The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Ghana) leaders, President of the AmCham Board Kimathi Kuenhyia and Vice President Abdul Rahman Amoadu, joined Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for a symbolic appearance at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York
The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), and the U.S. Chamber was honored to participate in a high-level roundtable today with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama. The meeting, facilitated by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and its CEO, Simon Madjie, offered members a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the President about his government’s policy priorities and vision for advancing Ghana’s economic growth.
President Mahama emphasized his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and attracting new investments. He reaffirmed that the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors will be eliminated across all sectors, except those specifically reserved for Ghanaians, a long-anticipated reform that will significantly ease market entry and encourage greater U.S. business participation.
In a further boost to the investment climate, the President announced that registration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will soon be completed within 24 hours, cutting red tape and accelerating the establishment process for new businesses. He also confirmed that, beginning next year, Ghana will introduce e-visas, making travel and business access to the country faster and more efficient.
These reforms underscore the government’s determination to make Ghana one of the most attractive destinations for trade and investment in the region. For AmCham members, they present new opportunities to expand operations, deepen partnerships, and contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.
Participants included the President of the AmCham Board Kimathi Kuenhyia and CEO of AmCham Doris Kafui Afanyedey.
Ghana is indeed open for business!
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), welcomed Patrice Ndzana, General Manager of Cummins Ghana, to our offices as part of the ongoing Member Listening Tour.
The visit created space for an open and engaging conversation about Cummins’ operations in Ghana, its contributions to industrial growth, and the challenges shaping the broader business environment.
Cummins, known globally for its reliable power solutions and engine technologies, has been making significant investments in Ghana. Recent projects include the delivery of six QSK95 engines for new tugboats at Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, repowering five dewatering pumps at Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine, expanding service facilities in Tarkwa and Kumasi, and installing two 900 kVA standby generators at CalBank’s Head Office.
Beyond business, Cummins continues to invest in people—employing a predominantly Ghanaian workforce and advancing technical training to equip local talent for highly skilled roles.
The dialogue with Patrice reinforced the value of the Listening Tour: keeping the Chamber connected to members’ experiences, ensuring their perspectives shape advocacy, and strengthening partnerships that drive U.S.–Ghana trade and investment