Free PHC Programme: The Omanhene of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IX, has warned against central bottlenecks that could derail Ghana’s flagship Free Primary Health Care rollout, urging smooth funding and administration. Ghana–UK Investment Push: President Mahama’s UK trip is driving major deals, including a £215m Growth Partnership and a London Stock Exchange market-opening ceremony, while he also visited Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham to spotlight diaspora enterprise. Macroeconomy & Cedi: Bank of Ghana officials urged businesses to avoid currency speculation as they work to sustain cedi stability, with the Money Summit stressing discipline to protect inflation gains. Health & Tobacco: The Ministry of Health says new nicotine products threaten tobacco-control progress, as Ghana also faces a staffing paradox with hundreds of nurses leaving while many trained health workers remain unemployed. Food Security & Agriculture: The Vice President opened an ECOWAS rice roundtable, and government mapped 515,000 hectares for rice to attract investment and cut imports. Cocoa Enforcement: COCOBOD proposes up to 10 years’ jail for cocoa smuggling to strengthen compliance and deter illegal trade. LGBTQ+ Law: President Mahama says the anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by Parliament will be scrutinised before approval, with procedural lapses being addressed. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Ghana temporarily suspended repatriation registration after 1,500+ applications, amid ongoing regional tensions and evacuations.