Solomon Boakye

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AfDB Steps Up Push to Attract Private Capital as Insurers, ECAs Gather in Rabat

The AfDB’s Insurer & ECA Day in Rabat strengthens partnerships with insurers and export credit agencies to mobilise private capital…

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Cooling Food Inflation Raises Hopes for a More Affordable Christmas Season

Food inflation in Ghana dropped to 6.6% in November, easing pressure on households. Lower prices and stable supply raise hopes…

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Ghana’s Strong and Growing Appetite for Imported Tomato Paste and Its Inflationary Effect

Ghana’s growing reliance on imported tomato paste, limited local processing, and high post-harvest losses are driving price increases, contributing significantly…

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New VAT Regime Described as a ‘Novelty’ to Simplify Compliance for Traders

Ghana will launch a new VAT system in 2026, described as a “novelty” to simplify compliance, while GUTA warns SMEs…

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What Would Ghana Be Without Its Farmers? A National Reflection on Our Food Heroes

Ghana reflects on Farmers’ Day 2025, recognising farmers as the nation’s unseen backbone, highlighting their sacrifices, persistent challenges, and reminding…

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Unsung Heroes of the Soil: Farmers’ Day 2025 Spotlights the Silent Sacrifices Feeding Ghana

Ghana’s Farmers’ Day 2025 reflects on the silent sacrifices of farmers, highlights persistent challenges like climate, costs and access, and…

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Gold Rises as Investors Eye Possible Fed Rate Cut Amid Soft U.S. Jobs Data

Gold rose to around $4,220 per ounce on expectations of a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, supported by soft…

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Oil Holds Near Two-Week High as Geopolitical Risks Support Market

Oil prices held near a two-week high on geopolitical worries in Venezuela and Ukraine, supported by possible U.S. rate cuts,…

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Ghana Stock Market Edges Lower on Wednesday Amid Mixed Trading

Ghana Stock Exchange dipped slightly Wednesday as some shares rose, others fell; overall market value eased to GH¢166.18 billion, with…

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FDI Gap: Ghana Courts Manufacturers While the World Pours Billions into Tech

Ghana’s FDI remains focused on manufacturing, while global investment shifts to digital sectors. Experts highlight infrastructure, policy, and workforce challenges,…

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Ghana Targets Deeper Economic Ties with Germany Under New Industrial Agenda

Ghana seeks deeper economic ties with Germany, highlighting new industrial and investment reforms as both sides identify opportunities in manufacturing,…

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GRR’s Steady Decline Turns 2025 into a Sweet Year for Both Sides — But Who’s Enjoying It Most?

Ghana’s GRR fell to 15.9% in December 2025, easing borrowing costs, benefiting both borrowers and lenders, though tighter liquidity may…

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Ghana Stock Market Rises Slightly as Cal Bank and Ecobank Post Gains

The Ghana Stock Exchange saw a slight rise on Tuesday as trading activity increased, driven by gains in Cal Bank…

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Ghanaian Investors Struggle to Grab the Pie as Foreign-Owned Businesses Dominate FDIs

Ghana’s Q3 2025 FDI surged to US$378 million, dominated by foreign investors; local investors contributed under 1%, with manufacturing leading…

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Ghana Mineworkers’ Union Urges Gov’t and Mining Firms to Prioritize Worker Welfare Amid Industry Boom

Ghana Mineworkers’ Union urges government, regulators, and mining companies to protect workers, address casualization, enforce corporate governance, support local participation,…

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