AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCocoa Reform: Ghana’s Parliament has unanimously passed the COCOBOD Bill, 2026 under a certificate of urgency, setting a new legal framework for COCOBOD to regulate and oversee the cocoa value chain and guaranteeing farmers at least 70% of the Free on Board export price. Power Supply: ECG says there will be a planned outage in Accra’s Airport area today (Aug 2) from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with another temporary outage in parts of Accra East on Aug 3 (9:00am to 5:00pm). Telecoms Regulation: The NCA has delayed Ghana’s 5G spectrum auction timeline and tightened ownership and operational rules for telecom operators. Public Safety: A “Ghana Party in the Park” festival in north London was abruptly cancelled after an overcrowding crush at the entrance left at least 23 people injured, with organisers and police urging the public not to speculate. Finance & Growth: Letshego Ghana reports strong H1 2026 results, with profit before tax rising to GH¢67m. Jobs & Skills: Tech for Girls founder Johanna Swaniker calls for more funding to expand Ghana’s digital skills programme for young women. Sports: Ghana’s men’s 4x100 relay won Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow after a late podium change, clocking 38.13s. Police Recruitment: Ghana Police reassure medically cleared applicants that document validation will happen in subsequent batches up to 2028.
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