Tax & Telecom: MTN Ghana says it paid GH¢5.6bn in direct and indirect taxes in the first half of 2026, alongside GH¢384.7m in fees and levies, as it reports strong service revenue growth and pushes connectivity in Northern Ghana. Trade Opportunity: Ghana is expected to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries, with officials citing rising Ghana-China trade and urging local firms to maximise export access. Sports & Youth: The Black Princesses face a seven-player injury blow ahead of the U-20 Women’s World Cup, while NSMQ continues with West Africa SHS booking a one-eighth spot and St. John’s Grammar dominating its preliminaries. Power & Infrastructure: GRIDCo warns of emergency power interruptions in parts of Greater Accra on Sunday for repairs after a damaged transmission tower at Ashaiman, as Energy Minister Jinapor links recent outages to fragile temporary arrangements after the Akosombo control centre fire. Cocoa Logistics: Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) launches 24-hour operations—Offload 24, Load 24 and Export 24—to cut delays and speed exports. Governance & Rights: Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry donates passport-processing equipment to the Refugee Board, and the Institute of Public Relations launches the Edzikanfo Lecture to honour PR pioneers. Environment & Community: Over 16,000 shea seedlings are planted in Upper West to restore degraded landscapes, and Tourism Minister praises Bono Manso for protecting green vegetation and clean environments.