Solomon Boakye

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Global Shipping Faces Tough Year Ahead Amid Slowing Growth and Geopolitical Risks

Global shipping faces a challenging 2026 as slower global growth, tariff disputes, and geopolitical risks pressure container profits, while tankers…

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Geopolitics and Glut: What Falling Oil Prices Mean for Ghana This Festive Season

Ghanaians can expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as petrol, diesel, and LPG prices drop, driven by global oil oversupply, falling…

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Azumah Resources Taps Danish FLSmidth to Fast-Track Black Volta Gold Project

Azumah Resources has partnered with Danish FLSmidth, securing $37.5 million in equipment to fast-track Black Volta gold project after resolving…

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The High Price of Remembrance: Funeral Economy Sees Rental Moguls and Caterers Win Big

Ghana’s elaborate funeral culture is driving a booming informal economy, enriching rental and catering businesses while placing heavy financial pressure…

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Chamber of Mines Urges Decisive, Fearless State Action Against Galamsey

Ghana’s Chamber of Mines urges government to act decisively and without fear or favour against galamsey, warning illegal mining threatens…

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Gold Breaks Above $4,300 as Hopes of Lower U.S. Rates Spark Fresh Rally

Gold surged above $4,300 as soft U.S. job data and expectations of lower interest rates boosted demand. A weaker dollar…

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Ghana Stock Market Ends Thursday Flat as Trading Slows

Ghana Stock Exchange ended Thursday with little movement as trading slowed. The market remained stable, while select stocks, including gold-backed…

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Oil Dips Below $61 as Oversupply and Global Tensions Shake Markets

Brent oil slipped below $61 as global supplies rose and tensions involving Venezuela and Russia unsettled markets, keeping prices weak…

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When Anti-Corruption Fighters Fail to Sort Themselves Out, Corruption Smiles

Internal disputes and a Bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor threaten anti-corruption efforts, giving corrupt actors opportunities…

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GSE Posts Moderate Gains Yesterday Despite Lower Volumes

The GSE posted modest gains yesterday as the index rose to 8,634.75 points, led by BOPP, CAL, and GOIL, despite…

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Chamber of Mines Commits to Building Roads, Schools, & Jobs Through Strategic Reinvestment

Ghana’s mining industry invests in communities, with $28 million in 2024, boosting schools, health, roads, jobs, and local enterprise to drive…

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Chamber Calls for Unified Effort to Build a Modern, Ethical, and Globally Competitive Mining Industry

The Chamber of Mines urges stable policies, anti-galamsey action, transparent mineral revenue management, community development, and collaboration to build a…

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GSE Sees Busy Trading on December 9 Despite Small Dip in Index

Ghana Stock Exchange saw heavy trading on December 9, with 10.86 million shares worth GH¢29.41 million exchanged, banks led gains,…

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Ghana Must Embrace Automation and Digitalisation to Stay Competitive in Mining — Chamber President

Ghana’s mining sector must adopt automation, digitalisation, and local content policies to stay globally competitive, drive sustainable community development, and…

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GTEC Tightens Honorary Degree Rules to Ensure Institutional Accountability

GTEC has introduced strict rules for honorary degrees, ensuring transparency, merit, and accountability. Universities must follow procedures, avoid misuse, and…

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