4 d. ago Ghana’s Inflation Divide: Upper West Suffers 24.8% as National Rate Falls

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-divide-upper-west-suffers-24-8-as-national-rate-falls/While Ghana celebrates seven straight months of declining inflation hitting 12.1% in July, its lowest since 2021 the Ghana Statistical Service warns of a hidden crisis. Stark regional disparities reveal Upper West grappling with 24.8% price surges, more than double the national average. Upper East (21.1%), Western North (18.2%), and other northern regions follow, starkly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-divide-upper-west-suffers-24-8-as-national-rate-falls/

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6 d. ago Fixing the Farmgate to Protect Cocoa’s Future: Farmers deserve fairer price

In recent days, multiple media outlets have reported that, the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has concluded its deliberations on the farmgate price for cocoa for the forthcoming 2025/2026 crop season.

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6 d. ago Inflation is falling, the cedi is rising: So why are prices still high?

Inflation has been on a steady decline throughout the first half of 2025, and for the first time in years, there’s a glimmer of macroeconomic stability.

Economics

7 d. ago New Cocoa Price: I’m not surprised because of the exchange rate – Nana Bonsu

President of the Concerned Farmers Association, Nana Obadie Boateng Bonsu, has voiced sharp criticism over the government’s newly announced cocoa producer price for the 2025/26 season, pointing to poor communication and the falling exchange rate as key reasons for farmers’ dissatisfaction.

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7 d. ago Gov’t to cover some cocoa farmers’ expenses despite income gains, says Keta MP Kwame Gakpey

Government will bear some key expenses of cocoa farmers despite a significant rise in the producer price of cocoa, Keta MP Kwame Gakpey has said.

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7 d. ago Many farmer are dissatisfied with new producer price; we expected more than GH¢3,228.75 – Cocoa farmer

A cocoa farmer says cocoa producers across the country are unhappy with the new price announced by government for the 2025/26 season.

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7 d. ago Many farmers are dissatisfied with new producer price; we expected more than GH¢3,228.75 – Cocoa farmer

A cocoa farmer says cocoa producers across the country are unhappy with the new price announced by government for the 2025/26 season.

Politics

8 d. ago Opinion: Inflation is falling, the Cedi is rising; so why are prices still high?

Ghana is currently experiencing what should be a moment of economic optimism. Inflation has been on a steady decline throughout the first half of 2025, and for the first time in years, there’s a glimmer of macroeconomic stability. Deloitte and the IMF are both projecting single-digit inflation by year-end, with the IMF forecasting as low […]

Economics

8 d. ago Ghana Raises Cocoa Producer Price by 62.6% Ahead of New Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/Ghana’s government has announced a significant increase in cocoa producer prices to GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag (GH¢51,660 per tonne) for the 2025/2026 season, marking a 62.6% rise from the previous rate. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed the adjustment effective August 7, 2025aligns with President John Mahama’s pledge to return 70% of export value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/

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9 d. ago Gov’t reintroduces free fertiliser for cocoa farmers; cautions against smuggling

Government has announced that it will supply free fertiliser and other inputs to cocoa farmers from the beginning of the 2025/2026 crop season. This was disclosed at a press conference delivered by the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson after a meeting with the Producer Price Review Committee. According to him, government’s decision to reintroduce the […]

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9 d. ago Ghana Policy Rate Cut Signals Potential Loan Relief Amid Economic Shifts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-policy-rate-cut-signals-potential-loan-relief-amid-economic-shifts/The Bank of Ghana’s 300-basis-point reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 25% signals potential relief for borrowers, though its real-world impact hinges on complex financial linkages. Analysts confirm the cut—driven by falling inflation (13.7% in June, nearing the 11.9% year-end target)—should gradually lower borrowing costs, but caution that transmission faces delays due to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-policy-rate-cut-signals-potential-loan-relief-amid-economic-shifts/

Economics

9 d. ago Government increases producer price of cocoa to $5,040 per tonne effective August 7

The Government has approved a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the upcoming 2025/2026 season.

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4 w. ago Producer price inflation falls to 5.9%, lowest since November 2023

The data showed that prices are falling in some sectors. Transport costs dropped further from -4.8% in May 2025 to -7.0% June 2025.

Economics