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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Tighten Noose Around Petroleum Black Market Dealers – OMCs

Scores of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Wednesday called on the National Security to tighten the noose around...

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Government To Support Fifty Companies

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) has selected 50 companies that will be provided with a stimulus package to...

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Biakoye District Assembly Misses Revenue Target

The Biakoye District Assembly has failed to meet its revenue target of GH¢40,572.00 for the first quarter of this...

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E-Zwich Patronage Jumps To 170 Per Cent In First Quarter

More people continue to use e-zwich leading to an impressive growth in patronage by over 170 per cent in the first...

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KMA To Take Deliberate Steps To Woo Investors

The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Osei Asibey-Antwi, has assured businesses of the assembly’s resolve...

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BoG Respond To PAC’s Queries On $41m Bauxite Export

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has responded the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) queries on the $41 million bauxite export...

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Buying A Home Off Plan? Walk Through It First On Paper

In the lobby at Ghana Home Loans, you’ll find a multitude of flyers showcasing a range of good-looking houses. Oh,...

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Only 1.5 Million Ghanaians Are In Decent Jobs – TUC

Out of Ghana’s 13 million working population, only 1.5 million are in what can be described as decent jobs, the...

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Infinix S2 With Dual Front Cameras Launched In Ghana

The smart phones market in Ghana had become exciting as Infinix takes the lead in suiting the latest trends in the...

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CFOs Should Focus On Value Creation Not Costs

The ever-changing trend of the corporate world requires Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to go beyond their traditional...

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IPPs Won’t Rip Ghanaians Off Under My Watch

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he will not allow Independent Power Producers (IPP) to rip Ghanaians off...

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Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For 400MW Bridge Power Project

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has cut the sod for the commencement of construction of the...

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Energy Bank CEO Gets Award

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Bank, Christiana Olaoye, has been specially rewarded for...

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PAC, Police Hunt For Auctioneer

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Ghana Police Service are on the hunt for an auctioneer who failed to account...

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Awal Assures Kenyan Investors Ahead of Trade Expo

“The government of Ghana is committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive, with the private...

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Terminate GPHA-Amaris Deal

The Centre for Transport Security Dialogue (CETSED), a transport sector advocacy institute, is calling on government to...

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Stanbic Bank Sponsors Fifth Edition of Africa Leadership Lectures

Stanbic Bank has continued its support for the Africa Leadership Lectures of the University for Development Studies...

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This Ghanaian Startup Is Giving Customers Credit Where It’s Due, On Their Smartphones

The past decade has brought huge innovation to the lending industry. Companies like LendingClub, OnDeck, Kabbage and...

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AG’s Report Already Contained 2015 Bauxite Proceeds – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has clarified that the US$41.05 million proceeds of bauxite had already been accounted for in the...

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Majority of Banks’ Systems Unsecured- Cyber Security Expert

Financial institutions in the country would have to increase their investments in cyber security protection to prevent...