Solomon Boakye

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Bright Simons Inspires Action: Bold Call for Ghana to Embrace AI at Presec’s 86th Anniversary

At Presec’s 86th Anniversary, Bright Simons delivered a bold challenge: Ghana must embrace AI now or risk fading into irrelevance…

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The Art and Business of Carpentry in Ghana: The Story of Jacob and Gilbert

Carpentry in Ghana blends tradition and modernization, reflecting cultural identity and economic significance. Despite technological advances, challenges like resource pressures,…

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GSE Records Steady Market Performance During Election Week

The Ghana Stock Exchange saw steady performance, with the GSE-CI up 50.99% year-to-date and GSE-FSI stable at 23.64% growth, reflecting…

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IES Flags Inefficiencies in Ghana’s Power Sector Despite Capacity Growth

Ghana's energy sector faces inefficiencies despite increased capacity, with unreliable power, poor maintenance, rising debts, and over-reliance on hydropower undermining…

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Ghana Produces Over 2 Million Metric Tons of Oil Palm Fruits Annually Yet Struggles to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Fats and Oils

Ghana produces 2.5 million metric tons of oil palm fruits annually but still relies on imports to meet growing demand…

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Unified Action is Needed to Tackle Africa’s Integration Challenges

The AfDB urges unified African action to address integration challenges, including poor infrastructure, restrictive policies, and weak implementation of agreements,…

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Ghana Faces GH₵4.6 Billion Real Trade Deficit Despite Nominal Gains

Ghana's Q3 2024 trade balance shows a GH₵4.6 billion real deficit, despite a nominal surplus driven by rising gold prices,…

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Gold Export Prices Surge by 73.8% Year-on-Year in Q3 2024

Ghana's gold export prices surged by 73.8% in Q3 2024, boosting export earnings, while rising import costs may worsen inflation,…

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Election 2024: Why the Economy Is the Biggest Issue on the Minds of Ghanaian Voters

As Ghanaians vote in 2024, economic hardship, driven by inflation, high interest rates, and cedi depreciation, overshadows political loyalty, making…

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AI Plays Huge Role in Elections” – Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu

Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu emphasizes AI's transformative role in elections, enhancing campaign strategies and electoral processes, while warning of disinformation risks…

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Relief Eludes Ghanaian Consumers as Fuel Prices Rise Again with Petrol Hitting ₵15.30

Fuel prices in Ghana have risen again, with petrol hitting ₵15.30, adding to consumers' financial burdens despite recent economic optimism…

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Ghana’s Trade Surplus Shrinks Despite Positive Growth in Exports

Ghana’s trade surplus declined from GHS 11.8 billion in Q1 to GHS 3.9 billion in Q3 2024, driven by surging…

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MFWA Petitions Special Prosecutor Over Fraud Costing Millions at National Service Scheme

The MFWA petitions the Special Prosecutor to investigate NSS corruption, citing ghost personnel, inflated figures, fraudulent enrollments, and misappropriation of…

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Ghana Records GH₵3.9Bn Trade Surplus in Q3 2024, Driven by Gold Exports

Ghana's Q3 2024 trade surplus of ₵3.9 billion reflects gold's dominance (62.1% of exports), strong export ties to Asia, and…

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Local Goods Outprice Imports

Local goods inflation in Ghana surged to 25.4%, surpassing imports at 17.6%, challenging affordability and local industry growth.

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