Isaac Aidoo

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E&P Seals Acquisition of Black Volta Gold Mine

Engineers & Planners has acquired Ghana’s first fully indigenous large-scale gold mine, the Black Volta Project, marking a major shift…

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Foreign Influence, Cyanide Use, and Political Power Struggles Reshaping Ghana’s Gold Sector — Study Warns

A new report warns foreign actors, rising cyanide use, and political interference are reshaping Ghana’s gold sector, fueling illicit trade,…

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Ghana Secures $70M Climate Adaptation Boost to Build Rural Resilience

Ghana secures $70 million from the Green Climate Fund to boost rural resilience through climate-smart agriculture, water storage, and ecosystem…

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Ecobank Ghana Launches $31M Solar Financing Scheme to Spur Ghana’s Clean Energy Drive

Ecobank Ghana's ASAP initiative launches with $31M in funding to expand solar adoption, create green jobs, and support Ghana’s just,…

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Archie Hesse Bows Out of GhIPSS, Leaves a Lasting Digital Legacy in Ghana’s Financial Sector

Archie Hesse retires after 18 years at GhIPSS, having revolutionized Ghana’s digital payments through innovation, financial inclusion, and groundbreaking fintech…

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Ecobank partners Forestry Commission to plant 2,500 trees across five regions, adopts degraded land for reforestation

Ecobank Ghana partners the Forestry Commission to plant 2,500 trees across five regions and adopts degraded land, promoting sustainability, reforestation,…

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World Bank Approves $360M to Support Ghana’s Economic Recovery and Long-Term Resilience

The World Bank has approved $360 million for Ghana to boost fiscal stability, support reforms, and drive resilient, inclusive growth…

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iSmart Marks 10 Years of Fintech Innovation, Eyes Continental Expansion

iSmart marks 10 years of digital innovation in Ghana, expanding fintech and VAS solutions, with plans to scale across Africa…

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Ghana Must Ground Critical Minerals Strategy in National Interest, Not Imitation — NRGI

Ghana should tailor its critical minerals strategy to local realities, focusing on proven reserves, investor-friendly policies, and long-term capacity building,…

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Conflict-Hit Economies Face Rising Poverty and Shrinking Growth, World Bank Warns

A World Bank report shows over 400 million trapped in extreme poverty in some 39 economies as instability derails development,…

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UN Marks 2025 MSME Day, Calls for Stronger Financing, Digital Access, and Policy Inclusion

UN Secretary-General urges global support for MSMEs, highlighting their role in jobs, innovation, and resilience. Calls for better financing, digital…

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TUC Rejects Electricity Tariff Hike, Accuses PURC of Manipulating Adjustment Process

The TUC rejects the recent 2.45% electricity tariff hike, accusing PURC of manipulating calculations and ignoring economic gains that should…

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Beyond the Mine: IGF Advisor Calls for Equitable Partnerships in Mineral Value Chains

IGF advisor William Davis urges mineral-rich countries to pursue targeted industrial strategies and equitable partnerships, warning against ineffective trade restrictions…

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Drug Abuse Drains Global Economy by Billions: WHO Calls for Shift from Punishment to Prevention

Drug abuse costs economies up to 2% of GDP annually. WHO urges a shift from punitive approaches to health-based investments…

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CIB Ghana Launches Digital Academy and Leadership Programme to Boost Banking Sector Resilience

CIB Ghana has launched a Digital Academy, Branch CEO Programme, and revamped industry magazine to boost professionalism, leadership, and digital…

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