… A delegation from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana, led by Deputy Director-General Mensah Thompson, held discussions with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, on expanding investment opportunities and strengthening economic partnerships b …
SEC woos diaspora investors as Ghana Stock Exchange records strong performanceGhana Minute.
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Victor Smith
Also known as: Ambassador Smith · Mr Smith · Ambassador Victor Smith · Victor Emmanuel Smith · Amb. Victor Smith
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States who engages in diaspora investment promotion and technology partnerships.
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- May 2026
… The meeting, held with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, focused on opportunities within the Ghana Stock Exchange, current macroeconomic conditions and strategies to deepen investor confidence in regulated financial instruments. …
SEC, Ghana Embassy in US hold talks to boost capital market investment… She made the remarks during a brainstorming session with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, and a team at Microsoft’s headquarters, where discussions centred on digital skills development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. …
Microsoft executive and Ashesi co-founder commends Ghana’s ‘One Million Coders’ initiative… Speaking during a brainstorming session with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Emmanuel Smith, and his team at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington State, Nina Marini reflected on the founding vision of Ashesi University, which she co-founded. …
Microsoft executive, Ashesi University co-founder praises Ghana for One Million Coders initiative… Victor Smith wore kente when he was introduced to President Donald Trump, and the image travelled the world. …
The 24-Hour Economy has a consumer problem — and it is us… The renewed push follows a high-level meeting between Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, and executives of Microsoft at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. …
Ghana eyes Microsoft deal to drive digital jobs and AI growth- April 2026
Ghana has taken a fresh step toward re-establishing a national carrier, with its Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, holding high-level talks with executives of Boeing in Seattle. …
Ghana engages American aircraft manufacturer Boeing in renewed push to relaunch national carrierGhana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at the Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shoreline, Seattle. …
Ambassador Victor Smith honoured at Shoreline–Akropong Sister City receptionGhana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has made a strong investment pitch to businesses in the Pacific Northwest, declaring Ghana open and ready for trade, innovation and diaspora-led development. …
‘Ghana is ready for business’- Ambassador Victor Smith courts Pacific Northwest investors at Ghana@69 Gala in SeattleVictor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States has used a visit to Seattle to advance Ghana’s drive for American investment. …
Victor Smith visits Seattle to advance Ghana’s drive for American investment
Business
SEC seeks diaspora investment amid strong stock exchange performance
The News
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is working to attract diaspora and foreign investors, citing improved economic conditions and describing the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of Africa's best-performing exchanges in 2024 and the first quarter of this year.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
SEC seeks diaspora investment amid strong stock exchange performance
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is working to attract diaspora and foreign investors, citing improved economic conditions and describing the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of Africa's best-performing exchanges in 2024 and the first quarter of this year.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
SEC, Ghana Embassy discuss capital market investment opportunities
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana met with Ghana's Ambassador to the United States to discuss strengthening investment flows into Ghana's capital markets and expanding diaspora participation. The SEC delegation highlighted strong Ghana Stock Exchange performance amid improving economic stability and lower interest rates, while the Ambassador emphasized linking diaspora and foreign investors with opportunities in Ghana.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Microsoft director and Ashesi co-founder backs Ghana coding initiative
Nina Marini, a Microsoft director and Ashesi University co-founder, has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme as a forward-looking initiative to prepare young people for the global digital economy. Speaking during discussions at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters with Ghana's US Ambassador, Marini stressed the importance of critical thinking and lifelong learning alongside practical skills.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Microsoft director, Ashesi founder commends Ghana's One Million Coders
A Microsoft Headquarters director has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme and suggested strategic alignment with Microsoft's technological ecosystem to help develop the next generation of innovators. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith highlighted the Government of Ghana's commitment to youth empowerment, artificial intelligence skills development, and cybersecurity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy depends on consumer willingness to buy locally
Joy Online argues that the success of MAKE24, Ghana's manufacturing initiative, hinges not on production capacity but on whether Ghanaians will choose domestically made goods over imports. The piece contends that Ghanaians' preference for imported products — driven by status and perceived quality — poses a fundamental challenge to the economy's local-manufacturing ambitions.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana pursuing Microsoft partnership for digital skills and AI investment
Ghana is negotiating a digital transformation partnership with Microsoft following a high-level meeting between Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and Microsoft executives. The partnership aims to boost job creation, expand digital infrastructure, and position Ghana as a tech hub through skills training, enterprise innovation support, and cloud services expansion.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana's US ambassador discusses airline revival with Boeing executives
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States held talks with Boeing executives in Seattle to secure partnerships for reviving a national carrier as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. The government aims to work with Boeing to acquire aircraft and technical support for the airline's relaunch, which officials say would enhance trade, tourism, investment, and job creation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Ambassador Smith honoured at Shoreline–Akropong Sister City reception
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at a Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception on April 25, 2026, in recognition of his leadership in serving Ghanaians in the diaspora and advocating for Ghana–U.S. partnerships in investment, development, and cultural exchange.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Ambassador courts Pacific Northwest investors for Ghana trade
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, pitched Ghana as open for investment, trade and innovation during a Ghana@69 Dinner Gala in Seattle, meeting with executives from companies including Microsoft and Boeing to explore trade and partnership opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's US Ambassador promotes investment in Seattle
Victor Smith, Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, met with business leaders and local government officials in Seattle to encourage structured investments, joint ventures, and technology transfer from American companies. Smith described Ghana as a stable, credible investment destination and said the government is committed to providing policy frameworks to support investors.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →