Teacher Pay & Promotions: CAGD says it has processed and paid 6,079 promoted teachers’ cases (with arrears) in September 2026, but only after GES submits and validates the required documents—leaving questions over the remaining expected 58,620 cases and fueling union pressure ahead of talks. Education Costs: A fresh push calls for Ghana to regulate private schools better, warning that families are paying too much for textbooks and materials that can’t be reused across siblings. Sign Language Policy: The Education Ministry plans to institutionalise Ghanaian Sign Language in schools, including standardisation, teacher/interpreter training, and learning materials. Science for Jobs: CSIR will host a Scientific Conference and Innovation Fair in October to turn local research into market-ready products and businesses. SGBV & Defilement: A gender official urges families to stop handling defilement cases privately and let institutions apply the law, as teenage pregnancy remains a concern. Tourism Tech: GHATOF urges digitalisation and AI to boost Ghana’s tourism competitiveness. Culture & Film: Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel reopens Hillman College for a new generation, including Ghanaian-Nigerian character Kojo. Diaspora & Media: Amazon is considering Ghana for broadband expansion after talks with President Mahama. Sports: Six schools qualify for the National Investment Quiz quarter-finals; Nigeria’s Flamingos win the WAFU U-17 Girls’ Cup, beating Ghana.