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The age of innocence; nostalgic reflections on growing up in the 90s in Ghana

In the heart of West Africa, the 90s in Ghana were an enchanting chapter of childhood — a momentous period when innocence was woven...

How to detect fake news in Ghana’s media

The spread of fake news is on the rise across the world thanks to the evolution of technology, and increased internet use. Like never...

Henry Quartey: Dear H.E. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

You identified me as an unbridled asset back in 2008 and entrusted me with the role of your Campaign Coordinator for the Greater Accra...

Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from ECOWAS and its chaotic fallout for the sub-region

On January 28, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali announced their exit from the Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African...

Tax Amnesty in Ghana: A leap towards Economic Revival

The presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced ground-breaking plans to implement a tax amnesty programme, aimed at...

Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe: Condemnation of vile comments against Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

As female legislators of the Minority Caucus of Parliament, we are compelled to express our utmost condemnation of the recent derogatory remarks made by...

Climate change: Harnessing the power of women in digital marketing to drive awareness

Women are essential elements of both our family and society as they bring discipline and dignity in every area they work, look after their...

Bright Simons: Ghana’s recovery faces off with “uncertainty apathy”

For the occasional Ghana watcher, the story probably began in February 2022 with Moody’s decision to slash Ghana’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1,...

George Yankah writes on looming water crisis in Central/Greater Accra regions

There is a story published at citinewsroom.com attributed to Mr Eric Seth Atiapah, Chief Manager GWCL."The Ghana Water Company in the Central Region has...

Fifi Kwetey: Court shift system echoes Mahama’s 24-hour economy vision

In the discourse of Ghana's economic management, it is imperative to recognize that the efficacy of our economic strategies is foundational to the nation's...

Donald Agumenu: Why the Internet blackout is a suspicious occurrence

There is every reason to be concerned about last week's internet outage, which mainly affected some of Africa's major trading blocs: Ghana, Nigeria, South...

Why is Ghana not prepared for a system crash?

The Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind.There's nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked...

Samson’s Take: Breaking news – CJ, 2 judges ‘lock up’ Anas…[Judgment]

In 2015 the judiciary in Ghana was brought to its knees to purging it of corrupt elements.The country was hit with a massive...

ICGC@40: How the ministry of Mensa Otabil and ICGC shaped my life for Christ

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) turned forty (40) years exactly on Monday 26th February 2024.In its four decades of existence, the...

The Roll Call of Contemporary Financial Evangelists (III)

In the last two weeks, we’ve been profiling a list of some Christian entrepreneurs, otherwise called financial evangelists who used their financial resources to...

Can my brother-in-law take over my late husband’s properties?

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I recently lost my husband to a sudden illness, and I have been very distraught ever since.We had three children; two...

How to combat fake news in Ghana’s media ahead of the 2024 election

Ghana faces a major threat as it heads to a crucial poll on December 7, 2024, to elect a successor of President Nana Akufo-Addo....

The President’s Cup: An opportunity missed for Ghanaian football

The recent edition of the President's Cup held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium was marred by poor organization and missed opportunities.Despite being...

Empowering Ghana’s rural women and youth: Transforming agriculture for economic prosperity

The agricultural sector stands as a significant contributor to Africa’s economic development, impacting the livelihoods of approximately 60% of the continent's population.Within the...

Ghana’s Independence at 67: Could we be better or worse without media and civil society contributions?

As Ghana celebrates its 67th anniversary of independence, the nation proudly embraces the theme "Our Democracy, Our Pride," it is important to reflect on...

Mackristy Academy: A beacon of excellence in education

Nestled along the Ofankor Barrier—Sowutuom road in Lomnava stands a testament to the power of passion and dedication in education, Mackristy Academy.Founded in...

Martin Amidu: Akufo-Addo will not commit political suicide by assenting anti-LGBTQ Bill

Anybody who presumed the President of Ghana was going to sign the private member's bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and...

Between reforms and the status quo under an IMF program: Ghana’s constitutional and political turmoil in a pivotal election year

Amid speculations that surrounded the silence of the presidency on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill unanimously passed in parliament on...

Farida writes: Navigating the depths of PTSD: A personal journey towards healing

Reflecting on my journey through Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I've come to recognize the profound impact that lighthearted memes and casual jokes about mental...

Why Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang remains the perfect ‘pick’ for Mahama

Sometimes, one wonders what lens people are looking through when vice presidential hopeful nominees are being named and no one remembers to bring up...

An open letter to NDC Council of Elders

Counseling the NDC Council of EldersDear Seniors,I wish to salute you for all your dedication and sacrifices for our party over the years. I...

Feasibility of KPMG-Ghana accepting an engagement to conduct a special audit of a contentious contract between Ghana Revenue Authority-Ministry of Finance and SML

Introduction:Globally renowned for its professionalism and integrity, KPMG is a world class auditing firm, which is also one of the top four accounting firms....

Majority leadership shakeup: What went wrong? 

The recent reshuffle of the Majority Caucus leadership in Parliament has caused some apprehension within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and among segments...

Mary Asiedu: Ghana’s creative arts industry and crowd funding

In the past years, crowding funding in Ghana's creative arts industry has become prevalent as players are seen or heard raising funds for their...

Omane Boamah: Dear Jean Mensa, EC has a lot of work to do

Happy new month (March 2024)!And special greetings from the NDC Elections and IT Directorate.In this open letter, I deploy definite statements and questions to...

Franklin Cudjoe’s take on Akufo-Addo’s SONA

I liked the confidence with which President Nana Addo told us that his government has paid billions in coupons to bondholders.He also compared...

Kwame Sowu: The Challenge of Political Promises and the Complex Realities of Governance

In politics, promises are the currency of hope. Politicians often make pledges to their constituents, outlining ambitious visions and bold agendas aimed at addressing...

The Roll Call of Biblical Financial Evangelists

“Money is not sinful or evil. The kingdom of God needs it desperately! Making money is what I do best but it must be...

Prayer and how to maximize effectiveness of prayers

To maximise the effectiveness of your prayer, it is important to consider what prayer truly is. I have accepted the truth about prayer as...

Bright Simons’ full argument against Agyapa Deal

Policy think tank, IMANI Africa has thrown its support behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) bid to investigate the contentious Agyapa deal.IMANI Vice President,...

2024 Hajj: Avoid using a tourist visa to perform Hajj for your good

Hajj is a major pillar as far as Islam is concerned. Being the fifth pillar, we are encouraged to embark on Hajj when we...

The man Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu: An architect of Ghana’s political landscape

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, a man of many talents and unwavering dedication, has left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Ghana.His journey began...

The man Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu: An architect of Ghana’s political landscape

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, a man of many talents and unwavering dedication, has left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Ghana. His journey began...

Ghana’s political dynamics and the affirmative action: The position of Dr Bawumia

The unveiling of the national campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections has sparked a debate surrounding the...

Central Region: The battlefield for 2024 election

Central Region continues to be very important to the two major political parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress...