Solomon Boakye

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VAT to Be Reduced from 22% to 20% in Planned Tax Reforms – GRA Commissioner

Ghana plans to reduce the effective VAT from 22% to 20% in 2026, simplifying levies, easing business costs, and modernizing…

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Ghana Stock Exchange Closes Strong on Thursday Amid a Busy Week of Trading

Ghana Stock Exchange surged Thursday, August 21, with 8 million shares traded, lifting GSE-CI to 7,336.70 points amid a busy…

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GRA Commissioner-General Confident of Hitting Revenue Targets Amid Major Reforms

GRA Commissioner-General confident of exceeding revenue targets through reforms, 24-hour port operations, AI, advanced cargo systems, satellite monitoring, staff restructuring,…

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Tema Port Now Operating 24 Hours to Fast-Track Goods Clearance – GRA Commissioner

GRA’s Commissioner announces Tema Port now operates 24/7 with integrated agencies, AI and tech reforms, staff restructuring, and anti-smuggling measures…

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Ghana Faces Billion-Dollar Debt Peaks Ahead — Could the Payments Be Eased with Lessons from Kenya?

As Ghana grapples with heavy domestic and external debt repayments, Kenya’s plan to convert dollar loans to yuan offers a…

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GRA to Deploy AI, Advanced Cargo Systems, and Satellite Monitoring to Boost Revenue Mobilization

GRA plans AI, advanced cargo systems, satellite monitoring, and staff restructuring to streamline customs, reduce disputes, curb smuggling, support trade,…

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Private Banks in Ghana Show Greater Resilience Amid Capital Strain

Private banks in Ghana rebuilt capital organically after the DDEP, showing resilience, while state-owned banks relied on injections, exposing uneven…

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Ghana Stock Market Sees Big Trading Spike, But Index Dips

Ghana Stock Exchange saw heavy trading Wednesday, over 2.7 million shares worth GH¢10 million, but the GSE Composite Index fell…

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BoG Orders Banks: Stop Paying Foreign Cash to Big Companies Unless Fully Backed by Deposits

The Bank of Ghana has directed banks to stop paying foreign currency cash to large companies unless fully backed by…

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Secret Banking Battle in Ghana: Bright Simons Reveals Moroccan and Nigerian Giants Vie for Societe Generale

Bright Simons highlights a quiet Ghanaian banking battle as Moroccan Bank of Africa and Nigerian Access Bank vie for Societe…

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Ghana Records Lowest Producer Inflation Since 2023, Yet July Sees Fresh Price Uptick on M-on-M Basis

Ghana’s July 2025 producer inflation eased to 3.8% year-on-year, offering relief, yet a 1.6% month-on-month rise in utilities, transport, and…

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Gov’t Has Established Cedi and Dollar Sinking Funds to Secure Future Debt Payments- Finance Minister

Ghana sets up Cedi and Dollar sinking funds and makes GH¢9.7 billion DDEP payment, boosting investor confidence, ensuring debt repayment, and…

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Six Ghanaian Banks Will Require Extra Support, Mergers, or Acquisitions to Meet Capital Rules by End-2025– Fitch

Fitch warns six Ghanaian banks may need mergers, capital injections, or regulatory relief to meet end-2025 capital rules, while most…

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Illegal Mining Crisis: Cardinal Turkson Calls for Responsible Stewardship of the Environment

Cardinal Turkson emphasizes accidents result from human error, not divine punishment, while urging responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and ethical, sustainable…

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Mahama Urges Japanese Firms to Combine Expertise with Ghanaian Resources

President Mahama urges Japanese investors to combine expertise with Ghanaian resources, highlighting $152 million investment, AfCFTA access, industrial opportunities, skilled…

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