Cedi sees slight drop, now trading at GH₵10.33 to the Dollar on the interbank market
Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has depreciated slightly on the interbank market against major trading currencies, particularly the US dollar.
GRA set to apply GHC 1 fuel levy starting July 16
The government has announced that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will officially commence on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
This follows a prior postponement by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) aimed at monitoring global market conditions and preserving recent gains in domestic fuel prices
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
Demonstrations have been banned in the West African country since 2022, with the authorities citing “security reasons”.
Health minister to brief Parliament on COVID-19 resurgence at University of Ghana
This comes after the University of Ghana on Monday, June 23, confirmed a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on campus.
Thai Prime Minister suspended following leaked phone conversation
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has come under mounting pressure to resign over her leaked phone conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen
Two ‘stolen’ cars were legally owned by Ex-GIHOC boss – Lawyer
The Police confirmed that three of the vehicles in question had been retrieved by the police.
Government push for affordable data gains ground as Telecel ups bundle value
“As of July 1, all data bundles will see at least a 10 per cent increase in value
Telecom companies start enforcing 10-15% increase in data charges
Telecommunication companies across Ghana have begun implementing a government directive to increase data bundle offerings by 10 to 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
GoldBod revokes all old gold trading licenses, begins new licensing regime
He added, “We will no longer continue to respect the licences issued under the old regime.”
Archie Hesse steps down as CEO of GhIPSS after serving for almost 20 years
Archie Hesse has bowed out as Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS), effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
This marks the end of a nearly 20-year tenure that helped reshape Ghana’s financial technology landscape.