Plastic-to-fuel Push: Accra’s AMA has signed a binding feedstock deal with Numatter Recycling Technologies (NRTL) for Ghana’s first industrial-scale plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant, targeting 100+ tonnes of plastic waste daily and producing petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon. e-Visa Caution: Tourism analysts warn Ghana’s new e-Visa drive could lose competitiveness if visa costs for non-Africans stay high, even as the platform promises faster processing. Online Child Safety Debate: Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George is pushing age/ID verification for porn site access, but MPs like Matthew Nyindam say it won’t pass Parliament—while a security consultant argues lawmakers should design the right balance for privacy and protection. Heat Risk Research: An Oxford study flags Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Madurai among the world’s most heat-vulnerable cities, noting Ghana among countries with many high-risk urban centres. Regional Food Security: ECOWAS and partners launched a push for rice self-sufficiency by 2035, aiming to cut West Africa’s costly import dependence. Health Access Tech: SSNIT launched nationwide telehealth for pensioners, enabling remote doctor consultations via phone/video linked to NHIS details. Mining & Environment: WAMPEX 2026 opened in Accra calling for responsible mining and power; meanwhile, Ghana’s environment groups mark World Environment Day with renewed pressure to curb galamsey. Ghana in Global Rankings: Jeune Afrique/The Africa Report places Ghana 8th among Africa’s best-performing countries, scoring strongly on governance, influence and innovation.