Solomon Boakye
Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Sentenced to Jail, Highlighting Investor Lessons for Africa
Thailand’s Supreme Court jailed ex-PM Thaksin for one year, highlighting rule-of-law enforcement, while Ghana faces challenges with perceived judicial interference…
Brent Oil Prices Edge Higher as Market Watches Supply and Geopolitical Risks
Brent crude rose to $66.74 amid cautious OPEC+ output and geopolitical tensions, signaling potential higher fuel costs for Ghana, though…
FX Market Sees Ghana Cedi Drop 0.25%, Stays Over GH₵12 per Dollar
Cedi fell 0.25% to 12.1/USD amid strong retail and import dollar demand. Limited Bank of Ghana intervention and external factors…
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Withholding of $4 Billion in Foreign Aid
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block $4 billion in foreign aid, citing policy conflicts, while courts, aid groups, and…
Ghana Stock Exchange Sees Active Trading Despite Flat Prices
Ghana Stock Exchange saw active trading on Monday, with 4.41 million shares exchanged, but prices and indices remained unchanged, reflecting…
From Highways to Power Lines: How Ghana’s Debt Woes Shut the Door on MCC Aid
Ghana’s debt default has shut it out of MCC aid, threatening infrastructure and power reforms, as Trump’s tougher aid stance…
Ghana Cocoa Farmers Missed Price Boom, Now Hit by $6,970 Market Slump
Ghana’s cocoa farmers missed record-high prices earlier this year and now face tighter margins as global futures fall below COCOBOD’s…
ECG Proposes 225% Hike in Distribution Charges, Consumers Face Steeper Bills
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has proposed a 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge, potentially raising electricity bills…
NSA Boss Reassigned to Finance Ministry; Second Deputy Director-General Takes Over
Felix Gyamfi, NSA Acting Director-General, reassigned to Finance Ministry; Second Deputy Director-General takes over amid delays in national service postings…
Foundational Digital Skills Now as Important as Reading and Math, Says MTN CEO
MTN CEO Ralph Mupita urges prioritizing coding and AI literacy for Africa’s youth, highlighting digital skills, Ghana’s strategic role, 5G,…
South African Foreign Minister to Visit Accra Over DStv Subscription Dispute
South Africa’s Foreign Minister will visit Accra to discuss DStv subscription disputes, as Ghana’s Ministry and MultiChoice Ghana seek dialogue,…
Ghana Excluded from U.S. Development Funding for 2026 Over Debt Default
Ghana is ineligible for U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation FY 2026 funding due to a debt default, despite meeting policy criteria…
Blue Gold Secures $80 Million to Expand Mining and Launch Blockchain Gold Initiative
Blue Gold Limited raised $80 million through convertible notes and an equity line to expand mining, acquire Mampon Gold Mine,…
From AgriFair to “This Is Ghana” Exhibition: How Citi News Is Powering Local Economic Growth
Citi FM and Channel One TV are quietly powering Ghana’s local economy, turning fairs, festivals, and broadcasts into platforms where…
Ghana Stock Exchange Ends Week Lower as Telecoms Retreat, Safe-Haven Assets Rally
The Ghana Stock Exchange closed the week lower, driven by MTN Ghana’s sell-off, while gold and select banking stocks gained,…