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GhanaFest Europe 2024 to be launched in Amsterdam on September 1

GhanaFest Europe Trade & Cultural Fair, an international trade and cultural exhibition which aims to promote investment in ICT, promote Agro-processing technologies, real estate, food processing and packaging, cocoa processing, horticulture and the health sectors is scheduled to be held in Amsterdam on November 2024.
The 3-day event being organized by RAM Media Concepts under the auspices of the ministry of foreign affairs & regional integration, Ghana Embassy in the Netherlands (The Hague), Ghana National Chamber of Commerce, Ghana Netherlands Chamber of Culture and Commerce, Ministry of Trade and Industry ministry of tourism, arts and culture amongst other partner organizations in both Ghana and Europe seeks to promote bilateral trade in tourism, trade promotion and foreign direct investments into the Ghanaian economy.
RAM Media Concepts an international event management consultancy is optimistic of bringing Ghanaian businesses, especially small to media scale businesses, SMEs etc to a common platform in a b2b match making session with their European counterparts to interact, network, trade and share knowledge amongst themselves.
GhanaFest Europe Trade and Cultural Exhibition will also witness massive showcase of cultural extravaganza during the 3-day event.
A durbar of Ghanaian chiefs, traditional/folklore music performances, exhibition of African traditional and contemporary products and the opportunity to network with foreign businesses for possible partnerships.
Chief Executive Officer of RAM Media Concepts, Augustine Mark told newsmen that all is set for the official launching of the event in the Netherlands. According to him, the launching ceremony has been scheduled for September 1, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Amsterdam Arena, Bijlmer, Netherlands.
Dubbed GhanaFest Europe Trade and Cultural Fair, the 3 day event is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors, 7000 attendees from both Ghanaian and European businesses.
Mr Augustine Mark said the fair will not only be an opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to scale up their products and services but will also expand their territories in their respective business or industrial sectors.
According to him companies and investors from other continents predominantly from the Caribbean, Europeans and Asians countries would be participating and attending the exhibition.
He said RAM Media concepts has partnered with several trade organizations in Europe to bring their registered members to the exhibition adding that this will give every Ghanaian exhibitor or attendee the opportunity to meet product manufacturers, trade representatives and multiple business stakeholders on an international platform.
He added that exhibitors would be given the opportunity to join a facility tour of some selected companies in the Netherlands.
He therefore urged Ghanaian businesses interesting in exploring business opportunities, expanding their territories and promoting their products and services across international boundaries to attend as a trade attendee or join as an exhibitor adding that slots have been opened for exhibitor and attendee registration.
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Accra High Court grants Abu Trica GH¢30 million bail in extradition case

The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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PAC commences second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.








