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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
Jun 132 min read
Ghana’s Economy Cools as Inflation Drops, T-Bills Slide, and Media Freedoms Clash
T-bill rates drop sharply, inflation slows, and the cedi holds firm — while political decisions, labour strikes, and a major bank...
bernard boateng
Jun 133 min read
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
Jun 122 min read
Strong Q1 Growth, Soaring Stocks, and Shifting Consumer Prices.
As Ghana crosses into the mid-year mark, the country presents a mixed but hopeful economic picture. From strong GDP performance and stock...
bernard boateng
Jun 122 min read
Which GBP Remittance Service Gives You the Most Cedis? Tracking the Shifts and Spotting the Outliers
In just under two weeks, the GBP-to-GHS remittance rates across leading money transfer services have shifted and in some cases,...
bernard boateng
Jun 112 min read
Stronger Cedi Reshapes Ghana’s Economy: Prices Drop, Data Grows, Cocoa Struggles.
As Ghana's currency continues its remarkable rebound, the ripple effects are beginning to take shape across consumer markets, digital...
bernard boateng
Jun 113 min read
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
Cedi Trends and National Pressures: UTAG Ultimatum, Fuel Price Clarity, and Lending Rate Hopes
Ghana’s economic pulse continues to beat steadily, albeit with some friction . As the Cedi Board for June 10, 2025 , reveals fresh...
bernard boateng
Jun 103 min read
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
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
Fuel Prices, Mango Money, and a GH¢2.1 Billion Loss: What Ghanaians Need to Know Now
As Ghana navigates a shifting economic landscape, three key developments are making headlines this week, from the rollout of new fuel...
bernard boateng
Jun 93 min read
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
Ghana's Economy in Focus: Falling T-Bills, BoG’s GH¢9.49bn Loss & Looming Transport Strike
Ghana’s economic environment is undergoing a pivotal moment as fiscal indicators shift rapidly and national policy decisions spark...
bernard boateng
Jun 64 min read
Inflation slows, Nurses’ strike ruled illegal and the cedi holds steady.
Ghana’s June 5 2025 Cedi Board shows falling inflation, a stable cedi, dropping T-bill rates, and untapped guava and mango export...
bernard boateng
Jun 53 min read
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
Fuel Levy Rise, Cocoa Price Fight, and Digital Loan Crackdown!
Ghana’s economic landscape on June 4th 2025 is buzzing with significant developments, from a new energy levy to cocoa farmer demands and...
bernard boateng
Jun 43 min read
Airport Hours Extended, Gold Output Forecast, Cashew Decline
Ghana’s economic landscape continues to evolve, with new infrastructure moves, sector projections, and market signals shaping investor...
bernard boateng
Jun 33 min read
Where to Fill Up? Tracking Ghana’s Fuel Price Trends
Date: June 3, 2025 In Ghana, where fluctuating fuel prices affect everything from transport fares to the cost of food, knowing where to...
bernard boateng
Jun 31 min read
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
Ghana’s Economic Momentum in Mid-2025: Strong Cedi, Lower Prices, and Record Mining Revenue
Ghana’s economic story in 2025 is one of resilience, relief, and recovery. The strengthening of the cedi, falling prices of essential...
bernard boateng
Jun 24 min read
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