Solomon Boakye
Cedi Shows Early Strength at Start of September
The Ghana cedi started September stronger, rebounding to ¢11.45 from ¢11.65, after depreciating 4.1% last week, reflecting market volatility amid…
GSE Ends August with Strong Liquidity Despite Index Dip
The Ghana Stock Exchange closed August on a mixed note, with strong liquidity led by the NewGold ETF and banking…
Ghana Spends Millions Protecting Ballots, a Cost Fueled by Dishonesty and Mistrust
Ghana’s elections, plagued by mistrust and dishonesty, demand millions for security while hospitals lack vital equipment, diverting funds from saving…
Sidi Ould Tah Takes Office as AfDB Prez: A Historic Moment and a Test of Africa’s Economic Future
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah becomes AfDB’s ninth president, inheriting major challenges and opportunities, as Africa faces infrastructure gaps, debt pressures,…
The Multi-Trillion Debt Tsunami: A Global Crisis Already Evident in Ghana
The World Economic Forum warns of a global student debt crisis. In Ghana, rising tuition, hostel costs, and loan reliance…
Ghana’s Rice Consumption to Hit 1.8 MMT as Population and Urbanization Drive Demand – Report
Ghana’s rice consumption is projected to reach 1.8 MMT in 2025/26, driven by population growth, urbanization, economic stabilization, and cultural…
Smuggling Threatens COCOBOD’s New Financing Model as Farmgate Prices Disappoint
Ghana’s new cocoa financing model faces risk as farmers reject low farmgate prices, fueling smuggling. Supply shortfalls could undermine COCOBOD’s…
Poor Market Planning Undermines Insurance Coverage in Ghana – CIIG President
CIIG President warns Ghana’s markets remain vulnerable as poor planning and inadequate infrastructure undermine insurance coverage, exposing traders to fires,…
Is the Cedi Slipping or a Strategic Play Ahead of $4bn Cocoa Loan?
Ghana’s cedi slid sharply as COCOBOD readies a $4bn loan under its new financing model, sparking debate on whether depreciation…
District Assemblies Must Embed Insurance, Risk Management in Market Planning – CIIG President
CIIG President urges Ghanaian district assemblies to integrate insurance and risk management into market planning, ensuring proper infrastructure, demarcations, and…
Gold Holds Firm Near Highs as Investors Eye Fed Cuts, Ghana’s NewGold ETF Joins the Rally
Gold steadied near $3,410/oz Friday, trading between $3,404–$3,418, supported by Fed cut expectations and safe-haven demand. Ghana’s NewGold ETF mirrored…
Ghana’s State Cocoa Processor Still Struggling for Survival After Five Years of Losses and an Endless Battle
Ghana’s state-owned Cocoa Processing Company has endured five straight years of losses, mounting liabilities, and liquidity challenges, with 2025 results…
Ghana Stock Market Edges Higher Despite Sluggish Trading
The Ghana Stock Exchange rose Thursday as GCB and NewGold ETF price gains lifted indices and market cap, despite the…
Bread Lovers Could Keep Ghana’s Wheat Imports Rising Despite Falling Prices
Ghana, fully dependent on wheat imports, faces rising demand driven by economic recovery, population growth, and urbanization. Falling global prices…
Ghana: China Records Most FDI Projects in 2024, Yet Big Capital Arrives from Europe and North Africa
In 2024, Ghana registered 140 FDI projects worth US\$651.72 million, with China leading in project count, but high-value capital mainly came…