Building a responsible mining sector: Dr. Kwasi Ampofo’s ten-point plan for Ghana
“Ghana’s mining policies must evolve to holistically cover the four most critical stakeholders in the value chain or fall short of the needs of...
Will Volta region maintain “NDC stronghold” tag in December polls?
With just a month left until the polls, citizens are set to elect a new set of parliamentarians and the 9th democratic president of...
Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes: One Ghana, two majority leaders
Tempers are high in Ogyakrom.Never seen such turmoil at the floor of Parliament: the bulging eyes of Majority Leader fighting back an attempt by...
Omane Boamah: 10 reasons EC must not print ballot papers with certified voter’s register
Ten (10) Points: Why It's Dangerous for The Jean Mensah Led Electoral Commission To Print Ballot Papers Without Certified Voters Register (Ballot Statistics)I repeat,...
Opposition: A position of action, not idleness
As Ghana heads into the 2024 elections, the political atmosphere is once again charged with promises of transformation, development, and better governance.But while all...
The unseen impact of political campaigns on climate change: Why transportation choices matter
Political campaigns are crucial to democratic processes, but their environmental impact often goes unnoticed.Transportation plays a significant role in campaigns, and the choices made...
Dry Spell: Climate Change has caught Ghana pants down!
Climate change has severely impacted Ghana's agricultural sector, which is crucial for the country's economy and food security.Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and the...
COCOBOD’s self-financing for crop season spin story: Is Joseph Boahen Aidoo the worst CEO ever?
Have you ever wondered why COCOBOD remains dependent on loans to purchase cocoa beans year after year?
The truth is, COCOBOD’s challenges run deep, and...
Arthur Kennedy: GJA@75 – What a journey it has been
GJA is 75 and what a journey it has been. Let me acknowledge up front that I am not a trained journalist - just...
Dr Bawumia and the Gen Z
The language of the modern-day youth-popularly referred to as Gen Z-is technology.In a metaphorical sense, it will be no exaggeration to state that they...
Economic independence now IV: Fiscal responsibility – a new flat tax system ‘getting some more cloth’
Increasing revenue by widening the tax net while reducing the tax burden
Economic Independence is the state where an economy can fulfill and sustain its...
North East region: More than just six administrative districts as Mahama presumed
The North East Region is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana.It was curved out of the Northern region in December 2018 following a...
Economic independence now II: A day in the life of economically independent Ghana
This is the second in a series of articles on the critical necessity of achieving economic independence.
Economic Independence is the state where an economy...
Jesus Christ: Grand ancestor of African ancestors
The God Akans call Oboadeɛ (Creator), Onyame (Supreme Being), Asaase Wura (Owner of the earth), Ahunabobrim (Awesome and Majestic); and whom the Ewes call...
Election 2024: Will there be a ‘mano-a-mano’ debate?
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to hold presidential and vice-presidential debates as part of its election year activities.Prior to the...
Mordecai Quarshie writes: “Economic independence now!”
Ghana is currently in an economic crisis resulting in our 17th bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
It is interesting that we have had...
Richard Obeng Mensah: Election as usual; voting as usual in Ghana?
‘We cannot just continue to think that there is enough land out there, that there’s enough water and forest and wetlands to destroy, to...
Prof. Samuel Akainyah: Dr Opoku Prempeh’s NPP Vice Presidential candidacy must be withdrawn
For just as much as the date of February 24, is remembered and etched in the annals of Ghana as one very destructive day...
Rejected Ballot: A misplaced power of the thumb
The phrase “misplaced power of the thumb” could metaphorically suggest the misuse or mishandling of voting authority or the symbolic act of voting. Imagine...
Exhaling for ‘Napo’
The messages and phone calls that came my way with the announcement the other day that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (aka Napo) had been...
Fuseini Iddrisu: The unsuccessful meaning of success- Putting a Dutch Passport and a PHD debate into a proper context
Recent developments about choosing between obtaining a Dutch passport and pursuing a PhD have engaged my thoughts about success and the need to put...
Xatse Derick Emmanuel: Dumsor predates WAPCO’s gas supply challenges
Ghana has been experiencing Dumsor long before the recent gas supply challenges announced by WAPCo .Credible data available, representing total system power generation at...
Yaw Nsarkoh: The annual floods in Accra are here again – are we children of a lesser god?
A harrowing video clip of an entire roof of a building in Accra, Ghana, ripped off by winds, went viral on Wednesday.It caused damage...
Dr. Etse Sikanku writes: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – The quintessential doer
There are not many politicians who end up matching their rhetoric with action. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia belongs to that limited group with the rare...
Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: When roads are constructed to kill
The road has been without safety cautions: there are no traffic lights, no road markings, including zebra crossing, and no reflectors on the medians.
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...
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...
When the bell rings for food
I wonder why there aren’t school-genre books written in this country. A book along the lines of ‘Tom Brown's School Days’ that would chronicle...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...