Education Costs & Access: Parents in Tema complain private schools are driving up learning-material costs by forcing purchases from schools, not open vendors. Teacher Shortage: In Yilo Krobo, persistent staffing gaps are pushing families toward private schools, shrinking learning support in public schools. Community Giving: A former teacher and politician donates books and stationery to JHS pupils in Ada East ahead of BECE. SHS Placement Reassurance: GES says about 95% of students seeking SHS admission are already placed, citing improved automatic placements. Maternal Health: Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang launches PRIMER, a five-year plan to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Suicide Prevention: Mental Health Authority urges Ghana to treat suicide as a public health issue, shifting from stigma and punishment to early help. Local Governance: Local Government Ministry plans live media coverage of Assembly and town hall meetings to boost citizen participation. Green Business & Culture: GGFS opens in Accra, spotlighting horticulture, sustainability and green enterprise. SME Growth: MTN Ghana wraps up an SME Business Clinic in Accra, pushing digital tools and marketing strategies for entrepreneurs. Consumer Protection: A consumer-protection push urges Ghanaians to verify products and services before paying to fight counterfeits and scams. Sports & Health: Meiji Holdings and GFA move toward a sports nutrition partnership to support player welfare and performance. Traditional Heritage: Ahanta Kundum celebrations draw attention as queenmakers urge stronger traditional governance roles.