Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s economy may be regaining its footing after a turbulent period, but fresh warnings from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicate that the country’s resilience could face a stern test in this year 2026. In its 2026 West Africa Economic Outlook, PwC cautioned that while macroeconomic stability improved significantly in 2025, Ghana remains vulnerable to global financial tightening, commodity price swings and climate-related shocks. According to the report, “inflation, foreign exchange and fiscal balances improved markedly in 2025, but Ghana remains exposed to commodity price volatility, climate shocks, and global financial tightening.” This assessment highlights the delicate balance policymakers must…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new Chancery for the Embassy in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s diplomatic engagement with Africa and the wider international community. The commissioning ceremony underscores Ghana’s enduring commitment to multilateralism, African unity, and strengthened bilateral relations with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The new Chancery, located in Addis Ababa, stands as more than a functional diplomatic facility. According to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the building is a visible affirmation of Ghana’s belief in collective African progress and its firm alignment…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ketu South Municipal Assembly has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand fish farming activities across its lagoons and wetlands, positioning aquaculture as a key driver of job creation, food security and local economic growth. The initiative will harness the vast potential of the coastal lagoons and marshlands that stretch across communities such as Aflao, Adina and Agbozume, transforming underutilised water bodies into productive aquaculture hubs. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement, the Municipal Chief Executive, Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie noted that Ketu South’s unique coastal geography presents a natural advantage for lagoon-based fish farming. “Our lagoons and wetlands…

By Nelson Ayivor The Dzodze Ghana Mission Hospital has commemorated this year’s World Day of the Sick with renewed commitment to compassionate healthcare delivery. The event, held on the hospital premises, brought together patients, health professionals, clergy, traditional leaders and members of the public to reflect on the importance of caring for the sick and vulnerable in society. World Day of the Sick is observed annually on February 11, a day instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1992 to encourage prayers and solidarity with the sick and those who care for them. Compassion at the Centre of Care Administrator…

By Nelson Ayivor The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has stated that the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative is a long-term structural programme that requires careful groundwork and cannot be rolled out instantly. Speaking in an interview on TV3, Fifi Kwetey explained that although the policy was a key campaign promise, concrete steps toward its implementation are already underway, including legislative processes and consultations with stakeholders expected to drive the programme According to him, the secretariat leading the policy, headed by cabinet member Goosie Tanoh, has already completed important preparatory work and submitted proposals…

By Nelson Ayivor Car buyers across the country could soon see some relief as the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced a 15% reduction in vehicle prices. The decision, contained in a statement issued on Sunday, February 15, 2026 and signed by the Union’s National President, Eric Kwaku Boateng, follows what the association described as the relative stabilisation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar and the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. According to the Union, the price adjustment fulfils an earlier pledge made to Ghanaians that any meaningful improvement in the exchange rate environment would be…

By Nelson Ayivor The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has indicated that President John Dramani Mahama would “soon” reshuffle his government. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Hot Issues, the NDC General Secretary asserted that despite the excellent performance of Mahama’s first year in office, a reshuffle would make things even better. He affirmed that information he has indicates that the President would reshuffle his government. “It’s always important that despite the fact that things have gone very well in the first year, the President, who is a leader, would always want to see…

By Nelson Ayivor The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to forgive one another for grievances arising from the recent campaign season, stressing the importance of unity as the party reorganises for the 2028 general elections. Speaking at the party’s National Thanksgiving Service at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Dr. Bawumia appealed to party faithful to put aside hurt caused by heated campaign exchanges. “On this day as we celebrate and give thanks together, I want to ask all of us, from the bottom…

By Nelson Ayivor Security consultant and fraud prevention expert Richard Kumadoe has called for an urgent restructuring of Ghana’s cross border produce trade, arguing that centralized markets and controlled logistics can significantly reduce the exposure of traders to terrorist violence. He proposed the creation of a centralized market in Bolgatanga where articulated trucks would transport tomatoes from Burkina Faso through the Bawku and Paga corridors. According to him, traders should be willing to bear a modest increase in transportation costs in exchange for improved safety and reduced human exposure to volatile routes. “Set up another centralised market at Tamale and…

By Nelson Ayivor The National Communications Authority has announced sweeping amendments to the Quality of Service Key Performance Indicators governing mobile telecommunications services in Ghana, marking one of the most significant regulatory updates in nearly two decades. The revised framework, which takes immediate effect, introduces stricter, measurable, and enforceable standards for voice, data, and messaging services across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. According to the Authority, the amendments update performance benchmarks that have largely remained unchanged since 2004. “As the statutory regulator of the communications sector, the NCA is mandated to protect consumer interests and ensure the provision of…