Solomon Boakye
BoG’s Obsession with a Low Exchange Rate Is Killing the Economy – Prof. Bokpin
Prof. Godfred Bokpin says the Bank of Ghana’s obsession with a low exchange rate is draining liquidity, stifling businesses, killing…
GSE Ends Week on a Positive Note as Market Cap Tops GH¢168bn
The Ghana Stock Exchange closed the week higher, driven by gains in financial and consumer stocks, lifting market capitalization above…
On Paper, Borrowing Is Getting Cheaper. But What If There’s No Money to Borrow? – Prof. Bokpin
Despite lower interest rates and a stabilized exchange rate, Ghana’s liquidity constraints limit borrowing, with Prof. Bokpin urging focus on…
Ghana’s Exchange Rate Has Become a Political Trophy Among Policy Managers – Prof. Bokpin
Economist warns that Ghana’s policy managers are chasing short-term applause while weakening the real economy
Cedi Appreciation Flips Cocoa Parity, Reduces Smuggling Incentive
Ghana’s cedi appreciation from ₵12.54 to ₵10.70 per dollar lifts cocoa’s foreign value, narrowing Ivory Coast’s price gap and reducing…
Mahama to Launch Africa’s Biggest Free Zones Industrial Park Next Tuesday
Ghana’s $1.5bn Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone, launching October 21, aims to create 60,000 jobs, boost exports, drive industrialisation, and…
E&P Completes $100M Deal to Take Control of Black Volta and Sankofa Mines
Engineers & Planners completed a $100 million acquisition of Azumah Resources Ghana, gaining full ownership of Black Volta and Sankofa…
All Vehicles to Transition to RFID-Enabled Plates from April 1, 2026, to Streamline Road Toll Collection
Ghana’s DVLA mandates all vehicles to adopt RFID-enabled number plates from April 1, 2026, enhancing road toll collection, vehicle tracking,…
Oil Prices Slide Below $61 as Supply Fears Deepen Ahead of US–Russia Talks
Brent crude fell below $61, heading for a third weekly loss, as rising inventories, US–Russia talks, and weak demand outlook…
Ghana Stock Market Slips Slightly as MTN and NewGold Decline
Ghana’s stock market dipped slightly Thursday as MTN and NewGold fell, while Fan Milk, SIC, and Societe Generale gained. Market…
17% of Ghanaian Adults Now Engaged in Crypto
Around 17% of Ghanaian adults now trade cryptocurrency, led by young people, highlighting rapid digital finance adoption and a $3…
Ghana’s $3 Billion Crypto Market Yet to Be Regulated, Stifling Fintech Innovation
Ghana’s $3 billion crypto market faces regulatory delays, stifling fintech innovation and financial inclusion, despite 3.4 million active traders and…
ISSER Calls for Clear Framework for Interest Rate Determination in Ghana’s Digital Credit Market
ISSER’s Prof. Peter Quartey has urged regulators to create a transparent, data-driven framework for determining digital loan interest rates to…
Only 42% of Ghanaians Trust Digital Financial Systems — Experts Call for an ‘Infrastructure of Trust’
Only 42% of Ghanaians trust digital financial systems, prompting experts at the FinTech Stakeholder Forum to call for stronger interoperability,…
Petrol, Diesel, LPG Prices to Drop from Today— COMAC Outlook
Fuel prices in Ghana are set to drop from October 16 as global oil prices fall and the cedi strengthens,…