Gold Transparency Push: NPP’s Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam demands publication of foreign gold buyers, contracts, prices, discounts and financing terms, saying Ghana must know if it’s getting value from the gold purchasing programme. Courtroom Accountability: In the Adu-Boahene cybercrime trial, Samuel Atta Akyea’s cross-examination is said to have exposed gaps in the state’s case over the disputed GH¢49.1m, including how funds were handled and who had control. Transport Costs: GPRTU says public transport fares will rise this week as operators face higher fuel and operating costs, with the exact percentage to be confirmed by end of week. Energy & Trade Signals: Ghana’s Q1 2026 external trade hit GH¢174.6bn with a GH¢46.1bn surplus, though real terms show a deficit; meanwhile TOR returned to profit in 2025 after years of losses. Digital Finance Safety: BoG and SEC warn the public about a “Daily Wealth Guide” crypto scam and urge Ghanaians not to be misled by doctored endorsements. Roads & Waste Pressure: Transport and sanitation issues keep mounting—GPRTU faces fare hikes, while Accra’s sanitation crackdown targets polluters and property-rate defaulters. Mining Governance: Minerals Commission says traditional authorities should play a bigger role in mining, with “social licence” required beyond licences. Education Policy Watch: CPS warns Free SHS isn’t fully “free” due to hidden costs and quality concerns like reduced instructional time. Fire Safety Digitised: GNFS launches an online Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System for permits, certificates and equipment tagging.