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Will Ghana’s Democracy Stand the Test of Time in the 2024 Elections?

Since its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace. The country's...

Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?

Introduction Since its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace. The...

The forgotten JHS pupils: The gap in School Feeding Programme

Since its inception in 2005, Ghana's School Feeding Programme has been a beacon of hope for many children in public primary schools, providing them...

Elections 2024: Your continued silence is more than deafening…

(Making The State of Ghana’s Economy, Governance, Probity, Tribalism, Accountability and Corruption the real issues for Elections 2024) If you think the high walls around...

Yaw Nsarkoh: The President’s letter on the KPMG (SML) Report

I have now read Akufo-Addo's letter two times. It is glaringly and painfully obvious to me, that, I do not understand some things in...

Bright Simons: The SML defence “falls flat”

For the argument that SML contributed to the increase in petroleum consumption, and therefore taxes, to be sustainable, proof has to be shown that...

Manasseh’s praise and criticism of Akufo-Addo’s action on the SML scandal

I have read the statement from the Office of the President containing the actions taken by President Akufo-Addo on the KMPG Audit Report on...

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.

Privatisation of ECG is not the solution: A case for sustainable public ownership

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been a subject of debate regarding its privatisation for years or otherwise. Proponents argue that privatization could...

Mr. Candidate, are you really addressing my health care needs?

If I am not exaggerating, not a month goes by in our country without our news outlets and social media being inundated with stories...

Kwesi Yankah Writes: ‘Awengaa’: a predator of crying babies

We were careful those days in Duakwa not to be shamed and mocked as ‘Awengaa.’ A thirty-year old man who had ‘slept’ with an...

Krobea Kwabena Asante sets records straight on Tema-Mpakadan railway project

Facts on Tema- Mpakadan Railwayproject. The Genesis and Transition to Revelation. The feasibility study of the Tema-Mpakadan project to build a multi-modal transportation network connecting...

Sammy Gyamfi writes: Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project; A railway line to nowhere

1. The erstwhile NDC government, led by the visionary Nation Builder, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, initiated the Tema to Akosombo (now Mpakadan) railway project...

Bright Simons: Is the World Bank saving or harming Ghana?

As the Spring Meeting and its panoply of side events wind to a close, the recurring theme yet again is “more money” for the...

Ghana’s external debt rework: Deal or no deal?

Ghana is ‘dollar hungry’ as it begins another round of complex debt rework exercise, a key step in obtaining financing assurances to support its...

Ubunti writes: Dr. Bryan Acheampong can fill the shoes

The vice presidential position of political landscape of this country has seen a tremendous revolution in the last 16 years with the selection of...

President Akufo-Addo and Okyehene must save Atiwa Forest for the future generation

Food And Organization (FAO) 2009 report, on the state of the world forest, indicates that the current total forest area of the world is...

Samson’s Take: Ejisu by-election, what society are we building?

It may be a difficult subject but it must be broached. A country seeking leadership of integrity, the surest way to a good society,...

Dr Apaak writes: Ignore the stale lie; Free SHS will thrive under Mahama

For the information of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) and his camp, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) held a very successful meeting with the leadership of...

Useless Column: Kasoa Missing items

Those men who have been sinning with their distins nu, please be careful o. Remember sin fascinates and assassinates. Now that our wives have...

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...

Kwesi Yankah: A season of vanishing genitals

In the past three weeks, fear and panic have gripped parts of Ghana. A legend of vanishing male genitals has been circulating, with a...

Getting shot and robbed – A quick note of information, gratitude and caution

On January 19 this year, I was shot in front of my house at about 8.20 pm. The robbers made away with the Toyota...

Ghana’s looming energy sector crisis

Ghana’s energy sector is a debt making-machine, accumulating approximately $1 billion in debt annually, with around $500 million stemming from excess capacity charges. According...

NPP running mate: Ashanti region now boisterous; Bawumia should look elsewhere

The scare of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) being an Akan party and the attempt to nationalise it, is at a crossroads, hence picking...

Open letter to Oti Regional Minister

Isaac Nkrumah (Sir Zibo) writesA Resident, Oti Region. 0243579249 CONCERN CITIZEN SENT IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OTI REGIONAL MINISTER-DESIGNATE DSP RTD MR. DANIEL MACHATOR Recap:On 14th February 2024,...

Pedaling for a greener Ghana: How tricycle waste collection fights climate change

While providing essential transportation and waste management services, Ghana's tricycle riders inadvertently contribute to noise pollution through loud horns due to frequent and prolonged...

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...

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 moisture...

Internet disruption: A look into the role of the Ghana Internet Exchange

Ghana's recent Internet disruption underscored the critical role of the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) in ensuring Internet stability. GIX plays a vital role in...

The age of innocence; nostalgic reflections on growing up in the 90s in Ghana

In the heart of West Africa, the 90s in Ghana were an enchanting chapter of childhood — a momentous period when innocence was woven...

How to detect fake news in Ghana’s media

The spread of fake news is on the rise across the world thanks to the evolution of technology, and increased internet use. Like never...

Henry Quartey: Dear H.E. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

You identified me as an unbridled asset back in 2008 and entrusted me with the role of your Campaign Coordinator for the Greater Accra...

Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from ECOWAS and its chaotic fallout for the sub-region

On January 28, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali announced their exit from the Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African...

Tax Amnesty in Ghana: A leap towards Economic Revival

The presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced ground-breaking plans to implement a tax amnesty programme, aimed at...

Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe: Condemnation of vile comments against Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

As female legislators of the Minority Caucus of Parliament, we are compelled to express our utmost condemnation of the recent derogatory remarks made by...

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...

Bright Simons: Ghana’s recovery faces off with “uncertainty apathy”

For the occasional Ghana watcher, the story probably began in February 2022 with Moody’s decision to slash Ghana’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1,...

George Yankah writes on looming water crisis in Central/Greater Accra regions

There is a story published at citinewsroom.com attributed to Mr Eric Seth Atiapah, Chief Manager GWCL. "The Ghana Water Company in the Central Region has...

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...