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 Board Chair Warns Nurses, Demands Focus and DisciplineBy Philip Antoh | The New RepublicThe newly appointed Board Chairman of Sunyani Teaching Hospital (STH), Sir Sam Bennet, has fired a stern warning to nurses and doctors at the facility: stop fiddling with mobile phones during working hours or risk undermining the hospital’s mission.Speaking moments after signing a performance contract with the Ministry of Health, Sir Bennet didn’t mince words. “This is a teaching hospital, not a phone lounge,” he said. “We need total commitment, not distractions.”The outspoken chairman, who brings five decades of private sector experience to the public health space,…

By Philip Antoh The High Court handling the case of former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board Chairman, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has warned that the trial will continue without him if he does not show up with a lawyer by Wednesday. Presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay, gave this warning after Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi came to court without legal representation on Monday. His new attorney, Yaw Boafo, reportedly could not be present because he had not finished his registration to represent the defendant. The Chief State Attorney, Sefakor Batse, expressed her annoyance at the delay, mentioning that the prosecution’s first witness was…

The Ministry of Education has clarified that the use of Ghanaian languages as the medium of teaching applies only from Kindergarten to Primary Three (Lower Primary), not throughout all basic school levels. This clarification follows a directive by the sector minister, Haruna Iddrisu, on the compulsory use of Ghanaian languages in schools — a move that has sparked widespread public debate. Speaking at the launch of the Foundational Learning Action Tracker on Monday, October 27, Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak said the clarification was necessary to settle the ongoing discussions. “The Honorable Minister for Education has asked me to clarify…

Gov’t Slaps Agyepong with Final Demand Over Equipment Deal Scandal By Gifty Boateng The Attorney-General’s office has escalated its confrontation with J.A. Plant Pool (JAPP) Ghana Limited, demanding the recovery of over $2 million in alleged overpayments and nearly GH¢39 million in unpaid taxes and levies linked to a 2024 equipment supply contract under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).In a formal letter dated 6 October 2025 and addressed to JAPP’s Executive Chairman, Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai outlined the state’s position following a forensic audit into the contract. The audit, conducted in collaboration with the National…

Ghana is in mourning following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, widely revered as the “Iron Lady” of the Fourth Republic. She passed away early this morning at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness.Nana Konadu, aged 76, was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001. Her legacy is deeply etched into Ghana’s political and social history, not only as a presidential spouse but as a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment and national development.She was the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement,…

By Nelson Ayivor Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a radical rethink of Ghana’s natural resource management strategy, urging policymakers, business leaders, and citizens to ensure that the nation’s wealth translates into real, sustainable development rather than repeated cycles of financial distress and dependency. Speaking at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) public policy dialogue themed “The Dilemma of the 17th IMF Programme and Our Natural Resources – A Pathway to National Development,” the former Chief Justice highlighted the urgent need for transparent and ethical stewardship of Ghana’s natural endowments, including gold, oil, gas, and forests. In a…

By Philip Antoh The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to help curb the ongoing unwholesome smuggling of oils into the Ghanaian market through an approved root. According to the Association, the practice threatens the survival of Ghana’s oil palm industry, which employs over 1.2 million people and contributes significantly to the nation’s economy. At a Press Conference in Accra, the President of OPDAG, Mr. Paul Kwabena Amaning said close to 90% of the oils sold in Ghanaian markets are smuggled and unwholesome for consumption and defraud the nation without paying taxes.…

as SHS Placement Scandal Deepens By TNR SwatThe integrity of Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) is under renewed scrutiny following revelations of widespread extortion at Saviour Senior High School in the Eastern Region. Investigations by The New Republic suggest that the school, established in 2013 at Osiem, has become a focal point in a growing network of illicit placement deals, with staff allegedly demanding payments ranging from ₵600 to ₵1,000 to guarantee admission.The name of a staff member, Madam Abigail, surfaced repeatedly during the inquiry. When contacted, she responded with hostility and threats, refusing to engage with investigators.…

…Minority Vows Grilling as CJ Nominee Heads to Vetting Hot SeatBy Prince AhenkorahParliament is bracing for a political showdown as the so-called “Minuscule Minority” fires a warning shot at Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, declaring that his vetting before the Appointments Committee will be anything but ceremonial.The Minority, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made it clear on the floor of Parliament that Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination by President John Dramani Mahama will face intense scrutiny. “This vetting will not be a formality,” Afenyo-Markin thundered. “He must come prepared with his judgments, his record, and answers to the tough questions surrounding his conduct and…

By Nelson AyivorGhana’s food insecurity crisis is deepening, with new data pointing to systemic failures in policy coordination, infrastructure, and social protection. Policy think tank IMANI Africa, in a critical assessment drawing on figures from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the United Nations, and the World Food Programme (WFP), has warned that the country’s food systems are under severe strain, with over 13 million Ghanaians classified as food insecure by the end of 2024.The report identifies a 7.3% year-on-year increase in food insecurity, with regional disparities and gendered impacts compounding the challenge. The Volta Region recorded the highest rate at…