Why Exchange Rates at Banks and Forex Bureau are Higher Than BoG’s
The difference is because foreign currency is treated like any tradable commodity and it’s subject to the forces of demand and supply in what’s known
Finance
No Market Distortion in Recent Cedi Appreciation
The Bank of Ghana has dismissed concerns that the recent appreciation of the cedi could undermine export competitiveness; adding, it remains within
Are Ghana’s tax policies helping or hurting national development?
At the inaugural Daily Graphic/Ecobank Ghana Economic Forum, Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research
When the Cedi surges: What it means for the everyday Ghanaian
In just about a month, the Ghanaian cedi has appreciated by nearly 20% against the US dollar — a rare and significant swing in currency markets.
Ghana’s Golden Shackles: Why Wealth Without Wisdom Will Never Save Us
We are a country blessed beyond measure, sitting on gold, oil, cocoa, bauxite, timber, arable land, and human potential. Yet, after decades of independence
Fraud in the Financial Sector: A Call to Strengthen Internal Controls
The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Annual Fraud Report reveals troubling trends in the financial sector, particularly regarding internal staff misconduct
Ghana’s Journey to a Cash-Light Economy: Progress Made, but Gaps Remain
A new nationwide study from the Ghana Statistical Service and the ReFinD initiative highlights both the promise and the challenges of
U.S. 10% Tariff: Ghanaian Exporters Face Fresh Hurdles on Key Imports
A recent policy shift by the United States is raising alarm among Ghana’s export community. The U.S. government has announced a 10% tariff on selected imports
Ghana’s Inflation Outlook: World Bank Projects 17.2% for 2025
In its latest Africa Pulse Report (April 2025), the World Bank forecasts Ghana’s inflation rate at 17.2% for 2025—slightly higher than
2025 Budget: Government Proposes Increase in Growth & Sustainability Levy to 3%
Ghana’s government has proposed a substantial increase in the Growth & Sustainability Levy, raising the rate from 1% to 3% on the gross