Accra – Ghana and Zimbabwe convened a Business Roundtable Forum on Thursday, 2 April 2026, to expand trade and investment between the two countries. The forum was part of the three-day State Visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa.
Mr. Ebo Kobena Quaison, Chief Commercial Officer for Trade Facilitation at Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, encouraged the private sector to explore investment opportunities in tourism, agro-processing, and digital services. He said the forum offered a platform for joint ventures, knowledge exchange, and development of value chains connecting the two economies.
Mr. Tafadwza Chinamo, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), said Zimbabwe is seeking investment in energy, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and service sectors.
The roundtable brought together business leaders, policymakers, and investors from both countries to discuss priority export sectors, market access, and strategies to strengthen trade flows. Key sectors highlighted included agribusiness, mining, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure, where Ghana and Zimbabwe have complementary strengths.
Participants noted that private sector engagement is crucial to translating policy into economic outcomes. The forum is expected to open new investment avenues, facilitate market entry, and promote regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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