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Our Alhaji of Radio Univers is gone

I have known Dr. Alhaji Abubakari Sidick Ahmed since the early years of the turn of the millennium, when, as a young undergraduate student...

What deadly Burkina Faso ambush says about our unfinished agric promises

Last week, seven Ghanaian traders were gruesomely killed and several others wounded when insurgents ambushed a community in Burkina Faso where they had travelled...

Kofi Adu Domfeh: A new world disorder of climate change?

Kwaku works with a tight calendar; making a routine business trip every week between Kumasi and Accra, the kind professionals make without a second...

The impact of expanding fishing limits on local trawlers at Tema Fishing Harbour

In recent months, the fishing industry has found itself at a crossroads as new regulations by the Fisheries Minister, Emelia Arthur, have pushed the...

The fugu fight: A lesson in identity, a reminder of our power in unity

For those of us from the heartland of the smock, our earliest memory of the revered fugu goes back to our grandfathers and fathers....

Why Afenyo-Markin must stay as Minority Leader

In the ebb and flow of Ghanaian parliamentary politics, there are moments that test more than political instincts — they test strategic clarity, courage,...

From Obroni Wawu to Asaase Bewu! Connecting Ghana’s used clothing dilemma to climate change

On any given market day in Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi, bales of secondhand clothing are slit open like treasure chests. Traders gather. Hands dive...

INTERPOL’s decision on Ofori-Atta: What it means for his U.S. bond hearing and the legal road ahead

Recent reports indicate that INTERPOL has removed the Red Notice issued in relation to Ken Ofori-Atta. His lawyers have stated that INTERPOL concluded the...

Never flinch, never fold: The power of saying no

There’s a powerful phrase that captures a mindset many of us admire: never flinch, never fold. It’s a rallying cry found in music and...

I am distressed and ashamed of the emergency care deficit in Ghana

I am distressed and ashamed as a Ghanaian. And you should be too. Last Friday, Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old Engineer, riding a motorcycle, died...

Dr. Bawumia’s speaking style: What it reveals about political communication – The microphone matters

Politics is not only about policy. It is performance. It is tone, timing, posture, and presence. It is the quiet language of gestures and...

Our politics is corrupt; rule by the rich is not democracy

Our politics, particularly in this 4th Republic is corrupt and getting worse. Last weekend, in response to the Ayawaso-East National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary,...

From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap

We celebrate the remarkable contributions of women and girls in science, who remain a minority among the world’s researchers. Women and girls are underrepresented across...

My wife called police on me: Inside the hidden crisis destroying diaspora marriages

Kwame never thought his marriage would end with flashing blue lights. Not in a courtroom. Not before a judge. Not even after a formal separation. It...

Eradicating ghost names from Ghana’s payroll system through data centralization; the persistent threat of ghost names to public finance

The phenomenon of “ghost names” on Ghana’s public payroll remains one of the most enduring leakages in the country’s public financial management system. Despite...

An open letter to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana [Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama]

Dear Governor, EVOLUTION FROM BARTER TRADE TO CASH TRADE TO PAPERLESS SYSTEM OF TRANSACTION; THE POWER OF DYNAMISM. I write to you with enormous respect and...

Beyond the code: Digital consequence literacy and permanent memory in networked systems

Abstract The modern internet is architected for persistence, redundancy, and high availability rather than impermanence or contextual forgetting. While these properties enable scalability and resilience,...

Why Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the best bet for Ghana: The unstoppable case for NAPO as running mate

Picture this: a leader who doesn’t just show up to the party—he changes the game. A strategist with the mind of a policymaker and...

When climate change wears a uniform: How global warming is reshaping policing in Ghana

On a typical rainy morning in Accra, a police officer stands ankle-deep in floodwater, whistle in hand, directing traffic that is not moving anyway....

The power of names: Rebranding Ghana’s gateway

The proposal to rename Ghana's international airport has sparked a national conversation about the significance of names and their impact on our collective identity. In...

What’s the sense in National Service?

Each year, thousands of graduates complete their academic journeys only to find themselves entering yet another compulsory phase: National Service. Rather than anticipation, this...

Manasseh Azure Awuni writes: 7 factors that favour Bawumia as the best to lead NPP

1. Tested and Most Marketed If you are going into an electoral battle, it pays to present a candidate who has tried, tested, and marketed,...

Julius Debrah: The quiet power behind Ghana’s political engine

The Loyal Patriot Behind the Presidency In the often-chaotic theatre of Ghanaian politics—where noise is mistaken for leadership and flamboyance passes for impact—one man has...

Ten promises, one clear path: Dr. Bawumia’s agenda for Ghana prioritizes everyday challenges over empty rhetoric

Ghana stands at a crossroads. For decades, leaders have spoken of change. They have promised transformation. Yet families still struggle. Prices rise. Services fail....

LGBTQ+ debate: Balancing knowledge, culture and moral values

Like many Ghanaians, I believe deeply in education. It has shaped who we are, lifted families out of poverty, and opened doors for generations. So,...

LGBTQ+ and education in Ghana: Knowledge is power, denying it is the real danger

I have been following and reading the current debate in Ghana with keen interest, and what strikes me most is how much energy...

Marketing Ghana’s 24-hour economy: Unlocking growth and opportunities

Imagine a Ghana where businesses operate around the clock, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. This...

Ghana’s next chapter: Who’ll lead the way?

The Torch Passes: Who's Next for Ghana? As Ghana looks ahead to the post-Mahama era, the question on everyone's mind is: who's next? From Kwame...

The invisible handshake: How politicians shape Ghana’s private sector

Lime and Ginger In Accra's bustling streets, a successful entrepreneur's restaurant thrives, partly thanks to a politician who secured a crucial loan. This tale is...

Mahama’s one year on: Protecting the economic foundations for shared prosperity

Across the world, sustainable economic transformation rests on a simple truth: lasting progress is possible only when foundational pillars are strong, coherent, and deliberately...

Arthur Kobina Kennedy writes: The glorification of ignorance

This morning, I received a video of a New Patriotic Party (NPP) National executive member insulting Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. I cannot repeat some...

When the advocate becomes the accused: Martin Kpebu’s bail conditions mirror the system he criticized

The recent arrest of Mr. Martin Kpebu, a prominent Ghanaian legal practitioner and a staunch advocate for the rights of accused individuals, has sparked...

Power, dust, and the parable of Ken Ofori Atta on ICE

There was a season in Ghana when a single whisper from the Finance Ministry could sway Parliament, steady or stumble the cedi, or send...

Evaluating the macroeconomic effects of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod)

A Technical Report Presented to GoldBod by Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson(Department of Economics, University of Ghana) Peter Junior Dotse(Department of Economics, University of Ghana) Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako(Department of...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund(Mahama cares) – The beginning of an end

Cardiac catheterization, in simple terms, is a highly sophisticated yet minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional medical procedure. It involves the use of fine, flexible...

Leading the Way: John Mahama’s adaptive leadership in Ghana and Africa

As Ghana and Africa navigate the complexities of development, the leadership style of John Mahama, Ghana's President, offers valuable insights. His journey from Member...

Resetting Ghana; one year in retrospect

‘A comparatively peaceful year in retrospect’, is how a 70-year-old retired academic described President Mahama’s first year in office.From the observers’ seat, let me...

Judging the reset: One year after President Mahama launched the “Ghana Reset”

In his New Year’s Message, the President stated that “we have begun to deliver on that covenant.” He reported that inflation has dropped from...

Let’s support GoldBod – It holds the key to value retention in Ghana’s mineral sector

Why I support the GoldBod My support for Sammy Gyamfi and the GoldBod experiment is hinged on my conviction and understanding of how Ghana...

We should dance to the Cedi’s beat but remember Unilever – Bright Simons writes

No one in Ghana deserved to boogie more at the end of year parties this season than Finance Ministry staff and their sidekicks in...