Cedi Forecast: Prof Bokpin Predicts GH₵13.5 to $1 by Year-End
Prof Bokpin says the cedi’s early surge “jumped the gun,” but forecasts GH₵13.5 to $1 by year-end, stressing reforms and fiscal discipline for stability.
Ghana Trade Surplus Hits $6.2bn in Eight Months; Reserves Climb to $10.7bn – BoG Governor
Ghana Trade Surplus surged to $6.2bn in 2025, boosting reserves to $10.7bn and strengthening the cedi as exports of gold and cocoa soared.
Banks 5% Forex Withdrawals: What BoG’s New Rule Means
Banks 5% forex withdrawals spark heated debate in Ghana as banks impose a 5% fee under BoG’s new rule. Businesses and customers warn of rising costs, while analysts caution about black market risks.
World Bank $360M Ghana Disbursement to Stabilize Economy
World Bank $360M Ghana disbursement supports fiscal reforms, energy stability, and social resilience after approval in July and payout in September 2025.
Larry Ellison Briefly Becomes World’s Richest in $65B Gain
Larry Ellison briefly becomes world’s richest person after Oracle’s stock soared on AI demand, overtaking Musk and Arnault in a historic $65B wealth surge.
Ghana Excavator Imports Spark Alarming Galamsey Crisis
Ghana excavator imports soared to $205M in 2023, the highest in West Africa. But behind the numbers lies a galamsey crisis shaking the nation.
GoldBod Refining in October: Ghana Moves to End Raw Exports
GoldBod Refining begins October 2025, marking Ghana’s bold shift from raw gold exports to refining, certification, and value addition in the domestic market.
Abossey Okai Ultimatum: Dealers Give Foreigners 3 Days to Vacate Shops
Foreign traders at Abossey Okai face a three-day ultimatum: vacate shops or risk forced closure. The standoff, fueled by the GIPC Act, has sparked legal and economic debate.
Engineers and Planners Takeover Sparks Ghana Mining Revival
The Engineers & Planners takeover of Ghana’s Black Volta and Sankofa Gold projects ends two decades of delays, promising jobs, revenue, and stronger local ownership.
BoG UBA Ghana Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Ghana’s Financial Sector
ExcerptBoG UBA Ghana suspension shocks the financial sector as the central bank cracks down on unauthorized remittance activities. What happens next for FX users?