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Banks to charge 20% tax on Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT subscriptions from October 15
Ghanaian banks will begin collecting 20% tax on qualifying cross-border digital services from October 15, 2026, potentially raising subscription costs
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BoG warns against taping torn Cedi notes for recirculation
BoG warns against taping torn cedi notes for resale, citing risks to ATMs and cash machines. Learn how to replace damaged Ghana cedi banknote
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GoldBod sells $125m to commercial banks in maiden FX auction
Ghana Gold Board sells US$125m to banks in maiden FX auction to commercial banks under its new spot sales framework, part of a plan to sell US$1bn monthly to stabilise the cedi
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Tomatoes, rent and ginger drive Ghana’s 5.2% inflation in September
Ghana's inflation rose to 5.2% in September, driven by sharp increases prices of tomatoes, ginger and rent, squeezing household budgets across the country
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Ghana to cut $500m rice import bill with $18.8m REWARD project
Ghana unveils $18.8m REWARD rice project in Nov 2026 to cut rice imports, boost local production and support 20,000+ farmers toward self-sufficiency by 2028
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World Bank retains Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast at 4.8%, says debt reset has lifted investor confidence
World Bank keeps Ghana's 2026 growth forecast at 4.8%, citing resilient activity, disinflation and debt restructuring progress, with growth seen rising to 5.0% by 2028
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Ghana Reference Rate falls to 10.04%, set to ease borrowing costs
Ghana Reference Rate falls to 10.04% in October 2026 from 10.18%, easing credit conditions despite the Bank of Ghana holding its policy rate at 14%