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Galamsey, a word which has come to describe the illegal mining activities that have been wreaking havoc on our environment, has been trending in recent times in Ghana. This column has been in on the act too and has gone as far as…

The government borrowed GH¢23.6 billion across the 91-day to 364-day treasury bills in September 2024. This represented a 24.7% increase over that of August 2024. Although the Treasury accepted all bids tendered, the total uptake fell…

The prospect of an all-out war in the Middle East increased after Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel on October 1. Israel has threatened retaliation, fueling concerns of a disruption to the flow of oil and gas from the…

The journey of discovering one’s purpose is a profound and transformative experience that can lead to a life filled with meaning and fulfilment. Deep down the heart of every man is the question, “Who am I? and what am I on earth for”.  …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has updated its year-end inflation target to 18%, highlighting potential risks from geopolitical developments. This new target marks a substantial improvement from the 23.2% recorded at the end of 2023 and a…

Talk of a possible disruption to traffic in the world's most vital oil cargo lane, the Strait of Hormuz, resurfaced as markets and traders are awaiting the next move in the Israel-Iran standoff. An Iranian blockade, or an attempt at…

The big oil price rally that kicked off last week and increased oil prices by nearly $10 per barrel has started unwinding. Brent crude futures for December delivery were trading at $76.63/barrel at 11.40 am ET on Thursday while WTI crude…

Illegal small-scale mining, or galamsey as it is locally known, has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Ghana today. Initially viewed as an economic opportunity for the unemployed youth, it has spiraled into an uncontrolled…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that there is enough Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country.  According to the authority, it does not anticipate any shortage, hence no need for fear and panic. “There is…

Digitalization has turned the world from a global village into a global dormitory of some sort. That Mark Zuckerberg’s eureka moment in his Harvard dormitory cum improvised digital lab on February 4, 2004 and the consequent profound…