Business News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana cedi was Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025. According to a chart released by the platform, the cedi appreciated by nearly 40% against the US dollar over the year. The Congolese franc and the Zambian kwacha followed in second and third place, respectively, rounding out a year of positive momentum for several African currencies. The South African rand also posted a solid performance. See the posts below:Most African currencies performed well against the dollar in 2025 but the CEDI was the star performer at almost 40% y/y appreciation, followed by the Congolese franc, Zambian Kwacha and SA Rand in that order.

Source: GhanaWeb January 07, 2026 13:50 UTC