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As Ghana teeters on the precipice of another election cycle, the integrity of the Jean-Bossman voter’s register has emerged as a festering wound, threatening to undermine the very fabric of the country’s democracy. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority in Parliament has sounded the alarm, decrying the register’s riddled inconsistencies …

As the 2024 elections approach, the people of Cape Coast North are eager to find a leader who can address their pressing concerns and bring prosperity to the area. Ekow Ewusi, a visionary and dedicated individual, has stepped forward to take on this challenge. With his impressive track record and …

Ghana, a country renowned for its lush forests, pristine rivers, and vibrant wildlife, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis. The illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey, has ravaged the nation’s ecosystem, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and despair. The Akuffo Addo-led administration’s ineptitude in addressing this …

  By Rachel Akosua Lundgren   Introduction   Rwanda’s remarkable transformation from a war-torn nation to one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa is a remarkable narrative of resilience, strategic policymaking, and innovative social reforms.   The nation’s escape from the poverty trap offers valuable lessons for other developing …

The Crisis in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector: A Call for Decisive Reform – Harry Yamson writes Ghana’s cocoa sector, once the backbone of the nation’s economy, is now grappling with significant challenges under the current government. These challenges, spanning management inefficiencies, leadership failures, and adverse socio-economic impacts, threaten the very foundation …

Naftali Dickson   The writer, Naftali Dickson, is the head of Thematic Platforms and Innovation Programs at the Africa Food Systems Forum Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more …

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference. According to Mr Israel, attackers may not target the voting, counting, or collation processes—since they are fully manual—but instead exploit digital avenues such as political campaigns, communications, and social …

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news A blogger named Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, who in 2022 spread fake information that prompted fraudulent bank withdrawals, was given a 30-day jail term. Prosecutors said publication compelled dollar account holders …

Dickson Naftali (left) and George Marechera By George Marechera and Dickson Naftali Across multiple industries globally, digital technologies are taking over, bringing about new efficiencies, enhanced productivity and resilient smart farming. Agriculture and food systems have not been excluded – precision farming, powered by GPS and IoT sensors, which allow …

Manasseh Azure talked about a lot of things Ghanaians expected from Nana-Addo which he failed to honour or do them. He claimed that Ghana faced severe economic challenges after the Covid-19 Pandemic swept across the globe and the government frequently reminded citizens of the pandemic’s devastating impact on the economy. However, …