Solomon Boakye

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COCOBOD Refutes Claims of 70% Cocoa Price Increase

COCOBOD denies false claims of a 70% cocoa price increase. Despite this, the government aims to support farmers amid challenges,…

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Russia’s Digital Battleground: Using Video Games to Shape African Narratives

Russia's African Dawn video game mod promotes pro-Russian narratives in Africa, depicting Western influence as destabilizing. Despite removal from platforms,…

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GLD Leads the Week with the Highest Gain, as GSE Market Capitalization Peaks at GH¢119.88 Billion

GLD led the market with a GH¢11.16 gain, while GSE market capitalization rose GH¢1.54 billion. Friday saw peak trading at…

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Africa’s Debt Hits $1.152 Trillion – AfDB Report Warns of Fiscal Pressures

Africa’s debt reached $1.152 trillion in 2023, with rising debt servicing costs and inflation. The AfDB urges fiscal reforms, regional…

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Inflation Remains High in Africa Despite Global Decline – AfDB Report

Africa’s inflation surged to 18.6% in 2024, driven by currency depreciation, global shocks, and food price hikes. The AfDB urges…

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AU Summit: AfDB Proposes African Financing Stability Mechanism as Financial Safety Net

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is introducing the African Financing Stability Mechanism (AFSM) to strengthen Africa’s financial resilience, tackle rising…

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LMI Holdings Secures $100 Million Loan to Kickstart 1000 MW Solar Project in Ghana

LMI Holdings secured a $100 million IFC loan to develop a 1000MW solar project in Ghana, boosting renewable energy, industrial…

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GSE Market Update: GLD Moves Up 1.41% as SIC and ETI See Bigger Gains

SIC (+7.41%), ETI (+6.82%), and GLD (+1.41%) led gains on the GSE. The Composite Index rose to 5,296.34 points, with…

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The Love Economy Booms, Will You Be My Valentine?

Valentine’s Day fuels love and commerce, boosting Ghana’s retail and hospitality sectors. While spending surges, economic challenges persist, raising questions…

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Ghana Ranked 6th Among Top Rubber Producers in Africa

Ghana ranks 6th in Africa’s rubber production but lags behind leaders like Côte d'Ivoire. With better investment, processing, and climate…

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Who Are Your Target Customers? How to Identify and Understand Those Who Need Your Product

Identifying your target customers ensures effective marketing and product strategies. In Ghana, segmentation by demographics, lifestyle, location, and behavior helps…

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Tony Elumelu Foundation and UAE Partner in $6M Deal to Empower 1,000 Young Entrepreneurs

Empowering Africa’s future! The Tony Elumelu Foundation and UAE join forces in a $6M deal to support 1,000 young entrepreneurs…

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NewGold Ends Stock Exchange Activity with 1.52% Fall as Others Remain Flat

NewGold (GLD) declines 1.52% as GSE trading slows, with major stocks remaining flat amid falling market activity and cautious investor…

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Brazil’s Petrobras Eyes African Oil Ventures to Bolster Reserves 

Petrobras is expanding into Angola, Namibia, and South Africa to offset post-2030 production declines. Partnering with ExxonMobil, Shell, and TotalEnergies,…

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Telecom Data Prices Triple, Sparking Widespread Outrage in Nigeria

Nigeria’s telecom giants MTN and Airtel tripled mobile data prices amid rising costs, sparking widespread public outrage. Regulatory tariff caps…

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