Solomon Boakye

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Ghana Needs a Financial Sector That Works for All, Not Just a Few – President Mahama

President Mahama calls for an inclusive financial sector to support all Ghanaians, pledging reforms, accessible credit, and infrastructure to drive…

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Service Sector Inflation Cools—But Transport and Food Still Sizzle

Service inflation in Ghana is easing, but transport and food remain costly. Fuel price fluctuations and high logistics costs continue…

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All Expiring Mining Leases Should Revert to the State – Dr. J.K. Kwakye

Dr. J.K. Kwakye supports state takeover of expiring mining leases, but critics warn poor handling of Damang case risks investor…

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“Digital Tools Are the Future—Let Forex Bureaus Use Them”: GAFORB to BoG

GAFORB urges the Bank of Ghana to adopt tech-friendly forex regulations, enabling digital innovation to curb black market activity and…

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Smaller Economies at Risk from Trade Shocks, IMF Warns—Ghana’s Import Dependence Under Spotlight

IMF warns rising trade barriers threaten smaller economies like Ghana, which heavily rely on imports from China and the U.S.,…

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Ghana’s $282Mn Clinker Bill: Could Supacem’s LC3 Technology Cut the Cost?

Ghana spent $282M on clinker imports in 2023. Supacem’s $100M LC3 plant offers a sustainable, cost-cutting solution using local materials…

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We’re Not Kicking Out Investors — We Just Want Fair Deals – Deputy CEO of Minerals Commission

Andrews Tandoh, CEO of the Minerals Commission, clarifies Ghana’s strategy for fairer mining deals, rejecting nationalisation claims while emphasizing equity…

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World Economy is Facing New Shock — IMF Boss Cautions on Rising Volatility

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of rising global volatility from trade tensions, urging urgent reforms and cooperation, especially for smaller…

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“No Room for Delay”: IMF Urges Countries to Put Their Own Houses in Order

IMF urges countries to implement urgent reforms, strengthen economic stability, and embrace structural changes amid global uncertainty, debt pressures, and…

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Tullow Oil Exits Kenya in At Least $120 Mn Deal, Keeps Option to Rejoin in Future

Tullow exits Kenya, selling assets to Gulf Energy for at least $120M in four tranches, with future royalties and a…

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Zijin Mining Completes $1Bn Acquisition of Newmont’s Akyem Gold Mine

Zijin Mining has completed its $1 billion acquisition of Ghana’s Akyem Gold Mine, aiming to boost production, extend mine life,…

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Producer Inflation Slows to 24.4% in March, Driven by Declines in Mining and Industry

Ghana’s producer inflation slowed to 24.4% in March 2025, driven by easing mining and industrial costs, signaling potential relief for…

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GSE: Market Gains Persist Amid Low Participation, NewGold, Ecobank and GCB Lead Gainers

GSE indices rose on April 16, led by Ecobank, GCB, SIC, and NewGold gains, despite low overall trading activity and…

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1 Million Coders Program Officially Launched; President tells the Youth to Own it

President Mahama launched the One Million Coders program to equip Ghanaians with digital skills, fostering innovation, job creation, and positioning…

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Ghana Eyes Digital Goldmine to Capitalize on Business Process Outsourcing Boom

Ghana is positioning itself as Africa's BPO hub, leveraging digital skills through initiatives like One Million Coders to foster job…

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