Opinion

How tracking the US30 index helps investors in emerging markets make smarter decisions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that tracks thirty of the largest, publicly traded companies in the United States. This...

Accra’s disaster response undermined by poor coordination, new study finds

A new academic study by the Department of Geography and Regional Planning of the Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Legal Studies,...

Building resilience before the storm: Disaster preparedness is a must for all

Disaster preparedness is increasingly becoming a necessity rather than a luxury in an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate instability, and institutional fragility. Ghana...

The Last Supper or the Long Con?

A re‑imagined Last Supper A very interesting new version of the famous rites of passage of Christ, the Last Supper, but at the center this...

Forging a unified front: The imperative for coordinated emergency response in Ghana

In the critical moments following a disaster—a major road accident on the Accra–Kumasi highway, a building collapse in the heart of a city, or...

The fatal flaw in Torkornoo’s removal: One petition, two removals?

The removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office has rightly attracted public attention. Yet what has not been closely examined is not whether...

Manasseh Azure Awuni: Is the law with Sam George, too?

There is no doubt that many Ghanaians stand with the Communications Minister, Sam George, in this unending tussle with Multichoice Limited, operators of DStv....

Have we reaped the Whirlwind?

Our Country has a history. A few years after Independence, Article 44(3) of the First Republican Constitution of 1960 gave our President, Dr. Kwame...

The vehicle flipped like a toy: A decade after fatal presidential press corps accident that killed Samuel Nuamah

Ten years ago today, August 20, a tragic accident involving presidential reporters claimed the life of journalist Samuel Nuamah and left several others injured. The...

Mabel Darko Boateng writes: Schools under siege

“Children must be safe and feel safe in school; only then can they truly learn.” — Arne Duncan (Former U.S. Secretary of Education, 2009 - 2016) Introduction Ghanaian schools,...

Retracing the true Ghanaian spirit: Upholding dignity and discipline in times of tragedy

On 6th August 2025, tragedy struck the nation when an Air Force helicopter crashed into the thick forests of Adansi Brofoyedur in the Obuasi...

Wiping a nation’s tears – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Tragic moments often leave no room for chuckles; yet Ghana’s Black Wednesday leaves room to recall past experiences riding on the giant bird called...

Proposal for biogas implementation to address Ghana’s energy crisis

Ghana’s ongoing hydroelectric power supply and distribution crisis demands urgent, pragmatic solutions—not political rhetoric. With hydroelectricity serving as the backbone of the nation’s economy, the...

Fadi Dabbousi: ‘Nana Akufo-Addo, let me tell you something’

There is something almost formidable about your character and prestige that is unique to very few people, so few that you are the only...

Enimil Ashon: A new job for Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang

The March 30 press statement announcing the sudden illness of the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and flight out of the country for medical...

Restoring decorum in Ghanaian Parliament: Moving beyond partisan politics

In recent times, the halls of Ghana’s Parliament have witnessed a troubling trend—the rising intrusion of partisan politics into a space meant for national...

“Makra Mo”: A legend’s farewell

“You’ve seen me today — let’s not do anything else. Maybe you’ll never see me again…” — Daddy Lumba Ghana has lost not just a...

Woman beaters and their cheer leaders – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Ablekuma North has brought into sharp focus the menace of woman beaters, who in their youth specialized in picking quarrels with girls. The few fights...

5G rollout: Why Ghana missed June deadline

On November 1, 2024, there was a grand event at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, which marked the ceremonial launch of Ghana's first...

Prophet Nana Yaw Sarfoh: A fate wrapped in broadcasting, evangelism and entrepreneurship  

In the sphere of media practice, some voices do more than report the news; some have transcended the everyday storytelling to become the story. One...

Echoes of obsession: When love becomes a dangerous game

LOVE. Often talked about like it’s the best thing that can happen to us, and for most people, it brings joy, connection, and meaning. But...

Palanquins and Pageantry: A glimpse into Ghana’s rich chieftaincy traditions

The recent appearance of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Wenchimanhene, Osagyefo Amoapong Ampem Anye Tabarako III, in palanquins at the funeral...

From bulldozing to bail-begging: Wontumi’s plot twist no one saw coming

In the grand courtroom of Ghanaian drama, where the gavel often doubles as a microphone and legal briefs trend more than TikTok dances, one...

The art of executive hiring: Balancing cultural fit and leadership competence

In the high-stakes world of executive recruitment, one wrong hire can cost a company millions, not just in compensation but in lost opportunities, damaged...

From Herding Cattle to Yale Law: Frederick Adongo’s inspiring journey backed by Alhaji Agongo’s philanthropy

In today’s social media-craze world, motivational stories are not in short supply, but only a few truly touch real emotions. Frederick Agaaya Adongo’s story...

Manasseh Azure: My mixed reaction to President Mahama’s Supreme Court nominations

President John Dramani Mahama‘s nomination of seven judges to the Supreme Court warms the hearts of many, as it includes some notable judges who...

Kwabena Adu Boahene’s arrest: A quest for justice or an act of witch-hunting?

Attorney General Dominic Ayine, in a press briefing on March 24, 2025, labelled accusations of embezzlement and money laundering against the former Director-General of...

Thaddeus Sory slams Special Prosecutor, Parliament over Ken Ofori-Atta’s case

Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has taken a swipe at the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng and Parliament over the raid on former Finance Minister...

ORAL report: Bright Simons explains why recovering 12.5% of $21bn ‘loots’ will be difficult

It will be a difficult task for the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine to recover 12.5% of the $21 billion-plus that the Operation Recover All...

Exposing the inconsistencies in NDC’s free first-year university tuition promise

Page 97 of the NDC’s 2024 Campaign Manifesto boldly promised a "No-Academic-Fees" policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions. However, a recent statement...

Saying goodbye to my first love- Journalism; it’s a Farewell not a Goodbye

There is a peculiar ache that comes with saying goodbye to a first love. For me, that love wasn’t a person but a profession—Journalism. It...

Why was CHASS quiet on Akufo-Addo’s indebtedness to free SHS all this while?

The recent letter by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) to the Minister for Education, dated 20th December 2024 and titled...

Open petition regarding my $12 Million Safaribet Bet win: A young Ghanaian’s fight for justice

What would you do if you won $12 million, only to be told that your victory never existed? Unfortunately, this is the harsh reality I’ve...

Ghanaian Christians: Are you aware of creation care?

In a world increasingly beset by the devastating impacts of climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation, one question echoes in the hearts of many:...

Ghana decides: The road to the Jubilee House

Decision day is fast approaching in Ghana as hopefuls contend for the Jubilee House and control of Parliament. Campaigns for the pivotal 2024 Presidential...

December 3: Respect persons with disabilities

Since 1992, the United Nations (UN) has observed and celebrated December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme is "Amplifying...

UG Lecturers for NDC: Vote for change on December 7

Fellow Ghanaians, We, the University of Ghana lecturers for John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, numbering about 250 drawn...

Celebrating the Ghanaian King banished by the British

The field outside the royal palace in the Ghanaian city of Kumasi was filled with an exuberant crowd, celebrating the return 100 years ago...

Kwesi Yankah: Escape from Ghana

The past week found me shivering in the freezing temperatures of Scotland, far above the cold on the Kwahu mountains, which is sometimes blamed...

Building a responsible mining sector: Dr. Kwasi Ampofo’s ten-point plan for Ghana

“Ghana’s mining policies must evolve to holistically cover the four most critical stakeholders in the value chain or fall short of the needs of...