Solomon Boakye

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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