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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Articles by Kofi Asante

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Economy In Distress – GN Research

Groupe Nduom (GN) Research has added its voice to expert views on the Ghanaian economy, describing it as one in...

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Bad Governance Major Threat To Ghana’s Oil & Gas Sector

The Chairperson of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr. Steve Manteaw has called for the formulation of more...

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Ghana Resumes Eurobond Issue

The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper today announced a prospective new Eurobond issue and all tender offer in respect of...

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Sanction Shipping Lines Who Flout ‘no Terminal Charges’ Order – AGI

“We urge Government to apply heavy sanctions against any Shipping Line that acts contrarily or attempts to impose...

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182-Day Treasury Rate Drops Marginally

The 182-day treasury security rate decreased by two basis points to settle at 24.69 per cent. All other treasury...

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ECG Concession Fears Misplaced

The Millennium Development Authority has explained that there is nothing to fear about government's plan to privatize...

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More UK Investors Keen On Economy

The UK is keen on exploring more business opportunities in the economy, with a group of British brands, SMEs and...

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Land Prices Soaring; Derail Housing Dreams

Land values in the country have risen exponentially over the past 12 months as strong demand for homes soars to the...

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Cabinet Approves Regulator For Oil Palm Sector

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Ahmed Yakubu Alhassan has disclosed that cabinet has approved the...

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Organised Labour Welcomes 10% Wage Hike

Organised Labour has welcomed the 10% hike increment of the minimum wage although the group said it could have been...

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Traders Shun Local Tomatoes For Burkina, Ivorian Varieties

Tomato sellers in the country have abandoned tomatoes produced in large volumes across the Brong Ahafo Region in favour...

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You Can’t Intimidate Us To Return To Work

The striking members of the Ghana Hospital Pharmacist Association(GHOSPA) say they will not be intimidated by...

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Atuabo Resumes Operation After ‘last’ Shutdown

Power consumers are to enjoy more stable power supply as Atuabo gas plant resumes operation. The plant was shut down...

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ECG Concession Enters Into Force Despite Suit, Workers’ Agitation

The Ghana Power Compact, also referred to as Compact II, has now entered into force despite a law suit against the...

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World Bank Supports Ghana To Strengthen Debt Management

Ghana today received support from the World Bank to strengthen its institutional capacity in domestic revenue...

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Jubilee FPSO To Shut Down For 3 Months From Next Year

The Jubilee FPSO will be shut down for about three months from next year, some partners on the Jubilee Field told...

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Oil Palm Dev’t Board In the Offing

An Oil Palm Development Board is to be is to be established to coordinate the activities of the palm oil industry. It...

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British Investors To Tour Ghana Next Month

The United Kingdom-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) will host a multi-sector business trip to Accra next month for...

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ECG Strike ‘unacceptable’

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has criticised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for neglecting its...

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Don’t Neglect ECG Workers’ Cry

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has urged the government of Ghana to pursue its agenda of introducing...