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Krobea Kwabena Asante sets records straight on Tema-Mpakadan railway project

Facts on Tema- Mpakadan Railwayproject.The Genesis and Transition to Revelation.The feasibility study of the Tema-Mpakadan project to build a multi-modal transportation network connecting...

Sammy Gyamfi writes: Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project; A railway line to nowhere

1. The erstwhile NDC government, led by the visionary Nation Builder, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, initiated the Tema to Akosombo (now Mpakadan) railway project...

Bright Simons: Is the World Bank saving or harming Ghana?

As the Spring Meeting and its panoply of side events wind to a close, the recurring theme yet again is “more money” for the...

Ghana’s external debt rework: Deal or no deal?

Ghana is ‘dollar hungry’ as it begins another round of complex debt rework exercise, a key step in obtaining financing assurances to support its...

Ubunti writes: Dr. Bryan Acheampong can fill the shoes

The vice presidential position of political landscape of this country has seen a tremendous revolution in the last 16 years with the selection of...

President Akufo-Addo and Okyehene must save Atiwa Forest for the future generation

Food And Organization (FAO) 2009 report, on the state of the world forest, indicates that the current total forest area of the world is...

Samson’s Take: Ejisu by-election, what society are we building?

It may be a difficult subject but it must be broached. A country seeking leadership of integrity, the surest way to a good society,...

Dr Apaak writes: Ignore the stale lie; Free SHS will thrive under Mahama

For the information of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) and his camp, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) held a very successful meeting with the leadership of...

Useless Column: Kasoa Missing items

Those men who have been sinning with their distins nu, please be careful o.Remember sin fascinates and assassinates. Now that our wives have...

Was the pledge to make Accra the cleanest city a reality or a fallacy?

“By the end of the four years of my term in office as President, Accra will be the cleanest city in Africa.”These were the...

Kwesi Yankah: A season of vanishing genitals

In the past three weeks, fear and panic have gripped parts of Ghana. A legend of vanishing male genitals has been circulating, with a...

Getting shot and robbed – A quick note of information, gratitude and caution

On January 19 this year, I was shot in front of my house at about 8.20 pm.The robbers made away with the Toyota...

Ghana’s looming energy sector crisis

Ghana’s energy sector is a debt making-machine, accumulating approximately $1 billion in debt annually, with around $500 million stemming from excess capacity charges.According...

NPP running mate: Ashanti region now boisterous; Bawumia should look elsewhere

The scare of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) being an Akan party and the attempt to nationalise it, is at a crossroads, hence picking...

Open letter to Oti Regional Minister

Isaac Nkrumah (Sir Zibo) writesA Resident, Oti Region.0243579249CONCERN CITIZEN SENT IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OTI REGIONAL MINISTER-DESIGNATE DSP RTD MR. DANIEL MACHATORRecap:On 14th February 2024,...

Pedaling for a greener Ghana: How tricycle waste collection fights climate change

While providing essential transportation and waste management services, Ghana's tricycle riders inadvertently contribute to noise pollution through loud horns due to frequent and prolonged...

Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: There is anger in the land and it’s heat-induced

The night rains come as soothing relief to many homes and families in Ghana.But soon, the land is heated up, consuming the little...

Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: There is anger in the land and it’s heat-induced

The night rains come as soothing relief to many homes and families in Ghana.But soon, the land is heated up, consuming the little moisture...

Internet disruption: A look into the role of the Ghana Internet Exchange

Ghana's recent Internet disruption underscored the critical role of the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) in ensuring Internet stability.GIX plays a vital role in...

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...