African Business Council Chief Demands Forty Percent Procurement for Continental Firms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-business-council-chief-demands-forty-percent-procurement-for-continental-firms/Africa Business Council President Dr Amany Asfour has called for African governments to reserve at least forty percent of public procurement for continental businesses, arguing that preferential treatment for African firms represents an essential mechanism for translating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement into tangible industrial development. Speaking on the AfCFTA podcast on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-business-council-chief-demands-forty-percent-procurement-for-continental-firms/


play_arrow All Ghana News
3 w.
Economics
ID: 1625806143598194556


Similar News expand_more


1 M. Africa’s single market needs SMEs to thrive — African Union Commissioner
Economics
1 M. Indigenous firms must lead Africa’s mining sector to drive transformation — Mahama
Economics
1 M. Africa’s future must be built by great African business champions – KGL Group chairman
Economics
2 w. Trade Ministry and TradeMark Africa partner to boost Ghana’s garment industry
Economics
4 w. Lands Minister seeks strategic partnership with Africa Finance Corporation to boost mineral sector
Economics
68 h. Ghana Cooperative Marketing Association demands restoration of all assets, payment of rental arrears
Economics
3 w. Minerals Commission revokes over 300 licences in push to reclaim Ghanaian control of mining sector
Economics
3 w. We will not condone foreign companies using Ghanaians as fronts – Lands Minister
Politics
1 M. Ghana Seeks South Korean Rail Research Model to Drive Industrialisation
Economics
1 M. Africa’s Future Must Be Built by Great African Business Champions – KGL Group Chairman Advocates at APD 2026
Economics
1 M. Ghana risks up to $21.3bn economic loss as Benin targets regional manufacturers – Agribusiness Chamber
Economics
4 w. Mobilize Capital for Ghana’s and Africa’s Mineral Endowment – Hon. Buah to Africa Finance Corporation
Economics
3 w. South African Business Coalition Demands Climate Action as Economic Priority
Economics
3 w. African Foreign Ministers Request Ghana’s Fugu Following AU Summit Interest
Politics
1 M. Vice President urges Africa to shift from dependency to integration for shared prosperity
Economics
2 w. Trade Minister Links ICUMS Certification to Ghana’s Industrial Competitiveness Drive
Economics
2 w. Ghana Overhauls Public Procurement Thresholds Under New L.I. 2516 Regulations
Economics
4 w. SME Export Trade Gap Threatens Africa’s Economic Future, Vice President Warns
Economics
61 h. Invest in Ghana’s garment industry for job creation – Expert urges gov’t
Economics
2 w. Beyond certificates: Why Ghana’s TVET revolution must prioritise employment over enrolment
Economics
2 d. Ghana@69: Asante Akyem South MCE urges private sector investment to drive local development
Economics
3 w. Ghanaian Economist Warns Africa: Export Bans Are Not Industrial Policy
Economics
1 M. Egyptian Consortium Proposes US$200 Million Fibre Composite Cylinder Factory for Ghana
Technology
8 d. Civil Society Demands Gender Lens on Ghana’s Oil Revenue Allocations
Economics
2 w. Paula Tabirih – Khoali Claims “Marketing” and “First Among Equals” Awards at 40 Under 40 Africa Awards 2026
Culture
9 d. Zenith Bank rolls out maiden SME Business Empowerment Lab to support growth of Ghanaian enterprises
Economics
69 h. Prof. Douglas Boateng commends govt’s value for money agenda, urges passage of Procurement Bill
Economics
2 w. Corporate support rolls in for Pan African Heritage World Museum with Suzuki car donation
Culture
1 M. Africa Must Demand Value Addition for Critical Minerals, Says Former SA Minister
Economics
7 d. GMTF inaugurates Entity Tender Committee to bolster procurement oversight
Economics
1 w. Safebond Africa leads corporate giving with GH¢100,000 donation to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
Economics
2 w. Ghana and Liberia Central Banks Sign Pact to Build Africa’s Strongest Regulators
Economics
1 M. AU Commissioner urges investment in women and youth for Africa’s future
Economics
1 M. Ghana’s role in the AfCFTA Secretariat is providing a vital shield against shifting global trade tariffs
Politics
1 M. Ghana seeks stronger partnerships with Australian mining sector at Mining Indaba reception
Economics
2 w. President Mahama commissions B5 Plus Steel Manufacturing Plant, hails boost to Ghana’s industrial transformation
Economics
2 h. Ban on land transit goods safeguards Ghanaian manufacturers – FABAG
Travel
2 w. SeamlessHR, Payroll and HR Software powers GH¢7bn in salaries across Africa
Economics
6 d. Standard Bank Report Finds African Trade Infrastructure at Its Strongest Since 2022
Economics
1 M. Kudus Gbeadese declares bid to contest as NDC Secretary in Savannah Region
Economics
3 w. Services Sector Dominance Raises Questions About Ghana’s Industrial Future
Economics
2 w. Lands Minister commissions B5 Plus Steel Manufacturing Plant, highlights Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda
Economics
1 w. Ghana Insurance Industry Sees Strong Growth and Claims Performance in 2024
Economics
1 M. Ghana Tourism Federation appoints Emmanuel Treku as Chair of Marketing and Public Relations Directorate
Culture
5 d. Ghana@69: Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada urges Ghanaians in the diaspora to drive development
Politics
1 M. Africa’s future workforce, customers are already here and they are young – Nii Armah Quaye
Economics
6 d. Ghana’s fragile gains and the gathering global storm: A call for collective effort
Economics
6 d. Ghana’s fragile gains and the gathering global storm, A call for collective effort
Economics
2 w. Ghana Needs Industrial Spearheads From Germany, Not Just Skills Classes
Economics
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down