Black Stars Coaching: The GFA’s Executive Council has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz for a long-term Black Stars role, though final approval and salary funding still rest with the Ministry of Sports. Education & Labour: Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu urged striking university administrators to pause action for one month while government validates outstanding allowances; GAUA says the strike remains, pending member consultations. Public Sector Pay Reform: Organised Labour pledged to actively support the move from FWSC to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC), warning against a piecemeal approach. Economy & Finance: UBA Ghana reports strong H1 2026 growth, with customer loans more than doubling and non-performing loans dropping sharply. Gold & Mining: Ghana rises to sixth globally in gold production (185 tonnes in 2025); small-scale mining overtook large-scale for the first time. Regulation: GoldBod makes XRF gold purity testing mandatory from September 1. Energy & Infrastructure: GRIDCo plans power outages in parts of Greater Accra and Ashanti as it repairs transmission equipment. Sports: Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler hints at more surprise signings; Ghana Premier League matchday 1 TV picks include Hearts of Oak vs Berekum Chelsea and Port City vs FC AshantiGold.