Solomon Boakye

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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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GSE Composite Index Still Slipping as Market Leaders Falter: Which Stocks Are Pulling It Down?

The GSE Composite Index continues to slide, driven primarily by MTNGH’s steep decline, with GLD’s volatility and low-volume trends from…

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Indicators Show Borrowing Costs in Ghana Are Declining — But Is That the Case?

Ghana's key lending benchmarks are falling, signaling lower borrowing costs, but commercial interest rates remain high, raising questions about real-world…

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Vocational and Technical Training Key to Unlocking Africa’s Demographic Dividend — Ivorian Minister

Africa’s growth depends on prioritizing vocational training to harness its youth potential, but Ghana’s TVET reforms have yet to fully…

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Sidi Ould Tah Elected 9th AfDB President After Swift Three Round Victory — The Next Optimist-in-Chief?

Sidi Ould Tah was elected the 9th AfDB president after a swift three-round vote, promising to build on successes and…

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Sidi Ould Tah Secures AfDB Presidency with 68% Regional Vote

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania elected AfDB President with strong regional backing, bringing deep development finance experience and a vision…

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Savings vs. Investment: What Should Young People Prioritize?

Young Ghanaians should prioritize saving for emergencies first, then invest early for long-term growth. A balanced, strategic approach ensures both…

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24-Hour Economy Intended to Boost the Economy Begins in July

The Mahama administration aims to drive 24/7 productivity, ease transport bottlenecks, and decentralize industrial growth across Ghana’s regions.

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Ghana to Hit 55–58% Debt-to-GDP Ratio by Year-End, Ahead of Schedule — President Mahama

President Mahama said if the current trend continues, Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 55–58% by year-end, ahead of the original…

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Your Digital Shadow Now Follows You to Embassies and Interview Rooms

Your digital shadow, permanent and public, now influences visa approvals, job offers, and opportunities, making careful online presence management essential…

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Race for African Development Bank Presidency: Who Wins as Africa Votes Today?

Five African candidates await results as AfDB elects its next president today. The winner will shape Africa’s development strategy amid…

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Businesses Are Abandoning Banks—Here’s Why

African businesses are abandoning traditional banks for fintech and blockchain, driven by lower costs, faster cross-border payments, and the need…

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Ghana’s Stock Market Is Slipping- What’s Shaking Investor Confidence After a 7.2% Drop in Seven Straight Days?

Investor sentiment on the Ghana Stock Exchange weakened sharply last week and continued this week, with the Composite Index dropping…

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AfDB Reports $11 Billion in 2024 Investments, Impacting Millions Across Africa

Annual review highlights major strides in power, agriculture, and jobs, but warns of persistent fragility

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MTN Ghana Extends Losing Streak, Down Over 10% as Sell-Off Deepens into New Week

Stock falls over 10% last week and continues downward trend into final week of May

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