6 h. ago Ghana’s new ambassador to U.S. pledges stronger trade and diaspora ties

Ghana’s newly accredited Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has pledged to prioritise trade, investment, and diaspora engagement as he assumes office in Washington.

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22 h. ago African Trade Union Leader Demands Rejection of Predatory Loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/Africa’s largest trade union confederation urged governments across the continent to reject loans with harmful conditions and renegotiate debt agreements that prioritize development over creditor interests, as the continent grapples with a $2.14 trillion debt burden. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, delivered the appeal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/

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36 h. ago Ghana’s Foreign Minister Emphasizes AfCFTA Role in Continental Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reinforced the African Continental Free Trade Area’s strategic importance for continental industrialization, emphasizing the imperative of leveraging the trade bloc’s massive economic potential. Speaking after meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra on Wednesday, September 4, Ablakwa described the continental trade arrangement as fundamental to Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/

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49 h. ago Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities to Singapore Businesses at Trade Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie has positioned the West African nation as offering “bankable, clear, and practical opportunities” to Singaporean businesses during a bilateral trade dialogue aimed at strengthening economic partnerships. Madjie highlighted major investment projects including a proposed petroleum hub and $3.4 billion renewable energy program as concrete ventures available for foreign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/

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62 h. ago AfCFTA’s US$220 Billion Promise Hinges on Seven Pioneer Nations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcftas-us220-billion-promise-hinges-on-seven-pioneer-nations/Only seven African countries are actively trading under the continent’s flagship free trade agreement despite intra-regional commerce surging to $220.3 billion in 2024, highlighting the untapped potential of a framework designed to connect 1.4 billion people. Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Egypt, and South Africa have commenced trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcftas-us220-billion-promise-hinges-on-seven-pioneer-nations/

Economics

3 d. ago Ghana Banks Face Mounting Bad Debt Crisis Following Sovereign Default

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/Ghana’s banking sector continues struggling with deteriorating loan portfolios more than two years after the country’s sovereign debt restructuring, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the financial system. Non-performing loans reached 21.8 percent of total bank lending by December 2024, reflecting ongoing stress from the government’s 2022 debt crisis. The situation has worsened significantly from pre-default […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/

Events

3 d. ago Gold trade business by Goldbod leaves much to be desired – Patrick Boamah

A member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, Patrick Boamah, has expressed concerns about the recent developments in Ghana’s gold trade business, led by Goldbod, saying it leaves much to be desired regarding the ground rules of fair play and transparency According to him, issues such as unfair pricing of gold in the local market […]

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3 d. ago Ghanaian Fashion Executive Represents Africa at Moscow Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-fashion-executive-represents-africa-at-moscow-summit/Nana Addo Tamakloe concluded Ghana’s participation in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, where he promoted African fashion industry development alongside representatives from over 60 countries. The three-day event focused on emerging market opportunities in global fashion commerce. Tamakloe, who leads Accra Fashion Week, addressed sustainability and trade expansion themes during the August 28-30 summit. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-fashion-executive-represents-africa-at-moscow-summit/

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4 d. ago Foreign Minister Sets Ambitious Trade Benchmarks for Ghana’s New Diplomatic Corps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/Ghana’s freshly appointed ambassadors will carry economic targets alongside their diplomatic credentials as the government introduces performance metrics tied directly to trade expansion. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that envoys must achieve minimum annual trade increases of 10% with their host nations. The performance framework marks a fundamental shift in how Ghana evaluates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/

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4 d. ago Bilateral Trade Opportunities: Ghana and Peru strengthen investment ties

Ghana and Peru are taking decisive steps to deepen trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on agribusiness, sustainable mining, and technology transfer. At the Peru-Ghana Trade and Investment Webinar, business leaders, government officials, and policymakers from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral partnerships. Peru’s Ambassador to Ghana, Liliana Gómez, emphasized that the […]

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4 d. ago Ghana Link reassures stakeholders of ICUMS performance enhancements

Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), extends its deep appreciation to all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment, patience, and support as it strengthens Ghana’s trade facilitation infrastructure. The company says it has over the past weeks, noted and fully acknowledged concerns regarding intermittent downtimes on the ICUMS platform. […]

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4 d. ago African Trade Unions Demand Continental Credit Rating Agency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-unions-demand-continental-credit-rating-agency/Labour leaders across Africa are pushing for a homegrown credit rating agency by 2027, arguing that international firms systematically undervalue African economies and inflate borrowing costs. The International Trade Union Confederation’s African branch made the call during a debt cancellation rally in Accra, where delegates criticized Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P Global for consistently branding African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-unions-demand-continental-credit-rating-agency/

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5 d. ago Global Student Debt Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Education Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/A worldwide education financing crisis now reaching Ghana threatens to transform higher learning from an opportunity ladder into a financial trap for young people across Africa. The World Economic Forum recently highlighted what experts call an emerging “debt tsunami” as student borrowing reaches unsustainable levels globally. Countries that once celebrated expanded university access now grapple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/

Events

6 d. ago Ghana’s Customs System Operator Promises Major Overhaul After Service Disruptions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-customs-system-operator-promises-major-overhaul-after-service-disruptions/Ghana Link Network Services has pledged to fix persistent technical problems plaguing the country’s customs management system after weeks of complaints from importers and freight forwarders. The company operates the Integrated Customs Management System that handles trade transactions at Ghana’s ports and borders. Recent disruptions have frustrated businesses trying to clear goods through customs, prompting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-customs-system-operator-promises-major-overhaul-after-service-disruptions/

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7 d. ago Trade Expert Calls for Strategic Partnerships to Unlock Africa’s Borderless Market Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trade-expert-calls-for-strategic-partnerships-to-unlock-africas-borderless-market-vision/African businesses must forge deeper regional partnerships to capitalize on continental integration opportunities, according to a leading trade specialist who argues the continent has no choice but to eliminate economic barriers. Dr. Fareed Arthur, Executive Consultant at the Africa Trade Capacity Centre, says strategic collaborations represent the most effective pathway toward achieving the African Continental […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trade-expert-calls-for-strategic-partnerships-to-unlock-africas-borderless-market-vision/

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7 d. ago West Africa Plans Major Industrial Summit to Boost Regional Manufacturing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-plans-major-industrial-summit-to-boost-regional-manufacturing/Nigeria will host a comprehensive summit aimed at accelerating West Africa’s industrial transformation, bringing together government officials, manufacturers, and international investors to discuss regional development strategies. The West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition has received endorsement from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. Event organizer dmg Nigeria events positions the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-plans-major-industrial-summit-to-boost-regional-manufacturing/

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8 d. ago Ghana’s FLEGT Licensing System to go live in the European Market on Oct 8, 2025 – Lands Minister

Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber legality, and promote sustainable trade. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands and Natural […]

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8 d. ago Ghana’s Biggest Trade Showcase Returns to Champion Local Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-showcase-returns-to-champion-local-innovation/Entrepreneurs and innovators across Ghana will converge on Accra next month for what organizers promise will be the most ambitious edition of the This is Ghana Exhibition yet. The two-day showcase runs September 6-7 at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, opening daily at 10 a.m. The event brings together homegrown products, cutting-edge technologies, and traditional crafts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-showcase-returns-to-champion-local-innovation/

Sport

9 d. ago African Nations Prioritize Debt Over Citizens as Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-debt-over-citizens-as-crisis-deepens/African governments are channeling more resources into debt servicing than critical social programs, starving education and healthcare systems while millions face deteriorating public services across the continent. The stark reality emerged as trade union leaders prepare for a major debt cancellation rally in Ghana’s capital this week. Continental debt levels reached $2.14 trillion in 2024, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-debt-over-citizens-as-crisis-deepens/

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1 week ago Algeria positions itself as continental trade hub with major fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-positions-itself-as-continental-trade-hub-with-major-fair/Algeria aims to showcase its African economic ambitions when Algiers hosts the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair from September 4-10, positioning the North African nation as a strategic gateway for continental commerce. The event represents more than a typical trade exhibition for Algeria, serving as a platform to demonstrate its capacity to align economic aspirations with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-positions-itself-as-continental-trade-hub-with-major-fair/

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