghana multidimensional poverty incidence falls to 23.0 percent
Ghana's multidimensional poverty incidence dropped from 24.3 percent to 23.0 percent in 2025, with 250 out of 261 districts showing improvement over the past five years, according to a Ghana Statistical Service report. The Deputy Minister of Finance said the findings provide critical data to help government better target interventions, though district-level analysis reveals specific development gaps requiring urgent attention.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Zijin Golden Ridge donates $100k to Black Stars World Cup campaign
Mining company Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has donated USD100,000 to Ghana's Black Stars World Cup 2026 fundraising efforts, described as one of the biggest corporate contributions to the national team's preparations for the tournament.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 8 May
Finance Minister and Deputy file 2025 tax returns publicly
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem publicly filed their annual tax returns at GRA headquarters as part of Tax and Good Governance Month, demonstrating commitment to voluntary tax compliance and transparency in the country's tax administration.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars
Stanbic Bank Ghana has given GH¢3 million to the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donation is split into two tranches: GH¢1.5 million as a participation fee, and a second GH¢1.5 million conditional on the team advancing to the knockout stage; if they do not qualify, the second tranche will go to charity.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 5 May
Finance minister, deputy publicly file annual tax returns
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem have publicly filed their annual tax returns to promote voluntary tax compliance and public confidence in the tax system. Forson described the public filing as leadership by example and stressed tax compliance as both a civic obligation and moral responsibility.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Friday 1 May
Engineers & Planners pays $2m toward Black Stars World Cup fund
Engineers & Planners Co. Ltd. has paid US$2 million as the first instalment of a US$5 million pledge to support Ghana's national football team's 2026 World Cup campaign, the largest donation received so far in the fundraising drive.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →