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Analysis: Why the cedi is depreciating
The Ghana cedi has been on a sustained depreciation path since late March 2026 following the escalation of the US–Israel–Iran conflict in the Middle East. For many Ghanaians, especially after the cedi’s remarkable performance in 2025, the recent weakening has raised concerns about whether the currency is coming under r...
Financial Stability Council holds first meeting in 2026
The meeting discussed industry developments in each sub-sector, including performance, regulatory initiatives to address emerging risks, and the status of consumer protection.
Ghana signs 11th Bilateral Debt Restructuring Deal with EXIM India
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the agreement as a significant milestone in consolidating the gains of the country’s broader debt restructuring programme. He noted that Ghana is steadily moving towards a low risk of debt distress, with improving macroeconomic indicators pointing to a sustained economi...
TCDA introduces Conveyance Certificate System for tree crops transport from March 30, 2026
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced the nationwide rollout of a Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS), which will make it mandatory for licensed traders to obtain a conveyance certificate before transporting tree crop commodities within Ghana. The Authority said the directive will take ef...
“What safety guardrails are we putting in place?” — Addo on 24-hour economy
The founder of Power to Girls Foundation, Aisha Addo, has called for stronger safety and labour protections for young women as Ghana implements its 24-hour economy policy. Addo said the success of the policy should not be measured solely by the number of jobs created but also by whether the jobs are safe, secure and ad...
GLOMEF CEO sounds national alarm: “Empower the youth now or endanger the future”
A resounding call for urgent national action on youth development has been made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), Godlove Ahenu, who warns that the future of Ghana and indeed any nation hangs in the balance if adolescents and young people are not prioritised. Addressing stakeholder...
NPA increases price floor for petrol, diesel declines slightly
The first pricing window of June 2026 is expected to see an upward adjustment in petrol and LPG price floors, while diesel prices are likely to decline slightly.
Publican AI system is speeding up trade, not slowing it — GRA Boss
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has rejected claims that the new Publican AI system is slowing down trade at the country’s ports, insisting instead that it is improving efficiency.
We will deepen engagement with fintech and digital asset players on regulating the sector- BoG
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, disclosed this at the Standard Chartered Bank Powering Africa, Digital Assets Economy Programme in Accra.
DR Congo to ban dollar cash transactions from April 2027
The central bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to ban all cash transactions in foreign currencies from April 2027 in a bold move aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar and strengthening the local currency. The Central Bank of the Congo said the measure will prohibit individuals and busine...
Deputy Finance Minister defends Publican AI rollout despite traders’ pushback
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has justified government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at the country’s ports, despite mounting opposition from sections of the trading community. The AI-driven system has, in recent weeks, triggered intense debate among stakeholders in the import a...
Finance Minister leads Ghana’s delegation to 2026 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings
Over the course of the week, the delegation will participate in a series of high-profile engagements, including bilateral discussions with senior IMF and World Bank management, investor briefings, ministerial meetings, and the sovereign debt roundtab