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Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
Britain's Arthur Fery beat Australia's James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open, in his first match since making a shock run to the Wimbledon semi-finals last month.
Give young people skills and the systems to create jobs
Ghana’s youth are its economic engine. Today, young people make up roughly 38% of Ghana’s population of about 35 million, meaning millions of young Ghanaians are entering, or preparing to enter, an economy that must create opportunities at an extraordinary pace.
The loneliest generation: Why young people are more connected than ever, yet feel more alone
There was a time when loneliness meant having no one around. Today, it can mean sitting in a room full of people while scrolling through hundreds of social media updates, yet feeling invisible. Across the world, young people are more connected than any generation before them. A smartphone can bridge continents in secon...
Demystifying Mathematics: Building confidence in young learners
At the end of a long school day, a child sits at the dining table, staring at a page filled with numbers. Beside the child, an equally frustrated parent tries to explain the same mathematics problem for what feels like the fourth time. The child remains confused.
Schools as sanctuary
In today’s fast-evolving world of education, where uncertainties continue to shape the experiences of both teachers and learners, schools must intentionally position themselves as spaces of safety, care, and belonging. The idea of schools as sanctuaries cannot be overemphasised. They are not merely centres for academic...
Bilingual and Multilingual Education: Harnessing linguistic diversity for better learning
Walk into almost any classroom in the world today, and you are likely to hear more than one language. This is not unusual; it is the reality of modern education. Renowned linguist François Grosjean estimates that between half and three-quarters of the world’s population speaks two or more languages. In an increasingly...
The case for the aged talent: Why experience never retires
“I want someone agile who can hit the ground running. I want energy!” You’ve heard it in hiring meetings, maybe said it yourself. In corporate translation, it usually means: send someone under 35, someone who treats deadlines as suggestions to beat and after-hours drinks as “team bonding.” The unspoken assumption is th...
Digital engines of growth: The role and impact of ICT on SMEs in Ghana
In the bustling markets of Accra and the farms of the Ashanti Region, a quiet revolution is underway. For decades, the story of Ghana's economy has been the story of its Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). As the lifeblood of the nation, they account for approximately 60% of GDP and constitute over 90% of all bu...
Mining, ownership and development: The questions we must honestly ask ourselves
Like many Ghanaians, I understand and appreciate the emotions driving the current debate about the future of our mining industry.
Understanding significance of investments
Investing is a critical component of personal finance and economic growth that plays a significant role in individual wealth accumulation and the broader economy.
How & Where To Watch Alexandra Eala vs. Amanda Anisimova? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Cincinnati Open
Amanda Anisimova takes on young WTA sensation Alexandra Eala at the Cincinnati Masters.
Ghana’s missing billions: What 16 years of Auditor-General reports show
Every year, Ghana's Auditor-General submits a report to Parliament on how public money was spent and accounted for in the year under review. The report usually flags irregularities, that is, money that was lost, unaccounted for, unrecovered or exposed to loss across ministries, state institutions, district assemblies,...