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 …

WE WEREN’T CREATIVE, WE SHOULD BE CREATIVE THIS TIME WHEN WE ARE BACK IN POWER :- NDC YOUTH ORG The Akim Swedru constituency National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth organizer; Oscar Kennedy Nyarko during their health walk to mobilize votes for the party has cautioned the NDC party leadership to be …

  Child-In-Tech, a leading tech education company, is proud to announce its first-ever AI Summit, scheduled for September 5, 2024, at Blue Crest University. This groundbreaking event is sponsored by TapTap Send, a renowned fintech company.   The AI Summit aims to introduce children under 18 to the exciting world …

AKYEM MANSO: NDC CADRES CALL ON TO JOIN ACTION FOR VICTORY IN DECEMBER 7   Cadres in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been called upon to join the party to work assiduously for victory in the December 7 election to pave way for former president John Mahama to implement …

Samuel A. Jinapor   The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Samuel A. Jinapor has averred that a vote for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming general elections will be a vote against the free SHS policy. The Damongo lawmaker made this remark on Tamale based Diamond …

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 …

Matilda Quist, the headmistress of Bishop Bowers School Bishop Bowers School is poised to celebrate a momentous milestone with the launch of its Golden Jubilee Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at the school’s Primary Compound in Lartebiokorshie in Accra.   Themed “50 Years of Holistic Catholic Education; the story of …

What can be described as a landmark event that has caught the attention of both national and international observers, Nana Kwame Bediako, the presidential candidate for the New Force party, launched an audacious and transformational raft of policies during his manifesto launch. With an enthusiastic crowd of supporters in attendance, …

The leader of the New Force, Cheddar, has established that he is focused on turning Ghana’s Western Region into what he imagines as “the Texas of Africa.” Speaking at the launch of his 12-pillar manifesto, he described the region as “by far the richest region, if not in Ghana, on …

Leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, who is popularly known as Cheddar, has unveiled a plan to change Ghana’s economy, estimating that the country will produce $4.7 trillion in goods and services in the span of ten years. Speaking at the 12-pillar manifesto launch, he said, “If we …

Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar has expressed interest in becoming President of Ghana says he will convince the diaspora, especially people of African descent and other Africans to come and invest in Ghana and his target is to raise US$50 billion. Describing it as “Ghana’s first $50 billion,” …

The Founder of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has announced his intention to serve just one term as president if elected. His goal is to use his presidency to fortify state institutions, ensuring that future presidents have more symbolic roles rather than significant executive power. During an exclusive …

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has declared that Ghana is in a state of illness due to its inability to adequately care for its sick population. He argues that a nation that cannot address the health needs of its citizens is itself in …

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government for allegedly using military forces to scare voters under the pretext of enforcing a newly imposed ban on grain exports, due to a severe drought affecting northern Ghana. Government imposed an immediate ban on grain exports to safeguard domestic food supplies on August …

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a prominent Ghanaian football administrator and political figure, has voiced his disappointment with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a recent interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray. Mr Tamakloe did not mince words about the party’s performance, stating, “My own party has not performed well. …

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo for appointing what she describes as “incompetent” individuals to manage the country’s healthcare system. Her remarks come in response to the ongoing crisis at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), where elective surgeries have been suspended, and emergency cases temporarily …

The current state of Ghana requires a combination of upgrading, resetting, restoring, and restructuring across all sectors of the economy, particularly in relation to the numerous unprofitable, counterproductive, and redundant policies and programs. Comprehensive sustainability in national development is achieved through the continuous improvement of effective policies, alongside the upgrade, …

In 2021, but for the court’s intervention and decision, Tyrone Marhguy would have been denied admission to Achimota Senior High School (“School”), when he was required to choose between keeping his dreadlocks for religious purposes or cutting them as a precondition to enrol in the school. After that admission controversy …

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has slammed former President John Mahama for reportedly taking undeserving credit for the legacies of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. While visiting Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua Constituency, Dr. Opoku Prempeh engaged with local chiefs, …

Sammy Gyamfi says,  they would be executed within its first 90 days in office to alleviate hardships and ease the high cost of doing business in the country. He made the pledge as the party unveiled its taxation promises in the 2024 manifesto in Winneba last Saturday. Review Mr Gyamfi …

A lonely and potentially sexually frustrated dolphin has been blamed for a spike in attacks on swimmers in a Japanese seaside town. The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child’s finger needing at least …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to roll out a $10 billion economic project to fix the “ailing economy” and bring it back to resilient mode.  Termed “The Big Push”, it will form one of the major policy directions of an NDC administration intended to provide a foundation to …

Keta Municipal Hospital has officially opened a Renal Dialysis Centre aimed at easing the burden on kidney patients in need of dialysis treatment. This facility was made possible through the generous funding of Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako-Konu and Paramount Chief of the Amugo-Vego Traditional Area …

Koku Anyidoho, the former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, following his recent remarks at the NDC’s manifesto launch in Winneba on August 24, 2024. In his speech, Mahama referenced the new book by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, …

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged religious and faith-based organisations to use their pulpits to preach peace to their members and the entire public in the lead-up to the December general election.  He underscored the crucial role they played in fostering stability in society and asked them to …

At a media engagement in Accra on Sunday night, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia addressed the criticisms from those who have labeled him a “liar”.  “Fundamentally, I believe that Ghana can do exactly what is happening in the developed world, in the advanced countries. I believe it is possible for …

During a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made a strong appeal for peaceful elections ahead of the December 7 polls. In his remarks, Dr. Bawumia mentioned that the pursuit of political power should be driven by the …

Muslim Community in Ghana Expresses Gratitude to John Mahama The Muslim community in Ghana has thanked former President John Dramani Mahama for incorporating their concerns and needs into his manifesto for the upcoming elections. In a statement, the Muslim leadership praised Mahama for acknowledging the importance of the Muslim community’s …