Solomon Boakye

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Gov’t Must Address Wages and Mobility to Drive 24-Hour Economy, IMANI Says

IMANI warns Ghana’s 24-hour economy risks underperformance without fair night-shift compensation and affordable transport, stressing that wages and mobility are…

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ADB and CBG Poised for GH¢1 Billion Recapitalization After NIB Boost Before Year-End

Ghana plans to recapitalize ADB and CBG with GH¢1 billion before year-end, following NIB’s GH¢1.4 billion boost, to strengthen state…

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2026 Budget in Focus: Key Sectoral Allocations

Ghana’s 2026 Budget allocates funds across sectors, education, health, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and social programs, targeting 800,000 jobs, SME support,…

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Gov’t to Begin Construction of Water Treatment Plants in Damongo, Tamale, Yendi from 2026

Ghana will begin constructing water treatment plants in Damongo, Tamale, and Yendi from 2026, providing safe drinking water to about…

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Kumasi to Host Ghana’s Second National Theatre

Government to commence construction of Ghana’s second national theatre in Kumasi from 2026, creating a hub for arts, creativity, talent…

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District Assembly Common Fund for Disability to Be Raised from 3% to 5%, Gov’t Announces

Government to raise District Assembly Common Fund disability allocation from 3% to 5% in 2026, funding wheelchairs, training, and support…

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AI Should Enhance, Not Replace, Human Creativity – Eric Appiah

Ghana must harness AI to enhance critical thinking and creativity, using tools like Perplexity AI responsibly, while ensuring human originality…

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The Hidden Price of the Night Economy: IMANI Flags Transport Affordability as Major Threat to Ghana’s 24Hr Policy

IMANI warns Ghana’s 24-hour economy faces major risks from high night-time transport costs, rising logistics expenses, and limited affordable mobility,…

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Gov’t to Restrict Export of Scrap Metals and Raw Rubber to Boost Local Industries

The government is set to restrict scrap metal and raw rubber exports to boost local industries, create jobs, and support…

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Ghana Stock Exchange Edges Higher as Select Stocks Gain Momentum

The Ghana Stock Exchange saw modest gains this week, with key stocks rising steadily and trading activity showing cautious optimism,…

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Lands Commission to Retain Full IGF in Order to Create Technology-Driven National Land Registry

Lands Commission will retain 100% of IGF to build a technology-driven National Land Registry, bringing transparency, reducing disputes, enabling online…

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Gov’t Declares Key Water Bodies, Forests as High-Security Zones to Fight Galamsey

Finance Minister Dr. Forson announced Ghana’s rivers and forests as high-security zones to fight galamsey, deploying 1,000 officers, tracking mining…

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Most Big Push Roads Set for Completion by Mid-2027 — Finance Minister 

Government says most Big Push road projects will finish by mid-2027, with contractors mobilised and assured of prompt payment, aiming…

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Gov’t Announces Ghana’s First Six-Lane 198.7 km Expressway Connecting Accra to Kumasi

Government announces Ghana’s first six-lane 198.7 km Accra-Kumasi Expressway, set to halve travel time, cut transport costs, create over 30,000…

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Gov’t Unveils National Oil Palm Policy, Pledges US$500 Million to Expand 100,000 Hectares of Plantations

Ghana launches US$500 million Oil Palm Development Fund, targeting 100,000 hectares, 250,000 jobs, and self-sufficiency, integrating smallholders, boosting exports, and…

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