Solomon Boakye
Ghana’s Middle-Income Status Hasn’t Solved Its Inequality Issues
Ghana’s economic growth has not reduced inequality. Despite middle-income status, unemployment and informality remain high, with job creation failing to…
Ghana’s Economy is Growing, But Good Jobs Are Still Hard to Find
Ghana’s economy is growing, but job creation remains weak. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) highlights rising unemployment, with youth struggling…
Ecobank(ETI) Jumps 8.06% on GSE, CAL Bank and GCB Follow as NewGold (GLD) Dips
ETI surged 8.06%, CAL led gains at 8.51%, while GCB edged up. NewGold dipped 0.35% but dominated trading with GH¢43.13…
State Spends Millions on Inmates While Others Pocket Prison Labor Profits: Dr. Frank Ackah Calls for Reform
Dr. Frank Kwekucher Ackah advocates for prison labor reform in Ghana, proposing inmate involvement in agriculture, construction, and industry to…
Executive’s Interference with Bank of Ghana Led to Economic Troubles—Prof. Mensah Cautions Govt Against Future Meddling
Professor Lord Mensah warns that excessive Executive influence over the Bank of Ghana under the previous administration weakened its independence,…
Put Prisoners to Work on Farms to Fight Food Inflation – Crop Scientist Urges Burkina Faso Approach
Dr. Ackah proposes using non-violent prisoners for farming to combat food inflation, inspired by Burkina Faso. He emphasizes structured targets,…
IMANI Africa President Proposes Turning E-Levy into a Universal Pension Fund
IMANI Africa’s Franklin Cudjoe proposes converting Ghana’s E-Levy into a national savings fund, offering financial security while investing in key…
GSE Weekly Market Recap: Who Gained and Who Slipped?
Last week’s GSE trading saw key price movers, with banks surging, telecom stocks edging up, and gold-backed GLD dipping slightly.…
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Detained by NIB; Lawyers Push for Bail
Former Education Minister Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi has been detained by NIB. Lawyers seek bail as reasons for his arrest remain unclear.…
Ghana Eyes Mining Hub Status with Expedited Goldfields-AngloGold Mega Mine
The Ghanaian government pledges to fast-track the Goldfields-AngloGold Ashanti joint venture, creating Africa’s largest gold mine while prioritizing local content,…
Race for African Development Bank Presidency: Five Candidates Shortlisted for May 2025 Election
Five candidates from Senegal, Zambia, Mauritania, Chad, and South Africa have been shortlisted for the African Development Bank presidency, with…
Prisoners in Burkina Faso Can Now Farm Their Way to Freedom
Burkina Faso now allows prisoners to reduce sentences by farming, aiming to ease overcrowding and promote rehabilitation. Ghana faces similar…
Workers Can’t Tighten Belts They Don’t Have – Prof Bokpin Slams 10% Wage Increase
Prof. Godfred Bokpin criticizes Ghana’s 10% wage increase, arguing it’s insufficient amid high inflation, rising costs, and economic hardship, leaving…
Indian Firm Supplying Deadly Opioid, “Tramol” to Ghana Exposed
An Indian firm is illegally supplying deadly opioids to Ghana, fueling addiction among youth. A BBC investigation exposed the manufacturer,…
Banks Fear Liquidity Crisis as Cocoa Bond Dispensation Nears Expiry
Banks warn of liquidity risks as cocoa bond dispensation nears expiry, urging BoG to act. Governor Johnson Asiama reassures stakeholders,…