Solomon Boakye
Ghana Is Transitioning from Charcoal to LPG — But Not Fast Enough
Ghana’s shift from charcoal to LPG is slow. Charcoal inflation surged 43.8%, the highest monthly rise, as high LPG costs…
Fuel Prices Edge Up Marginally as October Begins
As October 2025 begins, fuel prices in Ghana have edged up slightly at the pumps, largely in line with earlier…
Angola’s Oil Dependency Deepens Investor Risks, Sompa & Partners Analysis Finds
Angola’s oil reliance, high inflation, currency volatility, and governance weaknesses heighten investor risk, Sompa & Partners warns, urging diversification, compliance,…
South Africa’s Scale Tested by Power, Crime and Social Expectation — Sompa & Partners Analysis
South Africa’s strong market potential is offset by power shortages, crime, inequality, and climate risks, Sompa & Partners warns, urging…
Ecobank Completes Sale of Its Mozambique Branch to FDH Bank Plc
Ecobank has completed the sale of its Mozambique subsidiary to Malawi’s FDH Bank Plc, marking its full exit from Mozambique…
Gold’s Recent Price Glitter Rekindles Ghana’s Galamsey Temptation
Gold’s record surge near $3,900 boosts investor optimism but heightens Ghana’s galamsey risks
Refuse Disposal Unexpectedly Makes Top 20 Inflation Drivers in September 2025
Ghana’s waste crisis, with only 10% properly collected, fuels inflation at 25.7%, clogs streets, pollutes rivers, and reflects a culture…
Mauritania Signs $300 Million Deal to Build Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Plant
Mauritania signs $300 million deal with Iwa Green Energy for a 60MW hybrid solar-wind plant, boosting electricity access, reducing fuel…
Rules of Origin Must Work on Factory Floor and at Borders – AfCFTA Secretary-General
AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene urged practical rules of origin, efficient borders, and removal of non-tariff barriers to strengthen regional value…
Investors Turn to Gold, Sending Prices Up 45% Over the Year
Gold traded near $3,860, heading for a seventh weekly gain, lifted by US shutdown fears, weak jobs data, and Fed…
Oil Prices Struggle Despite Small Rebound as Oversupply Fears Grow
Brent crude rose to $64.4 but stayed near lows, with fears OPEC+ output hikes and rising US inventories could worsen…
Ghana Reference Rate Sees Sharp Decline, Raising Hopes for Further Easing in Lending Rates
The Ghana Reference Rate dropped to 17.86% in October from 19.86%, easing credit costs. Analysts see relief for borrowers but…
Ghana Stock Exchange Rises on Thursday Amid Gains in Financial Stocks
Ghana Stock Exchange rose Thursday, led by financial stocks. GSE-CI gained 35 points to 8,366. Ecobank led gains, NewGold dipped,…
Cedi Depreciation Has Placed a Smile on Cocoa Farmers’ Faces
Ghana’s cocoa farmers benefit from cedi depreciation as government raises local prices. Despite falling global cocoa prices, weaker cedi boosts…
Ghana Raises Cocoa Producer Price to GH¢ 3,625 Amid Weakening Cedi
Ghana raises cocoa producer price to GHS 3,625 per bag, likely linked to cedi depreciation; farmers gain higher earnings while…