27 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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6 d. ago Ghana, Canada explore new frontiers in trade and investment cooperation

A visit by Canadian Ambassador Myriam Montrat to the Trade Ministry on Monday, 1st December 2025, has set the stage for enhanced bilateral collaboration, with both countries seeking fresh opportunities to expand trade and investment partnerships.

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9 d. ago M&C Group Chairman calls for stronger support for local entrepreneurs at 2025 Africa Globalised Investment Summit

At the 2025 Africa Globalized Investment Summit held at the Africa Trade House in Accra, Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Chairman of M&C Group, delivered a compelling speech calling for a renewed commitment to entrepreneurship, local industry support, and fairer economic structures for Ghanaian businesses.

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1 week ago Volta Trade Fair Advances With Focus on Technology and Youth Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-trade-fair-advances-with-focus-on-technology-and-youth-development/The 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair, Ghana’s first ever 24 hour trade fair, entered its second day with organizers outlining a comprehensive program of sector focused forums designed to promote innovation, skills development, and new business opportunities in the region. The fair opened on November 26 and runs until December 8, hosting exhibitors, investors, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-trade-fair-advances-with-focus-on-technology-and-youth-development/

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1 week ago VDF to Honor Col. (Rtd) Cyril Necku and Late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto at Volta Trade and Investment Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vdf-to-honor-col-rtd-cyril-necku-and-late-dumega-raymond-okudzeto-at-volta-trade-and-investment-fair/The Volta Development Forum (VDF) has announced that it will honor Col. (Rtd) Cyril Necku and the late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto as initiators of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair at this year’s edition of the Fair, organized under the auspices of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC). According to the Forum, the recognition is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vdf-to-honor-col-rtd-cyril-necku-and-late-dumega-raymond-okudzeto-at-volta-trade-and-investment-fair/

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1 week ago JoyNews intercepts confidential report on MIIF losing over GH¢700m in gold deal with Goldridge

JoyNews has obtained a confidential audit by the Ghana Audit Service revealing how the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) lost over GH¢708 million in a gold trade deal with Goldridge Refinery Limited (GRL).

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1 week ago VDF to Honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for pioneering volta trade and investment fair

The Volta Development Forum (VDF) has announced plans to honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and the late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for their pioneering roles in the establishment of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair—an initiative that has grown into the region’s flagship platform for promoting commerce, investment, and economic growth.

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2 w. ago Regional Investment Strategy Could Generate New Revenue Streams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/A strategic shift is emerging in Ghana’s approach to revenue generation, with regional trade and investment fairs increasingly viewed not merely as promotional events but as engines for creating new businesses, jobs, and ultimately thousands of new taxpayers. The upcoming Volta Trade and Investment Fair 2025, running from November 26 to December 8 with a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/

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2 w. ago Ghana Trade Minister Intensifies Push for Foreign Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-trade-minister-intensifies-push-for-foreign-investment/Ghana’s Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare held a series of high level meetings with international partners on Thursday, signalling the government’s accelerating efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen industrial development. The Minister engaged separately with European Union Ambassador Rune Skinnebach, British High Commissioner Christian Rogg and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-trade-minister-intensifies-push-for-foreign-investment/

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3 w. ago Guyana Drives CARICOM Growth Amid Regional Economic Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyana-drives-caricom-growth-amid-regional-economic-struggles/Caribbean Community (CARICOM) economies delivered a mixed performance in 2024, with Guyana’s oil-driven expansion lifting overall regional growth while several member states struggled with widening trade deficits, weak investment flows and rising external imbalances, according to new data compiled by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Guyana remained the region’s standout performer, expanding 43.6% on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyana-drives-caricom-growth-amid-regional-economic-struggles/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s commitment to attracting foreign investments, strengthening international partnerships strong – GIPC Boss

Discussions also touched on collaboration within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strategies to foster sustainable investment flows between the two countries.

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3 w. ago John Mahama Unveils Major $1.5bn Tema Port Upgrade to Boost Trade and Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/john-mahama-unveils-major-1-5bn-tema-port-upgrade-to-boost-trade-and-investment/President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated the first two phases of the Tema Port Expansion Project, hailing the development as a significant milestone in Ghana’s quest to become a leading trade and logistics centre in West Africa. Valued at $1.5 billion, the expansion is one of the most extensive port infrastructure initiatives in sub-Saharan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/john-mahama-unveils-major-1-5bn-tema-port-upgrade-to-boost-trade-and-investment/

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3 w. ago UKGCC celebrates member businesses at 3rd Gala Dinner and Awards night

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has reaffirmed its pivotal role in promoting trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Ghana by celebrating its member businesses at the 3rd End of Year Gala Dinner and Awards under the theme, “UK-Ghana Trade – Bridging Nations, Building Prosperity.” The elegant event, hosted at the Kempinski Hotel Gold […]

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3 w. ago African Trade Chamber, West African Bankers’ Association sign landmark deal to boost regional trade

The African Trade Chamber (ATC) and the West African Bankers’ Association (WABA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing regional financial integration and facilitating trade across West Africa. The agreement seeks to expand access to trade and investment finance while strengthening the foundation for private sector-led economic transformation within the subregion. […]

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3 w. ago ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years Of Regional Integration With ECOTIFE 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/West Africa is marking five decades of integration and shared progress, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its leadership in driving regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment. As part of the ECOWAS@50 celebrations, the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE) takes center stage at the 2025 Lagos International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/

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3 w. ago Ghana showcases expanding investment opportunities at AfrICANDO 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-showcases-expanding-investment-opportunities-at-africando-2025/Ghana has reaffirmed its position as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for investment during a high-level roundtable hosted by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) at AfrICANDO 2025, the 26th U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Conference. The session, themed “Investment Opportunities in Ghana,” highlighted the country’s robust economic reforms, renewed investor confidence, and expanding prospects […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-showcases-expanding-investment-opportunities-at-africando-2025/

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3 w. ago West Africa Energy Leaders Gather for Regional Cooperation Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition will serve as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) scheduled for December 2 to 3, 2025 in Accra, bringing together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and energy integration developments. The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) joins as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/

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4 w. ago Dependency Theory and the Condition of the Poor in the Developing World

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Dr. Maxwell Ampong, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dependency-theory-and-the-condition-of-the-poor-in-the-developing-world/For decades, the global economy has promised convergence. The message has been straightforward: open your markets, liberalise your trade, attract investment, and prosperity will follow. Yet many nations across the Global South (primarily Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania) have followed this path and still find themselves burdened by persistent poverty, inequality, and dependence. To […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Dr. Maxwell Ampong, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dependency-theory-and-the-condition-of-the-poor-in-the-developing-world/

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4 w. ago Mahama to Launch “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” Programme in Kumasi on November 12

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-to-launch-nkoko-nkitinkiti-programme-in-kumasi-on-november-12/The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will officially unveil a new government initiative dubbed the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” programme in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12. Although full details of the initiative remain under wraps, the programme is believed to be centred on boosting community development and empowering […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-to-launch-nkoko-nkitinkiti-programme-in-kumasi-on-november-12/

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4 w. ago President Mahama Positions Ghana as Strategic Hub for China Africa Trade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-positions-ghana-as-strategic-hub-for-china-africa-trade/President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s growing role as a strategic hub for trade and investment, particularly in its relations with China. Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Wode Maya, the president recounted his recent interactions with Chinese leadership, praising the swift progress of Ghana’s debt negotiations under the Group of 20 (G20) bilateral […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-positions-ghana-as-strategic-hub-for-china-africa-trade/

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