Solomon Boakye

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Petrol and Diesel Prices Up at Shell

Fuel prices have risen at Shell, with petrol at GH₵14.99 and diesel at GH₵15.72, defying expectations of stability.

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GEPA and Trade Bloom Consult Limited Forge Partnership to Elevate Ghanaian SMEs in Global Markets

GEPA partnered with Trade Bloom to boost Ghanaian SMEs’ global presence via e-commerce, supporting non-traditional exports and targeting $25.3 billion…

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Ghana’s Month-on-Month Inflation Hits 2.6% in November, a Steep Rise from 0.9%

Ghana’s month-on-month inflation surged to 2.6% in November 2024, marking a sharp increase from the 0.9% recorded in October. This…

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GIZ Calls on SMEs to Apply for Green Finance Support

GIZ's Green Finance Facilitator (GFF) program supports Ghanaian SMEs and businesses in accessing sustainable funding to develop impactful, climate-resilient projects,…

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Ghana Takes Part in Intra-African Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week

Ghana showcased premium cocoa and coffee at Nairobi's Intra-African Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week, highlighting AfCFTA's role in boosting trade,…

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Policy Rate Trends: A Year of Gradual Easing by the Bank of Ghana

The Bank of Ghana reduced the policy rate from 29% to 27% in 2024, balancing inflation control with economic recovery…

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Ghana’s Industry Soars 457%

Ghana's industry rebounds with 457% growth, driven by mining, oil, and construction, despite structural challenges like costs and infrastructure.

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Gov’t to Pay GH₵400M Investor Bailout in December, But Many will still not be Covered

The Ghana government will disburse the final GH₵400 million of a GH₵1.5 billion bailout, compensating some investors affected by the…

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Vote-Buying and Electoral Fraud Under Legal Scrutiny as OSP Deploys Officers Nationwide

Ghana’s Special Prosecutor warns against vote-buying and electoral malpractices for the 2024 elections, pledging strict monitoring, swift prosecution, and severe…

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Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged in December’s First Pricing Window

Ghana's fuel prices remain stable entering December, following slight November reductions. Global oil price drops and cedi appreciation offer momentary…

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Ghana’s Economic Woes Take Center Stage Ahead of Elections

Economic challenges dominate Ghana's 2024 election discourse as inflation, debt, and skepticism over solutions leave many of the 18.77 million…

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Weekly Market Performance: GSE Holds Steady Amid Low Volumes

The Ghana Stock Exchange saw no index changes between November 25-29, 2024. Stable capitalization, low volumes, and cautious investor sentiment…

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Cheques Still Dominate Ghana’s Payment System Despite Rising Digital Options

In November 2024, Ghana's reliance on cheques for high-value transactions overshadowed digital payment systems like ACH Direct Debit, highlighting slower…

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Almost Half of Registered Mobile Money Agents Inactive in October 2024

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Energy, Utilities, and Food Fuel Ghana’s Inflation Crisis

Energy, utilities, and food drive Ghana’s 22.1% inflation, burdening households; reforms in energy and agric essential for price stability.

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