Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to attracting American investment by hosting the maiden “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, D.C. The forum brought together U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy stakeholders for a high-level dialogue on Ghana’s investment climate, economic […]
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Finance Minister Vows to Halt New Tax Hikes, Focus on Compliance and Electronic Tools
ACCRA — Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged to prioritize strengthening tax compliance and deploying new electronic tools over resorting to new taxes, stating he will not overburden existing taxpayers. Following a working visit to the Osu Tax Service Centre, Dr. Forson acknowledged the successful efforts in controlling […]
‘Africa We Want’ Summit Urges Entrepreneurs to Embrace Digitalisation and Borderless Trade
The 2025 Africa We Want Summit, held at Mountville International University College in Accra on Saturday, December 5, 2025, convened entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, and young leaders committed to accelerating the continent’s economic transformation. Operating under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade & Entrepreneurship,” the event underscored the pivotal role […]
MYTO IS COMING: CAN GHANA’S NEW TARIFF REGIME UNLOCK THE US$2.6 BN IN PRIVATE CAPITAL IT NEEDS?
Between 2025 and 2030, the country needs about US$4.4 billion in new energy investment to reach its National Energy Compact target of 99% electricity access by 2030, up from roughly 89% today. Of that, US$2.6 billion is expected to come from private capital, with the remaining US$1.8 billion from public […]
Philadelphia and Ghana Seek Economic Expansion Beyond Cocoa Trade
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith, called on Philadelphia business leaders and U.S. officials during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., to significantly deepen economic engagement, focusing on opportunities well beyond the traditional cocoa trade. The Ambassador stressed Ghana’s dedication to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, […]






