Solomon Boakye

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Conflicting Policies: Can Inflation Be Controlled Amid Fiscal Expansion?

Ghana's conflicting fiscal and monetary policies create uncertainty. While the BoG raises interest rates to control inflation, the government's reduced…

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GRA Tells Charging Entities to Stop Collecting E-levy as it Ends on April 2nd

The GRA officially ends the 1% E-Levy on April 2, 2025, requiring businesses to cease charges, process refunds, and maintain…

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Ghana’s Business Environment Faces Hurdles with Lengthy Registration Processes and High Costs

IMANI’s Economic Report highlights Ghana’s strong legal framework but points to high registration costs and delays as major barriers, recommending…

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President Mahama Signs Bills to Abolish Betting Tax, E-Levy, and Emissions Tax

President Mahama signs bills repealing e-Levy, betting tax, and emissions tax, easing financial burdens on Ghanaians and promoting economic growth,…

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Finance Ministry’s ‘Artificial’ T-Bill Rate Reduction Unsustainable- Dr Boako

Dr. Gideon Boako criticizes the Finance Ministry’s handling of T-bill rates, citing artificial reductions, market resistance, investor flight, and policy…

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“Declare State of Emergency Now or Risk Losing Agavedzi to Devastating Coastal Erosion” – Joel Degue

Agavedzi, devastated by coastal erosion, urgently needs a state of emergency declaration for evacuation and long-term protection. Environmentalist Joel Degue…

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“Success Demands Priorities, Hard Work, and Consistency” – Prof. Bawule To PK Amoabeng Scholars

Prof. Bawule urges PK Amoabeng Scholars to focus on intentionality, mastery, teamwork, and resilience, highlighting the importance of growth, empowering…

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MTN Ghana and NewGold ETF Lead Stock Market as GSE Ends Week Mixed

MTN Ghana and Gold ETF dominated trading as the stock market experienced mixed results, with Gold ETF recovering from an…

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Ghipss Instant Pay Takes Lead in Ghana’s Digital Payments Revolution

Ghipss Instant Pay (GTP) has experienced significant growth, with a 233% increase in transaction value, leading Ghana's shift to digital…

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Why Is NDC Playing U-Turn on LI 2462 (Mining in Forest Reserves)? Oliver Questions

Oliver Barker-Vormawor questions the NDC's reversal on LI 2462, urging the government to explain its shift. He highlights the environmental…

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Interoperability Transactions See Steady Rise, Strengthening Ghana’s Cashless Economy

Ghana's Mobile Money Interoperability transactions grew to 19.7 million in February 2025, with a 45% increase in value, reflecting the…

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Taming Food Inflation in Ghana Seems Far from Over

Food inflation has risen 1.1 points from a year ago, keeping prices high and worsening food insecurity as economic struggles,…

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As Some Celebrate Eid with Joy, for Others, “There is No Eid”

Eid brought joy worldwide, but in Gaza, it was marked by grief, hunger, and loss amid airstrikes. Celebration for some,…

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Gold Investors Hold Their Breath as Trump’s Next Tariff Move Nears

Gold surged past $3,100 as investors sought safety amid looming U.S. tariffs. Market anxiety remains high, with Trump’s next trade…

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AI Can Help Ghana Tackle Water Crisis and Illegal Mining – Dr. Michael Abobor

AI can save Ghana millions by predicting pipeline failures and tracking illegal mining, protecting water infrastructure and rivers from damage,…

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