Solomon Boakye

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Gov’t Bans Land Transit of Cooking Oil After Multi-Million Cedi Diversion Scheme

Ghana bans land transit of cooking oil after intercepting 18 trucks worth over GH¢85 million, strengthening customs oversight, protecting revenue,…

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CalBank Board Recommends Dividend Freeze into 2026 to Bolster Capital

CalBank’s board recommends extending the dividend freeze into 2026 to strengthen capital, enhance balance sheet resilience, and ensure long-term shareholder…

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Ghana, Burkina Move to Deepen Security Cooperation to Protect Trade and Stability

Ghana and Burkina Faso deepen security cooperation after Titao attack, aiming to protect traders, secure cross-border routes, and restore confidence…

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Access Bank and GCB Reach Year Highs on GSE While MTN Records Slight Dip

Access Bank and GCB soared to year highs on the GSE, consumer stocks gained, MTN dipped slightly, reflecting strong investor…

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Ghana Maintains Top Lead in GSMA’s 2025 Mobile Money Rankings

Ghana retains its top spot in GSMA’s 2025 Mobile Money Index, showcasing regulatory leadership, while tackling rising cybercrime and mobile…

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Investor Excitement Drives GSE to Weekly High as Value Traded Surges to GH¢218.5m

Ghana Stock Exchange trading surged Thursday, with GH¢218.5 million exchanged, marking the week’s highest activity and nearly 400% jump from…

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Oil Prices Cross $70 Amid Iran Tensions and US Inventory Draws

Brent crude reaches $71.50 amid US-Iran tensions, raising risks for Ghana and other oil-importing countries, potentially increasing fuel costs and…

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Gold Rises Above Weekly Lows on Safe-Haven Demand

Gold rebounds above $5,010 as US-Iran tensions and resilient U.S. economic data drive safe-haven demand, while muted Asian buying limits…

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Gold Fields Returns $353 Million to Shareholders Following Record 2025 Profit

Gold Fields returns $353M to shareholders after record 2025 profit, combining dividends and buybacks, while achieving production growth, strong cash…

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Electricity Inflation Nearly Doubles to 14.8% YoY in January, Water Hits 9.9%

Electricity and gas inflation nearly doubled to 14.8% YoY in January 2026, while water surged to 9.9%, driving sharp increases…

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Investors Continue Driving Price Rally Across 12 Major GSE Stocks; MTN GH Climbs to GH¢5.40

GSE stocks continue rallying, with MTN, Unilever, GCB, and others pushing prices higher; market cap tops GH¢210B, reflecting strong investor…

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Expert Urges Revival of Cashew and Coffee to Reduce Ghana’s Dependence on Cocoa

Experts urge Ghanaian farmers to diversify beyond cocoa into cashew and coffee, citing low cocoa prices, political interference, and the…

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Market Cap Crosses GH¢210bn as Investors Push Prices Higher on GSE

Ghana Stock Exchange surges past GH¢210 billion market cap as investors drive prices higher, financial stocks lead, and the mid-February…

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Political Interference Undermines Cocoa Sector, Expert Recommends Technocrat-Led Board

Political interference is hurting Ghana’s cocoa sector; a technocrat-led board and crop diversification are needed to protect the farmer’s livelihood…

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Govt’s Oil Palm Plans Applauded, But Farmers Still Waiting for Action

Ghana’s oil palm initiative promises diversification beyond cocoa, offering farmers new opportunities, but experts warn action must follow plans to…

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