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Accra, August 7, 2025 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the postponement of the national launch of the Cedi@60 commemorative programme, which was originally scheduled for Friday, August 8. The decision comes in the wake of the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally issued a notice to Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate Pay TV services in Ghana. In a statement released Thursday, the NCA said the planned action concerns Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet) and stems from what …

Accra, August 6, 2025 Ghana’s headline inflation rate fell to 12.1% in July 2025, down from 13.7% in June, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks the seventh consecutive month of decline and represents the lowest inflation rate recorded since October 2021. The steady disinflation trend is being attributed to continued moderation in both …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended a proposed 20% increase in public transport fares following high-level consultations with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6. The decision comes in response to growing public concern and criticism over the lack of inclusive stakeholder engagement in the lead-up to the fare adjustment, which had …

Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings, has announced it is exiting its operations in Ghana and Malawi, continuing a broader strategy to retreat from underperforming African markets and refocus on its core South African business. In a statement released on Tuesday, Shoprite confirmed that it had received a binding offer in June for its seven stores and one warehouse in …

The Government of Ghana has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 cocoa season—a 62.58% increase. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4 by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a social media post, following a meeting of the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the Volta Economic Corridor as the flagship initiative under his government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a bold and transformative strategy to unlock the agricultural, industrial, and environmental potential of the Volta Lake and surrounding regions. Speaking at the official launch of the 24-Hour Economy programme in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama said …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 24-Hour Economy policy, announcing its transition from a campaign slogan to a comprehensive national strategy aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs, and promoting inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the official ceremony in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama said the policy, once a symbol of political aspiration, has now become a cornerstone of …

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate for June 2025 has dropped sharply to 13.7 percent, marking the lowest level since December 2021 and continuing a six-month downward trend. The latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals a substantial decline from 18.4 percent in May, driven by easing food prices and a broad slowdown in consumer price increases across key …

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to taking a facilitative role in the implementation of the ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy, making clear that the private sector will be at the forefront of the initiative. Speaking at the official launch of the 24-Hour Plus Programme in Accra on Wednesday morning, President Mahama said the policy is designed to …