Parliament ends Easter break, resumes sittings today
A major highlight of the upcoming session will be the expected appearance of the Minister for Finance in August to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to the House.
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GHANA’S CEDI ROARS BACK: GITFIC PROJECTS 29% APPRECIATION IN 2025
In a dramatic turnaround, the Ghanaian cedi is set to solidify its comeback against the U.S. dollar, with the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) forecasting an average exchange rate of just 10.02 GHS per USD for 2025—an impressive 28.94% improvement on 2024’s average of 14.10 GHS/USD.
President Mahama urges businesses to reflect cedi gains in prices
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline
Ghana’s embassy in Washington DC closed down over alleged corrupt practices by staff
He described the move as regrettable but necessary to restore integrity and accountability to Ghana’s diplomatic operations.
Mobile Money Transactions Increased to GHC365bn in April 2025
Analysts expect the trajectory to continue upward as Ghana’s digital economy deepens, and regulatory support remains favourable.
Cedi records strongest performance in years against major trading currencies
The local currency has surged to its strongest performance against its major trading currencies.
Ghana slashes visa processing time to five days to attract tourist and investors
The move follows President John Dramani Mahama’s inaugural pledge on January 7, 2025, that “Ghana is open for business.”
GHS: 8 Mpox Cases Confirmed in Ghana
“This is the essence of our surveillance system, identifying and responding to suspected cases before confirmation,” Dr. Laryea explained.
Ghana expected to earn $12 billion a year from small-scale gold mining
“Our goal is to move above 3 t a week” in purchases, up from about 1.5 t a week in January, said Sammy Gyamfi
Tullow Resumes Oil Drilling in Ghana
The two-year programme begins this May and is expected to boost oil production and operational efficiency at one of West Africa’s strategic oil fields.