Yaw Nsarkoh: The goat farm in Berekum – the gods are to blame
I just got off the phone with the young man. If his version of events is correct, this is such a ridiculous and infuriating...
Togbe Afede XIV writes: Bank of Ghana has failed us
It was interesting to hear Bank of Ghana (BOG) officials pat themselves on the back because year-on-year inflation had dropped to 26.4% in November...
Ghana’s billion-dollar ‘Timber merchant’ deal to protect taxes
On Tuesday, January 2, President Nana Akufo-Addo announced that he has engaged the local affiliate of KPMG, one of the “Big Four” global professional services firms,...
There is nothing wrong with Mahama’s comment; teachers aid students to cheat
Let me begin by providing the context and the descriptive of what the former president John Mahama said.A problem of national magnitude beholds us...
Learning to cheat in exams – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
This Christmas, I put before colleagues a question paper on which all homes should ponder and react: exam malpractice. It begins with limited desk space...
John Kumah: Brilliant, gravitas and totally fit to be Bawumia’s running-mate
One of the best things that can befall any politician is to do a turnaround and see his popularity accelerate.And oh yes, it has...
John Kumah: Brilliant, gravitas and totally fit to be Bawumia’s running-mate
One of the best things that can befall any politician is to do a turn around and see his popularity accelerate.And oh yes, it...
Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu: Has Pope Francis allowed Catholic Priests to bless same-sex Marriages?
There is a post on social media with a picture of Pope Francis in which he is said to have formally permitted Roman Catholic...
Developing a 24-hour economy – The mining and allied services in perspective
The 24-hour economic policy in Ghana aims to achieve sustainable growth and development in the country will drastically reduce unemployment and poverty rates between...
Pepper soup consumers live longer
Good news for pepper soup consumers. A recent study by Semaniuk et al.(2022) showed that the regular use of chili peppers whether in soup...
Message from the Morning Man: Gomoa Nazareth
The other night, I read something in the Bible (why are you laughing?). John Chapter 1. It was the story of how Jesus built...
Re: Starlink operations are illegal in Ghana
The attention of my office and that of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has been drawn to a press statement issued by...
Beyond the Bowl: Ghana’s poultry demand vs local production
Imagine a Ghanaian celebration without the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned poultry wafting through the air – a scenario as unthinkable as a sorrowful...
The comic festival of running mates – Ocassional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Ghana’s Constitution must be faulty, not leaving room for expressions of interest to be vice president; or a popular vote for the position. In...
‘Y3te sika so…: Ghana Tourism Authority’s costly neglect of Jirapa Dubai
Jirapa Dubai. Have you ever heard of it before today? No? That’s okay, it’s not your fault. I blame every single state functionary and...
Dr. Clement Apaak writes: The agony of rice farmers in Builsa South constituency
It is with great sadness that I share with you the agony of rice farmers in my constituency following the 2023 farmers day celebration....
Ghana Education Service should respect the call by the Parliament of Ghana
Sometimes, individuals in positions of power may develop a perspective that prioritizes their own interests over those who will be impacted by their decisions....
Bright Simons: Does Ghana have a ‘credit scoring’ system?
The Genesis of the AffairA strange uproar has been rising on Ghanaian social media since the country’s Vice President announced during a speech at the country’s...
Health crisis in Ghana’s fishing industry: Women face dangers from smoking fish
Ghana's fishing industry serves as the lifeblood of its economy, offering livelihoods to two million people, equivalent to one in every 16 Ghanaians.Artisanal...
Frimpong Boateng: The spiritual foundations of our democracy
I would have wished our system of governance would have been based on a traditional system that is part of us and is understood...
GES, why must I pay to access my BECE results?
This is an Open Letter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah.The writer wants to know, among other things,...
Frequently asked questions: Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy
Q1: What is the 24-hour Economy all about?The 24-hour economy will be a deliberate policy intervention by the next National Democratic Congress (NDC)- John...
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...
Stop throwing shade at John Mahama and tell Ghanaians about your economic policy
The Vice President, H.E Dr. Bawumia, must stop jabbing H.E John Mahama and tell Ghanaians his economic policy alternatives.The upcoming 2024 election holds...
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...
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...
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...