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LIVESTREAMED: BoG holds 124th MPC press briefing

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana is set to announce its decision on the policy rate, a key determinant of lending costs for the next two months.

The policy rate dictates the interest rate at which banks lend to businesses and the private sector, significantly influencing economic activity.

During its 123rd meeting in 2025, the MPC raised the policy rate by 100 basis points, from 27 percent to 28 percent, citing inflationary risks in the economic outlook.

At the opening of the 124th MPC meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, stated that Ghana’s economy is showing early signs of stabilisation, supported by recent policy measures and improving economic fundamentals, both domestic and external.

However, he was quick to caution that “the path ahead remains complex and fraught with risks, both global and domestic.”

The Governor also highlighted recent positive developments in the economy, including a notable decline in inflation and a strong appreciation of the cedi.

The Central Bank is expected to present the committee’s conclusions soon, including any changes to the policy rate and strategic measures aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability and promoting sustained

Watch the stream Below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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