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An open university: Ghana’s next education frontier

The introduction of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy in 2017 marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s education landscape. Ushering in a golden...

‘This Abled’: Friendship without bounds

Felicity Wedava Ajure, a 21-year-old first-year student of the University of Ghana. Usually repairs her bicycle by herself to safe cost and reduce the inconvenience...

The Dynamics of Head Porters (kayayei) in Accra and (paa oo paa) in Kumasi: A Generational Challenge

Introduction The phenomenon of head porters, commonly known as "kayayei," in Accra and “paa oo paa” in Kumasi, has become a deeply ingrained and troubling...

The real autonomy of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)

…Registered Voters Ought To Vote For The SP Every 4 Years And Sworn Into Office At The Parliament House; …We Need To Expunge Any Trace...

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...

GJA@75: Bright Blewu writes on past Presidents and the trailblazer

I tried hard to refrain from commenting on "The Trailblazers - Living Past GJA Presidents" honours list poster you sent to me for obvious...

Why airlines must deliver delayed bags to passengers’ addresses in Ghana

If you have arrived at the Kotoka International Airport from a foreign trip and your baggage does not arrive with you, it will be...

An open letter to the IGP: Fake news, police arrests and related matters

Dear sir We met at the Ghana Report Summit on Thursday, August 1 2024 in Accra. It was under the theme “Dealing with Misinformation and...

Unveiling the ancient wisdom of Kyabobo Forest Reserve: A tale of the ‘kente’ spider

Within the vibrant green depths of Kyabobo Forest Reserve, a mysterious world of awe-inspiring beauty beckoned me to explore. As I ventured into the lush...

Landmark report on Airbus SE scandal: A step forward in Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts

The recent publication of the report by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning the Airbus SE scandal represents a crucial development in...

Election 2024: Political party manifestos

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has served notice that its manifesto for this year’s election will be launched on August 18. As of this...

Kyabobo Forest Reserve: A treasure trove of fresh ‘waakye’ leaves

Deep within the lush expanse of the Kyabobo Forest Reserve in Oti region, a secret treasure awaits discovery. Amidst the crisscrossing trails and breathtaking natural...

 The Hidden Gem of Ghana: The Breast Mountain and Kyabobo Forest Reserve

Tucked away in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Ghana lies a breathtaking tourist attraction waiting to be harnessed - the Breast...

Prof Gyampo: Post 2024 would be tough before it would be easy – This should be the message

Politics in Ghana has essentially been politics of the youth. Apart from the Kufuor regime that was understandably gerontocratic, relatively younger people have generally...

Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah: Navigating Ghana’s tech sector with vision and innovation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, few names resonate as profoundly in Ghana as Dr. Prince Alvin KwabenaAnsah. A seasoned technologist, Dr. Ansah has...

Boakye Agyarko: Where are we headed?

The 2024 general election is barely four months away. It is, therefore, safe to say that we are at the threshold of yet another...

The strange case of Ghana “first” gold refinery & its “broke” investor

A first of its kind A few days ago, the government of Ghana launched at a lavish ceremony a facility that it called, “Ghana’s first...

The siren’s lament: A cry for peace in Nkwanta

In the once vibrant night township of Nkwanta, a haunting melody now fills the air - the persistent wail of sirens. At first, I thought...

Gabby Otchere-Darko: The hypocrisy of partisan politics

The hypocrisy of partisan politics is indeed most interesting. Just a few days ago a senior opposition party official in Ghana held a press...

Evans Tsiktata: The OSP’s corruption-free journey

Ghana's political landscape is devastated by a malignant culture of corruption, in which self-serving politicians brutally exploit their opponents' weaknesses while blatantly ignoring their...

Economic independence now 3: ‘cutting our coat according to our cloth’

Prudent Management of Government Expenditure Economic Independence is when an economy can achieve and sustain its citizens' economic aspirations and prosperity without undue dependence on...

Kwesi Yankah: Kweku Ananse prophets and December elections

The recent Founders Day was rather uneventful since nobody found a founder in the neighbourhood. The most I heard were vain discussions on ‘finder,’...

The democracy we hoped for

In the maiden edition of the Afrobarometer survey (1999), Ghana’s transition to multiparty democracy was six years old. The sense of optimism for the years...

Kwaku Agyeman: Godfred Dame has lost his legal compass

The current Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has lost his legal compass. This comes after his recent escapades including but not limited to evidence tampering, alleged...

Mordecai Quarshie writes: Ponzi schemes, economic independence and Bawumia

I associate with Kwaku Kwarteng (MP)’s main thrust in his article, ‘To Break the Eight, We Must First Break the Norm.’ At the heart of...

Can, and/or should I vote as a Seventh-Day Adventist in the December 7 polls in Ghana? – Kabila writes

Can, and/or Should I Vote as a Seventh-Day Adventist in the December 7, 2024 Polls in Ghana? (All You Need to Know in Questions...

The Acquittal of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and the Scourge of Political Persecution in Ghana

The Minority Leader in Ghana's Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, won today's Court of Appeal decision. Per Section 173 of Act 30, Dr Forson...

‘Oops!’ What some government websites tell us about the quality of leadership in public sector

"Oops" is not something we should associate with, or expect from, the government - either from a ministry and its various departments and agencies,...

Ghana’s 2024 Mid-Year Budget: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth and Social Equity

On 23rd July 2024, the Ghanaian government, through the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (MP), presented its 2024 mid-year budget, outlining a...

The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living

Monday mornings are busy days in the newsroom of the Business and Financial Times. Elizabeth Punsu, picks up her Zoom audio recorder, actively preparing...

Emmanuel Wilson Jnr: Bringing back “Operation Feed Yourself” initiated by Ignatius Kutu Acheampong will help build our collapsing agricultural sector in Ghana

Ghana, a country heavily reliant on agriculture and natural resources, is experiencing a decline in its agricultural sector. Once known for its agricultural prowess in...

‘Till death do us part’

Why death? What kind of death should do us part? The phrase “Till death do us part,” traditionally used in wedding vows to signify...

Exploring the potential of IGF-1 LR3 peptide

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 Long R3 (IGF-1 LR3) is a synthetic IGF-1 analog studied for its speculated stability and bioactivity compared to native IGF-1. This...

What is a coup d’état – is democracy under pressure? 

Democracy, as we have learned, is not a one-size-fits-all; different regions of the world have various forms of democracy. Indian and Chinese democracies may be...

Sirens for MPs and Ministers: A Slap in the Face of Democracy

The recent Legislative Instrument (L.I) laid before parliament by the Ministry of Transport is a brazen affront to the principles of democracy and equality. The...

Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng writes : My Kwame Nkrumah

Nana Kwame Appiah, my grandfather, was the Adontenhene of Toase in Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region when the famous Chief Owusu, the...

Napo as Energy Minister in six slides

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has an impressive record as Energy Minister. Below are the slides SLIDE 1 (figures...

The NAPO speech that didn’t make it to Kumasi

His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, Vice President and Flagbearer of our esteemed New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamud Bawumia, Chairman of...

Shadrach Owusu writes: Napo will not disrespect Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

These past few days have been marred by an outpour of conversations in the media on a few statements made by Dr. Matthew Opoku...

The power of prepared speeches: NAPO’s Big Day and the Lessons from Mandela

On his big day, NAPO should have been given a prepared speech. Nelson Mandela, one of Africa’s most revered leaders, once remarked, "It is...