Solomon Boakye

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Ghana Stocks Edge Higher on Thursday, Weekly Trading Shows Sharp Swings

Ghana’s stock market steadied on September 4, lifted by Enterprise Group’s year-high gain, though turnover dropped sharply after midweek surges.…

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UBA Ghana Barred from Forex Trading After Breaching Bank of Ghana Rules

Bank of Ghana suspended UBA Ghana’s forex trading licence for one month from Sept. 18 over unauthorised remittance dealings, tightening…

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Five Money Transfer Operators Suspended in Ghana After Regulatory Violations

The Bank of Ghana suspended five remittance firms and UBA Ghana for one month over unauthorised transfers, tightening oversight in…

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You Can’t Fry Eggs Without Oil — And Your Breakfast Plate Got Pricier Last Month

Eggs, vegetable oil, and ginger soared above 50% in August, far exceeding other foods, making everyday meals, especially breakfast, significantly…

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Ghana Sees Fruit Prices Soar, Driving August Inflation 

Ghana’s fruit prices surged in August, with coconut, watermelon, and avocado soaring above 100% YoY, driving sharp inflation as seasonal…

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Ghanaian Banks Show Mixed Half-Year Results Amid Rising Credit Pressures

Ghanaian banks showed mixed half-year performance in June 2025. Strong capital and falling bad loans supported resilience at some banks,…

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SOMPA & Partners: Ghana Offers Stability and Opportunities, but Businesses Must Navigate Enduring Risks

Ghana offers stability and investment opportunities, but businesses must manage enduring risks including currency volatility, fiscal slippages, legal delays, security…

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Atlantic Lithium Secures £28m Funding Deal to Advance Ghana’s Ewoyaa Mine

Atlantic Lithium secures £28m from Long State to advance Ghana’s Ewoyaa mine, pending parliamentary approval, strengthening its footing amid weak…

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GSE Snaps Back, Driven by Financials and Gold, Despite MTN Dip

Ghana’s stock market rebounded on September 3, led by GCB Bank and NewGold gains, while MTN dominated volumes. Activity, value,…

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Irony: Western North, a Food Basket, Tops Food Inflation with 21.7%

Western North, Ghana’s food basket, topped food inflation at 21.7% in August. National inflation slowed to 11.5%, the lowest since…

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CIIG President Urges Ghanaian Insurers to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity

CIIG President Solomon Amah-Kai Lartey urges Ghanaian insurers to uphold professionalism, integrity, and excellence at the Insurance Excellence Awards, promoting…

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Politics as Business: How Akwatia’s By-Election Breathed Life into Hotels, Traders and Transport Operators

Akwatia’s by-election spurred a temporary economic boom as hotels, traders and transport thrived, fueled by campaign spending and heavy security…

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OilDynamics Signs on as Associate Sponsor for African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town

OilDynamics has confirmed as Associate Sponsor for African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, highlighting pumping technologies as Africa advances…

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Clara B. Arthur Assumes GhIPSS Leadership, Aims to Propel Ghana to Africa’s Payment Frontier

Clara B. Arthur assumes CEO role at GhIPSS, pledging to strengthen Ghana’s digital payments, drive financial inclusion, expand infrastructure, and…

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Chamber of Mines Warns Gov’t Against Mandating CSR, Says Voluntary Programs More Effective

Ghana Chamber of Mines warns government against legislating CSR, arguing voluntary programs better support communities, avoid regulatory burdens, and prevent…

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