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Ghana’s FM Radio Boom: How Election Years Drove a Surge in Station Authorizations
Over the past decade, Ghana’s media landscape has witnessed a significant expansion in FM radio broadcasting. According to the National...
bernard boateng
4 days ago2 min read
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Why Domestic Airfare in Ghana Has Surged by Over 245% Since 2022.
Domestic air travel in Ghana has become significantly more expensive. A one-way ticket from Accra to Kumasi, which cost just about ¢455...
bernard boateng
6 days ago2 min read
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Ghana’s Data Bundle Volumes Are Increasing – What You’ll Get for ₵399–₵400 Starting July 1, 2025
From July 1, 2025, Ghana’s three major telecom operators: MTN, Telecel, and AT will increase their data bundle volumes for the ₵399–₵400...
bernard boateng
Jun 102 min read
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Are Ghanaian Banks Getting More Competitive on Forex? USD Spread Trends Say Yes
The margin between the buying and selling rate of the US Dollar known as the “spread” is a key metric in determining how competitive a...
bernard boateng
Jun 101 min read
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Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil Program: A Bold Move or Expensive Misstep?
Introduction In 2023, Ghana made headlines with its unconventional approach to fuel importation, trading gold instead of U.S. dollars...
bernard boateng
Jun 92 min read
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Tripling Ambitions: Ghana’s Surge in US-Bound Students
Over the past decade, Ghana has quietly transformed into one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading contributors to international education in...
bernard boateng
Jun 61 min read
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Fuel Levy vs. E-Levy: Ghana’s Tax Experiments and Their Impact on Citizens
In recent years, Ghana has introduced two significant levies aimed at addressing fiscal challenges: the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy)...
bernard boateng
Jun 42 min read
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Ghana Ranks 3rd Globally in Mining Intensity — A Closer Look at the Numbers.
Despite its relatively modest land size of 238,000 square kilometers, Ghana ranks third in the world for the percentage of land under...
bernard boateng
Jun 22 min read
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Which Platform Gives You the Best GHS for your Pounds?
For Ghanaians in the UK sending money back home, remittance platforms aren’t just digital tools, they’re lifelines. But not all platforms...
bernard boateng
Jun 21 min read
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81% of Ghana’s GHS 186 billion revenue in 2024 came from taxes!
In 2024, Ghana’s government recorded total revenue of GHS 186 billion , a significant portion of which 81% or GHS 151.16 billion came...
bernard boateng
May 311 min read
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What Ghana Eats, But Imports
In 2024, Ghana spent an astounding GHS 39 billion importing food items to meet domestic demand. Despite a strong agricultural identity,...
bernard boateng
May 301 min read
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MTN vs Telecel: Which Fixed Broadband Bundle Gives You More Value in Ghana?
As internet access becomes increasingly central to work, education, and entertainment in Ghana, broadband pricing and value are now under...
bernard boateng
May 302 min read
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Which Remittance Services Offer the Best Value for Ghanaian Recipients in 2025?
In 2025, remittances continue to be a critical financial lifeline for many households in Ghana. As diaspora communities send funds back...
bernard boateng
May 291 min read
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How Much Are You Really Paying for Dollars? A Deep Dive into Ghanaian Banks’ USD Spreads
Currency exchange is one of the most frequently used financial services in Ghana—but how transparent and fair are the charges? A new...
bernard boateng
May 282 min read
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Ghana’s Cashless Road Tolls: A Leap Toward Digital Efficiency or a Bumpy Ride Ahead?
Ghana is poised to revolutionize its road toll collection system by introducing a cashless model that leverages the Ghana Card, mobile...
bernard boateng
May 263 min read
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Power Wasted: Ghana’s Electricity Crisis Deepens as ECG Loses 32% of Power Purchased in 2024.
In 2024, Ghana’s Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) hit a disturbing milestone: it lost 32% of all electricity it purchased. This means...
bernard boateng
May 212 min read
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Title: Ghana’s Alarming Food Waste Crisis — A Call for Urgent Action
Ghana is facing an invisible but urgent crisis: food waste. Each year, the country discards food worth GH₵762.32 billion — nearly $64...
bernard boateng
May 131 min read
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Fraud Pulse 2024: Ghana's Financial Sector Faces a Surge in Forgery Risk
Ghana’s financial sector experienced a notable shift in fraud patterns in 2024, with data revealing a 5% rise in reported fraud...
bernard boateng
May 71 min read
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Gender Disparities in Ghana’s Credit Landscape: What 2023 Data Reveals
Introduction While women in Ghana secured the highest number of loans in 2023, the total value of these loans tells a vastly different...
bernard boateng
May 51 min read
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Ghana’s Gold Reserves Triple: A Strategic Move to Strengthen the Economy
April 28, 2025 | Finex Insights Ghana has made a decisive move to fortify its economic resilience by tripling its gold reserves over the...
bernard boateng
Apr 282 min read
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