Dear Mr. President, Happy New Year to you. I wish you the very best this year, which is your last year in power. It is my prayer that in this last year of your leadership, you will offer Ghana the kind of leadership that will let Ghanaians remember you positively and favourably when you leave […] The post Feature: Sulemana Braimah writes to President Akufo-Addo appeared first on
Indelible ink has been used in Ghana in previous elections to mark voters as proof of voting and to publicly show that a particular person has already voted and cannot vote multiple times. This was a risk management and control tool to ensure elections were free and fair. The recent District Assembly elections conducted were […] The post Indelible ink
For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent. But recent reports of the country’s steep economic dip, high inflation and rolling blackouts, popularly referred to as “dumsor”, suggest the era of inconsistent electricity between 2012 and 2016 is back. The west African nation is experiencing power rationing and electricity cuts. […] The post Ghana’s
In the looming shadows of AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, the Black Stars find themselves navigating treacherous terrain, burdened by ominous signs that foretell a journey heading towards disaster. As the curtain rises on this crucial tournament, five glaring reasons cast a grim pall over Ghana’s prospects. Disinterested Demeanor The lackluster atmosphere surrounding the team […] The post The
As I walked through the bustling airport, the air was thick with a pungent smell that seemed to linger, leaving an indelible mark on my senses. My colleague remarked how unpleasant the smell was and wondered why an international airport would smell so bad. The odor was familiar to me, though. It brought back memories […] The post Unmasking the Silent Killer: Cervical Cancer
Yesterday, the President of Ghana announced that he has engaged the local affiliate of KPMG, one of the “Big Four” global professional services firms, to conduct a two-week investigation into the “SML affair”. SML is the name of a hitherto unknown entity created in 2017 by timber merchant, Evans Adusei, and a relative just before […] The post Bright
After futile attempts by others to get the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate allegations of genocide against the parties in the war in Gaza, South Africa raised the stakes by filing a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Unlike the ICC, the ICJ is an organ of […] The post Azu Ishiekwene writes: In Pursuit of the Last Hamas appeared
The Special Prosecutor published and circulated widely an alleged joint statement made by the Judicial Service and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) dated 27 December 2023. The alleged joint statement on a stationery bearing the National Coat of Arms and the Logo of the OSP is unusual in the issuance of joint statements […] The post Martin
Happy New Year, my friends. I had my first prayer request this year and want to share it with you. Growing up, my first ambition was to be a chartered accountant. In the 80s and early 90s at Dichemso, where I lived, I have always envied a certain man by the name of Mr. Owusu […] The post The dangers of insult-driven communication – My reflections [Article]
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Criticize a public official on social media, and you are most likely to get blocked from engaging with that account on the platform. This punitive action was not taken by the social media company as a response to a violation of community rules; it was a deliberate action by the so-called public servant who feeds […] The post Silencing
Economic uncertainty has been a continuous background in our financial world in recent years. Financial planning has become more difficult as a result of inflation, supply chain interruptions, and unpredictable employment rates. Many people are dealing with the overwhelming reality of post-Christmas debt in the aftermath of the holiday season, especially in the context of […] The post Dr.
Assistive technology encompasses a variety of tools, devices, software, or systems aimed at enhancing the abilities of people with disabilities, enabling them to perform tasks more easily or access information effectively. Examples include screen readers for visually impaired individuals, wheelchairs for mobility support, and speech recognition software for those with limited dexterity. Assistive technology plays […] The post Assistive
The earth briefly stopped in its track, meaning this year is going be longer than any year, maybe even two days longer than a leap year. The whole world was in the state of confusion. What had caused this obstruction in the orbit of the earth? The Holy Roman Catholic Church had spoken and she […] The post Blessing Of Homosexuals And What This Truly Means appeared first on The
The Christmas holiday season provides several business opportunities for a wide range of enterprises. It is a season when consumer spending rises, people are in a joyful mood, and demand for products and services rises. Businesses have long recognized this time as a good opportunity to maximize profits. Retailers report a boost in sales as […] The post Dr.
In the wake of recent Akosombo dam spillages that have had devastating impacts on downstream communities of Mepe, Volta Region, it is imperative to implement forward-thinking measures to prevent such catastrophic occurrences in the future. Through my years of experience as an engineer and safety professional, there is a need for me contribute to the […] The post Safeguarding
Has it ever occurred to any writer, or social commentator, that, some ethnic groups are referred to, as if, they do not have subgroups? A good example is the discourse on Asantes, a sub – ethnic group of the Akans and Eʋes, an ethnic group. We read, for example, about, Asante and Eʋe wars, as if […] The post Levels of ethnic discourse in Ghana – two problematic areas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s confidence must be shaken after leaving Washington without the approval of more US military funding for his country amid the ongoing war with Russia. Although President Joe Biden has stressed the need for Congress to continue supporting Ukraine, Republican opposition to the administration’s request for more than $60 billion in emergency supplemental funding has been stiff. As […] The post When
At a business breakfast in Accra, a group of executives gather in a corner, sipping hot tea and eating freshly baked pastries as they exchange stories of doing business in Ghana. One Chief Operating Officer – let’s call him Kwame – works at ABC Company Ltd, a modern agricultural operation that cultivates vegetables in a […] The post The
The Good-Evening Ghana show on Metro-TV, which is hosted by Paul Adom-Otchere, was a very educative programme. However, lately, the gentleman is turning the show into launching personal attacks on some personalities, instead of politely expressing his counter opinions to what these personalities have said or done. The other day, he rudely attacked the IGP […] The post Paul Adom-Otchere, Please
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