AmCham member Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is celebrating a significant milestone as Assana Bar marks its first anniversary.

Since opening its doors, Assana Bar has established itself as one of Accra’s premier destinations for exceptional mixology, vibrant entertainment, and memorable social experiences. Over the past year, the venue has welcomed guests from across Ghana and beyond, creating an atmosphere where world-class hospitality meets the dynamic energy of the city.

Reflecting on the occasion, the team at Assana Bar expressed gratitude to its patrons, partners, and supporters who have contributed to its success. From signature cocktails and expertly crafted beverages to live music performances and unforgettable evenings, the venue has become a hub for connection, celebration, and entertainment.

“From our very first pour to the countless unforgettable nights filled with live beats, signature mixology, and the vibrant energy of Accra, it has been an incredible journey. Thank you for making our first year a masterpiece—we are just getting started,” the team shared.

As Assana Bar raises a toast to its first year, it looks ahead to creating even more exceptional experiences, strengthening its place within Accra’s hospitality scene, and celebrating many more milestones with guests and the wider community.

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana congratulates Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra and the Assana Bar team on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success in the years ahead.

Accra, Ghana – 20 May 2026 – Agility, a multi-business operator and long-term investor in

global and regional businesses, announced that the Agility Logistics Park (ALP) in Tema,

Ghana has received EDGE Advanced certification for its energy- and resource-efficient green

buildings. This brings the total number of EDGE Advanced-certified warehouses across the ALP

network to 17, with certified facilities now present in every country where Agility Logistics Parks

operates.

EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) is the global standard for energy-efficient

buildings, a certification system overseen by the International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private

sector arm of the World Bank Group. Advanced EDGE certification requires a building to deliver

a significant reduction in energy use, water use and embodied carbon in materials when

benchmarked against standard local buildings.

ALP Ghana, a 160,000 SQM warehouse park, is located in the Tema Free Zone, adjacent to

Tema port and the Ghana country capital Accra. The park provides international standard

warehouse space to multinationals and local businesses. All five warehouses within the Ghana

ALP have been certified as EDGE Advanced.

ALP’s EDGE Advanced warehouses in Accra provide average energy savings of 68%, water

savings of 38%, and utilise construction materials containing 63% less embodied carbon in

materials, when compared with others in the market.

Charles Gassoub, Vice President – Agility Africa, said: “Achieving the EDGE Certificate

demonstrates our commitment to developing energy- and resource-efficient facilities in line with

global sustainability standards. This brings direct benefits to our customers, including reduced

utility costs, improved operational efficiency, and alignment with their own ESG and

sustainability objectives.”

Nathalie Kouassi Akon, IFC’s Ghana Division Director, also remarked on the achievement,

stating: “The EDGE Advanced certification of Agility Logistics Park in Tema demonstrates the

strong momentum for green buildings in Ghana and the critical role the private sector plays in

driving this transition. By significantly reducing energy and resource use, projects like this not

only lower operating costs for businesses but also contribute to Ghana’s smart development

Official Use Onlygoals and long-term economic resilience. IFC is proud to support partners like Agility in setting

new standards for sustainable, high-quality industrial infrastructure in the region.”

Agility Logistics Parks are secure, connected, 24/7 complexes with international-standard, high-

quality warehouses, designed with advanced engineering and sustainability features. In

addition to the 160,000 SQM park in Ghana, Agility Logistics Parks has a 470,000 SQM park in

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; a 320,000 SQM facility in Maputo, Mozambique; a 270,000 SQM park in

Lagos, Nigeria (under development); as well as the 270,000 SQM Yanmu East logistics park in

Cairo, Egypt, part of a joint venture with Hassan Allam Utilities.

Agility Africa CEO Geoffrey White said: “Having each of our warehouse parks in Africa certified

as EDGE Advanced is an integral part of our strategy to develop a network of secure and

efficient warehouse parks across the Continent. The growing portfolio of Agility warehouse

parks delivers an essential part of the fundamental infrastructure required for growth by both

global and local businesses.

Providing international standard ready-built warehouses for companies to lease for storage,

distribution, e-commerce, packaging, processing and light manufacturing makes it easier for

businesses to expand or enter new markets, reducing their capital requirements and time it

takes to market. Agility warehouse parks make African markets more bankable, attractive and

competitive.”

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About Agility Logistics Parks

Agility Logistics Parks is a leading developer, owner, and operator of industrial real estate across the Middle East,

Africa, and South Asia, providing scalable logistics and light industrial facilities in strategic locations. Agility Logistics

Parks is part of Agility, a multi-business operator and long-term investor in sector-leading global businesses. Agility

has a global footprint across six continents and 80+ countries, with a workforce of 70,000 employees.

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eSAL: Orchestrating Africa’s AI-Powered Enterprise Future

From Ghana’s Leading BPO to Africa’s Premier Agentic AI Orchestration Company

Accra is no longer just on the map of African business — it is emerging as a command center for the continent’s AI-powered enterprise transformation. At the forefront of that shift is eSAL, a Platinum Member of AmCham Ghana, which is redefining what an African technology company can be on the global stage.

eSAL has boldly pivoted from its roots as Ghana’s most trusted Business Process Outsourcing firm to declare ownership of an entirely new category: Agentic Process Orchestration (APO) — the intelligent coordination of AI agents and human specialists to deliver business outcomes at scale.

“West Africa’s first agentic AI workforce is operational today. This is not a promise on a pitch deck — it is the infrastructure of Africa’s enterprise future, built and running in Accra.”

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BY THE NUMBERS

• 2M+ Transactions Processed Monthly
• 99.4% SLA Across Active Deployments
• 4 Countries of Operational Presence
• 1st Agentic AI Workforce in West Africa

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THE TRANSFORMATION: FROM BPO LEADER TO CATEGORY CREATOR

eSAL spent years building a reputation as Ghana’s premier outsourcing partner — rigorous on quality, trusted by regional and multinational clients, and respected for operational discipline. That foundation was valuable. But eSAL’s leadership made a deliberate decision: instead of competing for market share in a commoditising industry, they would create a new one.

The distinction between BPO and APO is profound. Traditional BPO sells labour arbitrage — lower-cost headcount executing defined tasks. APO, as eSAL defines and practises it, delivers business outcomes through the intelligent orchestration of AI agents, with human specialists governing quality and compliance at every critical junction. The result is a model that is simultaneously faster, more scalable, more consistent, and more strategically valuable than anything the legacy BPO industry offers.

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THE PLATFORM: AADP — AFRICA’S AGENTIC AI DELIVERY ENGINE

At the heart of eSAL’s model is its proprietary Agentic AI Delivery Platform (AADP) — a purpose-built multi-agent orchestration layer that coordinates AI-driven workflows across the full enterprise operations stack. The AADP is not a rebadged chatbot or a simple automation suite. It is a sophisticated architecture built on a Large Language Model (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) core, purpose-engineered for high-stakes enterprise environments.

AADP Capability Domains:

• KYC & Compliance Verification AI — Accelerated identity and regulatory checks with audit-ready human oversight at every decision point.
• Customer Experience Management Intelligence — Context-aware CX delivery that improves resolution rates while reducing cost-per-interaction.
• Back-Office Automation — End-to-end workflow orchestration for finance, HR, and operational functions, with zero black-box outputs.
• Real-Time Analytics & Reporting — Live performance intelligence enabling dynamic adjustment of operations, not lagging post-mortems.
• Compliance Monitoring — Continuous, automated regulatory surveillance with embedded human governance gates.

What makes the AADP commercially distinctive is its governance architecture. Unlike fully autonomous AI deployments that introduce liability risk, eSAL’s platform embeds human oversight at every critical decision node. Enterprise buyers get the speed and scale of AI with the accountability and control of experienced professionals — risk-managed transformation, exactly what procurement leaders, COOs, and compliance officers require.

“Every agent action passes through a human governance gate. Enterprise clients get AI speed and human accountability — not a trade-off between the two.”

The commercial model reinforces this differentiation. eSAL is migrating from seat- and hour-based billing to outcome-based pricing — charging clients for results delivered, not resources deployed. For enterprise buyers weighing the build-vs-partner decision, this structure eliminates the financial risk of transformation investment and creates a clear, measurable return.

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THE COMPETITIVE MOAT: WHY AFRICA IS THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

The global BPO incumbents — Concentrix, TTEC, Teleperformance — face a fundamental challenge: their identity, infrastructure, and investor narrative are built on the headcount model they must now dismantle. Their AI transformation stories remain unconvincing precisely because AI threatens the very asset base they have spent decades building.

eSAL has no such legacy to protect. Its transformation is clean, credible, and already operational. And it is executing from a geography that turns conventional wisdom on its head: Africa is not a constraint — it is the competitive moat.

Why Africa Wins:

• Pan-African Regulatory Fluency — Operational presence across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt gives eSAL embedded compliance intelligence that no Western incumbent can acquire quickly or credibly.
• Cultural & Consumer Intelligence — For multinationals entering African markets, eSAL is not a vendor — it is a strategic partner that removes the single biggest barrier: authentic market understanding.

The Talent Advantage:

• The AI Academy Pipeline — eSAL’s AI Academy is building West Africa’s first cohort of agentic AI operators — professionals who understand both AI systems and enterprise operations. This is a self-reinforcing talent engine that hardens with time.
• ESG Alignment — eSAL’s impact sourcing model speaks directly to the ESG mandates of global enterprise procurement. Partnering with eSAL is both operationally superior and demonstrably purposeful.

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THE OPPORTUNITY: WHO SHOULD BE TALKING TO eSAL

For Global Enterprise Buyers

If you are a COO, Chief Experience Officer, or procurement leader at a multinational in banking, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, or energy — and you are navigating the dual pressure of AI-led transformation and cost optimisation — eSAL offers something the BPO market cannot: a proven, outcome-based AI operations partner that de-risks the transformation journey entirely.

Why Enterprise Buyers Choose eSAL:

• Outcome-Based Pricing — Pay for results, not resources. Eliminate transformation risk from your P&L.
• Immediate Operational Readiness — No build cycles, no integration risk. AADP is live, proven, and processing millions of transactions today.
• Embedded Compliance — Human governance at every AI decision point. Audit-ready by design.
• Single-Partner Market Access — One relationship unlocks operations across four of Africa’s highest-growth markets.

For International Investors

eSAL represents a rare convergence of investable attributes: proprietary technology with demonstrated scale, first-mover positioning in a newly defined category, a pan-African operational footprint, and a management team with the track record and vision to execute.

The Investment Thesis:

• Category Creation — APO is a new market segment with no dominant incumbent. eSAL is writing the definition.
• Proprietary IP — The AADP is eSAL’s core moat — purpose-built, operationally validated, and deepening with every deployment.
• Structural Tailwinds — Africa’s digitising economies, expanding middle class, and surging enterprise demand create a runway that mature markets cannot match.
• ESG Premium — Impact sourcing at scale, workforce development, and pan-African presence are increasingly valued by institutional capital.
• Scalable Model — Outcome-based pricing and AI-driven delivery create non-linear revenue growth as transaction volumes compound.

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CLOSING: THE WINDOW IS OPEN — AND ACCRA IS LEADING

The global enterprise AI services market is in its most consequential transition in two decades. The companies that define the new architecture of AI-driven business operations will do so in the next eighteen to thirty-six months — before the incumbents complete their pivots and before the category hardens around early leaders.

eSAL is not waiting for that window. It has built the platform, assembled the talent, established the operational footprint, and articulated the category. The proof points are accumulating: two million monthly transactions, 99.4% SLA performance, and four national markets served with growing depth.

“Africa’s AI enterprise future is not being imagined in Silicon Valley or London. It is being built in Accra — and eSAL is building it.”

For enterprises seeking a transformation partner that combines AI sophistication, operational credibility, and unmatched African market intelligence — and for investors seeking a category-defining opportunity in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets — the conversation starts with eSAL.

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CONNECT WITH eSAL

Explore partnership, service delivery, or investment opportunities.

Phone: 0302 781101/02 | +1 833 913 3825 Website: www.esal.africa Email: info@esal.africa

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AmCham Ghana — Promoting U.S.–Ghana Trade & Investment

In April, the AmCham Ghana team went behind the scenes at United Airlines for the latest edition of our Membership Spotlight series. Led by AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey and hosted by Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, Regional Sales Manager for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa at United Airlines, the delegation toured the airline’s ground operations, airside facilities, and aircraft at Accra International Airport.

On the Ground

The visit opened with a look at the coordination behind every departure, from check-in and boarding to ground crew logistics and aircraft preparation. Behind every smooth journey is a team working with precision and purpose, long before passengers reach their seats.

For travellers who want to stay in control from the moment they arrive, the United App is an essential companion, handling check-in, boarding passes, real-time bag tracking, and connection management all in one place.

 

In the Aircraft

The tour continued onboard, where the team experienced the cabin across seating classes. From the business class cabin to the comfort standards in economy, United’s commitment to a globally competitive passenger experience was evident, part of the airline’s mission to transform travel with a modernised fleet that combines comfort and technology.

Why It Matters

United Airlines is more than a route — it is a connector linking Ghanaian businesses, professionals, and families to the United States and a vast global network. With hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive network of any North American carrier, flying to up to 280 destinations across the Americas.

From Accra, United offers up to five weekly flights to Washington, D.C. — and this May, the airline celebrates five years of flying from Ghana.

As a valued AmCham Ghana member, United Airlines stands alongside a community of organisations invested in stronger Ghana–U.S. commercial ties. We thank Oluwatomi Bola and the entire United Airlines Ghana team for the warm welcome.

Stay Connected with United Airlines

• United App — Check-in, bag tracking, and connections in one place. Download here.
• United for Business Newsletter — Stay up to date with the latest from United. Register here.
• MileagePlus — Join United’s loyalty programme and earn miles that never expire. Sign up here.

 

Meet the brand-new United Relax Row℠ – a new United Economy℠ seating option (and the first of its kind from any North American airline).

When students from Kona District Assembly (D/A) Primary and Junior High School mounted the podium at the 2025 Ghana Robotics Competition (GRC), their victory told a bigger story of access, opportunity, and strategic investment in education.

With just three days of preparation and competing for the first time, three students from the community of Kona in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region emerged as the ultimate winners of the Techs League category of the GRC. The team comprised Austin Okra, aged 13 and a JHS 3 student, Godfred Ofori, aged 14 and also a JHS 3 student, and Victoria Tabi Boakye, aged 10 and a Primary 5 pupil. Their remarkable achievement was made possible through an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Laboratory established in the Kona community in May 2024 by Newmont and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation.

The Techs League category of the competition is designed primarily for primary/basic level students.

A Win Built on Opportunity

The Kona team was coached by Adom Bismark, a teacher at Kona D/A, with technical support from Coral Reef Innovation Africa, the implementing partner for the AI Smart Labs programme. Their participation was fully supported by the headteacher, Jonathan Agbenyame, who described the outcome as unexpected but deeply encouraging.

“The team had very limited time to prepare. It was their first competition, but they exceeded all expectations,” Agbenyame said. “We are grateful to Newmont, the Otumfuo Foundation, and Coral Reef for this opportunity. Not many schools have access to this kind of support,” he added.

Austin Okra, who led the team, also received an individual award known as Controller Conqueror for his exceptional skill, confidence, and precision in robot control. Reflecting on the experience, Austin said, “We went for exposure, not to win. So winning the trophy made us happy.”

Victoria described the moment simply as “a good feeling”, while Godfred called it “exciting”.

More Than a Trophy

For Newmont, the achievement represents more than competition success. According to Danquah Addo-Yobo, Country Manager for Newmont’s operations in Ghana, the victory highlights what is possible when students, irrespective of location, are given the right tools early.

“This achievement goes beyond the trophy. It should remind these students and others like them that greatness is possible and their surroundings should never define or limit their potential,” he said.

Audrey Bertha Nartey, Country Head of Coral Reef Innovation Africa, described the outcome as clear evidence that strategic partnerships in education deliver measurable results.

“We are proud of this achievement, considering the time these children had to prepare for the competition. Everyone had three weeks, but they had only three days to prepare. This win also proves that such partnerships work,” she said, adding that a fourth lab under the programme has now been commissioned in Sankore in the Ahafo Region, with two more expected to be completed in 2026.

Newmont’s Commitment to Future-Ready Education

The Newmont-Otumfuo Foundation AI Smart Labs is a joint initiative between Newmont and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, aimed at expanding access to quality, technology-driven education in under-resourced communities.

In 2023, both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish six AI Smart Labs as part of a broader education-focused collaboration, driven by technology. Under the MoU, Newmont committed One Million, Seven Hundred and Ten Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵1,710,000) to bridge the digital divide by equipping students and teachers in less endowed communities with modern tools and future-ready skills.

Each Smart Lab is equipped with laptop computers, tablets, robotics and electronic kits, projectors, smart charging units, broadband-enabled devices, and access to virtual libraries containing approximately 50,000 eBooks. Training in robotics, coding, digital literacy, and design thinking is delivered by Coral Reef Innovation Africa.

Delivering Measurable Impact

As of December 2025, four of the six planned AI Smart Labs had been commissioned and were operational in Wioso, Kona, Toase, and Sankore. Kona D/A’s first-place finish at the 2025 GRC, along with Wioso St Peter’s fifth-place achievement at the 2024 GRC, marks a significant milestone that underscores the effectiveness of Newmont’s investment in education and innovation. The four schools with commissioned labs are expected to participate in the 2026 GRC, demonstrating the programme’s ongoing impact.

Creating Opportunity, Creating Value

The success of the Kona D/A students at the Ghana Robotics Competition reflects Newmont’s broader commitment to creating shared value through strategic investments in education and human capital development across Ghana. By investing in education that equips young people with future-ready skills, Newmont is helping to shape a generation of innovators capable of competing and winning on national and global stages.

For Austin, Godfred, and Victoria, the journey has only just begun. For Newmont, it is another step forward in building sustainable impact through education, innovation, and partnership.

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham), is delighted to welcome Appleman Enterprise, importer of fruits and vegetables in Ghana, as our newest member.

Appleman Enterprise, founded in 2010, has over 15 years of experience importing and distributing fresh, high‑quality fruits, vegetables, and groceries.  Guided by their motto “Always Refreshing Your Lifestyle,” the company partners with reputable growers worldwide to deliver produce that is fresh, nutritious, and sustainably sourced.  Appleman places a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

As a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana. Appleman Enterprise joins our community of forward‑thinking organizations committed to advancing trade, innovation, and healthy living in Ghana.  We look forward to collaborating with them to promote food security, support sustainable agriculture, and deepen U.S.–Ghana business ties.

Welcome aboard, Appleman Enterprise!

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham), is delighted to welcome Abak Company Limited, importer of frozen meat in Ghana as our newest Gold Member.

Abak Company Limited is a leading importer of frozen poultry and beef products, helping to supply Ghana’s food industry with quality meats from global partners .  Through its commitment to reliable sourcing, Abak strengthens food security and broadens trade links in Ghana’s agricultural sector .

As a Gold Member of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, Abak Company Limited joins a dynamic network of businesses working to expand trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth between Ghana and the United States.  We look forward to partnering with them to enhance supply-chain resilience, promote ethical trade practices, and unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises.

Welcome aboard, Abak Company Limited!