Fred Avornyo

217 Articles

GhIPSS Partners with Breast Society Ghana to offer free health education and screening.

GhIPSS partnered with Breast Society Ghana for free breast cancer screening and education for Accra Psychiatric Hospital inmates and local…

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Ghana Gears Up for Launch of 24-Hour Economy: Promise, Potential, and the Path Forward

Ghana’s 24-hour economy launches soon, aiming to boost jobs and productivity, but success hinges on infrastructure, security, stakeholder engagement, and…

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GNPC Boss Pushes ‘Energy Transformation’ Over ‘Transition’ — Crude Oil May Still Have a Future

GNPC boss advocates for energy transformation over transition, arguing technology can decarbonize oil, keeping it relevant and economically viable despite…

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Calls Mount for Traceability Measures as GoldBod’s Gold Buying Drive Raises Concerns Over Illegal Mining Surge

Experts urge Ghana Gold Board to implement gold traceability measures to prevent fueling illegal mining through unverified purchases from small-scale,…

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GNPC and Government Take Steps to Revive Ghana’s Oil Sector After a “Lost Decade”

GNPC and government are reviving Ghana’s oil sector after a decade-long decline, aiming to boost exploration, production, and investor interest…

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Sir Sam Jonah’s Advice to Students Is a Timely Guide for Ghana’s Business Leaders

Sir Sam Jonah urges Ghanaian leaders to serve with humility, collaborate, and earn respect through empathy and discipline, not authority…

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Africa Day: A Renewed Urgency for Integration Amid Global Trade Storms

On Africa Day, challenges in achieving regional integration, like AfCFTA's slow pace, become urgent as US protectionism rises, necessitating faster…

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Cedi Surges as Dollar Plunges to GH₵10.80 in Major One-Day Drop

The dollar plunged to GH₵10.80, marking a major one-day drop as strong reserves, low demand, and investor confidence drive the…

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The Forson Doctrine: Spend wisely, guard the gold, stop power losses, hold officials accountable, and work with global partners

The Forson Doctrine outlines practical reforms to stabilize Ghana’s economy through fiscal discipline, gold management, energy reform, accountability, and strategic…

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Cedi Strengthens Further as Dollar Falls to GH₵11.95

The dollar dropped to GH₵11.95 as cedi strengthens, driven by low demand, strong exports, and MPC meeting, with further gains…

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Outdated Fishing Methods Fuel Rising Cost of Fish in Ghana

Outdated fishing methods in Ghana are driving up fish prices, prompting calls for modern technology to boost production, cut costs,…

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Iron Rods from Roads, Stolen Number Plates: When Corruption at the Top Trains the Bottom

Viral videos show iron rods stolen from a flyover and a man holding stolen house number plates, highlighting alarming grassroots-level…

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Despite the Drop, Inflation for Food and Locally Made Goods Remain Painfully Higher

Despite inflation dropping to 21.2% in April, food and locally made goods remain significantly more expensive, exposing deep policy and…

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Cedi Likely To Strengthen Further as 40% of BoG Dollar Supply Was Not Taken Up

Low forex demand leaves 40% of BoG dollar supply untaken, signaling continued cedi gains amid investor confidence, fiscal discipline, and…

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Dollar Falls to ₵13.50 as Dealers Take Up Just 31% of BoG’s $52 Million Supply

Cedi strengthens to GH₵13.50 as dealers buy only 31% of BoG’s $52m supply, driven by low dollar demand, gold reserves,…

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