Solomon Boakye

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Ghana Must Turn Its Coastline into an Economic Corridor for Jobs and Growth — Prof. Doe

Professor Frederick Doe urges Ghana to transform its coastline into an economic corridor through maritime transport and tourism investments, creating…

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GACL Begins Work on New Seven-Storey Car Park and Hotel at Accra Int’l Airport

GACL begins work on a new seven-storey car park and hotel complex at Kotoka Airport, as part of efforts to…

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Rural Banks Face December 2026 Deadline as BoG Moves to New Community Banking Model

Ghana’s rural banks face a December 2026 deadline to transition into Community Banks as BoG seeks stronger governance, wider financial…

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Rice, Cooking Oil and Livestock Emerge as Key Drivers of Ghana’s Informal Trade Network

Rice, cooking oil and livestock are emerging as key drivers of Ghana’s informal border trade, revealing how regional supply chains…

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Ghana’s Informal Border Trade Hits GH¢31bn, Surpassing Formal Trade With Three Neighbours

GSS data reveals Ghana’s informal cross-border trade reached GH¢31 billion in nine months, highlighting its economic importance, food links and…

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Cocoa Retreats as Supply Improves, but Weather Risks Keep Traders Cautious 

Cocoa prices retreat from an eight-month high as strong Ivory Coast deliveries ease supply concerns, while weather risks threaten the…

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Beyond Funding Rounds: Why Zeepay’s Troubles May Change Startup Investment in Africa

Zeepay’s troubles highlight a new reality for African startups, as investors and founders reassess growth, governance, liquidity management and the…

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Oil Holds Near One-Month High as Middle East Tensions Stoke Supply Fears

Oil prices remain near one-month highs as Middle East tensions raise supply disruption fears, with Brent supported by geopolitical risks…

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Beyond Growth and Headlines: Lessons Ghana’s Fintech Sector Must Learn from the Zeepay Episode

Barnabas Nii Laryea calls for reflection in Ghana’s fintech ecosystem, urging founders to build enduring institutions through governance, discipline, trust,…

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Gold Rises Slightly as Investors Balance Middle East Risks and Fed Rate Outlook

Gold edged above $4,000 as investors balanced Middle East tensions and rising oil prices against expectations of possible Federal Reserve…

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Oil Climbs Above $86 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Renew Supply Fears

Brent crude climbed above $86 after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz attacks intensified fears of global oil supply…

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BoG Revokes Licence of Zeepay for Multiple Regulatory Breaches

Bank of Ghana revoked Zeepay’s electronic money licence over regulatory breaches, including failure to maintain cash backing and comply with…

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Dagbon Mourns Yaa Naa: Sustaining Post-Conflict Economic Gains Becomes Crucial 

Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II’s death ends a historic reign of peace in Dagbon, with sustaining post-conflict economic gains and…

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Cocoa Prices Continue Strong Rally, Reach Highest Since November 2025

Cocoa prices climbed above $6,400 per tonne to their highest since November 2025, extending a strong rally as traders assess…

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Oil Prices Surge Nearly 4% After U.S., Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes

Brent crude climbed nearly 4% to around $79 a barrel after fresh U.S.-Iran strikes heightened fears over Middle East oil…

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