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Depreciation of the Cedi shows lack of confidence in economy – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama says the steep depreciation of the Ghana Cedi in recent days clearly shows that the mid-year…
Cedi still worst performing currency in Africa; depreciates 28.8% to dollar…
The precarious situation of the cedi is not getting any better soon, as the local currency has recorded a -28.82% depreciation to…
Gold Coast Refinery receives international certification
Gold Coast Refinery Limited has been certified to the Code of Practices of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
It thus…
Minerals Fund to invest in industrial salt sector
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has classified salt as a high priority mineral.
Other minerals classified as high…
US$910m cocoa loan expected in October – Major boost for cedi
THE country’s international reserve is set to receive a major boost as the first tranche (US$ 910 million) of the US$1.3 billion…
BoG maintains policy rate at 19%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, for the first time since November last year, maintained the…
Non-traditional export earnings hit $3.3bn in 2021
Earnings from non-traditional exports (NTEs) increased from $2.84 billion in 2020 to $3.33 billion in 2021.
This represents an…
Cedi records 18.21% depreciation to dollar in quarter – Bloomberg
The cedi recorded an 18.21% rate of depreciation to the US dollar in the first quarter of 2022, according to Bloomberg.
This…
Prices of basic foodstuff rise sharply in Accra
PRICES of foodstuffs in the open market have gone up sharply in the last couple of months, raising serious concerns about the…
COCOBOD warns of possible fertilizer shortage over Russia-Ukraine war
The Ghana Cocoa Board, COCOBOD, is predicting fertilizer shortage for cocoa farmers in the coming years.
Chief Executive…