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Stories from Sunday 1 November 2026

1. Fitch Solutions maintains nearly 6% growth rate for Ghana in 2026, but expects economy to lose momentum in 2027

   myjoyonline.com · 2026-11-01

   Fitch Solutions has maintained its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast of nearly 6.0% for Ghana in 2026. According to the UK-based firm, the Ghanaian economy has remained largely insulated from global developments over the past year, supported by elevated gold prices, low…

2. MTN Ghana pays GH¢9billion to state, earns GH¢7.8billion profit in first 9 months of 2026

   graphic.com.gh · 2026-11-01

   MTN Ghana paid GH¢9.0 billion in direct and indirect taxes to the state in the first nine months of 2026, a figure that surpasses the telecommunications giant's profit after tax of GH¢7.8 billion for the same period, according to the company's latest unaudited financial…