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Ghana’s health sector is facing a deepening crisis as over 10,000 nurses and midwives have reportedly emigrated from the country in search of greener pastures, largely in Europe. This alarming wave of brain drain is not only weakening the foundations of the country’s healthcare system but is also worsening the already dire working conditions for the few healthcare professionals who have chosen to stay behind. According to the National Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Joseph Krampah, the mass exodus of health workers has become a disturbing trend, with the numbers increasing by the…

African Women in Media (AWiM), in a powerhouse collaboration with the African Union (AU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has just dropped a bombshell of 25 multimedia investigative reports. This is all part of their ambitious Move Africa 2025 project, a journalistic tour-de-force that rips open the often-ignored gendered dimensions of migration within Africa. Forget the tired, old narratives of suffering and despair! Move Africa 2025 is flipping the script, spotlighting stories of innovation, bustling trade, and vibrant cultural exchange. These aren’t just statistics; these are the raw, unfiltered experiences of African women on the move. From the…

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a new Police Council with a bold charge to confront and reset the Ghana Police Service, calling for a transformation rooted in integrity, fairness, and community trust. At a solemn event marked by national symbolism and institutional gravity, the President said the council’s formation represents more than a constitutional formality; it signifies a renewed national covenant to fortify the rule of law and re-establish justice at the heart of public service. “We gather here not just to administer oaths but to inspire hope in our institutions, the future of our police service, and…

In a strong demonstration of his commitment to quality education and youth development, the Assemblymember for Wuxor, Have, and Sremanu Electoral Area, Hon. Japhet Festus Gbede, on Wednesday presented essential academic supplies and refreshments to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from his jurisdiction. During his visit to several examination centers within the Akatsi South Municipality, Hon. Gbede donated mathematical sets to all candidates from Wuxor, Have, and Sremanu and 40 bags of sachet water to ensure their comfort during the ongoing examinations. Addressing the candidates, the Assemblymember encouraged them to approach the exams with courage, focus, and determination, assuring…

Sport isn’t just entertainment it’s passion, pride, and community. From local derbies to global showdowns, such as the impending FIFA Club World Cup, it brings people together and fuels economies. But behind the thrill of every match lies a major threat: piracy. It’s not just costing broadcasters it’s undermining the entire sports ecosystem. MultiChoice and SuperSport: Defending the Game MultiChoice, on its DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms via Your Home of Champions, SuperSport delivers the widest variety of premium sporting action across Africa: football, rugby, cricket, boxing, motorsport, athletics, and more. But to keep bringing fans the best, piracy must…

Over 33 Houses, Cash and Properties Identified Amidst Asset Declaration Bombshell The net is closing in on disgraced ex-spy chief Kwabena Adu-Boahene, already facing a massive Ghc49 million state funds rip-off The New Republic can reveal the former National Signals Bureau (NSB) bigwig was CAUGHT RED-HANDED failing to declare his mountain of assets. Prosecutors dropped a bombshell yesterday, unveiling how Adu-Boahene seemingly ignored a crucial law requiring public officers to declare their wealth. If successful, this shock move could see all his fancy properties and hidden millions SEIZED BY THE STATE, whether he’s found guilty of the theft or not.…

In a significant move to enhance data affordability and access in Ghana, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has unveiled plans for data bundle increment across major telecommunication networks effective July 1, 2025. During a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, the Minister underscored the government’s dedication to easing digital pricing burdens by boosting data value for consumers nationwide. Noteworthy changes include AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana) and Telecel Ghana, which will both witness a 10% surge in data bundle allocations. For instance, AT Ghana’s GH₵400 bundle will surge from 195GB to 236GB, while the same…

The Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana has formally appealed to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to launch a thorough investigation into the activities of the KEED/KGL Group. The advocacy group alleges serious financial mismanagement, money laundering, tax fraud, and other grave offenses against the private entity. In a petition dated June 10, 2025, and presented to EOCO on June 11, 2025, signed by their executive director Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku, the group raised concerns regarding the purported mishandling of funds received from the National Lottery Authority (NLA) by KEED/KGL Group. Citing provisions under the Economic and Organized Crime Act,…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has set July 1 as the official commencement date for the highly anticipated 24-hour economy flagship program. Making the groundbreaking announcement during the inauguration of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre on June 11, 2025, President Mahama reiterated his commitment to revitalizing the horticultural sector as part of his broader national reset agenda. Under the theme “Innovate, Transform, Sustain: Driving Growth in Ghana’s Horticultural Sector,” the President underscored the significance of resetting the sector and reintroduced the flagship program ‘Feed Ghana’ from 2025 to 2028, focusing on the Agriculture…

Key figures of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) are gearing up for an extraordinary attempt to seek forgiveness from President John Dramani Mahama on behalf of their very own Ashanti Regional chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Wontumi. According to exclusive sources obtained by The New Republic, this unprecedented visit to the president aims to earnestly implore him to overlook the harsh criticisms directed at him and his family by Wontumi. If granted an audience, it would mark a historic moment as a major political party takes the unusual step of supplicating to a sitting president for one of…