WHEN THE RAINS COME DOWN, TENSIONS GO UP – ACCRA FLOODS
It’s been 7 years since the twin disaster of fire and flood in Ghana and yet, whenever the rains come down heavily, despair, loss and great fear settle in the…
THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL – IS THIS REALLY NECESSARY?
The National Cathedral project was proposed by the government in March 2017 as a physical embodiment of national unity, harmony, and spirituality. The $350-million inter-denominational cathedral will have an auditorium…
‘THERE IS NO WAY WE ARE GOING TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE AGAIN’ – MRS. URSULA OWUSU-EKUFUL
The Minister of Communication and Digitalization, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said that the Ministry would not extend the deadline for the countrywide SIM card registration procedure. She stated that subscribers…
PER DIEM: A CATALYST OR HINDRANCE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COUNTRY?
The term “Per diem” is an amount of money given to an individual by an organization or state institution per day to cover travel-related expenses for work done away from…
GRABBED BY THE NECK: LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE WAKE OF HIKING POLICY RATES
On March 21, 2022, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) raised the Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 17 per cent. Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Central…
SARKODIE SUBPOENAED BY ACCRA HIGH COURT OVER KANTANKA REWARD HOAX
Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie has been ordered by the Accra High Court
JURY REACHES VERDICT IN DEPP AND AMBER TRIAL – NEWS UPDATE
In Johnny Depp’s $50 million libel case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and sexually attacked her on many occasions, the jury has reached a decision. The jury…
INCREASING GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Data from the Ghana Statistical Service from the 2021 Population and Housing Census shows that 13.4 per cent of Ghana’s active population is unemployed.
POSSIBLE INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES: A SITUATION OF CONCERN.
The price of gasoline would rise from 5% to 9% starting in June 2022 - Institute for Energy Security
THERE IS NOT MUCH BIDEN CAN DO ABOUT THE GAS PRICES – RAHEL SOLOMON
There is not much Biden can do about the rising oil prices as all available alternatives appear to be grim.
“WE SEE A TANGIBLE RISK THAT OIL MARKETS WILL BECOME VOLATILE AGAIN” – BILL FARREN-PRICE
The price of oil on the international market might increase exponentially later this year and into 2023 - Enverus Intelligence Research
LOWER PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO SLOW DOWN GHANA’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY GROWTH – FITCH SOLUTIONS
The construction sector of Ghana is predicted to slow down this year, rising by 4.1 percent year on year, down from 5.7 percent in 2021
TWITTER UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: ARE WE TO EXPECT AN INCREASE IN CYBERBULLYING DISGUISED AS FREE SPEECH?
Twitter is a rather different platform allowing ordinary people to directly challenge those in power, mobilizing protests and amplifying defiance. At the same time, it has struggled with hateful speech…
OUR JOURNALISM: IS ALL HOPE LOST?
For a country that ranks high in Africa and even the world for being one of the best nations to practice democracy, Ghana’s press scene has been appalling in recent…
THE BUSINESS OF FOOD DELIVERY – ARE WE SAFE?
"Half of my chicken was gone and turned upside down", recounted one lady who used the services of a dispatch rider to deliver her food from a renowned restaurant. Just…
ACCIDENTS ON OUR ROADS: A CASE OF RECKLESSNESS OR BAD ROADS
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.25 million people worldwide die yearly due to road accidents.
IS ‘DUMSOR’ HERE AGAIN?
For the past decade, the state's energy sector has faced discrepancies due to increasing population and businesses. This development has resulted in intermittent power outages popularly called ‘Dumsor’, but unlike…
OUR SECURITY: CAN WE TRUST IT?
Arguably, Ghana is one of the most peaceful countries in the World. Notwithstanding, there are happenings that make citizens and foreigners alike question their safety in the country.
OKADA: A MENACE OR A WAY OF EASY TRANSPORTATION
Okada riders in Ghana routinely flout traffic regulations and endanger their lives and that of passengers as well.
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: A BANE TO MENTAL HEALTH
The ultimate desire of almost every young person in Ghana is to get a job. But in Ghana, doing a decent job is a lifelong breakthrough for young people and…