Solomon Boakye

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Togbe Afede XIV Signs MOU for Apemenyim–Daboase Road PPP at TICAD 9

Togbe Afede XIV led Ghana at TICAD 9 in Yokohama, signing an MOU for the Apemenyim–Daboase Road PPP, a 44km…

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Cameroon Finally Awards CFA176bn Limbe Gas Power Project to Sunon Asogli and China Energy

Cameroon has awarded the CFA176bn Limbe gas power project to Sunon Asogli and China Energy, ending decade-long delays and securing…

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PAC Demands Explanation Within 30 Days for GH₵2M GRA Payment Linked to Suspended Licenses

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged a GH₵2 million payment by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and given the…

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Oil Prices Extend Falling Trend in 2025, but Powell’s Policy Hints Already Signaling a Rebound

Brent crude prices fell 12–16% in 2025, but Fed rate-cut signals and a weaker dollar could spark a rebound, posing…

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Coca-Cola Explores Sale of Costa Coffee After Underwhelming Performance

Coca-Cola is considering selling Costa Coffee, hired Lazard for review, after underperformance, rising costs, and competition. A sale may fetch…

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Market Capitalization Drops GH¢1.2bn Despite Strong Midweek Trading

GSE closed bearish as market capitalization fell GH¢1.2bn. MTN, GOIL, and GCB gained, but losses in financials and GLD dragged…

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If COCOBOD Collapses, Ghana’s Economy Will Be Better – Kofi Bentil

IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil says collapsing COCOBOD will benefit farmers and Ghana’s economy, arguing the regulator has outlived its usefulness…

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Powell’s Cautious Move on Policy Rate Puts Heavy Weight on Upcoming Jobs and Inflation Reports

Powell signals a cautious move on policy rate, emphasizing upcoming jobs and inflation reports; markets and African economies watch closely…

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ADB’s Going Concern Hinges on State Recapitalisation as BoG Forbearance Nears Expiry

ADB’s solvency hinges on government recapitalisation and BoG forbearance, as its capital adequacy remains negative amid surging NPLs, with recapitalisation…

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Global Chocolate Prices to Stay High Amid Cocoa Supply Constraints in Ghana and Ivory Coast

Global chocolate prices are set to remain high through 2025 due to cocoa supply constraints in Ghana and Ivory Coast,…

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MTN Ghana to Sell 729,810 Shares, Turning Compliance Buy-Back into Market Gain at Prevailing Price

MTN Ghana will sell 729,810 treasury shares acquired at IPO price ₵0.75, now valued near ₵3.88, turning a regulatory compliance…

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ADB Swings Back to Profit in 2024 After Heavy 2023 Loss

ADB’s 2024 financials show a sharp turnaround, posting GH₵41m profit after 2023’s huge loss, driven by deposits, liquidity, and recapitalization,…

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Cedi Finds Fresh Tailwinds as Dollar Drops on Powell Remarks

Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole remarks sank the dollar, lifting global currencies. Ghana’s cedi, already strengthening, gained fresh momentum as easing…

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Markets Hold Their Breath as Powell Faces His Final Jackson Hole Test

Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers his final Jackson Hole speech as U.S. inflation hovers near 2.7% and rates at 4.25–4.50%.…

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BoG’s Ban on Dollar Cash Withdrawals Exposes How Some Corporates Game the System at Ghana’s Expense

BoG halts corporate dollar cash withdrawals to curb FX pressure, exposing how firms hoard cash, exploit black markets, and bypass…

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