17 h. ago South Africa showcases automotive leadership at IATF 2025 in Algeria

South Africa joined the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, which is taking place from 4th to 10th of September in Algiers, Algeria. This year’s event is organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The IATF offers a platform […]

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17 h. ago Stellantis Advances African Mobility Vision at Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stellantis-advances-african-mobility-vision-at-major-trade-fair/Automotive giant Stellantis strengthened its commitment to African industrial development at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, engaging with continental leaders on sustainable mobility solutions and regional manufacturing expansion. The company participated in the September 5-6 gathering alongside industry leaders and policymakers, using the platform to showcase its vision for inclusive transportation across Africa’s diverse […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stellantis-advances-african-mobility-vision-at-major-trade-fair/

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34 h. ago Nigeria Wins IATF 2027 Hosting Rights as Ghana Eyes Participation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-wins-iatf-2027-hosting-rights-as-ghana-eyes-participation/Nigeria has secured hosting rights for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, with Lagos confirmed as the venue, following an announcement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the opening of IATF 2025 in Algiers. The selection was announced by Obasanjo, who serves as chairman of the IATF Advisory Board, during the opening ceremony of the fourth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-wins-iatf-2027-hosting-rights-as-ghana-eyes-participation/

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35 h. ago Africa Must Triple Research Investment to Unlock US$60bn Industrial Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-triple-research-investment-to-unlock-us60bn-industrial-future/Africa needs to dramatically scale up research and development investment to drive industrial transformation and reduce technological dependence on external powers, the continent’s leading development finance institution has warned. Speaking at the launch of the African Research and Innovation Hub during the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Afreximbank Group Chief Economist Dr. Yemi Kale emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-triple-research-investment-to-unlock-us60bn-industrial-future/

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56 h. ago Ghana’s Biggest Trade Fair Opens, Championing Local Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/The 10th edition of the “This is Ghana” Exhibition opened Saturday at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, drawing thousands of visitors to Ghana’s largest showcase of locally manufactured products and services. Powered by Channel One TV and Citi FM, the two-day event runs through Sunday, September 7, positioning itself as the country’s premier platform […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/

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1 week ago Volta Star Textiles seeks $100m investment for revival at Volta Trade and Investment Fair

The historic Volta Star Textiles Limited, formerly Juapong Textiles Limited, is making a bold appeal for revival as it seeks an investment between $25 million and $100 million to restore full operations. Once a cornerstone of Ghana’s textile industry, the factory, located in Juapong in the North Tongu District, had a production capacity of 20 […]

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1 week ago Algeria poised to fulfil African ambition as epicenter of trade

From 4th to 10th September 2025, the Algerian capital will become the epicentre of African trade. More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) symbolizes Algeria’s unwavering continental ambition-one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. A “work of projection and observation”- such was the recognition given […]

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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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2 w. ago Volta Region launches investment fair to attract West African capital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-region-launches-investment-fair-to-attract-west-african-capital/The Volta Region will host its seventh annual trade fair in November, positioning the eastern region as Ghana’s commercial gateway to West Africa’s transport corridors and neighboring economies. Organizers unveiled plans for the “Volta Rising” event, emphasizing public-private partnerships between the Association of Ghana Industries and regional authorities to attract capital across agriculture, technology and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-region-launches-investment-fair-to-attract-west-african-capital/

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2 w. ago Namibian Trade Fair Highlights Economic Progress and Regional Integration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibian-trade-fair-highlights-economic-progress-and-regional-integration/Namibia’s premier commercial event has evolved into a significant platform for economic transformation and regional trade development, according to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who highlighted the country’s progress toward inclusive growth during the opening ceremony. The 24th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opened Sunday under the theme “Innovate, Connect, Prosper,” featuring 450 exhibitors representing diverse sectors including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibian-trade-fair-highlights-economic-progress-and-regional-integration/

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2 w. ago Nigerian Conglomerate Joins Africa’s Largest Trade Fair as Premier Partner

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-conglomerate-joins-africas-largest-trade-fair-as-premier-partner/Tropical General Investment Group has secured premier partnership status with the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, positioning the Nigerian multinational to leverage Africa’s biggest commercial platform for expanding its manufacturing footprint across the continent. The partnership announcement reinforces IATF2025’s focus on transforming Africa’s industrial landscape from raw material exports toward value-added production. The fair, scheduled for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-conglomerate-joins-africas-largest-trade-fair-as-premier-partner/

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3 w. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash must trigger renewed spirit to end galamsey – Volta Fair Secretariat

The Secretariat of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair has urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to ending illegal mining following the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash. It stressed that it would be the “most fitting tribute” to the memory of the eight people who lost their lives during a mission to find a […]

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3 w. ago GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage the event’s projected $44 billion trade deals to boost non-traditional exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/

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4 w. ago Ghana Urged to Seize AfCFTA Edge Ahead of Critical Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-seize-afcfta-edge-ahead-of-critical-trade-fair/Ghana’s business leaders are sounding the alarm: the nation isn’t capitalizing on hosting the AfCFTA headquarters. With the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers just months away, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) met Algeria’s ambassador to push for a stronger export push. “There’s an opportunity situated in Ghana, and we’re […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-seize-afcfta-edge-ahead-of-critical-trade-fair/

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