Solomon Boakye

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Ghana’s Delayed Baggage Handling Is Driven By Customs Rules, Not Airlines — Aviation Analyst

Ghana’s delayed baggage handling is driven by customs rules, not airlines, aviation analyst Sean Mendez says, with strict clearance requirements…

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Abom, Tuo Zaafi and Everyday Soup Foods Become Cheaper in June Inflation Data

Staple ingredients for abom, tuo zaafi and soups became cheaper in June, easing household food costs, though overall inflation pressure…

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Ginger, Shrimps and Mango Lead Ghana’s Biggest Price Increases in June

Ginger, shrimps and mango recorded the highest price increases in June, while staples like maize and kontomire fell sharply, showing…

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Transport, Rent and School Fees Now Define Ghana’s Inflation Picture More Than Food

Transport, rent and school fees now drive Ghana’s inflation more than food, reflecting rising household service costs as inflation reaches…

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Ghana’s Inflation Is Now Being Driven More by Domestic Cost Pressures Than Imports

Domestic cost pressures dominated Ghana's June inflation, with locally produced items contributing 86.6% of headline inflation, far outweighing imported goods…

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Services Keep Inflation Elevated Even as Food Prices Stay Relatively Stable

Ghana's June inflation was driven increasingly by transport, housing and education costs, with services keeping overall price pressures elevated despite…

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Inflation on the Rise, Climbing to 5.3% in June from 3.7% in May, Led by Everyday Services

Ghana's annual inflation rose to 5.3% in June from 3.7% in May, driven mainly by transport, housing and other services,…

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BoG Governor Urges Stronger Coordination Among Financial Sector Players on Sustainability Risks

Bank of Ghana Governor urges stronger coordination among regulators, saying unified supervision is needed to manage sustainability risks across Ghana’s…

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Climate Risk Now a Financial Stability Threat, Not Just Environmental Issue — BoG

Governor of the Bank of Ghana says climate risk threatens financial stability, as Ghana launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to align…

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BoG Leads Launch of Ghana’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive ESG Regulatory Convergence 

Bank of Ghana in collaboration with financial regulators has launched the Ghana Sustainable Finance Roadmap aimed at aligning ESG standards…

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Gov’t to Intensify Drainage Works and Crack Down on Illegal Structures After Floods

Government will intensify drainage works and enforcement against illegal structures after floods disrupted Accra, pledging desilting, infrastructure upgrades and stronger…

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Gov’t Calls for Flexible Work Arrangements as Heavy Rains Disrupt Commutes

Gender Ministry urged employers to adopt flexible work arrangements during severe weather, saying the measures can reduce hardship as heavy…

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Ghana Falling Behind in General Aviation Development as Floods Expose System Gaps — Expert Warns 

Asiwome Dzakuma warns Ghana is falling behind Kenya and Botswana in General Aviation development and needs a dedicated policy to…

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Gov’t Pledges Recovery Support as Floods Disrupt Economic Activity

Government pledged relief, recovery and reconstruction support after heavy rains disrupted businesses, transport and livelihoods, acknowledging the economic hardship facing…

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Gender Ministry Reaffirms Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Persons Following Heavy Rains

Gender Ministry pledges continued support for vulnerable groups after heavy rains disrupted transport, businesses and livelihoods, urging preparedness and stronger…

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