Solomon Boakye

2897 Articles

RIEPCO: Transforming Ghana’s Engineering Sector Through Local Manufacturing

Ghana's industrial sector relies heavily on imported machinery, with a 70% import rate and a significant skills gap. RIEPCO addresses…

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Ghana’s Trade Value Surged to GH₵123.0 Billion in Second Quarter of 2024 But Trade Surplus Declines by 52.2%

Ghana's trade grew by 14.31% in Q2 2024, driven by gold exports. However, rising fuel imports reduced the trade surplus…

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Ghana’s Tourism Surge: Unlocking Profitable Opportunities for Investors and Economic Expansion

Ghana's tourism sector is rebounding post-pandemic, driving economic growth, attracting international investors, and generating $3.8 billion in projected 2023 revenues.

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Trafigura Moves to Enforce Arbitral Award Against Ghana over Judgement Debt

Trafigura’s subsidiary GPGC pursues legal enforcement against Ghana for unpaid $134M arbitration award after unresolved power contract dispute.

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Michael Blackson Questions Ghana’s Use of COVID Funds and Investment Mismanagement

Michael Blackson criticizes Ghana's financial management of COVID-19 funds, questioning euro bond mishandling and demanding accountability while expressing disappointment in…

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Promoting Sustainable Urban Growth: Addressing Ghana’s Urbanization Challenges with Green Innovation

Mr. Abani urges Ghana to prioritize sustainability in urban planning, addressing rapid urbanization challenges with energy efficiency, green spaces, and…

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IPPs Warn of Power Cuts if Government Fails to Settle $1.4 Billion Debt

Ghana's Independent Power Producers warn of potential power cuts, if the government fails to settle its $1.4 billion debt. They…

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Innovative Start-ups Showcase at Africa 2100 Demo Day in Accra

On September 19th, nine entrepreneurs who had completed a 12-week training program showcased innovative solutions at Africa 2100’s demo day,…

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Revisiting Historical Blueprint: The Seven-Year Development Plan by Dr. Nkrumah

Ghana's current economic challenges—rising debt, inflation, and unemployment—echo issues addressed by Nkrumah's Seven-Year Development Plan, emphasizing industrialization, self-reliance, agricultural modernization,…

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Chamber of Mines CEO Urges Better Training and Support for Small-Scale Miners

Sulemanu Koney, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, urges government to provide small-scale miners with training and resources, improving…

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Telecel Ghana Unveils WIB Package Offering Loans, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Networking for Female Entrepreneurs

Telecel Ghana's Women in Business (WIB) package empowers female entrepreneurs with free website development, grants, loans, insurance, e-commerce support, and…

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Call for Africa Credit Rating Agency Grows Amidst Mounting Debt and Unfair Global Ratings

The growing demand for an Africa Credit Rating Agency (CRA) aims to address biased global credit ratings, improve access to…

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GIP Ghana and Fido Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion for Women-Led Enterprises

GIP Ghana and Fido partner to enhance financial inclusion for women-led businesses in Ghana, expanding access to credit for underserved…

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ILAPI Calls on BoG to Reevaluate Dormant Account Policies

ILAPI urges Bank of Ghana to review dormant account policy, enabling families to access deceased loved ones' funds and prevent…

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Upskilling: The Key to Future Job Security

AI, automation, and machine learning demand reskilling and upskilling for workers to stay relevant. Companies must invest in both technical…

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