Transport & Roads: The World Bank approved a US$500m package for Ghana’s GMACP to rehabilitate and maintain 1,000+ km of rural feeder roads, cutting transport costs and post-harvest losses while creating jobs for rural communities. Agri-Value Chains: The same project targets stronger agricultural value chains and market access, with benefits projected for 550,000+ people, including hundreds of thousands of farmers and women. Consumer Protection: CDA Consult backed GSA and FDA for tougher enforcement, citing closures of shops selling fake or substandard goods under its “Verify Before You Buy” push. Payments & Tax Politics: Parliament’s Minority warned against a “backdoor” reintroduction of the e-levy via a proposed 0.75% wallet-to-bank charge, though BoG suspended it after backlash. Industry & Skills: Vivo Energy Ghana signed an MoU with the Applied Technology Institute to expand technical apprenticeships for informal-sector mechanics. Agri-Processing: TCDA and Golden Forest signed an MoU to boost shea value addition, processing capacity, research, and women’s cooperatives. Power & Infrastructure: ECG began upgrading the Akwatia Bulk Supply Point to improve voltage and reliability for multiple Eastern Region towns. Digital Finance & Growth: BoG Governor Asiama urged CEOs to deploy capital for industrialisation, while highlighting BoG’s push for digital innovation and the e-Cedi pilot. FDI Boost: GIPC reported US$2.6bn FDI inflows in 2025, up sharply from 2024. Mining & Community Trust: Stakeholders demanded transparency over Gyamonome iron ore exploration, proposing a liaison committee to address fears over water and livelihoods. Food Safety Alert: CSIR-SRI warned that geophagic clays sold in Kumasi contain dangerously high heavy metals, including lead.