Solomon Boakye
High “Apio” Consumption in North East, Exposing Broader Health and Productivity Risks
GSS data shows excessive “Apio” drinking is highest in North East districts, linked to poor health, sanitation gaps, and productivity…
Ghana Stock Market Opens Week with Steady Gains as Year-End Trading Heats Up
Ghana Stock Exchange opened the week with modest gains, as investors traded 35.3 million shares worth GH¢143.66 million, showing strong…
Excessive “Apio” Drinking Highest in North East Districts, Raising Health and Productivity Concerns
GSS data shows excessive “Apio” drinking is highest in North East districts, linked to poor sanitation, malnutrition, and family planning…
Where You Live Still Determines Access to Health and Sanitation in Ghana
GSS district-level data reveals stark health disparities across Ghana, with birth registration, nutrition, sanitation, and family planning varying widely, highlighting…
Gold Breaks Record Levels as Rate-Cut Bets and Global Tensions Rise
Gold surged to record highs on expectations of US rate cuts, rising geopolitical tensions, strong central bank buying and ETF…
Oil Prices Rise on Supply Fears, but Still Down Year-on-Year
Oil prices rose on geopolitical supply fears but remain lower than last year as expectations of an oversupplied global market…
Ghana Stocks Add GH¢3.7bn in Value as Indices End Week Higher
Ghana stocks added GH¢3.7bn in value as steady buying lifted indices, with financial shares leading gains and investor confidence keeping…
Gov’t Targets Nearly 14% Increase in LEAP Beneficiaries in 2026
Government plans to expand LEAP coverage by nearly 14% in 2026, raising beneficiary households to 400,000, backed by a record…
COCOBOD Road Halt Could Cost Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers Millions
COCOBOD suspended cocoa road projects due to GHS26 billion in unfunded contracts, potentially slowing transport, raising costs, and affecting Ghanaian…
One Hectare of Cannabis Could Bring Ghanaian Farmers $10,000
Ghana’s legal cannabis sector could generate $1 billion for the national budget, with farmers earning $10,000 per hectare, boosting jobs,…
Ghana’s Cannabis Chamber Backs U.S. Move to Expand Medical Marijuana Research
Ghana’s cannabis chamber welcomed U.S. action expanding medical cannabis research, saying it reinforces global acceptance and strengthens the case for…
African Development Fund Secures Record $11bn Replenishment
The African Development Fund raised a record $11 billion, with 23 African countries contributing, shifting from aid to investment-led finance, supporting…
Gold Stays Firm Near Record Highs as Cooling Inflation Fuels Rate-Cut Optimism
Gold hovered near record highs as softer US inflation boosted rate-cut expectations, while geopolitical tensions sustained safe-haven demand despite a…
GSE Index Advances Amid Active Trading, Thursday Close at 8,745.74 Points
Ghana Stock Exchange gained momentum Thursday as the GSE Composite Index rose 24 points to 8,745.74, continuing strong weekly growth…
Oil Slides Toward $60 as Supply Glut Fears Eclipse Geopolitical Risks
Brent crude slipped below $60 a barrel as oversupply and weak demand outlook outweighed geopolitical tensions, pushing oil prices toward…