6 h. ago Cedi appreciation due to strengthened economic fundamentals – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has credited the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to four key economic pillars, highlighting improved policy coordination and renewed investor confidence as instrumental to the currency’s stability.

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20 h. ago Minority, Majority MPs clash over credit for Ghana’s economic gains

Majority and Minority MPs have clashed in Parliament over Ghana’s recent economic gains, as inflation declines and the cedi strengthens against major foreign currencies.

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24 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

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30 h. ago Who Will Bell the Cat? Ghana’s Gold strategy and the strangling of dollar liquidity

Who will bell the cat? That is the question many are now asking as Ghana’s foreign exchange liquidity tightens in unexpected ways. In the early part of 2025, the Ghana Cedi appreciated by an impressive 16%, buoyed by rising gold exports and a renewed sense of macroeconomic stability. On the surface, it looked like Ghana […]

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5 d. ago Inflation to end 2025 at 11.3%, July inflation to fall to 12.7% – Report

Headline inflation came in sharply below IC Research estimate for June 2025, reflecting a stronger-than-expected pass-through of the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi and deepens its dovish expectation for the July 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

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7 d. ago Mahama attributes cedi stability to reforms in gold trading sector

President John Mahama has credited recent gains in economic stability, particularly the strengthening of the cedi, to reforms introduced in the country’s gold trading sector as part of his administration's reset agenda.

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1 week ago ‘We’re not feeling it’ – Food & Beverage boss says cedi recovery means nothing without tax cuts

Executive Secretary of the Food and Beverage Association, Sam Aggrey, says the business community is not feeling the effects of the recent appreciation of the cedi, insisting the dollar gains mean little without corresponding tax reliefs.

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3 w. ago Commitment to fiscal responsibility key to economic stability – Stanbic Bank’s Oforiwaa Attipoe

Stanbic Bank Ghana’s Manager of Global Market Sales, Oforiwaa Attipoe, is optimistic about Ghana’s chances of securing the fifth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, a move expected to further stabilize the economy and strengthen the Ghanaian cedi. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, Mrs. Attipoe noted that Ghana has met all […]

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3 w. ago Cedi’s appreciation triggers price cuts, discounts at ‘Ecobank JoyNews Habitat Fair’ mini clinic

The appreciation of the Ghana cedi is already having a noticeable effect at the first mini-clinic of the 2025 Ecobank JoyNews Habitat Fair. Several exhibitors say improved exchange rates are helping reduce operational costs, a benefit they’re passing on to customers through lower prices and attractive discounts. Hosted at the Achimota Retail Centre, the fair […]

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3 w. ago Parliament takes major step towards strengthening economic governance

Parliament, in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the World Bank, has launched a project to enhance its economic and financial governance capacity.

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3 w. ago Ghana and China’s Hunan Province to strengthen economic relations

Ghana and China’s Hunan Province have committed to strengthening economic cooperation in Agriculture & Agribusiness, Smart Industrialisation, and Sustainable Mineral Processing, following high-level talks at the 4th China-Africa Economic & Trade Expo (CAETE).

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3 w. ago BoG unveils new policy measures to boost digital financial ecosystem

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a series of new policy measures aimed at strengthening Ghana’s digital economy and enhancing the operations of financial technology (fintech) firms.

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3 w. ago Coconut Grove Hotels slash rates by up to 30% in response to strengthening Cedi, falling inflation

Coconut Grove Hotels, one of Ghana’s leading hospitality brands, with facilities in Accra, Elmina and Obuasi, has announced significant price reductions of between 15% and 30% in response to the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi and a nationwide decline in inflation. The decision comes as manufacturers, airlines, and businesses across the informal sector begin […]

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4 w. ago Cedi appreciation: PassionAir announces 10% fare reduction across all destinations

PassionAir has announced a reduction of up to 10% in its airfares across all of its domestic routes in Ghana. The reduction comes after the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe at a breakfast meeting oragnised by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority appealed to domestic airlines to reduce prices as the cedi appreciate against some […]

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