27 h. ago Market forces must work to stabilise cedi – Kodua Fokuo tells government

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has warned that the stability of the cedi cannot be achieved through constant injection of dollars into the market, urging government to pursue long-term reforms instead.

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4 d. ago Fuel Prices Expected to Jump This Week Amid Currency Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/Ghanaians face another round of fuel price increases this week as currency fluctuations and international market dynamics force Oil Marketing Companies to adjust pump prices upward. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Oil Marketing Companies association, warned that petrol prices will rise between 3% and 5% starting Tuesday. The increases reflect ongoing challenges with foreign exchange […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/

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7 d. ago DTI graduates 1,500 artisans, emphasising standardization of Ghana’s informal sector’s products and services

The Ghanaian informal sector is seemingly closed to external market forces, including international trade and import competition due to issues of quality and standard.

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8 d. ago Elevate women beyond HR level – 2nd Dep. Governor of BoG  tells corporate Ghana

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called on corporate organisations to move beyond tokenism and intentionally create leadership opportunities for women in areas that shape culture, drive strategy, and spark innovation. Speaking at the 11th Women in HR Conference organised by the Ghana Employers’ Association in Accra, Mrs. […]

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2 w. ago Cement Prices Defy Cedi’s Strength, Hampering Construction Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-prices-defy-cedis-strength-hampering-construction-sector/While Ghana’s currency has appreciated significantly against the US dollar this year, cement prices have remained stubbornly high, creating a puzzling exception in an otherwise improving economic landscape for construction materials. This anomaly is forcing project delays and frustrating contractors across the country. Market checks reveal that while iron rods have dropped from approximately GH¢9,600 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-prices-defy-cedis-strength-hampering-construction-sector/

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3 w. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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3 w. ago Ghana Turns to Gold in Bid to Stabilise Economy, Central Bank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/The Bank of Ghana is leveraging its domestic gold resources as a cornerstone strategy to rebuild foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi, and restore investor confidence following the nation’s exclusion from international capital markets during its recent debt crisis. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni outlined the central bank’s approach, calling it critical for hedging sovereign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/

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3 w. ago Domestic Gold Purchase Programme has helped stabilise cedi, ease inflation – First Deputy Governor

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, says the Central Bank’s Gold Purchase Programme has been instrumental in stabilising the cedi and easing inflation in recent months.

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