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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Dr Addai-Mensah Declines President’s Appointment As Director of GSA

Dr Addai-Mensah Otchere has declined President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s appointment as the Director of the...

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Transport Owners Should Explain Fare Hike Despite Tax Cuts

Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Kweku Kwarteng, is wondering why transport fares have gone up despite tax cuts by...

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Spare Parts Dealers Meet Government Over Tax Cuts

Dealers of spare parts at Abossey Okai in Accra have told Citi Business News they are in talks with government to scrap...

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‘We Support Your Vision’- World Bank Veep Tells Akufo-Addo

The World Bank’s Vice-President for Africa has noted they are concerned about Ghana's progress and are determined to...

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Independent Inquiry Needed Into AMERI Deal – ACEP

The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) will support an independent inquiry into the AMERI power deal. The centre...

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Govt’s 15-Year Bond In Line With Strategic Debt Management – Dr. Gatsi

Some economists have lauded government on the issuance of a historic 15-year bond, as part of measures to pay off some...

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MPs Push For Probe Into Micro-Finance Scam In Brong Ahafo

Members of Parliament (MPs) are asking for a parliamentary probe into the micro-finance scam that rocked the Brong...

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If You Sleep More Than 8 Hours, You Are An Idiot

Speaking at the launch of the Ashanti Regional Chapter of Ghana Young Entrepreneurs (GYE), Dr. Daniel Mckorley,...

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More Females Benefit From Training In Electronics

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, says the government is committed to increasing employment opportunities for...

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Nestle Ghana Leads Fight Against Under-Nutrition

Nestle Ghana Limited has launched a nationwide campaign to fight under-nutrition in children and stunting. It involves...

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Tourism Minister Markets Ghana In China

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Ablema Afeku, on the 27th of March traveled to the...

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Government Engages AGI On ‘One District, One Factory’ Policy

Government has met with executives of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to seek the association’s counsel on...

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No Transport Fare Increment For STC, MMT & Aayalolo Customers

The 15 per cent increment will not affect State Transport Corporation, MMT and Aayalolo Transport Passengers who use...

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AngloGold Ashanti Bounces Back- Acquires New Concession At Sansu

Mining activities are expected to bounce back in Obuasi following AngloGold Ashanti’s (AGA) acquisition of a new...

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Depreciating Cedi Blamed For Increase In Fuel Prices

The fast depreciation of the cedi against major currencies is responsible for the frequent increase in petroleum...

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Prices of Spare Parts Not Cut Yet

Dealers of second-hand spare parts across the country have not reduced prices of their wares although the government...

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Save Cocobod From Financial Hemorrhage – Dr Ankrah

An investment banker, Dr Samuel Ankrah, has called on the government to take immediate steps to permanently plug the...

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Transport Fares Up By 15%

Transport Unions across the country have agreed to a 15 percent increase in transport fares. The agreement was reached...

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Minister Grabs $2.3bn In Historic Deal

In a historic financial transaction by the Ministry of Finance, an amount of $2.25 billion has been raked in through...

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Govt Raises $2b From Domestic Bond

The Ministry of Finance has raised a total of $1.13 billion through the issuance of 15 and 17 year bonds at the same...