Solomon Boakye

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Tokenization Could Open New Investment Opportunities in Ghana’s Real-World Assets – SEC

Tokenization could widen investment access to real-world assets such as gold, as Ghana's SEC tests blockchain applications and develops rules…

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BoG Developing Directive to Regulate Stablecoin Activities in Ghana

The Bank of Ghana is developing a stablecoin directive to set clear operating requirements, clarify permitted activities and address potential…

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SEC Expects First Virtual Asset Firms to Get Full Licences by Early 2027

Ghana expects its first virtual asset firms to secure full licences by early 2027 as the SEC tests 20 companies…

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Beyond Financial Returns: Why Businesses Must Account for Their Ecological Impact

Businesses must look beyond profits and take responsibility for the environmental costs of their operations, from resource depletion to biodiversity…

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Africa’s Urban Growth Is Outpacing Its Economic Transformation, World Bank Finds

The World Bank says Africa’s rapid urbanisation is not creating enough productive jobs, urging better planning, infrastructure and targeted investment…

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World Bank Warns Poor Urban Planning Could Limit Job Creation in Africa

The World Bank says Africa’s cities could unlock millions of jobs by 2050 if governments prioritise infrastructure, strategic urban planning,…

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Why a 5% Pay Rise Can Be Worth More Than a 50% Increase

A salary increase does not always mean greater purchasing power. What matters is whether your earnings grow faster than the…

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iCAD 2027 Seeks to Turn African Research into Practical Policy Solutions

The conference will develop selected research papers and industry discussions into policy briefs aimed at helping governments, businesses and development…

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Zero Tolerance for Export of Raw Ore to Drive Investment in Refineries

Ghana’s proposed restrictions on raw mineral exports aim to attract refinery investment, create skilled jobs, expand local value addition, and…

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AGI Urges Investment in Regional Businesses to Drive Industrial Growth

AGI is urging investment in regional businesses, with improved infrastructure, financing, skills and market access identified as priorities for industrial…

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Experts Propose National Park Status for Cape Three Points Forest

Conservation experts are urging Ghana to designate Cape Three Points Forest Reserve a national park to strengthen protection against illegal…

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Kodal Minerals Plans West African Lithium Expansion, Targets Ghana Project

Kodal Minerals plans to expand its West African lithium portfolio, pursuing up to 80% ownership of Ghana’s Asamankese project as…

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Finance Ministry Denies Withholding Petroleum Fund Utilisation Data from PIAC

Finance Ministry denies withholding petroleum fund data from PIAC, saying it shared revenue records and explained plans to ring-fence funds…

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Yaw Nsarkoh Calls for Independent Body to Appoint Ghana’s Superior Court Judges

Yaw Nsarkoh calls for an independent authority to appoint Ghana’s superior court judges, warning that political influence threatens judicial independence…

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Gold Fields Ghana Reports $4.26 Billion in Local Procurement, Targets Supplier Growth

Gold Fields Ghana has invested $4.26 billion in local procurement and plans to strengthen supplier partnerships, helping Ghanaian businesses grow…

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