Kofi Asante

Kofi Asante is a business and economics reporter based in Kumasi. He covers trade, finance, entrepreneurship, and economic development across the Ashanti Region and greater Ghana. A former analyst at the Bank of Ghana, Kofi holds an MBA from KNUST and brings data-driven reporting to stories about markets, commodities, and Ghana's growing tech sector.

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Customs Officers Trained On How To Detect Fraudulent Documents

Detection of fraudulent documents submitted by clearing agents to officials of the customs division of the Ghana...

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ICC Hails Entry Into Force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO)...

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40-Member Japanese Delegation Explore Business Opportunities At GPHA

A 40-member Japanese delegation led by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana has visited the Ghana Ports and Harbours...

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Ofori-Atta Needs Prayers – Financial Analyst

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta needs prayers as he prepares to deliver the Akufo-Addo government’s budget for the...

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Intercity STC Secures 100 New Buses To Boost Operations

The state-owned transport company, Intercity STC (ISTC) expects to have some 100 new buses added to its existing fleet...

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Block All Revenue Loopholes – Minister Tells Customs

The Volta regional minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa has tasked security and custom officers at the Ghana-Togo border in...

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Stop Injecting Dollars Into Economy

The Chief Executive of Dalex Finance Ken Thompson has asked the Bank of Ghana to revise its practice of injecting...

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Tax Reforms and Debt Management To Dominate 2017 Budget – GN Research

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, in his state of the nation address last week assured Ghanaians that the 2017...

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Silver Star Auto Marks One Year of Suzuki Dealership In Grand Style

Silver Star Auto Limited (SSAL) commissioned a new branch on the Graphic road in Accra as part of activities to mark...

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There’s No Capital To Revive Komenda Sugar Factory

About $16 million will be needed to revive the factory Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan has expressed...

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New GHC5 Denomination To Be In Circulation From March 7

New Five Cedis notes will be introduced as part of the Bank of Ghana’s 60th anniversary on March 4 Come Tuesday,...

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2017 Budget To Focus On Stimulating Growth, Job Creation

Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta is expected to announce the abolition of import levies and taxes among others on some...

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GOIL Board To Akufo-Addo

The Board of Directors of Ghana Oil (GOIL) has apologised to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for a statement the...

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Stanchart Ghana Releases 2016 Full Year Results

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, has released its results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Underlying...

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We Need Friendly Tax Approach – Enoch Donkor

Government’s bid to broaden the tax base to maximize its revenue will not yield the right results if revenue...

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Foreigners Laundering Gold Money

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Gold Buyers Association is alleging that foreigners engaged in gold buying in...

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As Banks Swerve Merger Moves What Next?

Ghana is a nation of 26million inhabitants, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of almost US$35billion, and a universal...

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Government Begins Payment of Tier 2 Pension Contributions

Government has commenced the payment of the tier two pension contributions of public sector workers into their...

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NLA To Become Best Lottery Agency In Africa By 2018

The National Lottery Authority (NLA), is optimistic of becoming the most preferred Lottery Operating Institution in...

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Komenda Sugar Factory Needs GHS6m Resume Production – Minister

Central Region Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has revealed the Komenda Sugar Factory requires a minimum working capital of...