Solomon Boakye

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Ghanaians Continue to Pay More for Yam, Tomatoes, and Petrol—What’s Next?

Rising costs of yam, tomatoes, and petrol strain Ghanaian households. Agricultural issues and inflation drive prices up, but the national…

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Stock Market Soars as GSE Gains Over GHS 2 Billion in a Day

GSE market value surged by GHS 2.25 billion as Access Bank, NewGold, and MTN Ghana led gains. Trading volume skyrocketed,…

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Is Ghana’s Fight Against Poverty Losing Steam?

Despite Ghana’s economic growth, poverty persists as the poorest struggle with rising costs, job shortages, and limited opportunities, highlighting the…

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Economic Success Hinges on Visionary Leadership, Policy Stability, and Citizen Engagement

Ghana’s economic transformation requires visionary leadership, stable policies, and active citizen participation to ensure sustained growth, avoid stagnation, and achieve…

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Monetization of Politics: The ‘Elephant in the Room’ We Must Address as it Undermines Good Governance- Dr. K.Y Amoako

Dr. Kingsley Y. Amoako warns that monetized politics fuels corruption and poor governance. He calls for urgent reforms to ensure…

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God Thought About Food Before Man—How Much More Churches?

God prioritized food before creating man. Churches own vast land yet people are hungry. Dr. Ackah urges churches to follow…

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Castel Group Buys 80.4% Stake in Guinness Ghana from Diageo

Castel Group acquires an 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries from Diageo for $81 million, pending regulatory approval, signaling a…

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GSE Market Capitalization Rises Despite Decline in Trading Volume

GSE market capitalization rose to GH¢129.19 billion despite lower trading volumes. Key movers included MTNGH, NewGold ETF, SCB, and TOTAL,…

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Churches Should Take Up Farming to Curb Hunger and Inflation in Ghana-Dr. Ackah Urges

Dr. Ackah supports Mahama’s call for churches to engage in farming, emphasizing its role in reducing hunger, stabilizing food prices,…

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GSE Recap: A Week of Swings, Surprises, and a Golden Slump

NewGold declined while TOTAL and SIC led gains. The market saw mixed fortunes, with key stocks making multi-day advances amid…

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Ghana’s National Economic Dialogue Begins: A Pivotal Moment for Recovery

Ghana's National Economic Dialogue begins, focusing on economic recovery, private sector growth, structural reforms, and agriculture. Experts seek actionable solutions…

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Cocoa Sector Faces Labor Shortages as Workers Turn to Galamsey—Why Not Put Prisoners to Work on Cocoa Farms? – Dr. Ackah

Dr. Frank Kwekucher Ackah suggests using prison labor to address labor shortages in Ghana’s cocoa sector, as workers turn to…

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Business Mogul Alhaji Asoma Banda Passes On

Business mogul Alhaji Asoma Banda, founder of Antrak Group, has passed away at 92. He revolutionized Ghana’s shipping and aviation…

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Is Ghana Really Gaining from Trade, or Is Inflation Masking the Truth?

Ghana's trade surplus in nominal terms masks a real trade deficit in 2024, highlighting inflation and exchange rate effects that…

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Over Half of Ghana’s Food Supply in 2024 Came from Imports

Ghana’s food imports hit GH₵38.95 billion in 2024, highlighting dependency on foreign markets. Agriculture struggles, worsening food inflation and threatening…

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