Solomon Boakye
GRA Customs Cracks Down on Smuggled Diapers, Blocking Major Tax Losses
GRA Customs seized and destroyed smuggled, substandard diapers, preventing tax loss. The crackdown highlights ongoing tax evasion challenges and calls…
World Bank Forecast Casts Doubt on Ghana’s $74 Oil Benchmark for 2025
Ghana's 2025 budget relies on a $74 oil price benchmark, but the World Bank forecasts lower prices, raising concerns about…
GSE Composite Index Rallies Midweek as Market Capitalization Hits GH¢140 Billion
GSE Composite Index rose by 85.32 points midweek, driven by MTN gains and strong trading activity, pushing market cap to…
SOMPA and Partners Launches ‘Doing Business in Africa’ Series to Equip the Next Generation of African Entrepreneurs
Doing Business in Africa” by SOMPA and Partners is a new platform offering real insights, practical tools, and bold conversations…
Can AI’s Explosive Growth Be Green?
AI’s growing energy demand, driven by data centers, raises environmental concerns. However, innovations in efficiency and renewable energy sources offer…
World Bank Forecast Offers Golden Opportunity for Ghana to Cash In on Gold
Ghana could capitalize on soaring gold prices in 2025 if reforms through the new Gold Board succeed in enhancing value…
Fertilizer Prices Set to Rise in 2025—Ghanaian Farmers Face Tough Season Ahead
Fertilizer prices are projected to rise by 7% in 2025, deepening Ghana’s agricultural input crisis following subsidy cuts and reduced…
Slight Uptick in April Monthly Prices Breaks Inflation Cooling Trend
Month-on-month inflation in April 2025 rose to 0.8%, up from 0.2% in March, driven by food prices, signaling persistent short-term…
AI’s Thirst for Power: Global Electricity Consumption Could Rival India’s by 2030
AI's rapid growth is expected to drive global electricity demand, potentially matching India's consumption. Addressing energy challenges will require innovation,…
Gov’t Eyes Pharma Hub to Drive Jobs, Add Value to Local Resources
Ghana plans to establish a pharmaceutical hub, supported by GAVI, to boost local production, create jobs, enhance self-sufficiency, and foster…
‘You’ve Given Us Hope’ – GUTA to BoG Governor
GUTA expressed optimism over the cedi’s recovery, highlighting renewed hope for businesses, improved capital recovery, and trust in the local…
Trading Volume on GSE Plunges by Over 70% Despite Index Gains
GSE trading volume dropped over 70% on Tuesday despite index gains. The GSE-CI rose 22.46 points, with key stocks like…
Supreme Court Dismisses Injunction to Halt CJ Suspension Case
Supreme Court dismisses injunction to halt CJ suspension case in 3–2 decision; dissent sparks debate on judicial impartiality. Full reasoning…
Not the End, Only the Launch: Celebrating 10 Years of the Kufuor Scholars Program
The Kufuor Scholars Program marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of nurturing ethical, values-based African leadership through mentorship, experiential…
GSE: MTN Shines, GLD Dips—but Trading Volumes Signal Growing Confidence
GSE opened the week strong, driven by MTN’s gains and high trading volumes. Despite mixed stock performances, market turnover hit…