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U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports

The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs imposed on Ghana’s cocoa and major agricultural exports

GNCCI welcomes VAT overhaul: Says reform ends years of business frustration

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s overhaul of the VAT system ends years of confusion and financial strain for businesses

Fuel prices set for sharp rise as OMCs begin new adjustments

Fuel prices are set to rise from November 17 as OMCs adjust pump rates. COPEC projects a 1%–4% increase driven by higher global crude prices despite the cedi’s recent gains

Mahama to launch flagship ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme on Wednesday, November 12

President John Dramani Mahama will, on Wednesday, November 12, launch the flagship poultry programme (Nkoko Nkitinkiti) aimed at boosting local production and cutting down on imports

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