By Mashoud Bawa Introduction: A Question of Fairness I am a Ghanaian writer passionate about environmental sanitation and the work of private waste management companies, especially the prestigious Zoomlion Ghana Limited. I am concerned when people, including Manasseh Azure Awuni, appear to undermine a company that has created jobs, helped address sanitation challenges and contributed […]
By John-Mark Bekui, Esq. (Legal, Compliance, Ethics and Governance) Disclosure: The author is a former student of Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba and subsequently served with him on the University of Ghana Council. Introduction The appointment of Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office, and therefore the inaugural head of the institution, […]
By Benjamin Teye Larweh, The Nobi Boy In 1995, I completed my basic education at Samlesi Amanga L/A JSS with an aggregate of 08. At the time, it was a remarkable achievement. My result was reportedly the best among the surrounding villages and towns. What makes the achievement even more significant to me is that […]
Beyond the Reshuffle: A Look at the Policies, Partnerships and Initiatives Left Behind In the aftermath of the recent ministerial reshuffle, considerable public debate has followed the decision to move Dr. Rashid Pelpuo from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment to a non-Cabinet portfolio. While the President has the constitutional authority to appoint and […]
By Joannitta JOANNIDES Every morning, I walk into a room full of mosquitoes. While most people spend their lives trying to avoid them, I spend my days raising, monitoring and studying them. It may sound unusual, but understanding mosquitoes helps to answer important questions about how well malaria prevention tools are performing. In 2024 alone, […]
Public Health & Project Coordination Professional | Author | Social Impact Storyteller Some stories are difficult to tell. Some carry memories we would rather leave behind. Some connect to experiences that changed us in unexpected ways. And some remain silent for so long that we eventually begin to wonder whether we should ever speak them […]
Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery is real and, in places, remarkable. That arithmetic is still the most important number in the economy, and 2027 is when it will be tested. By Dr. Sam Ankrah A seat in Ghana’s Parliament pays a gross salary of about GH¢28,000 a month. Winning one now costs about GH¢10 million. The second […]
A young person in Tamale may face different circumstances from one in Takoradi, Kumasi or Accra. Yet, across these differences, the aspirations remain similar: quality education, meaningful employment, dignity, opportunity, and a voice in the decisions that shape their future. Today, Ghana joins the global community to celebrate International Youth Day, a moment to recognize […]
By Dr. William Menson, Africa has made its case for greater health sovereignty. What comes next will determine whether Accra becomes a defining turning point or another well-intentioned moment without sustained follow-through. At the African Union’s Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, I found myself carrying two feelings at once. The first was fatigue. Much of […]
By Abena Dekyiwah Agyekum In many African corporate circles, the persistent if unconventional issue of inferiority remains widespread. Particularly in spaces with expatriates, conversations often devolve into reflections on how African nations are not only lagging behind but also fundamentally lacking what it takes to catch up. In classrooms, teachers without passports unhesitatingly tell students […]
By Abena Dekyiwah Agyekum Nyarko Victimised by circumstance and soaked in desolation, the street child is confronted with more problems than they can handle. These innocent children are left to suffer the consequences of their parents’ irresponsible decisions or the unjustifiable sting of societal wickedness. Whether the child of unconcerned parents, the result of an […]
By Dr. Ernest Asimenu Captain, MOBA Golf There is a saying in golf that great rounds are rarely built on spectacular shots alone. They are built on discipline, patience, sound judgement and the many small decisions made long before the final putt drops. The same is true of leadership. Long before many of us entered […]
