Solomon Boakye

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ECG Spent GHC189m Beyond Budget Without Board Approval, Officers Referred to AG

ECG overspent its 2023 budget by GHC189 million across multiple categories, prompting calls for sanctions and prosecution, raising public concerns…

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Ghana Joins Global Central Bank Gold Rush in Q3; Global Demand Up 28%

Ghana joined a global surge in central bank gold buying in Q3, adding 4 tonnes as worldwide demand rose 28%,…

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U.S.–China Truce Eases Investor Uncertainty, but Markets Stay Cautious

Investor confidence improved slightly after the U.S. and China agreed to cut tariffs and pause rare earth export curbs, easing…

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China Pauses Rare Earth Export Controls After Trump–Xi Talks in Busan

China agreed to suspend new rare earth export controls for a year after Trump–Xi talks, easing U.S.–China trade tensions and…

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MTN Slips but Market Energy Remains High as GSE Records Heavy Trading

Turnover on the Ghana Stock Exchange surged to GH¢34.38 million as GCB and NewGold advanced, offsetting declines in MTN and…

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Gold Reclaims Key $4,000 Level as Traders Eye Fed Rate Cuts and U.S., China Trade Progress

Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce on 29 October 2025, driven by bargain-hunting, expected Fed rate cuts, and optimism over…

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Poor Roads and Market Gaps Leave Oti Region Yam Farmers Struggling to Survive

Poor road networks and limited market access in Dormabin, Oti Region, are leaving yam farmers stranded with unsold produce, falling…

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Cedi Gains to Drive Major Fuel Price Reductions at the Pump from Nov 1

Fuel prices in Ghana are set to drop from November 1, with petrol, diesel, and LPG easing as the cedi…

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Israeli Strikes Kill More Than 100 in Gaza After Truce Breach

Israeli airstrikes killed over 100 people in Gaza after a truce breach, reigniting conflict, halting aid deliveries, and raising global…

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Dormabin Yam Market Pleads for Gov’t Support in Farm Inputs as Yam Prices Fall and Costs Soar

Farmers in Dormabin, Oti Region, are pleading for government subsidies on fertilizers and agrochemicals as yam prices fall sharply and…

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GSE Ends Day Lower Amid Broad-Based Equity Declines

The Ghana Stock Exchange closed lower Tuesday as indices slipped. Trading slowed, market capitalization fell slightly, and key equities, including…

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‘Let Every Loan Be Tied to a Return’: VP Calls for Fiscal Discipline to Safeguard Cedi’s Stability

Ghana’s Vice-President urged strict fiscal discipline, insisting every loan yield returns to safeguard the Cedi’s stability, restore investor confidence, and…

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U.S. Senator Questions Amazon Over AI Job Cuts Affecting Hundreds of Thousands

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders urges Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to explain potential massive job losses from AI-driven automation plans, warning…

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3I/ATLAS and Ghana’s Defence Gap —Amanda Clinton Weighs In

Amanda Clinton highlights Ghana’s defense gaps, including vacant ministry and unprotected borders, stressing the need for AI, space threat readiness,…

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Amazon to Lay Off 14,000 Corporate Employees Over AI-Driven Restructuring

Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs as it embraces AI-driven efficiency, restructuring operations, and reallocating resources while maintaining seasonal hiring…

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