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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...

Unmasking the environmental impact of sand winning on Kasoa and surrounding areas

In the bustling urban sprawl of Kasoa and its environs, a silent battle rages beneath the surface, hidden from the hustle and bustle of...

Rethinking Ghana’s roads: Safety, access, and emergency readiness

Road construction in Ghana has seen major strides over the years, with massive projects rolled out in cities, towns, and even remote areas. From...

Godfred Dame writes: Attorney General’s press conferences marred by falsehoods

The penchant of the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to peddle untruths in his press conferences is becoming quite alarming. On 28th July, 2025,...

Driving to death: Why Ghana’s roads are sillent killers

In Ghana today, driving is not merely a mode of transport. It is an extreme sport and an act of survival. From the dusty...

Coding controversy: Cybersecurity pro decodes Ghana deputy minister’s answer – right, wrong, or misunderstood?

The recent parliamentary exchange regarding coding has sparked significant discussion across Ghana's tech community and beyond. As someone who has spent over 10 years in...

What about Patrick Boamah?

In one of its most difficult moments in recent memory, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears to be bleeding across its structures. From the grassroots...

How to send money from Ghana to Nigeria without using a bank

Sending money between African countries like Ghana and Nigeria has long been a slow, expensive, and frustrating process, especially through traditional banking systems. Long transaction...

From basic to giving: Ghana’s Gen Z and the future of work

They were born to a world that was buffering not in silence, but in signal.Cradled by cassettes, weaned on Wi-Fi, these are the children...

Ghana can do better if we work together

Rome was not built in a day—but more importantly, Rome was not built alone. It took the collective effort of people, their shared sweat,...

Bright Simons: National Cathedral; a holy mess

Ghana's National Cathedral was initially budgeted to cost $100 million. The revised figure used by its auditors is $350 million. However, with less than...

Brothers, is your libido worth your life? Let’s talk Blood Pressure, Herbal Mixtures, and Silent Deaths

Brethren, let’s have a brutally honest conversation. Why is it that when the doctor prescribes antihypertensive, the first thing many ask is: “Will it kill...

Climate refugees: How tidal waves are uprooting lives and erasing Ghana’s coastal heritage

The night the ocean came for us, the wind howled like a warning, then came the roar, fierce and unrelenting, as if the Atlantic...

Ghana’s democracy on the brink: A call for responsibility and reform

Ghana, once hailed as the beacon of democracy in West Africa, now teeters on a fragile edge. The scent of political tension thickens with...

Rejecting top-bottom tyranny: NPP must reclaim its soul – Activist

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is treading on a dangerous path as a few top people have hijacked it to consolidate power despite...

Retail in Transition: The Ghanaian consumer at the centre of the upheaval

Pre-2000: Informal Retail Dominance Before the turn of the millennium, Ghana’s retail sector was overwhelmingly informal, dominated by open-air markets, roadside vendors, and family-run kiosks,...

Exchanged dreams for chance and lost: Betting and gambling killing Ghanaians

At dusk in Kumasi, Mama Adwoa sits in silence. Her son, Kojo, once a straight-A student with bright Ghanaian dreams, now peeks at odds...

Cashing out of failures: The denial of visas

Every year, tens of thousands of Ghanaians line up at the gates of foreign embassies, their dreams folded into documents, their passports heavy with...

From checkpoints to cashpoints: The real cost of driving in Ghana

Over the weekend, I was pulled aside at a police checkpoint — nothing unusual for a Ghanaian driver. License? Checked. Insurance? Also checked —...

24-Hour Economy policy: Game-changer that needs flawless execution

President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme represents Ghana's most ambitious economic blueprint in decades. For a nation that imports everything...

Up from UPSA – whose nudity is naked?

This is a public tertiary institution. The students are adult citizens with the right to choose their cultural expression, in sartorial matters. Only the...

Arthur Kobina Kennedy writes: Prayer and deeds

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, was Ghana's first "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING." It was a very uplifting ceremony full of gratitude and exhortation. President...

UNIMAC-IJ student urgently appeals to Mahama for footbridge at Dzorwulu campus 

Your Excellency John Dramani Mahama, listening President of the Republic of Ghana, I write with deep concern on behalf of the students of the University...

Philip Opare writes: The journey of Ghanaian music so far 

Ghanaians are music loving people. The ordinary Ghanaian can not go a day without enjoying or nodding his or her head to music. Every Ghanaian,...

Ghana’s ‘enticement’ law: A closer look

In Ghana, a centuries-old legal concept known as “enticement” allows husbands to sue third parties who induce their wives to abandon marital duties. This common...

The stirring you can’t ignore: 3 signs God is calling you into more

You have a great job You’re thriving at work. You’re respected by your peers. To everyone else, it looks like you’ve “arrived.” But deep inside… something is shifting. It’s...

Healing the sick horse: The imperative of rebuilding the New Patriotic Party

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stands at a crucial crossroads, much like the traveler in Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken.” The decisions we...

Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie’s heartfelt message to GRNMA

On behalf of the Minority and the good people of this country, I wish to extend our profound appreciation to the Ghana Registered Nurses...