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July 31, 2026
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Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
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Key Points
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped plans to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions due to widespread opposition.
- The controversial proposal offered each of the 211 member associations $40 million for their backing.
- Major confederations including UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC publicly rejected the plan, with some threatening boycotts.
- The strong opposition led to resignations of FIFA personnel and put immense pressure on Infantino, who faces re-election in March.
- Infantino acknowledged the lack of majority support for the proposal and now aims to reunite stakeholders in the interest of football.
Why This Matters
Ghana, as a FIFA member through the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is directly impacted by FIFA's financial and governance decisions. The scrapped proposal, which included a potential $40 million payout to each member association, highlights how FIFA's policy shifts can significantly affect funding for football development in Ghana. This ongoing debate about FIFA's leadership and financial transparency also reflects on the broader global football landscape that Ghana operates within, influencing its participation and standing.
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- The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) will enforce a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme for all vehicle imports starting October 1, 2026.
- This programme requires used vehicles to comply with national standard GS 4510 before shipment, aiming to prevent the importation of unsafe and substandard vehicles.
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GRA unveils customs border post at Antado, Cape Coast
- The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched its first Command Border post in Antado, near Cape Coast in the Central Region.
- The primary goals are to support trade facilitation through the corridor and protect local businesses from illicit trade and unlawful entry of goods.
- The Commissioner General of GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured government support for officers to maximize revenue collection for the State.
- The post signals to neighboring countries and trading partners that the Customs Division is actively present and accountable on this trade route.
- GRA emphasized a balanced approach, promising to facilitate legitimate trade with faster clearance and predictable procedures, rather than hindering it.
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John Boadu begins nationwide NPP tour to rally support for 2028 election bid
- John Boadu, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, is embarking on a nationwide engagement tour.
- The tour aims to foster party unity, reconnect with grassroots structures, and prepare the NPP for the 2028 general elections.
- It will involve direct contact with various NPP executives and wings, starting in the Oti Region.
- Key messages include emphasising unity, discipline, reconciliation, and strong grassroots mobilisation.
- Boadu will also call for members to unite behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential ambition for 2028.