Solomon Boakye

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Africa’s Energy Drive Gets $49 Billion Boost as World Bank, AfDB, and France Commit to Expansion

Global institutions pledged $49 billion to expand Africa’s electricity access, focusing on infrastructure, renewables, and policy reforms to ensure reliable…

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LPG Consumption in Ghana Sees Growth, But Challenges Remain

Ghana's LPG consumption is rising but faces challenges in affordability, accessibility, and supply stability. Infrastructure investments continue, but clean cooking…

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From Fossil Fuel to Renewable: Building a Career in Africa’s Energy Revolution

Africa’s renewable energy boom is creating millions of jobs, requiring skilled workers, training programs, and private sector investment to sustain…

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GSE Wraps Up the Week with Strong Gains as Key Stocks Shine

The Ghana Stock Exchange ended the week strong, with financial stocks rising steadily and NewGold Issuer Ltd. (GLD) rebounding impressively,…

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Four Highlights from Bank of Ghana’s 122nd MPC Meeting

Ghana's economy grew stronger in 2024, with rising business confidence, resilient banking, improved private sector credit, stable inflation, and a…

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Asante Gold Ramps Up Mining at Bibiani with $100M Gold Forward Deal

Asante Gold is accelerating Bibiani Mine operations with a $100M deal, aiming for 23,000 ounces monthly by September 2025, backed…

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GSE: MTN Ghana, CalBank, Enterprise Group, and Others Record Notable Price Movements

NewGold Issuer led GSE gains at GH¢421.96. MTN, TotalEnergies, and Enterprise Group also rose. Market indices remained strong, with active…

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ETI and MTN Ghana See Price Jumps While ABSA New Gold Stumbles on GSE

MTN Ghana and ETI gained on the GSE, while ABSA New Gold saw losses; CAL Bank traded actively despite no…

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Bank of Ghana Increases Gold Reserves by 56% in One Year

The Bank of Ghana increased its gold reserves by 56% in 2024 to strengthen financial stability, support the cedi, and…

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Infrastructure Bottlenecks Threaten Africa’s Single Market Vision – AfCFTA Chief of Staff

Infrastructure challenges are hindering the AfCFTA's vision for a single African market, with transport inefficiencies raising trade costs significantly.

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Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC Announces Sale of Diageo’s 80.4% Stake to Castel Group

Diageo sells its 80.4% Guinness Ghana stake to Castel, ensuring brand continuity while maintaining Ghana Stock Exchange listing post-transaction.

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IEA Advises Bank of Ghana on Tackling Food, Energy Prices, and Exchange Rate to Curb Inflation

IEA urges the Bank of Ghana and the government to tackle inflation drivers—food, energy prices, and exchange rate—via stronger interventions.

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Non-Performing Loans: A Persistent Challenge for Ghana’s Banking Sector

Ghana’s banking sector in 2024 showed resilience despite challenges, as non-performing loans peaked at 26.7% before slightly improving to 21.8%.

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Trade Disputes and Geopolitical Instability Could Undermine 2025 Growth – Dr. Ernest Addison

Global growth in 2025 shows promise but faces risks from trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, impacting Ghana's export-reliant economy.

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MoMo Transaction Value Hits GH₵334.8 Bn in December 2024

Mobile money transactions surged to GH₵334.8 billion in December 2024, marking an 84% annual growth, driven by festive spending and…

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