A vehicle is a machine and like any other it is also prone to failures or problems. The transmission system of a car or truck has one of the most complex mechanisms. The issue is that the more complex the system, the higher the chances of glitches and troubles.

In the August 12, 2012 issue of the Auto page we discussed common steering problems including car "jumping", ball joint problems, and that  generally, if a car has power steering, and steering has become difficult, then it is probably a problem with either the power steering fluid or the pump.

As a people, we have a tendency to blame our tools when our performance is unsatisfactory.  Thus, when our corrupt practices are exposed, we do not ask for enforcement of discipline and the rules and penalties but use our undoubted talents to enact new legislation and procedures.

Communities in mining areas have resolved to use the Environmental Protection Agency public hearing platforms to make known their concerns about the operations of the extractive industry in the country instead of resorting to demonstrations.

Beginning this academic year, the dentistry programme at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will be full fee-paying.

Mr Ade Coker, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has thrown his full support for President John Dramani Mahama to contest the NDC presidential candidate in 2016 unopposed.

Many patrons who thronged the National Theatre last Thursday for the grand finale of the Vodafone Icons-Street Edition reality show were disappointed  at the  eventual results.

The inability of the Ghana Gas Company to begin commercial delivery of gas from the Atuabo Gas facility in January, 2014, is likely to cost the country $340 million.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has stressed the need for all to depoliticise the running of businesses in the country.

Even before the finals of the Miss Malaika pageant next month to determine who becomes the next queen,  organisers CharterHouse have come under heavy public criticism in the last few weeks  on social media platforms  for what is perceived as “open” display of bias towards some of the contestants.

The government says there is no scientific basis to establish that the recent spate of whales being washed ashore is due to the offshore exploration of oil and gas in the Western Region.

The Vice-President, Mr Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, has assured the people of the Central Region that the construction of the Kotokuraba Market and the Cape Coast Stadium which have stalled will soon resume.

After the 2012 presidential election petition hearing and the subsequent judgement, electoral reforms have taken centre stage.

The Berekum Municipal Director of the National Commission of Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Kofi Adu-Gyamfi Kumaning, has said that the commission is not adequately resourced to discharge its mandatory statutory duty alone.

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been lauded for showing maturity after the results of the 2012 general elections were declared.

Twelve people died, while several others sustained injuries, in three separate accidents which occurred in the Northern and Central regions between last Friday and yesterday.

Ghana’s deepening economy is coming along with specialised services and products, as is the case in most developed economies.

By Charles K. Assuah (Ph.D.) It is an agreeable fact that teacher educators still continue to use traditional methods of instruction that rely solely on rote memorisation as a major conduit to transfer knowledge to children. Such instruction is characterised by abstract methodology which is understood by a few children.

The 1993 Year Group of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has launched its 20th anniversary with a call on the alumni to continue to use the association to foster networking and social relationship among class mates.

The Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) has called on the petitioners and respondents in the election petition case to accept and respect the judgement of the Supreme Court to guarantee sustainable peace for development.