Solomon Boakye

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Weather, Disease and Ageing Farms Threaten Ghana’s Next Cocoa Harvest

Ghana’s cocoa harvest faces a 16% decline next season as weather, disease and ageing farms threaten production, while global prices…

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2025 Trade Data Reveals Ghana’s Export Boom is Increasingly Concentrated in the Second Half of the Year

Ghana's 2025 trade data shows exports gained momentum in the second half, driving a record surplus while highlighting strong commodity…

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Govt’s Local Seed Purchase Gives CSIR a New Lifeline in Ghana’s Agricultural Push — Dr Ackah

Government’s support for CSIR-developed maize and rice seeds could strengthen local research, reduce import dependence and help farmers access improved…

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What the Future of Finance Could Look Like as Middle East Tensions Heighten Global Uncertainty

Middle East tensions are reshaping global finance, pushing oil prices higher, complicating inflation trends and forcing central banks, businesses and…

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Organic Fertilizer, Local Seeds and Irrigation: Dr Ackah Applauds Government’s Agriculture Interventions

Government’s focus on organic fertilizer, local seeds and irrigation receives praise from Dr Ackah as key steps toward strengthening Ghana’s…

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Oil Climbs Above $91 as Middle East Tensions Reignite Fears Over Global Oil Supplies

Brent crude rises above $91 as Middle East tensions fuel supply concerns, raising fresh questions about global energy costs and…

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Builders Spend Less on Labour Despite Rising Costs of Specialized Materials

Ghana’s construction costs stabilize as falling labour expenses provide relief for builders, while rising prices of specialized materials and equipment…

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Oil Climbs as Middle East Tensions, Falling U.S. Crude Stocks Revive Supply Concerns

Oil prices surged above $88 per barrel as renewed Middle East tensions and falling U.S. crude inventories heightened concerns over…

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Ghana’s Building Cost Pressures Ease, But Plant Inflation Emerges as Key Area to Monitor

Ghana’s building cost inflation slowed sharply in June 2026, but rising equipment and tool costs emerged as new pressure points…

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Ghana, Gabon Target Strategic Trade and Investment Boost

Ghana and Gabon seek stronger economic ties through trade, investment and private-sector partnerships, targeting cooperation in cocoa, mining, infrastructure and…

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Oil Falls Toward $86 as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Middle East Supply Fears

Brent crude fell toward $86 a barrel for a third straight session as U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks eased Middle East supply…

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Gold Fields Reaffirms Commitment to Tarkwa, Highlights 74% Local Value Retention Ahead of Lease Renewal

Gold Fields highlights Tarkwa mine’s economic contribution, including 74% local value retention, GH¢5.8bn state payments and community investments ahead of…

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Gold Fields Rebuts Community Concerns Over Tarkwa Mining Lease Renewal, Cites Investment Record

Gold Fields defends its Tarkwa mining lease renewal bid, citing decades of partnership, community investment, economic contributions and ongoing engagement…

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ICT, Not Consumer Spending, Is Driving Ghana’s Economic Growth — C-NERGY

Ghana’s services growth is being driven by ICT, fintech and digital transformation rather than consumer spending, with C-NERGY highlighting technology…

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MTN Accounts for Nearly Two-Thirds of GSE Trading Value in Weekly Session

MTN Ghana dominated GSE trading last week, contributing nearly two-thirds of total market turnover as investor demand kept the ICT…

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