43 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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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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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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1 week ago Ghana poised to expand partnerships in textiles, automotive, and green economy

Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on Japanese businesses to scale up their investments in Ghana, positioning the country as a dependable gateway for companies seeking to expand across Africa.

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2 w. ago High Court dismisses K. T. Hammond’s 2024 election petition, slaps him with Gh¢60k fine

The High Court in Obuasi in the Ashanti region has dismissed an election petition filed by former Trade and Industry Minister, Kobina Tahiru Hammond popularly known as K.T Hammond, against the victory of Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani in the Adansi Asokwa parliamentary election.

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2 w. ago Trade Minister commissions $3.5 million fertilizer plant to boost agriculture

Ghana has commissioned a $3.5 million fertilizer plant at Shai Hills to enhance agricultural productivity and improve national food security. The facility, developed by Invess Agriculture Ltd in partnership with Nitron Group and managed by AAA Infrastructure Ghana Ltd, is expected to produce 385,000 metric tons of granular fertilizer annually, including 20 specialised formulations approved […]

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2 w. ago India and Ghana Forge US$3 Billion Trade Path with Eye on Doubling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-and-ghana-forge-us3-billion-trade-path-with-eye-on-doubling/India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has heralded a new era in bilateral ties, anchored by surging trade and strategic investments following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit—the first by an Indian premier in 30 years. The trip elevated relations to a “Comprehensive Partnership,” unlocking fresh momentum for economic collaboration across West Africa. Trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-and-ghana-forge-us3-billion-trade-path-with-eye-on-doubling/

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3 w. ago South Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures

Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in the South African motor industry over two years, the trade minister said on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Building Capacity: Trainers Equipped To Teach Digital Skills To Rural Women

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-capacity-trainers-equipped-to-teach-digital-skills-to-rural-women/The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with Tech Herfrica, the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Liberia, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Liberia, successfully held a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Digital Skills for Women in Rural Communities, from 6th to 8th August 2025 in Monrovia, Liberia. The workshop aimed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-capacity-trainers-equipped-to-teach-digital-skills-to-rural-women/

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