On her third day in Accra, Samantha Cohen, CEO of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, continued meetings across government, academia, finance, and industry — reflecting CWEIC’s cross-sector approach to enabling trade and investment in practice. The day began with a meeting with Hon. Emelia Arthur, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, where discussions focused on… Continue reading Day Three of the Ghana Visit: Ministerial, Legal, Financial and Industrial Engagements
Sam Cohen, CEO of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, continued her programme in Accra with a day focused on banking, policy alignment, and practical trade dialogue at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues. The morning began with the Ghana International Advisory Council, where Sam co-chaired discussions alongside John Apea, CWEIC’s Head of Mission in Ghana. The… Continue reading Day Two of the CEO’s Visit to Ghana: AfCFTA Dialogue, Commonwealth Collaboration, and Industry Engagements
The CEO of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Sam Cohen, has arrived in Accra for a programme of meetings our Strategic Partner’s and key Ghanaian institutions, taking place alongside the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre. Her visit comes at a pivotal moment for Ghana as host of the… Continue reading Samantha Cohen, CEO of CWEIC, arrives in Ghana for high-level engagements alongside Africa Prosperity Dialogues
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), led by our Deputy Chair Lord Swire, paid a courtesy visit to the official residence of His Excellency Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council. Lord Swire was accompanied by Group Director of Equity Group, A Q Hamza, CEO of E-W Information… Continue reading CWEIC Discusses Strategic Investment Opportunities with President Mwinyi
On behalf of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, we extend our sincere condolences to the President and people of Sri Lanka for the tragic loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. With the death toll now exceeding 300, hundreds more people missing, and thousands left without homes or livelihoods, the… Continue reading Message from the Chairman and Deputy Chairman Of The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council in Response to Cyclone Ditwah
CWEIC Deputy Chairman Lord Swire has commenced his East Africa visit in Nairobi, marking an important step in strengthening The three-day programme brought together Strategic Partners, government leaders, and private-sector executives across a series of high-level engagements, beginning with a focus on manufacturing and concluding with the Equity Group Trade and Investment Roadshow. Manufacturing… Continue reading Lord Swire Begins East Africa Engagement with High-Level Programme in Kenya
Following the Global Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday 25th of November, delegates participated in a roundtable on “Investment for Resilience: Building Pathways to Finance for Commonwealth Nations.” The session was introduced by Rupert Dewey from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Philippa Martinelli, Head of Climate and Transition Finance at the Cambridge Centre for… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Roundtable for the Commonwealth Investment Network
CWEIC is pleased to share a new opinion piece by our Chairman, Lord Marland, published today in The Telegraph, calling for a bold push towards a Commonwealth Free Trade Area. In the article, Lord Marland highlights the enduring relevance of the Commonwealth and the significant economic potential rooted in shared legal systems, language and longstanding… Continue reading Lord Marland Calls for a Commonwealth Free Trade Area in The Telegraph
As part of CWEIC’s first official visit to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in 2026, CWEIC representatives were honoured to be invited to the official launch of the CHOGM Theme and Logo. The launch, hosted in St. John’s, marked a significant milestone as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to welcome the… Continue reading CWEIC Engages Stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda as CHOGM Preparations Advance
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) facilitated a meeting between Strategic Partner, to explore potential investment opportunities in the energy sector. During the Governor of Enugu State’s visit to London for the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) in April 2025 and participation in the inaugural Governors’ Investment Roundtable, CWEIC facilitated a meeting between Strategic Partner… Continue reading CWEIC facilitates meeting between Novare and Governor of Enugu State
