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The IMF lifted its Ghana growth forecast for 2026 to 5.7% in its October outlook, well above the 4.8% target in the government's budget. The post Ghana Growth Forecast Lifted to 5.7%, Above Target appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who brings money and power into Ghana in 2026, from the IMF and China to US miners, oil firms and a diaspora that sent home US$7.8 billion in 2025. The post Foreign Powers and Investors in Ghana 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ghana’s annual inflation rose to 5.2% in September, the second monthly rise in a row, as services stayed costly. It is still well below last year’s 9.4%. The post Ghana Inflation Rises to 5.2% in September appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ghana raised 3.39 billion cedis ($289 million) in its first sale of cocoa bills since a debt default, with the proceeds to be used to buy beans from farmers during the 2026-27 season.
Tullow Oil Plc shares fell by more than a third after the company lost an arbitration case over taxes on fields in Ghana that account for the bulk of its production.
Ghana's COCOBOD is turning to domestic investors for US$1.4 billion to fund the 2026/27 cocoa season after the 30-year syndicated loan model collapsed. The post Ghana: COCOBOD Turns to Home Investors for US$1.4 Billion Cocoa Season Rescue appeared first on The Rio Times.
GHANA · INVESTMENT Key Facts —The country Ghana’s Volta Region borders Togo and holds the country’s largest lake and part of its coast. —What happened The Volta Economic Forum convened in Ho on 23 September 2026, during the Asogli Te Za festival. —The theme Organisers billed it as moving from opportunity showcase to investment execution. […] The post Volta Economic Forum in Ghana Asks Investors for Signatures, Not Speeches appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ghana has raised the price paid to cocoa farmers for the 2026-27 season as futures rebounded, diverging from neighboring Ivory Coast, which left its farmgate price unchanged earlier this month.
Open bank account Ghana foreigner guide for 2026 — the Ghana Card rule, the documents, cedi and foreign-currency accounts, fees and transfer limits. The post Open Bank Account Ghana Foreigner 2026 — Ghana Card, Documents and Real Costs appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ghana · BUSINESS Key Facts —What happened Compound Group marked its second anniversary and expanded across oil and gas, logistics, real estate and bakery units. —Who leads it Founder and Chief Executive Officer Barr. Henry Uzochukwu credited staff, customers and partners for the milestone. —The subsidiaries The group operates Compound Logistics, Compound Homes and Compound […] The post Compound Group Marks Two Years of Growth and Expands Business Operations appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Ghana horticultural seed roadmap, unveiled in Accra on 17 September 2026, sets a three- to five-year plan for better vegetable seeds and seedlings. The post Ghana Horticultural Seed Roadmap Aims to Lift Vegetable Farming appeared first on The Rio Times.
Taxes in ghana for expats in 2026: residents face a scale rising to 35%, while non-residents pay a flat 25% on Ghanaian income. The post Taxes in Ghana for Expats 2026: Residency Can Raise Your Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.