UNICEF Ghana has secured a three-year Systems Capacity Grant (SCG) from the Global Partnership
- Economic Issues: Ghana's economic transformation has not met expectations, ranking low with a score of 19.1% according to the African Transformation Index. The government is advised to lock in and improve health taxes to support public health. The Ghana Gold Board is questioned over its ability to address gold smuggling and revenue loss.
- Sports: Ghana's U-16 female football team defeated Malta 8-1 in their first game at the UEFA Development tournament. Schaeffer emphasized the importance of player satisfaction for Ghana's World Cup qualification hopes.
- Government and Politics: The 68th Independence Day celebrations are expected to cost a tenth of the 2024 amount. Kwakye Ofosu stated there are fewer than 60 political appointees at the Presidency. The Transport Minister called for an investigation into unequal promotions at the Ghana Police Hospital. The NPP suspended 23 executive members in the Upper East Region for misconduct. The Health Ministry clarified the status of Agenda 111 hospital projects.
- Infrastructure and Development: The new Bank of Ghana (BoG) headquarters is 98% complete, with $230 million paid to the contractor and $31.8 million still outstanding. The project has faced criticism over costs and controversies. The BoG governor reaffirmed commitment to price stability and economic growth.
- Business and Health: The Ghana Gold Souq initiative aims to generate over $10 billion annually. The government encourages collaboration between public and private sectors to boost the gold market. Health authorities praised a U.S.-based group for supporting non-communicable disease treatment in the Sekyere Central District.
- Regional and International News: A deadly explosion occurred at mining shops in Odumasi. The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, returned from a working visit to Côte d'Ivoire. The U.S. temporarily exempted carmakers from tariffs.
