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The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo Global Series launched
The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) is excited to announce its 2024 global series, beginning in Washington DC at The Royal Sonesta Hotel, followed by London at the Pestana Hotel, Chelsea Bridge, and concluding in Accra at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge.
This international series will showcase Ghana’s thriving real estate, tourism, and lifestyle sectors.
The Expo offers attendees a unique platform to engage with real estate experts and explore lucrative investment opportunities in Ghana.
Featuring dynamic panel discussions and interactive sessions, the Expo will highlight the rapid growth of Ghana’s real estate and lifestyle industries.
Accra’s real estate market is booming and driven by increasing demand for luxury properties.
Recently, Time Out magazine ranked Cantonments, Accra, among the top 40 neighborhoods globally.
As the gateway to Africa, Ghana is seeing strong demand from the diaspora and beyond for property investment.
Event Theme: Diligently Building Wealth Through Ghana Real Estate: The Future of Property Investment.”
This year’s Expo will provide a comprehensive overview of Ghana’s real estate, tourism, and lifestyle opportunities.
Co-organised by Anna and Victoria Agyekum, founders of On Point Property Management Ltd, the Expo will feature a lineup of government agencies, guest speakers, and industry professionals offering insights on property investment, legal advice, financial planning, and tourism.
Exhibitors will include renowned developers, property agencies, financial institutions, architects, and lifestyle brands. Attendees will have access to a wide range of property options, from residential and commercial developments to beachfront villas and investment properties.
With expert-led workshops and networking opportunities, visitors will receive practical advice on legal, financial, and estate planning matters, ensuring they can make informed decisions on their property investments.
Anna Agyekum shared
“We are thrilled to bring GPLE to Washington DC and expand our reach across three continents. The Expo has become a trusted platform for buyers seeking secure real estate investments in Ghana.”
Victoria Agyekum added
“Since our inaugural Expo in 2017, which addressed challenges faced by the diaspora in buying property and land safely, we’ve witnessed incredible growth in demand. We’re excited to host this year’s series in Washington DC, London, and Accra.”
The Washington DC Expo is part of Ghana in DC Week, organized in collaboration with the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC, Beyond the Return, and the Ghana Tourism Authority.
This week-long celebration of Ghana’s culture and investment potential aims to foster stronger connections between Ghana and the U.S.
The Expo will also celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, with exhibitors showcasing local products, services, and tourism offerings. It aims to promote Ghanaian businesses to an international audience, foster partnerships, and expand global investment.
This year’s Expo is proudly partnered with Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, with Goldkey Properties as the lead sponsor.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dismissed claims that the introduction of a new digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection system will impose an additional 20% tax on subscriptions and payments for online services.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Authority clarified that the new system does not introduce a new tax or increase existing tax rates but is intended to improve the collection of taxes already required by law.
It explained that the applicable effective tax rate remains 20%, comprising 15% VAT, 2.5% National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and 2.5% Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Levy.
The GRA noted that the taxes already apply to electronically supplied services provided by foreign companies to consumers in Ghana.
It added that about 92 foreign digital service providers are currently registered with the Authority and remit the applicable taxes, while approximately 100 others have been identified for inclusion in the tax system.
According to the GRA, customers who already pay the applicable taxes through their subscriptions should not be charged again when the new collection system takes effect.
However, it cautioned that consumers using services from providers who have not been charging and remitting the taxes could see the applicable charges reflected in their payments as those companies are brought into compliance.
The new system will allow the tax component of qualifying transactions to be identified and collected at the point of payment through participating banks, financial institutions and payment service providers.
The Authority said this would improve transparency and accountability, as the existing system relies largely on foreign digital service providers to declare their transactions and pay the taxes due.
The system will cover digital services such as streaming subscriptions, cloud computing, online gaming and digital advertising paid for through Ghana-issued bank cards, mobile money and other digital payment platforms.
The GRA clarified that the system applies to digital services and not imported physical goods purchased through international e-commerce platforms, which remain subject to the applicable Customs procedures.
It further assured consumers that it would continue to engage banks, payment service providers and digital companies to prevent duplicate tax collection and ensure that customers receive clear information about charges.
Members of the public who notice charges that appear inconsistent with the clarification have been encouraged to contact the Authority through its official channels for assistance and redress.
The GRA said the objective of the new system was to improve compliance, ensure fairness between local and foreign service providers, and ensure that taxes already required by law are properly collected and accounted for.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as a Deputy Communications Director of the party, effective immediately.
The appointment was approved by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) at a meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
In a press release signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC explained that the appointment was aimed at strengthening its communications team and improving public engagement.
The party expressed confidence that Mr Anthony’s understanding of communication and its strategic use would help strengthen its ability to communicate its policies, programmes and achievements to the public.
It added that he would work with the Communications Directorate and other relevant party structures to advance its communication objectives, particularly in promoting the Reset Agenda under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
The NDC urged media organisations and other stakeholders to recognise Mr Anthony’s appointment and engage him in the performance of his official duties.
The party further identified Godwin Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah and Julius Kwame Anthony as its official contact persons for matters relating to the NDC.
Mr Kwetey congratulated Mr Anthony on his appointment and wished him success in his new role.
By: Jacob Aggrey
