Dr Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, says the Bank of Ghana must step in when the cedi becomes excessively volatile under the new FX intermediation framework, while GoldBod expands its role in foreign exchange supply. Acheampong emphasized the central bank's responsibility to address sharp exchange rate swings and stressed the need for a transparent system that allows market participants to plan foreign exchange requirements in advance.
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Economist Dr Theo Acheampong says GoldBod's foreign exchange framework aims to make dollar supply more predictable while the Bank of Ghana continues tackling exchange rate volatility, with transparency and advance planning central to the arrangement.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Theo Acheampong says GoldBod's foreign exchange framework aims to make dollar supply more predictable through transparent, advance planning, while the Bank of Ghana retains its role in managing exchange rate volatility. The framework, announced on October 5, provides for dollar sales to banks on set days through the GoFX platform, with proportional allocations where demand exceeds supply.
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Hubtel CEO Alex Bram projects that artificial intelligence will eventually create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown and concerns about worker displacement. He argues the disruption is temporary and that human creativity, changing consumer demands, and companies' expansion will generate new employment opportunities as AI adoption widens.
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Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has called for a national data-sharing framework to support artificial intelligence development in Ghana, arguing that computing infrastructure alone is insufficient without access to substantial data for AI training and development.
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Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has urged lawyers, doctors and accountants to rethink how they deliver their services as AI increasingly makes specialised knowledge accessible to the public, arguing that professionals must focus on value and outcomes rather than relying on possession of specialised information.
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Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has expressed the company's willingness to contribute to Ghana's proposed Artificial Intelligence Fund, saying government-business collaboration will be critical to building infrastructure, developing skills, and positioning Ghana in the AI economy. He noted that private businesses would have incentives to support the fund if it provides services that improve their operations.
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Minister Sam George says Ghana is targeting approximately US$5 billion in annual economic gains through artificial intelligence adoption, with projected benefits from improved agricultural productivity, reduced food imports and more efficient public services. The government plans to deploy AI across agriculture, healthcare, education and public administration to drive economic transformation.
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Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
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Communication Minister Sam George has cautioned government ministers against delivering speeches generated by artificial intelligence without verification, noting that some directors are already using AI to prepare ministerial speeches. He warned that AI systems may draw from unverified sources and produce convincing but inaccurate responses, and raised the concern during a Cabinet AI retreat.
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