AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMarkets & Banking: The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index closed at a fresh 15,118.75 points, extending a rally to 72% year-to-date, while ADB Ghana reported a 16.4% drop in first-half profit to GH¢192.6m despite a capital boost. Monetary Policy & Cash Rules: The Bank of Ghana held the policy rate at 14% and warned that rejecting cedi coins is a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in jail. Investment Law: President Mahama assented to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, transforming GIPC into GIPA to streamline investment and cut red tape. Security & Crime: Police launched coordinated operations arresting 38 suspects and rescuing 33 trafficking victims in cybercrime and arms trafficking crackdowns. Health & Policy: Health Minister urged Africa to finance its own health future as the AU Extraordinary Summit on Health opens in Accra. Economy & Trade: Ghana’s gross reserves fell by US$1.2bn to US$12.94bn even as export earnings surged, led by gold. Sports & Society: Defender Tariq Lamptey says he’s close to full recovery after joining QPR; and Ghana’s basic school curriculum is set for major changes with coding, citizenship and stronger Ghanaian language focus.
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