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The morning after the devastating rainstorm of May 22, 2025, Sawaliga Basic School in Talensi District resembled a scene from a disaster movie. The furious storm had turned the once school block filled with eager young minds to patches of mangled roofing sheets, broken wooden beams and scattered debris. The storm did not only deny the children access to their school, but its debris also threatened their lives. One man’s heart could not bear to see. When philanthropist and businessman, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, saw the viral photos of these desperate students, he said he felt something break inside him. “Those…

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved Ghana’s 4th Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, unlocking a significant $370 million disbursement that signals growing international confidence in the West African nation’s economic recovery efforts. The approval, announced by Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, represents the fifth tranche of funding under the ECF arrangement and comes as Ghana continues to demonstrate measurable progress in implementing comprehensive economic reforms. “This landmark approval validates Ghana’s unwavering commitment to fiscal discipline and strategic economic transformation”, the Finance Minister said He added that “Our comprehensive macroeconomic policies and carefully crafted…

By Gifty Boateng The only son of the late former president, Jerry John Rawlings, is out of the bachelor’s market. Kimathi Rawlings has departed from his father by settling down with his beautiful girlfriend who is white. A very beautiful video of the wedding ceremony emerged online yesterday Monday July 8 with many expressing pleasant surprise and sending congratulatory messages. Interestingly, many also wished that he married a Ghanaian considering the fact that they want him to veer into politics and succeed his father as president. Some ladies who have been crushing on the handsome son of Rawlings who married…

Each African viewer deserves to see their identity reflected in the stories they watch. MultiChoice honours this fundamental need by investing in the local entertainment sector fuelling entrepreneurship, nurturing talent, and producing genuine content that mirrors the vibrant reality of Africa today. At a time when Africa’s people are navigating a series of cost-of-living shocks and commercial margins are under relentless pressure, organisations can achieve long-term business sustainability by focusing on the service they provide, and the value it can generate for their customers. This may not be the time for record-setting revenues particularly for businesses dependent on the discretionary…

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has underscored the importance of blending academic knowledge with practical business experience within Ghana’s education system. Mr. Debrah has called for a shift towards a more balanced education approach that goes beyond mere theoretical learning. He emphasized that while academic excellence is crucial, it must be complemented by hands-on experience in the business world to truly drive Ghana’s advancement. “The time has come to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world business practices,” Debrah asserted during his speech. “Empowering individuals with both academic knowledge and practical skills is key to fostering prosperity and enhancing…

The Volta Region is poised for an economic transformation as the 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair readies to position itself as “Ghana’s Eastern Gateway to regional markets.” Scheduled from November 26 to December 8, 2025, the Fair is organized by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Eastern, Volta & Oti Regions, in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) under the leadership of Regional Minister, James Gunu. This year’s edition makes history as Ghana’s first-ever continuous trade exhibition, introducing designated 24-hour fair days. Organizers say this innovation is aligned with government’s agenda to build a thriving 24-hour economy.…

Scorecard to Resurrect Cocoa Fortunes In a bold declaration that signals a new dawn for Ghana’s struggling cocoa industry, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has officially launched a revolutionary Balanced Scorecard approach to performance management. This aggressive move, unveiled at a high-stakes three-day management retreat in Kumasi, aims to yank the sector from the clutches of inefficiency and usher in an era of accountability and results. For too long, the country’s cocoa heartland has grappled with the bitter taste of fluctuating global prices and operational bungles. But COCOBOD’s top brass, clearly fed up with the status quo, is now pushing…

As part of its Green4Clean Schools Renewable Energy Project, Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell licensee, in partnership with McKingtorch Africa, a social enterprise focused on environment and climate change with unique innovations from plastic waste, and the United Way Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, have facilitated an educational tour for pupils of La Enobal Basic School at the McKingtorch Africa Recycling facility. The initiative aimed at sparking early interest in environmental sustainability and demonstrating how innovative solutions like plastic waste recycling plastic can create useful products while preserving the environment. The pupils, accompanied by their teachers and representatives from Vivo Energy…

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has defied regional and domestic headwinds to close the first half of 2025 on a stellar note, with the Composite Index soaring to 6,347.47 points—an impressive year-to-date return of 29.84%. The GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) fared even better, posting a 43.03% gain and closing at 3,405.34 points. Market capitalization reached GHS137.5 billion, underscoring investors’ renewed confidence in equities as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. To understand what this momentum portends for the second half of the year, The New Republic engaged Ms. Gifty Annor-Sika Asantewah, President of Women in Forex Ghana (WiFG)…

The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in Parliament has been reported dead flowing a short illness. Information gathered by The New Republic (TNR) from family members and high ranking party executives indicates that Mr. Kumi (deceased) died on Monday, July 7, 2025, though the cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed. As of now, Parliament and the NPP leadership are yet to issue formal statements or announce funeral arrangements. Mr. Kumi was serving his first term in Parliament, having won the Akwatia seat in the December 2024 general elections,…