• Ghana and Zimbabwe signed 10 bilateral agreements covering strategic sectors.

• Trade between the two countries remains limited despite historic ties.

• The deals aim to boost economic growth and expand business opportunities.

Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the agreements in a statement released on April 2, following Mnangagwa’s arrival in Ghana for a three-day official visit that began on Wednesday. The two countries aim to deepen cooperation in key areas while expanding economic and institutional ties.

The agreements cover a wide range of strategic sectors, including political and diplomatic consultations, cooperation between diplomatic training institutions, and partnerships in health, energy, and tourism.

Today, H.E. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and his Ghanaian counterpart, H.E. President John Mahama, witnessed the signing of ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the two countries.
Following the inaugural session of the Zimbabwe–Ghana Joint Permanent Commission… pic.twitter.com/RfQcwQHo45

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Int Trade (@MoFA_ZW) April 2, 2026

The MoUs also address collaboration in archives, sports, and the construction of the African Liberation Museum. In addition, the agreements promote trade between ZimTrade and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and support waste management initiatives through partnerships between private sector companies in both countries.

“Collectively, these agreements should stimulate sustainable economic growth, promote industrial development, and create mutual opportunities for businesses and citizens of Zimbabwe and Ghana,” the statement said.

The agreements build on the inaugural session of the Ghana–Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC), held on March 27, 2026. However, both countries still face challenges in translating political ties into strong economic exchanges.

Despite shared historical links rooted in independence movements, bilateral trade remains modest. Data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) show that Ghana exported goods worth $378,000 to Zimbabwe in 2024, while Zimbabwe exported $8,960 to Ghana during the same period.

Authorities expect the new agreements to help strengthen trade flows and unlock untapped economic potential between the two countries.

This article was initially published in French by Ingrid Haffiny

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum