AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomy: Ghana’s economic activity grew 7.4% year-on-year in July, driven by services and industry. The IMF projects 5.7% growth for 2026, placing Ghana among sub-Saharan Africa’s faster-growing economies. Energy & Cocoa: Crude oil production has risen 30% after five years of decline. COCOBOD has launched a GH¢16.3bn domestic notes programme to help finance cocoa purchases and reduce reliance on foreign borrowing. Public Safety: Police arrested eight people over suspected drug sales at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra, while 15 were arrested over illegal sand winning that threatens the Accra–Kumasi Expressway corridor. Cybercrime losses reached GH¢209.7m in the first nine months of the year. Courts: An Accra High Court set aside Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin’s defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi over missing particulars; Wontumi’s bail application will be decided on November 4. Football: Ghana’s Black Starlets have booked a WAFU B U17 semi-final place but say they remain focused on Friday’s clash with hosts Burkina Faso.
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