Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

For generations, communities around Malawi’s lakes have depended on wild fish catches for both food and income. But shrinking fish stocks, rising demand, and population growth are putting increasing pressure on capture fisheries, threatening a vital source of nutrition for many households. Now, a project supported by the National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi, with funding from the Science Granting Councils Initiative, is helping communities in Likoma turn to a more sustainable solution – the small-scale cage aquaculture. Implemented by Mzuzu University in collaboration with the Likoma District Fisheries Office, the project seeks to promote fish farming by constructing…

Group Nduom (GN) Savings and Loans is set to resume operations as the Court of Appeal has ordered the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to restore it’s license, overturning an earlier High Court ruling that upheld the revocation of the financial institution’s operating licence. The three-member panel further directed that all assets of the bank be returned to its original owners and ordered the Receiver to hand over management of the company to its previous management team. The ruling marks a major development in the long-running legal battle between GN Savings and Loans and the Bank of Ghana over the controversial…

By Nelson Ayivor The growing influx of foreign nationals into the border town of Aflao has sparked renewed debate over border security and community safety, with traditional authorities calling on government to tighten surveillance and strengthen immigration control measures. Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, a Senior Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao has expressed concern over what he describes as the increasing and unchecked movement of undocumented migrants into the municipality through unapproved routes along the Ghana–Togo border. According to the traditional ruler, while Aflao has historically been known for its hospitality and vibrant cross-border trade, the recent rise in the number of…

Aflao Traditional Council Bares Teeth at Worclachie Over Move By Gideon Agbagba A proposed relocation of the Ketu South High Court from its present location at Aflao-Tokor, to Glidzi, has come under heavy opposition by the Aflao Traditional Council, which described the move as unjustified, inconvenient and potentially detrimental to access to justice in the area. At a press briefing held in Aflao, leaders of the Council led by Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, expressed deep concern over what they described as attempts by the Municipal Chief Executive, Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie to sideline the municipality’s capital in critical state institutions, warning…

By TNR Sports Desk For it’s outstanding performance in the recently ended Volta Regional Division Two Sub-Middle League, Sesi-Edem Football Academy (Sesi-Edem FA) has been rewarded with a brand new Nissan Mini Bus by the Club’s Founder and President, HE. Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple (Chief Tanko), a major boost to the club’s outlook and transportation needs. The gesture reflects Chief Tanko’s unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the academy and youth football in the Volta Region. The new bus is expected to significantly improve the team’s transportation arrangements for training sessions, official matches, and other club activities. As part of…

By Joseph Quarm In a decisive move to protect Ghana’s digital landscape and enhance media integrity, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has organized a comprehensive training workshop for journalists and media practitioners. The training session, which took place on Wednesday, May 19, 2026 in Accra, focused heavily on equipping the press with the vital tools needed to combat the weaponization of false information, secure their digital assets, and navigate the strict legal boundaries governing data protection and cybercrimes in the country. Addressing the participants, a representative from the Cyber Security Authority highlighted the evolving nature of the digital space, framing…

By Nelson Ayivor||Gideon Agbagba A year after the gruesome murder of mobile money vendor and businessman, Christopher Ahordo, popularly known as Colombo, his family has renewed calls for justice, expressing deep frustration over what they describe as delays, negligence, and troubling lapses in the investigation. Christopher was reportedly shot dead on April 28, 2025, in an armed robbery attack at Gbagblakope near the Diamond Cement Factory in Aflao. He had extended his working hours beyond the usual closing time when two masked men in long robes, armed with pump-action guns, stormed his shop. Per eyewitnesses accounts, the armed men seized…

By Leo Nelson Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged Ghanaians to explore their own country and support local tourism destinations. Speaking during her visit to the Jirapa Royal Hill Safari, popularly known as “Jirapa Dubai,” the Minister described the facility as a world-class eco-tourism destination comparable to celebrated safari experiences around the world. She emphasized that Ghana’s tourism industry can thrive through strong domestic participation, noting that the country’s rich cultural heritage, wildlife, landscapes and unique experiences make Ghana a destination for everyone. Minister Gomashie also encouraged the use of social media, bloggers and vloggers…

By Leo Nelson Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has presented Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy and the proposed Women’s Development Bank at the 16th Oxford Africa Conference as the primary structural frameworks required to scale commercial opportunities and formalize underserved markets across the continent. Delivering the keynote address before an international delegation of fund managers, institutional investors, and global academics, the Vice President decoupled continental growth from speculative market cycles, pointing instead to disciplined, people-centered operational metrics. The address positioned Ghana’s fiscal and industrial reforms as a benchmark for institutional asset management and long-term capital preservation amidst global macroeconomic disruptions,…

By Nelson Ayivor In every crowded street, behind every confident smile, beneath every social media post filled with laughter and success, there are battles no one sees. Some people fight fear. Others battle grief, disappointment, rejection, loneliness, anxiety, poverty, illness, or the crushing weight of expectations. These struggles rarely announce themselves loudly. They are silent wars fought in the privacy of the human heart. Yet within these hidden battles lies one of the greatest forms of strength humanity has ever known.The world often celebrates visible victories — trophies lifted high, promotions earned, applause received, and milestones achieved. Society praises those…