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    Top 10 richest central banks in the world
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    Top 10 richest central banks in the world

    Discover the 10 richest central banks in the world in 2026, ranked by assets, and explore how they shape global finance, currencies, and economic stability.

    3 days ago•Edem Kwame
    10 Richest Women in the World in 2026
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    10 Richest Women in the World in 2026

    Discover the 10 richest women in the world in 2026, including Alice Walton, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and MacKenzie Scott, and the fortunes behind them.

    5 days ago•Edem Kwame
    Top 7 Richest Africans in 2026
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    Top 7 Richest Africans in 2026

    Discover the top 7 richest Africans in 2026 led by Aliko Dangote, with fortunes driven by cement, telecom, mining, and luxury industries across Africa.

    11 days ago•Edem Kwame
    7 smart money habits everyone should learn
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    7 smart money habits everyone should learn

    Discover 7 smart money habits that can help you save more, avoid debt, and build long-term financial stability. Learn practical tips for better money management

    13 days ago•Edem Kwame
    10 jobs that pay surprisingly high salaries
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    10 jobs that pay surprisingly high salaries

    Discover 10 lesser-known jobs that pay surprisingly high salaries, from air traffic controllers to data scientists and commercial divers.

    13 days ago•Edem Kwame
    Why China, the US and others are pressuring Ghana over Gold Royalty Hike
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    Why China, the US and others are pressuring Ghana over Gold Royalty Hike

    An explainer on why China, the US and other governments are urging Ghana to halt its proposed gold royalty increase and what it means for global mining firms.

    14 days ago•Edem Kwame
    Gov't cuts Cocoa producer price from GH¢51K to GH¢41K per tonne
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    Gov't cuts Cocoa producer price from GH¢51K to GH¢41K per tonne

    Gov't sets new cocoa producer price at GH¢41,392 per tonne for the 2025/26 season. Finance Minister says move aims to stabilise the sector and support farmers.

    about 1 month ago•Edem Kwame
    Ghana Card becomes mandatory ID in new crackdown on money laundering
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    Ghana Card becomes mandatory ID in new crackdown on money laundering

    Ghana Card now mandatory at forex bureaux as BoG and FIC tighten anti-money laundering rules to curb fraud, boost verification and strengthen oversight.

    2 months ago•Edem Kwame
    5 money decisions that could change your life in 2026
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    5 money decisions that could change your life in 2026

    Make smarter financial moves in 2026. Learn five proven steps to build savings, cut debt, boost income and grow long-term wealth starting today.

    2 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Bank of Ghana tightens oversight of IMTOs
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    Bank of Ghana tightens oversight of IMTOs

    BoG introduces strict regulations for International Money Transfer Operators to protect consumers, strengthen oversight, and secure Ghana’s remittance sector.

    2 months ago•Edem Kwame
    MTN Ghana cuts tariffs from Jan 2, 2026 following new VAT reforms
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    MTN Ghana cuts tariffs from Jan 2, 2026 following new VAT reforms

    MTN Ghana reduces tariffs across all services from January 2, 2026, becoming one of the first telecom providers to reflect Ghana’s new VAT reforms in pricing.

    3 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Ghana Cedi poised for short-term rebound on IMF inflow
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    Ghana Cedi poised for short-term rebound on IMF inflow

    Ghana cedi tipped to rebound on a $385m IMF inflow, with Databank forecasting stability around GH¢11.39–11.45 despite recent forex pressure.

    3 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Bank of Ghana moves to license non-interest banking institutions
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    Bank of Ghana moves to license non-interest banking institutions

    The Bank of Ghana is set to license institutions for non-interest banking, introducing new regulations and expanding financial options across the country.

    4 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Ghana raises cocoa price to GH₵3,625 per bag for 2025/26
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    Ghana raises cocoa price to GH₵3,625 per bag for 2025/26

    Government increases cocoa price by GH₵400 per 64kg bag, giving farmers GH₵3,625 for 2025/26 season as Ghana projects higher harvest output.

    6 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Larry Ellison becomes world’s richest person, surpassing Elon Musk after oracle’s $101B AI boom
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    Larry Ellison becomes world’s richest person, surpassing Elon Musk after oracle’s $101B AI boom

    Oracle’s Larry Ellison surpasses Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after a record $101B wealth surge fueled by AI-driven cloud demand.

    6 months ago•Edem Kwame
    BoG bans dollar payments for school fees, rent, airline tickets & more
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    BoG bans dollar payments for school fees, rent, airline tickets & more

    The Bank of Ghana has banned dollar pricing for school fees, rent, airline tickets, hotels, and other services, reaffirming the Ghana cedi as the only legal tender.

    7 months ago•Edem Kwame
    GRA set to tax cryptocurrency traders in Ghana with new system
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    GRA set to tax cryptocurrency traders in Ghana with new system

    The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will tax cryptocurrency traders using new digital tools to track online transactions and enforce existing tax laws.

    7 months ago•Edem Kwame
    MTN Mobile Money system upgrade to cause 6-hours service disruption on August 17, 2025
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    MTN Mobile Money system upgrade to cause 6-hours service disruption on August 17, 2025

    MTN Ghana will suspend Mobile Money services for a system upgrade on August 17, 2025, from 12 am to 6 am. Users are urged to complete transactions early.

    7 months ago•Edem Kwame
    Clara B. Arthur Appointed CEO of GhIPSS Effective Sept 2025
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    Clara B. Arthur Appointed CEO of GhIPSS Effective Sept 2025

    Clara B. Arthur appointed CEO of GhIPSS effective Sept 1, 2025. She brings 20+ years of experience in finance, tech, and digital payment systems.

    8 months ago•Edem Kwame