New UK visa center opens in Kumasi tomorrow. Electricity tariffs will rise by 2.45% in July.

Ghana’s economic dashboard for June 25, 2025, delivers a mix of promising signals and cautionary updates. From falling prices on essential groceries to new visa infrastructure in Kumasi and a bullish insight on frozen food retail, this week’s numbers deserve your attention.

Cedi Board: Summary of Economic and Financial News in Ghana

1. Consumer Prices Ease. What It Means

Hollandia Yoghurt (180ml) now sells at ₵28, marking a 20% decline from December 2024’s ₵35. Similarly, a pack of Maggi cubes dropped by nearly 7% to ₵40. These reductions are a positive sign of easing inflationary pressure and improved supply dynamics.

2. The Cedi’s Stability: Holding at ₵10.31/USD

The Bank of Ghana’s interbank selling rate puts the dollar at ₵10.31 as of June 24. While marginal changes have occurred, the cedi remains largely stable, a significant feat amidst regional volatility and external debt negotiations.

3. Economic News You Shouldn't Miss

• A new UK visa application centre opens in Kumasi on June 26, providing easier access to travel processing outside Accra.

• 💡 Electricity tariffs are set to rise by 2.45% on July 1, which could affect household and industrial cost structures.

• 📉 Inflation is forecasted to fall further to 16% in June 2025, according to IC Research signaling tighter fiscal control and easing commodity pressures.

  
  

4. Investor’s Corner:

Bet on Frozen Foods

The highlight this week is an investment insight into frozen food retail. Ghana continues to rely heavily on imported poultry and meat products. Running a small-scale cold store presents a lucrative opportunity, especially in urban and peri-urban areas. With refrigeration costs offset by rising demand, the margins are appealing for anyone with even modest capital.

5. Trending Topic: Strike Risks Loom

Latest in the series of strikes this year is the staff of National Identification Authority. The organization has appealed to its workers to resume work.

From lower grocery prices to business ideas in frozen food retail, the June 25 Cedi Board gives both consumers and investors a snapshot of shifting tides. With inflation cooling and new infrastructure initiatives underway, strategic decisions made now could pay off in the second half of the year.