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Nii Moi Thompson: Beyond the prophets of doom: Highway to a 24-hour economy

Don’t mind the prophets of doom, who say, "a 24-hour economy is impossible." It is possible! We are, after all, Nkrumah's children: Yente gyai...

Seth Terkper: Primary balance as fiscal anchor…a soft target and retrogressive step

In his 2023 Mid-Year Review (MYR) Statement to Parliament, the Minister for Finance (Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta) made the following significant departure to date from Ghana’s...

Prof Gyampo’s open letter to Bawumia: Don’t campaign with a sense of entitlement

Dear Sir,I have a few words to help your very difficult attempt at breaking the Eight. You must focus on your own campaign. Spend...

Open letter to IGP: Alarming increase in armed robbery cases in Ketu North

Dear IGP,An alarming increase in armed robbery cases in Ketu SouthI am writing to draw your attention to the critical issue of escalating armed...

School Accommodation: A new student headache unlocked

“My dad pleaded with me to reduce my pocket money. Now I can’t even afford to eat a balanced diet on campus.”Stephen, University...

Nii Moi Thompson: Bawumia, chop bars, and the 24-hour economy

When former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, declared a 24-hour economy as his main strategy for...

The prodigal elephants now butterflies

I was taken aback when the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) said it has sacked four prominent members who had declared support for failed...

Ayilo: Lowers cholesterol, stops the growth of cancer cells

Pica is an eating disorder in which a person eats things not usually considered food. One of the most known Pica’s is ayilo. Ayilo,...

Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education students: Enlightened and industrious – Rev. Grace Sintim Adasi (PhD)

The principal idea behind the establishment of the Agogo Presbyterian Women's College of Education by the Basel Missionaries in 1928, apart from providing quality...

Engr Eric Atta-Sonno: I saw an ‘Evil’ under the traffic lights

“There is another evil I have seen under the sun. Kings and rulers make a grave mistake” - Ecclesiastes‬ 10:5.For those of us in Accra...

Beloved, it is time for us to end partnership and to think together: An appeal after studying 2024 Budget Statement

I think of the Minister of Finance as an old friend, we are both progeny of the Legon Dons and share a common alma...

The Real Autonomy of The Office of The Special Prosecutor (OSP)

…Registered voters ought to vote for the Special Prosecutor every 4 years and sworn into office at the Parliament House;…We need to expunge any...

Remembering President Jerry John Rawlings – three years on

On Thursday November 12, 2020 Ghana was shaken by the sudden demise of Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, former President of the Republic.The shock...

Martin Amidu: Comrade Jerry Rawlings left a void that may never be filled soon – 3 years on

Comrade Jerry John Rawlings, it is already three years since your departure from the earthly Ghanaian and world political scene, but it already looks...

Rawlingsm as an evolving theory – a concept of good leadership, anti-corruption, inclusion, and justice

I am not an expert in economics and I am not an expert in law, but I am an expert in working on an...

Omane Boamah: I will perpetually remember Dr. Hanny-Sherry Ayittey

“Commitment!” For me, commitment is the catchword that defined Dr. Hanny-Sherry Ayittey–Maa Sherry, as I called her. She will remain endlessly in my heart...

Martin Amidu: National Security Minister’s Parliamentary invitation over Garu-Tempane-Bugri military brutalities is mere whitewashing

Precedent, experience, and proven performance from Parliament support the contention that our Parliament is not the appropriate forum for victims of government-sponsored Garu-Tempane-Bugri military...

The Bawumia win: A moment of national inspiration

Barack Obama’s nomination as the first black nominee of a major party and subsequently, first African American president of the nation was a moment...

Nana Akomea writes: Hon Adongo, Bawumia has never presented his father as irresponsible

In relating his life experiences, Dr Bawumia often narrates events in his student days, including stories of how he had to do low skilled...

The escalation of cybercrime: Protecting our digital world

In recent years, we've witnessed a startling surge in cybercrimes, a relentless wave of attacks driven by increasingly sophisticated criminal actors.Their targets...

Bright Simons: Bawumia has a date with destiny

On Saturday, November 4, the man tipped to win the primaries of Ghana’s ruling party and succeed the country’s sitting President as the ruling...

How do you say vagina in your local language?

I did not enjoy the recent conference on sexual harassment organised by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) & Fredrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).As a...

Major Mahama died for nothing

Resignations from the highest office of the land, anywhere in the world, are rare and come usually after protracted internal power-play.When on August 8,...

NPP Flagbearer Race: The case of 2 polls, 2 frontrunners and 2 no-hopers

Barely a week after Global InfoAnalytics released its findings in a survey on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race, and predicted an almost...

Martin Amidu: The last hurdle to making or unmaking Nana Akufo-Addo’s long game to ‘break the 8’

November 4 2023 determines whether Nana Akufo-Addo’s dream birthed upon losing the 2008 Presidential Elections never to allow any other person except his preferred...

Edward Bawa: Prepare to still sleep in darkness unless govt intervenes

On Thursday, October 26, 2023, most parts of the country were thrown into darkness because of a power generation deficit.Our understanding from...

Akosombo dam spillage: Stop the needless politicization and put Ghana first

The news of the devastating effects of the Akosombo dam spillage on residents of communities in the lower Volta areas started as a casual...

The integrity of Special Prosecutor’s applications for certiorari and stay of proceedings in Cecilia Abena Dapaah cases

Even at the height of incompetence and inexperience, no Special Prosecutor (unless he was intent on grievous mischief in abuse of the court process)...

Koku Anyidoho: My Liberia story

Under the gracious auspices of ECOWAS, I landed in Liberia on, October 6, 2023, as a member of the Observation Mission to play our...

Consequences of Akosombo Dam spillage avoidable

Natural disasters typically refer to events that result from natural processes or forces, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, which occur independently of...

Our broken Ghana

My fellow Ghanaians, my heart is heavy and so should yours."Instead of virtues, we have luxury and avarice, public distress and private superfluity;...

Martin Amidu: Kissi Agyebeng’s petition to CJ fishing for a judge to hear OSP cases pending in court

On 12 October 2023, I received the hitherto unfathomable news that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, had finally summoned the audacity and impunity to...

Sara Kekeli Akunor: Championing inclusivity, empowerment for people with disabilities in Ghana

In a world where inclusivity remains an ongoing battle, Sara Kekeli Akunor, a determined student at the University of Ghana, stands as a beacon...

Journalists under siege: Navigating daily stress, threats, and despondency in the line of duty

Journalism is often considered the fourth estate, a cornerstone of democracy and this is no different in Ghana. Let's forget the senseless attack on...

Ghana’s external debt restructuring: Is China still the missing piece?

Ghana is currently grappling with a dire economic situation, having defaulted on a large portion of its external debt payments nearly a year ago....

Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng: NPP, How did we get here?

I woke up this morning with a barrage of calls and messages from friends, acquaintances and many NPP faithful. These distress calls have just one...

Bright Simons: Why the Bank of Ghana is guilty

A Governor on the ropesRattled by unprecedented demonstrations against his tenure by Ghana’s political opposition, the governor of the Bank of Ghana described the...

Ghana’s Education System at Crossroads: Are we truly leaving no one behind?

In the countdown to 2030, the year set as the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is imperative to scrutinise the...

Roaming reflections: Conquering Burj Khalifa and overcoming the fear of heights

Standing at a staggering height of 828 meters (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is an architectural marvel that pierces the sky. It's...

A race against time: Unveiling Ghana’s kidney crisis

In the heart of Ghana, where vibrant culture meets the undeniable pulse of life, a silent crisis has been unfolding.Behind the colourful fabrics,...