Solomon Boakye

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U.S. Senate Approves Compromise to End Historic Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate approved a compromise ending the historic government shutdown, restoring funding, halting federal layoffs, and leaving health subsidies…

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Ghana Stock Exchange Sees Small Dip Amid Monday Trading

The Ghana Stock Exchange dipped slightly on Monday as some stocks fell while others gained, reflecting active trading and continued…

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Will Women Banking Get Enough Allocation in the 2026 Budget to Start Operations?

As Ghana prepares to present the 2026 Budget, attention turns to whether the proposed Women’s Development Bank will receive sufficient…

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South Africa Secures $925 Million from World Bank to Revive Ailing Cities

South Africa secures $925 million from the World Bank for a six-year urban renewal program, aiming to improve municipal services,…

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COPEC Calls for Train II Update in 2026 Budget, Highlights Economic Savings

COPEC urges Finance Minister to update on Atuabo Train II in 2026 Budget, highlighting economic savings, energy security, and transparency…

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Timetrade Investments Brings Professional Watch Investing to Dubai

Timetrade Investments opens Dubai office, bringing professional, transparent management to luxury watch investing, combining European standards with exclusivity, aiming to…

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Oil Gains Ground as Investors Await OPEC and IEA Market Outlooks

Oil bounced back on Monday after two challenging weeks, as investors reacted to global supply changes, geopolitical tensions, and awaited…

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Gold Hits Two-Week High Amid US Economic Concerns

Gold rose to $4,076 per ounce, hitting a two-week high, driven by US economic concerns, a weaker dollar, and ongoing…

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GSE Ends Week Lower Despite Friday Rebound

The Ghana Stock Exchange ended the week lower as indices dipped 1.7%, market value fell GH¢3.2 billion, despite Friday’s strong…

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Gov’t Estimates Half a Billion Cedis Required to Clear Rice Glut

Government may need GH₵500 million to clear Ghana’s local rice glut, managing surplus from a bumper harvest to stabilize markets…

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Borrowing in Ghana: What You Pay Beyond the Interest Rate

Bank of Ghana data shows lending fees vary widely: retail facility 0–2.5%, insurance 0.3–2%. Negotiable fees exist, but fixed minimums…

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Ghana Cannot Ban Rice Imports Now as Local Production Falls Short of Demand

Government may not ban rice imports yet as local production (~650,000 tonnes) falls short of demand (1.5 million tonnes), with…

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From GH¢0 to GH¢1000: How Easy Is It to Open a Savings Account in Ghana?

Most Ghanaian banks now require GH¢20–GH¢50 to open savings accounts, showing a shift toward financial inclusion, with GTBank offering zero-balance…

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Ten Years of Data Point to Ghana’s Services Sector as Most Predictable Bet for Investment

Ghana’s Services sector dominates GDP and maintains steady growth, offering investors predictable returns, while Industry is volatile and Agriculture grows…

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October 2025 Saw Five Essentials Resist the Downward Inflation Trend

In October ’25, Ghana’s headline inflation eased, offering general price relief, yet some essential household costs continued rising, highlighting uneven…

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