Solomon Boakye
BoG Directs Rural Banks to Transition into Community Banks by End-2026
The reform will affect 147 institutions serving over eight million customers, with day-to-day banking services expected to continue uninterrupted during…
BoG Governor Calls on Banks to Harness Fintech and Lower Interest Rates to Serve Customers Better
BoG Governor Johnson Asiama says stronger economic conditions, lower inflation and a healthier banking sector should drive fintech innovation, financial…
The Cocoa Farmer and How Livelihoods Are at the Mercy of Global Market Swings
Cocoa farmers’ incomes depend on global market swings as prices are set internationally, leaving livelihoods exposed despite domestic efforts to…
Falling Global Cocoa Prices Could Have Triggered Another Producer Price Cut- COCOBOD
COCOBOD says falling global cocoa prices could have justified another producer price cut, but government maintained rates to protect farmers'…
Oil Holds Below $83 as Markets Await Details of US-Iran Peace Agreement
Brent held below $83 after a near 5% drop as investors awaited details of a US-Iran peace deal that could…
Gold Rises Above $4,300 as US–Iran Peace Deal Eases Inflation Concerns
Gold rose above $4,300 as US–Iran peace deal eased inflation fears from falling oil prices, boosting bullion ahead of key…
Finance and ICT Dominate Trading as GSE Shows Sector Concentration
GSE trading surged 146% to GHS 163m, driven by Finance and ICT dominance, but indices fell as activity remained highly…
Oil Tumbles on Prospects of Restored Middle East Supply Routes
Brent crude fell 5% to $82.76 after US-Iran peace deal eased Middle East supply risks, raising expectations of Strait of…
Consultant Urges Centralised Digital Infrastructure and Agricultural Focus for Proposed Rural Bank
Charles Kwesi Mensa proposes a digitally integrated rural banking system with centralised platforms, agricultural focus, and public fund routing to…
A Necessary Clean-Up With Possible Collateral Damage to Genuine Awards Schemes
Awards in Ghana face credibility concerns as some recipients use honours for fundraising, prompting a Presidential directive that may unintentionally…
Gold Loses Its Shine as Markets Focus on Interest Rates and Geopolitical Risks
Gold fell below $4,300 as stronger US jobs data increased expectations of higher interest rates, strengthening the dollar and reducing…
Oil Is Back Near $100 — And the World Is Paying Attention
Brent crude rose above $97 per barrel as Iran-Israel tensions heightened supply concerns. Despite higher OPEC+ output, geopolitical risks and…
Consultant Appeals for Consolidation of Rural Banks into a Single National Institution
Consultant proposes consolidating Ghana’s rural banks under ARB Apex Bank into one national institution to strengthen capital, efficiency, digital infrastructure,…
Importers Warn Against Additional Port Charges Under CTN Regime
EFFAG warns CTN reintroduction could cost importers up to €382.8m annually, increase port charges, raise consumer prices, and undermine Ghana’s…
ADB to Seek Shareholder Approval for GHS 873.31 Million Capital Injection Plan
ADB seeks shareholder approval for GHS 873.31 million government private placement to raise capital to GHS 3.02 billion, meeting Bank…