Solomon Boakye

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Fuel Price Drop: A Window of Opportunity for Domestic Travel in Ghana

Falling fuel prices and reduced transport fares in May 2025 have created a rare chance to boost domestic tourism by…

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WAMPEX 2025 Signals Ghana’s Rising Dominance as West Africa’s Premier Mining Hub

WAMPEX 2025’s success highlights Ghana’s emergence as West Africa’s leading mining center, attracting global exhibitors and showcasing a mature, rapidly…

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Trade Surplus Jumps Eightfold in 2024, Far Exceeding 2023 Figures

Ghana’s 2024 trade surplus soared to GH¢44.7 billion, eight times higher than 2023, driven by strong export growth and improved…

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Carbon Finance Must Be Embedded in National Plans, AfDB Panel Urges

African experts urge integrating carbon finance into national development strategies to drive resilience, economic transformation, and inclusive growth, supported by…

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Stakeholders Propose Specialized “Extractive Industry Bank” to Boost Mining Sector Investment

Michael Akafia, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, revealed to The High Street Journal that a key topic at…

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The Age of Data Harvesting: Will We Ever Regain Control?

Data harvesting fuels innovation but erodes privacy. Regaining control requires stronger laws, ethical tech design, user education, and shared responsibility…

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Guinness Leads Price Gains as MTN Falls Despite Dominating Trade Volumes

Guinness led gainers on the GSE as MTN slipped despite high trade volume. Indices fell, with market capitalization dropping to…

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Are You the Problem? How Emotional Blind Spots May Be Holding Your Team Back

Emotional blind spots in teams cause miscommunication, reduced trust, and poor collaboration. Addressing them through feedback, empathy, and awareness boosts…

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Untying a Decade: The Bow Tie’s Curtain Call at AfDB

The AfDB marks the end of a bow tie era as Sidi Ould Tah takes over, ushering in a new…

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Ghana’s Economic Sentiment Rebounds as Confidence Indices Hit New Records

Consumer and business confidence in Ghana surged in early 2025, reflecting renewed optimism driven by stabilizing inflation, improved fiscal outlook,…

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Behind the Numbers: Ghana’s 2024 Growth Masks Sectoral Weaknesses

Ghana’s 2024 growth rose to 5.7%, but sectoral data shows agriculture and industry declined sharply, exposing vulnerabilities beneath strong services-led…

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Thousands of Graduates Wait on Government, But the Streets Are Hiring

Ghana’s informal sector provides vital employment for youth amid high unemployment, highlighting the need for supportive policies, skills training, and…

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Ghana Must Fast-Track AI Laws Before It’s Too Late – IT Expert Urges

Ghana’s AI regulation efforts are slow, risking unchecked data misuse and surveillance; experts urge urgent legal frameworks balancing innovation, ethics,…

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In this Digital Age, You Can’t Hide Behind the Screen

Eric Appiah says your digital footprint is your identity now, every click, like, and post shapes how governments and algorithms…

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Compulsory Development Plans Should Be Adopted by All African Countries, Says AfDB Expert

Hervé Lohouès urges all African countries to adopt compulsory development plans to ensure sustainable growth, overcome political instability, and align…

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