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German law clashes with Ashanti custom in Daddy Lumba’s funeral dispute

The contentious funeral dispute paralyses plans for Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba. Legal motions and traditional claims clash in a dramatic confrontation, illuminating the...

De-dollarization: Not so fast; What it means for Africa

Why Must Global Trade Rely on the Dollar? On April 13, 2023, Brazil’s President Lula asked in Shanghai, “Why must global trade rely on the...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This is a good moment to reflect on our relationship with this most complex organ that is, for most of us, our first source...

24-hour economy is doable: Learn lessons from China

China stands as a powerful example of how a developing nation can transform its economy through strategic planning and effective implementation. Ghana, in its quest...

The perfect NLA-KGL deal: How the driver became very important to the car owner

First and foremost, I was extremely surprised to read an article from the Fourth Estate shared by Sulemana Briamah, making some comparisons between: 1. Telecom...

Disaster preparedness in Ghana: Challenges to building national resilience

When the clouds darken and the first drops of rain begin to fall, many Ghanaians brace themselves, not just for the weather, but for...

There is ‘no’ galamsey in Ghana

There is no Galamsey in Ghana. Once rooted in community survival and cultural heritage, it’s an unbridled monster today, breeding chaos, corruption, and ecological ruin....

Contradiction, or even double standard in the stance of Sam George in ongoing battle over DStv prices

Minister for Communications and Digitisation, Sam George, has emerged in recent months as a vociferous champion for Ghanaian consumers struggling under DSTV’s subscription fees. He...

Why President should appoint substantive Minister for Defence

It has been a month and some weeks since the demise of former Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, on August 6, 2025,...

Int’l workplace group adds new Regus workspace in Ghana as demand for flexible and platform working continues to accelerate

Regus OMA Building in Accra now boasts an impressive IWG workspace complete with co-working spaces, private offices, meeting rooms and creative areas The signing coincides...

Blood on our roads: Ghana’s deadly crisis

The wail of the ambulance fades, but the silence that follows? Deafening. It's the silence of children left fatherless, mothers burying their sons, and...

State of emergency in Ghana; What does it mean for Gen-Z?

“State of Emergency!" This might sound like the title of a Netflix thriller or a trending hashtag on TikTok to the Gen Z, but...

Bending AI to Africa’s needs: The key to transforming classrooms

The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offers African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is...

Techiman-Bole-Wa road: A corridor of commerce crippled by neglect

A democratic nation’s true pulse is not measured by the speeches of its leaders, but by the unbridled voice of its people and the...

Smoking at 15: How I compounded my problems

(My Absent Father and DNA Saga) At 15, I made a decision that worsened the pain of growing up without a father. I smoked weed...

Chocolate Rivers, Arsenic Kontomire, and the Politics of Excuses

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, rivers no longer quenched thirst—they served chocolate drink. Not the sweet Nestlé Milo type,...

A kingdom’s epitaph: Asantehemaa’s last smile before the silence

"Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted – One moment. Would you capture it or just let...

Rev. Isaac Owusu: A legacy of leadership, a future of promise

As the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) approaches another pivotal leadership election, the tenure of Rev. Isaac Owusu, the incumbent National President, stands...

More than just fun: Transforming Ghana’s future; the national recreation and wellness programme

Did you know? Ghana is currently facing a significant health crisis driven by lifestyle-related diseases. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart...

Resetting the nation: End of politicking, beginning of leadership

In my October 2023 address, “Redefining Leadership and Governance in a Nation in Crisis”, I cautioned against two threats that could derail democratic governance...

BoG’s historic big cut faces tariffs, external shocks, and bank risks

The Bank of Ghana has delivered its largest rate cut in recent years, slashing the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 per...

Cheating is ungodly (Amos 8:7)

Then we can adjust our scales to cheat and sell our goods at unfair prices. This is exactly what the people of Israel were doing...

Independence or illusion? The appearance-of-bias question in E&P’s ICC case

Engineers & Planners (E&P) has been battling through an ICC arbitration stemming from its 2024 acquisition of the Black Volta and Sankofa gold assets. In...

Enimil Ashon: Mahama, remember Akufo Addo’s cane

The cane that was used to lash Takyi will inevitably be used on Baah, so say the Akan of Ghana. President Mahama knows this...

Rev. Isaac Owusu’s transformational leadership: A legacy of action, impact, and advocacy at GNAT 

As the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) approaches another leadership election cycle, the record of Rev. Isaac Owusu, the incumbent National President, stands...

The global exodus of Ghana’s brightest academics: The role of brain drain and other systemic disorders

It is quite unlikely that a congratulations email from a Ghanaian university or organisation will arrive in the inbox of a top student in...

From Jubilee House to the village hut: How galamsey’s toxic trail touches every Ghanaian

Once hailed as a “watered paradise,” Ghana’s lush forests and rivers are now soaked in poison. Illicit gold mining or galamsey has exploded across the...

Galamsey, the Church, and politics

I have been following discussions about illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The consensus is that this menace benefits few, but it has already...

The man who holds Ghana’s sceptre

Accra, Ghana, for more than 50 years, Kwasi Kokuro Gyakye Amo has walked a path that echoes the silent struggles of countless Ghanaians. His story...

Water crisis: Are we doing enough to avoid disaster? 

Water, the lifeblood of our planet, is increasingly under threat. Climate change, population growth, and unsustainable consumption patterns are straining water resources worldwide. In many...

In the era of ESG sustainability: Why are some African and emerging market economies’ participation lagging the global push?

Introduction:  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become central to global conversations on sustainability. The Global ESG Imperative: ESG frameworks have evolved from a...

Tears on Ghana’s soil: The fatal cost of travel in Ghana

Every morning in Ghana, parents leave home with the simple prayer of returning safely to their families, but some never do. Children board buses with...

In the end, it’s the impact that matters, not the position

In recent days, Ghana has been struck by two sobering events: the tragic loss of eight government appointees and military officers in a helicopter...

The NDC’s Akwatia by-election victory: The final waterloo for NPP’s dwindling Minority?

The reverberations of the 2024 general election, which delivered a resounding defeat to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), are still fresh in the minds...

Four financial priorities for new President of AfDB 

Congratulations, Sidi Ould Tah, on your recent appointment as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). I am writing to share four critical insights from...

David Leo-Nkoah writes: Emergency room kerfuffle

Volatility is nothing new in healthcare settings with the highest incidences being reported in emergency departments. Thus, the recent incident at Ridge Hospital though...

The Cost of Cruelty: How a health leader’s actions crushed morale and careers

This article draws inspiration from recent events at a prominent health institution in Ghana, as well as a slide shared by Eric Partaker on...

Open letter to Okudzeto Ablakwa: A minister soaring in Accra while his people languish at home

Dear Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, I write this letter with a heavy heart, but as a constituent, it is the only channel left to make...

Samira Bawumia and the architecture of spousal diplomacy

She may have made a mark on the national stage, but an often less discussed and less foregrounded aspect of Samira Bawumia’s impact is...

Dennis Miracles Aboagye: Campaign returns home, time to focus on issues

Finally, the campaign is coming home, and we can now discuss the issues. First of all, let’s admit one undisputed fact: elections in Ghana favour...