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840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work
New global report shows how poorly designed or managed work, including high demands, long hours, and job insecurity in poorly managed workplaces are damaging workers’ health and the economy.
Unforgiveness can affect heart health and mental well-being – Psychologist
A psychologist, Derrick Oppong, has warned that holding on to unforgiveness can have negative effects on an individual’s mental health and overall well-being. His comments come as the world marks World Forgiveness Day, a day dedicated to promoting forgiveness, reconciliation and emotional healing while encouraging peop...
Ghana Publishers Association marks World Book and Copyright Day with call to strengthen reading culture
The Ghana Publishers Association has joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Book and Copyright Day with a renewed call for national action to promote reading and address persistent literacy challenges across the country. In a statement to commemorate the day, observed globally under the theme “The Joy o...
Prince Adu-Owusu: The August that changed everything
There are months we simply pass through, and there are months that quietly become part of who we are. They return every year carrying memories we never asked them to keep. For me, August has become one of those months.
NLA boss calls for global action against illegal gambling
National Lottery Authority Director-General, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has called for stronger international cooperation to combat illegal gambling, warning that the practice is draining public revenues and undermining development across Africa. Speaking at the European Lotteries Industry Days 2026 in Marrakesh, Abdul-Sala...
I’m ready for divorce if… – Florence Obinim declares
Gospel musician and pastor’s wife, Florence Obinim has indicated that she is open to divorce should her husband, Daniel Obinim, decide to formally end their 22-year-old marriage.
Prince Adu-Owusu: The beauty of being chosen
There comes a point where you become tired. Not tired of love itself, but tired of trying to figure out whether you are loved.
AGA commissions two modern health centres in Obuasi to expand healthcare access
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has strengthened its commitment to sustainable community development with the commissioning of two modern health facilities in its host communities. The mining company commissioned the Apitikooko Health Centre and Staff Quarters as well as the Dokyiwa/Binsere Health Centre as part of...
Working for yourself is incredibly rewarding
Working for yourself is incredibly rewarding. You have more freedom, greater control in your schedule, and the opportunity to build something. But self-employment comes with a learning curve and most business owners will make a few mistakes along the way. Learning from these mistakes is important, and often some of the...
Success is built on discipline, not talent – Ace Ankomah on becoming Mfantsipim’s Best Student, from weakest class
When lawyer Ace Anan Ankomah stood before the graduating Class of 2026 at SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOS-HGIC), he did not begin with his accomplishments in law, public service or corporate governance. Instead, he took his audience back 40 years to a struggling secondary school student who had little re...
For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
When today’s teenagers and young adults are struggling emotionally, some are turning not only to friends, family members, and therapists but also to artificial intelligence. Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults have used AI chatbots for advice or help when they felt upset, nervous or anxious, according to a new s...
Societal pressure on northern women: Balancing culture, marriage, education and opportunity
For many women in northern Ghana, growing up often means navigating expectations that extend far beyond school or career ambitions. While opportunities for education and economic empowerment have expanded over the years, many young women still grapple with societal pressure to prioritise marriage over personal developm...