Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Leo Nelson A legal controversy is unfolding within Ghana’s judicial system as Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a legal scholar and fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), warns that recent court rulings are undermining the country’s prosecutorial framework. Reacting to a series of judicial decisions, Professor Asare argued that the courts are misinterpreting the law on prosecutorial authorization, creating confusion and delays in ongoing cases. “Not long after one High Court froze the OSP and voided convictions on the theory that it lacked authorization, another court has now struck out an EOCO lawyer from the Buffer Stock…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert over a growing wave of fraudulent online business impersonation schemes, warning that unsuspecting individuals are increasingly being deceived through fake listings on search engines and digital map platforms. In a statement released on April 30, 2026, the Authority revealed that it recorded fifty-four (54) reported cases of such scams between January 1 and April 26, resulting in total financial losses amounting to GHS 266,195.00. The CSA noted that the trend reflects a broader escalation in cybercrime activities across Ghana, driven by the increasing reliance on digital platforms…

Ibrahim Mahama, the Executive Chairman of Engineers & Planners, led a strategic delegation to the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra to formalize the sale of 100% of the Damang Gold Mine’s inaugural output to the Ghana Gold Board. This milestone transaction involving approximately 110KG of gold marks a significant departure from traditional mineral trade routes, as the entire volume is destined for the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic reserves. By prioritizing the central bank over international bullion markets, the move establishes a new precedent for how indigenous large-scale mining entities contribute to the nation’s fiscal stability and currency backing. “The…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Ibrahim Mahama’s Damang Gold Mine Ltd. has sold the entirety of its first gold production to Gold Board, marking a decisive shift in how locally owned mines contribute to national reserve accumulation. The consignment was formally handed over today at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., received the Damang Gold Mine delegation led by Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and briefed the media on what he termed a “historic transaction.” Gyamfi stressed that domestic control of the minerals and mining sector is central to economic sovereignty. “Having Ghanaians…

The President of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), David Sitsope Tamakloe, has called for the establishment of dedicated desks within all state security agencies to promptly handle complaints from journalists who suffer (alleged) assaults in the line of duty. According to him, the growing incidents of intimidation, harassment and physical attacks against media practitioners pose a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability in the country. Tamakloe made the call during an an engagement between Ghanaian media chiefs and the leadership of the security agencies in Accra, where he stressed the urgent need…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President John Dramani Mahama has framed the recent conflagration at the Akosombo power enclave not as a calamity, but as a strategic inflection point, describing it as “an opportunity to upgrade critical infrastructure” following disruptions that plunged swathes of the country into intermittent blackouts. The President made the assertion on Thursday, April 30, during a tour of the Akosombo Dam to evaluate the aftermath of the incident, which ravaged a substation under the aegis of the Ghana Grid Company. The inferno crippled vital equipment, excising “more than 1,000 megawatts of power” from the national grid and precipitating…

The Ghana National Association of Teachers has criticised the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers, which it says is too small, compared to over 100,000 trained graduates still without jobs. Speaking at a National Council meeting in Ejisu Abankro, the association’s president, Prosper Tachie, described the plan as disappointing. He said the approach does not deal with the large number of trained teachers waiting for placement. The association pointed to a clear gap between recruitment and vacancies. More than 10,000 teachers have retired or died in the past three years, while others have left the country. Tachie said the…

By Leo Nelson Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the Student Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development initiative (SEED), a bold new program aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with the skills, mindset, and resources needed to build sustainable businesses and drive economic growth. Speaking at the launch, the Vice President highlighted the remarkable enthusiasm and ambition demonstrated by Ghana’s youth, noting that the initiative was inspired by the overwhelming response from students eager to take charge of their futures. According to her, the program reveals not only the scale of demand for entrepreneurial opportunities but also the readiness of young…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA) has served notice of an imminent industrial action, threatening to withdraw services from May 2, 2026, unless management redresses grievances surrounding laboratory operations and a contentious proposal to extend specialist outpatient services to a 24-hour model. In a strongly worded communiqué, KODA declared that its members will down tools if hospital authorities fail to resolve what it termed “serious threats” to patient safety and professional standards by close of business on Thursday, April 30, 2026. At the heart of the impasse is the alleged exclusion of Laboratory Physicians from the hospital’s Central…

By Gifty Boateng The Central Regional Health Directorate has initiated a formal investigation into a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, a development that has sparked concern among residents and renewed attention on maternal healthcare delivery in Ghana. The incident, which occurred in late April, has prompted swift action from health authorities amid growing public interest and scrutiny. In an official press release dated April 29, 2026, the Directorate confirmed it had become aware of the incident and described it as deeply unfortunate. The statement, addressed to all media houses, expressed sympathy to the bereaved family…