Solomon Boakye
Surplus, Loss, or Accounting? Ghana’s GoldBod and the Cedi Question for 2026
As we move deeper into 2026, Ghana’s GoldBod G4R programme strengthens the cedi amid reported losses and a GH₵700–800 million surplus,…
Tema Port Vessels Now Discharging Only 200 Tonnes Daily, Efficiency Plummets – FABAG
FABAG warns Tema Port efficiency has collapsed, with vessels discharging only 200 tonnes daily. Delays, low productivity, and rising costs…
GSE Tiptoes Into 2026 After Quiet, Holiday-Shortened Week
Ghana Stock Exchange started 2026 quietly, with the Composite and Financial indices unchanged, modest trading volumes, and investors waiting for…
Private Debt Markets Set to Grow, Giving African Companies New Financing Options
Africa’s private debt market is growing rapidly, offering companies alternatives to banks, faster financing, and international investment opportunities, helping close…
Ghana Condemns US Invasion of Venezuela, Flags Risks to Sovereignty and Global Market
Ghana condemns US invasion of Venezuela, warns it violates international law, threatens Venezuelan sovereignty, and could destabilize global oil markets,…
ESG to Become Capital Markets Regulatory Requirement, Carbon Disclosure Mandatory
ESG is becoming a mandatory capital markets requirement, with carbon disclosure and green finance obligations, offering Africa opportunities to attract…
Tokenization and Digital Assets Poised to Become Mainstream in Capital Markets
PwC says tokenization and digital assets will become mainstream by 2030, transforming capital markets through faster settlement, lower costs, and…
Ghana’s Economy in 2026 Faces “Bridge Year” Between Stabilization and Expansion — C-NERGY
Ghana’s 2026 economy is a transitional “bridge year,” with growth around 4.8–4.9%, fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and productivity reforms, amid…
The Tale of Two Receipts: Why Your Mall Groceries are Cheaper Today After VAT Reform While Wayside Shop Prices Remain “Sticky”
Ghana’s 2026 VAT reforms have cut supermarket prices quickly, but informal shop prices remain sticky due to embedded pricing, with…
GoldBod Records GH₵700–800 Million Surplus in 2025— GoldBod CEO
GoldBod projects a GH₵700–800 million surplus in 2025 after generating over GH₵960 million in revenue and keeping expenditure below GH₵120…
2026 Is Likely to Be a Year of ‘Mediocre’ Growth With Unusually Consequential Risks — C-NERGY
2026 is expected to bring moderate global growth with significant risks. Ghana must consolidate fiscal credibility, stabilize inflation and currency,…
“Who will win?” — Bright Simons on Commercial vs Government-Backed Gold Aggregators
Bright Simons warns Ghana’s Gold for Reserves programme favors government-backed Bawa Rock over private aggregators, creating unfair competition, higher costs,…
Some OMCs Cut Fuel Prices as Cedi Strength and Global Oil Trends Ease Costs
Star Oil and other OMCs reduce petrol and diesel prices amid cedi gains and falling international oil prices, following earlier…
Oil Edges Higher on First Trading Day of 2026 Amid OPEC+ and Geopolitical Focus
Brent crude rose on January 2, supported by US inventory draws, OPEC+ expectations, and heightened geopolitical tensions in Europe and…
Limited Partnership Act Seen as Key to Unlocking Ghana’s Private Equity Industry
Ghana’s private equity industry is poised for growth as GVCA pushes with VCTF and Finance Ministry to pass the Limited…