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Ghana’s 2026 Budget to prioritize economic growth, job creation, and tax reforms

Ghana’s 2026 Budget will emphasize economic growth, job creation, and simplified tax reforms. Finance Minister Ato Forson signals revised tax rules and business-friendly policies based on KPMG–UNDP findings

Ghana’s credit rating upgraded to B- minus; Inflation to remain single-digit through 2026 – S&P

Standard & Poor’s upgrades Ghana’s credit rating to B- minus with a stable outlook. Inflation expected to remain single-digit through 2026, with economic growth projected at 5% over the next three years

Fuel prices set to be reduced by a significant margin from Nov. 1

The price of petroleum products is expected to drop significantly at the pumps from November 1, 2025

Ato Forson to present 2026 Budget on November 13

Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Wednesday, November 13.

Gov’t to roll out flagship ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme in November

The government will, from mid-November 2025, roll out the flagship poultry programme (Nkoko Nkitinkiti) aimed at boosting local production and cutting down on imports

Chamber of Commerce urges gov’t to consolidate taxes in 2026 Budget

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government to simplify and merge all existing taxes and levies into a single transparent system in the upcoming 2026 budget

Domestic debt outpaces external debt, stood at GH¢323.7bn in July 2025

The continuous huge borrowing on the domestic market culminated in Ghana’s domestic debt outpacing external debt for the first time in several years