Xenophobic attacks escalate in South Africa as officials reportedly join crackdown on foreign nationals

[ad_1] Fresh concerns are mounting over renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa following reports that some local government officials are directly participating in actions targeting foreign nationals, including legally resident African migrants. Immigrant groups in recent months have intensified protests against foreigners, particularly other Africans, with some incidents resulting in the forced closure of businesses,…

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GIPC confident of addressing barriers to foreign investment

[ad_1] The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is confident that its ongoing legislative reforms will effectively address barriers that hinder foreign investor confidence. GIPC has identified challenges in obtaining necessary documentation from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and highlighted inadequate collaboration among government and customs officials as concerns for foreign businesses,…

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    Ghana waives visas for foreign nationals from December 1

    [ad_1] Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa-free regime for all foreign nationals traveling into Ghana effective December 1, 2023. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ampratwum Sarpong, in an interview with JoyNews’ Blessed Sogah, explained that the policy is in response to ‘December in Ghana’. Tea December in Ghana program was…

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