In a strategic move to strengthen Africa’s tourism diplomacy and unlock new avenues for economic growth, Emmerson Mnangagwa and John Dramani Mahama have presided over the signing of ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) following the inaugural session of the Zimbabwe–Ghana Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation in Accra.
The agreement formed part of engagements by President Mnangagwa’s 3-day visit to Ghana.
Among the most significant outcomes of the high-level engagement was a dedicated MoU in the field of tourism, signed by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi and Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie.
The agreement marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations through a sector widely recognised as a catalyst for economic transformation, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections.
The tourism MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for enhanced cooperation between Ghana and Zimbabwe, with a strong focus on promoting tourism exchanges and unlocking mutual benefits. Key areas of collaboration include joint marketing and promotional campaigns, tourism research and knowledge exchange, product development, skills training and the facilitation of investment through public-private partnerships.
Through these coordinated efforts, both countries are positioning themselves to significantly increase destination visibility, boost tourist arrivals, and advance sustainable tourism development. The agreement also underscores a shared ambition to present Ghana and Zimbabwe as competitive yet complementary destinations on the global tourism map.
Beyond tourism, the broader suite of MoUs signed during the commission reflects a deepening of diplomatic and economic ties, reinforcing a growing commitment among African nations to collaborate more closely in driving intra-continental growth and integration.
