In an ambitious and socially resonant move, the She Unit of EchoHouse Africa has initiated a petition aimed at including two words to Ghana’s National Pledge so that it better captures the contributions of both fathers and mothers in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. This stirring campaign, spearheaded by the She Unit, […] The post
By Indermit GILL and Tea TRUMBIC In May 1988, Alejandra Arévalo became the first female geologist to enter an underground mine in Chile. In doing so, she defied a popular myth: that a woman brings bad luck by venturing into a mine. She also broke the law. At the time, Chilean women were forbidden to […] The post #IWD2024: When women win, the world wins appeared first
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU As the world commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8, the rallying cry echoing from the United Nations resounds louder than ever: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’. This year’s theme serves as a reminder that gender equality remains an elusive goal, and that collective action is imperative to propel the advancement […] The post IWD24
Ghana, a nation in West Africa, commemorated its 1957 freedom from British colonial rule. It is crucial to compare and contrast the Ghana we have today with the Ghana we desire after 67 years of independence. It’s time to conduct a thorough examination of the advancements made and the ongoing obstacles to accomplishing the desired […] The post State of
In June 2011 Chelsea football club appointed André Villas-Boas and Roberto Di Matteo as the manager and assistant respectively of their coaching team. This appointment became a disaster as Chelsea suffered a string of losses during their reign. The Chelsea board therefore terminated the appointment of the head coach André Villas-Boas in less than 12 […] The post The
A country that has no principles, produces nothing, but is engaged in politics 24/7. Its President has become a poodle or a yoyo in people’s hands. We are all calling ‘AKOKO, ALOLO’ Proverbs 22:7: The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters. The poor are ruled by the […] The post Ako Gunn
I prefer we dig right into the pointers on the ends of the spectrum of job-seeking insights, highly relevant to a successful hunt, and leave the googleable stuff at the latter part of the article. Essentially, we start from the middle… THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS IN A TECH-DRIVEN MARKET While technical skills can […] The post Modern Skills and Strategies
The article highlights the proposal to limit free education to only day schools, which has been met with opposition. The author argues that such a policy would be discriminatory towards students from rural and remote areas, as well as those from low-income families who cannot afford to pay for boarding facilities. The article suggests that […] The post Rejoinder
“Immediately, I felt the sting, my eyes squeezed tight. I opened them to see a bit of blood on my fingertip. In a flash, it was over, the nurse had fetched the blood and a cotton piece pressed to stop the tiny bleeding. At that moment, I wished the cotton could also block the small […] The post Dealing with diabetes: The man who bleeds every month [Article]
In view of the discovery of petroleum and associated gas in commercial quantities in the Jubilee field in 2007, a National Gas Development Task Force (NGDTF) was constituted by the Government in February 2011 to propose the commercialization of the gas. In April 2011, the recommendation of the task force was approved for the implementation […] The post How
“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threats before they end us,” – António Guterres-UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […] The post Disarmament
At the heels of the year 2023, it was reported that Ghanaian lawmakers had passed a law that had launched the country onto the historical landscape of Africa – the Emissions Tax (the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act1112)). The introduction of this tax which is quite novel and would make Ghana the third African country […] The post Imposition of environmental
About 1:30 in the afternoon of Friday the 1st of March 2024, I boarded a trotro at Pokuase bound for Mayera and Adusa Quarters. When the vehicle drove past Pokuase Police Station, it slowed down at the speed ramp before the Methodist Church. As the trotro started accelerating from the speed ramp, the vehicle exhumes […] The post Attention: Commissioner
AN EDUCATIONAL LEGACY ROOTED IN COLONIALISM Ghana boasts one of Africa’s most educated populations, a trend underscored by a consistent surge in tertiary enrolment over the past 15 years. In 2022, Statista reported a noteworthy 635 thousand students engaged in tertiary education, reflecting an annual increase. This trajectory, rooted in the colonial experience, reveals the […] The post Navigating
For over four decades, the award-winning Sinel Specialist Family Hospital in Tema, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, has become the preferred family formation centre with its affordable, personalized, excellent holistic care. Leading a team of twenty-eight highly committed doctors is an unassuming consultant obstetrician gynaecologist, Dr. Michael McCarthy. Health Campaign Ghana embarked on […] The post Dr.
In a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence and progress, the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has embarked on a transformative journey that will change the face of infrastructure and the teaching and learning facilities for, particularly, the post-graduate students of the School. The ambition is to construct a modern multi-purpose building […] The post Vision
Road accidents continue to be a public health issue in the country as more people continue to die from the canker than from terminal diseases. As Ghana gears up for the 2024 General Elections on December 7, the country is buzzing with political rhetoric and discourse, promises, and electoral fervour. While the spotlight is often […] The post Election
On 30th January 2024, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware delivered a 200-page post-trial opinion, in a stockholder derivative action, Tornetta v Musk, invalidating Elon Musk’s $56 billion performance-based equity compensation plan at Tesla, Inc. In immediate reaction, Musk posted on X thus: “Never incorporate your company in Delaware.” He followed it […] The post Elon
Introduction The Christian faith emphasises a profound union between believers and Christ – a relationship that transcends mere association and delves into the depths of spiritual reality. This union is articulated in various ways throughout scripture, revealing the transformative nature of the believer’s identity and experience in Christ. This article explores seven distinct ways believers […] The post The
I was going through some old files in my closet the other day when I saw some documents and receipts that absolutely cracked me up. Among the browning, time-worn papers was the receipt from a private primary school for the payment of my first daughter’s fees. It was a middle-class school that charged N5,000 naira […] The post Feature: Cost of living crisis: A personal story appeared first on
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