Solomon Boakye
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…
Private Equity in Ghana Gains Momentum Amid Calls for Regulatory Reform
Ghana’s private equity market expands, attracting significant inflows to SMEs and high-growth sectors, though legal constraints and underdeveloped exit markets…
Egypt and Afreximbank Launch Plans for Pan-African Gold Bank
Egypt’s Central Bank and Afreximbank plan a pan-African Gold Bank to formalise gold value chains, boost reserves, retain continental value,…
Gold Extends Rally on First Trading Day of 2026 Amid Policy and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold rose to $4,379.24 per ounce on January 2, extending last year’s rally, driven by US policy expectations, geopolitical tensions,…
“No Turning Back” — PURC Holds Firm on Tariff Hikes
Tariff hikes remain unchanged as PURC prioritises sector stability, leaving businesses and households to absorb rising costs, shrinking margins, and…
Businesses Greet 2026 with Mixed Package as VAT Relief Collides with Utility Tariff Shock
Ghana begins 2026 with VAT reforms offering business relief but rising electricity (+9.86%) and water (+15.92%) tariffs challenge households and…
Ghana Starts 2026 with Eased Inflation and Stable Cedi; Attention Turns to Utility Tariffs
Ghana enters 2026 with inflation at 6.3% and the cedi at GH₵10.51/USD, offering macro stability, while businesses brace for upcoming…
Gold Prices Retreat Slightly on Final Trading Day, Annual Gains Unshaken
Gold ended 2025 slightly lower on the final trading day but achieved its strongest annual gain in decades, driven by…
Oil Prices Start 2026 Lower as Market Faces Oversupply Concerns
Oil markets began 2026 lower, pressured by oversupply, weak demand, rising inventories, and geopolitical uncertainties, continuing a downtrend that marked…
Stringent Penalties Await Unlicensed Virtual Asset Services After Transitional Period
Ghanaian regulators warn virtual asset service providers that strict sanctions will apply to unlicensed operators after the VASP Act transitional…
Not All Loss Be Loss, GOLDBOD Saved Ghana More Than It Cost Us —Senyo Hosi
Senyo Hosi says GOLDBOD’s US$214m loss is a policy cost, not failure, boosting gold exports, stabilising the cedi, reducing inflation,…
Ghana’s Gold Sector Scrutiny Spurs Calls for Early Government Statement
Rising scrutiny over GoldBod and Bawa Rock Ltd has stirred uncertainty, prompting calls for urgent government clarity to restore investor…
FSC Concludes 2025, Sets Agenda to Bolster Ghana’s Financial Stability in 2026
Ghana’s Financial Stability Council concludes 2025, reviewing key initiatives, promoting bank listings, consumer protection, real estate data, VASP regulation, and…