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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...

Why every graduate deserves a handshake

Graduation day is one of the proudest moments in a student’s life. Families travel from far and near, sometimes sacrificing their little savings, just...

Kwabena Donkor suggests alternative approach to the fight against Galamsey

We talk too much in opposition but do little. I have a different approach, but I am just a simple village boy. Instead of all...

BoG’s FX directive defies IMF and World Bank advice

On August 20, 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) issued a new foreign exchange directive: banks may not give corporates cash withdrawals in foreign...

Explosion of fake degrees – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Currently ongoing is an exercise by a Headmaster, who has decided to crack the whip on the widespread abuse of academic titles. In 2009, I...

Manasseh Awuni: “Professor” Grace Ayensu-Danqua, GTEC and the truth that should end the debate

During the vetting of Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah (MD) as the deputy minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, confronted...

Bright Simons: Why Ghana’s galamsey problem remains unsolvable in the current political culture

I had initially decided not to write about why illegal small-scale mining, or galamsey, cannot be solved under Ghana’s current political culture. The reason is simple:...

Embattled Chief Justice Torkornoo & the Wi-Fi Placards: “Immediate and without delay” meets Article 146

A new protest has landed in Accra without visas or vuvuzelas—the Wi-Fi placard. From comfortable rooms in London and Commonwealth latitudes arrived a thunderous...

Engr. Eric Atta-Sonno writes: Lessons from Nairobi

Over the last three days, I have been in Nairobi attending to some professional matters. As I moved in and around the city undertaking my...

Ace Ankomah: Don’t leave hope: Mourning Dr Omane Boamah, my ‘unlikely’ and ‘secret’ acquaintance

Dr Omane Boamah and I met in person for the first time at Rex Omar’s mother’s funeral on April 13, 2024. Naughty Rex had...

Time to harness the religious tourism potential of our country

Last Tuesday, I was at the Kotoka International Airport preparing to travel to Kenya on a national assignment. While going through departure formalities, my attention...

Beyond mourning: A call for a national intervention policy for public servants in times of disaster

In Ghana, the death of a public servant in the line of duty often evokes national grief, glowing tributes, and, in some cases, state-led...

National loss, personal pain: The families we must not forget

Ghana is still reeling from the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others last Wednesday. As flags fly...

The eight fallen heroes and the fight against galamsey; a call for decisive action

August 6, 2025, will forever be etched in Ghana’s memory as Black Wednesday. On this tragic day, a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter, carrying...

Bawumia: A leader who puts Ghana above politics

Former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership has never been about the politics of division, but about the higher calling of unity. Throughout his career, he...

Honouring history, inspiring growth: The case for an Adansi Brofoyedur helicopter crash memorial

Tucked within the lush cocoa-growing landscapes of the Adansi Brofoyedur area lies a site of both tragedy and untapped potential — the location of...

Inflation is falling, the cedi is rising: So why are prices still high?

Ghana is currently experiencing what should be a moment of economic optimism. Inflation has been on a steady decline throughout the first half of...

EXPLAINER! The black box: the key to unlocking the truth behind Ghana’s helicopter crash

Following the devastating military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two government ministers, questions are mounting over what went wrong...

Selling Africa for acceptance

My sister spent five years in prison for "enslaving" our aunt from the village. Sent to help my sister with her newborn so my mother...

Perception as a strategic asset: How DStv can turn image hurdles into growth opportunities

In the world of branding, perception is everything. It is no longer shaped solely by advertising and corporate messages, but also by consumer experiences,...

Repeal of Emissions Levy Act 1112, a jolt in the fight against climate change

In what seems to me like supersonic speed, less than 48 hours after the presentation of the budget statement and Economic Policy of government...

Corn, Chickens & Nolle Prosequis: Ghana’s New Menu of Justice

In this Republic of Uncommon Sense, Lady Justice has opened a pop‑up restaurant, and the menu is simple: return 60% of the goat and...

Choking on the fumes: How spoilt car exhaust pipes are fueling climate change in Ghana

In the bustling streets of Accra, Kumasi, and other urban centres across Ghana, the hum of traffic is constant. But beneath that familiar sound lies...

Kofi Okyere-Darko: Random thoughts on growing up around Daddy Lumba

I first met Papa in 1990, thanks to my auntie, Mrs. Felicia Danso. She had told us she had a surprise waiting at her...

Ambassador-designate Kojo Choi: A juridico-political examination of jus Soli and Jus Sanguinis in the context of Ghanaian citizenship

A Voice from China The nomination of Mr. Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea has engendered significant public discourse concerning the legitimacy...

Open Letter: When losing is also leadership; A plea to Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo 

Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana Accra Your Ladyship, There are moments in a jurist’s life when the highest service to...

JoyNews’ Carlos Calony expresses gratitude for support following assault by military officer

I wish to express my profound gratitude to every one of you for the overwhelming support, concern, and solidarity shown following the unfortunate assault...

Strengthening Ghana’s legal framework to combat cyberbullying: Comprehensive measures for online safety

Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant issue in the digital age, causing psychological harm and distress to victims. Ghana, like many countries, faces challenges...

Building a stronger democratic foundation: Enhancing electoral infrastructure in Ghana

In the pursuit of a robust democracy, Ghana stands at a pivotal juncture, poised to bolster the integrity of its electoral processes. Recent discussions have...

Pioneering justice: Crafting a transformative legal system for Ghana’s future

In Ghana, the legal system serves as the bedrock of society, tasked with safeguarding rights, resolving disputes, and upholding the rule of law. Yet,...

Trafficked, abused, but resilient: How a survivor is turning his pain into purpose 

“We take this work of advocacy seriously, and we mean it when we say we don’t want any child to suffer as we did!” Those...

Ensuring presidential transportation safety: A strategic solution

Rhetorical Questions for Reflection: Are we doing enough to ensure the safety of our President through meticulous vehicle selection and driver training? How can...

Safeguarding digital connectivity: The role of cyber insurance in telecommunications

In today's digital age, where connectivity is essential for both personal and professional endeavors, the threat of cyberattacks looms large. As individuals and organizations...