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Xenophobia in South Africa: Where must Africans go
The discourse of migration in Africa is complex and characterized by wide range of circumstances. These include political unrest, environmental and economic possibilities. Statistically, Africa holds the third largest number of migrants across the world. In 2024, a record 304 million people lived in a country other tha...
Floods, cholera and typhoid: What communities need to know
Ghana has just experienced its heaviest monthly rainfall since 1995, with severe flooding across Accra and surrounding communities.
The programmer’s paradox: Why AI can’t replace humans, only the unwilling
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has provoked widespread debate about its implications for the future of work, creativity, ethics, and humanity itself. However, one irrefutable truth stands tall: AI is the creation of human ingenuity. This paper argues that AI cannot replace humans, not because of its limitatio...
Clement Akoloh: Why parliament should respectfully decline the Speaker’s request for reconsideration
With all due respect to the Speaker, any appeal for a reconsideration of the recently passed Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill ought to be respectfully declined. The Speaker’s intervention at this stage can only be understood as an appeal to the conscience of the leadership and members of the House in t...
Can innovation partnerships transform Ghana’s aquaculture Sector? Inside the push for a more sustainable blue economy
Ghana’s aquaculture sector is increasingly becoming a focal point for innovation-driven development. As demand for fish continues to rise and pressure on wild fisheries intensifies, partnerships between local institutions, government agencies, research organisations, and international development partners are exploring...
How many V8 cars equal one PET-CT Scanner — And why does Ghana still not have enough PET imaging capacity?
In many developing countries, government spending priorities often spark public debate. In Ghana, one important question continues to arise in the healthcare sector: why is access to advanced diagnostic technology, such as PET-CT scanning, still extremely limited despite increasing cancer cases and years of promises to...
Regulation by invoicing: The systemic flaws in NITA’s licensing push and the threat to Ghana’s digital trust
The architecture of a nation’s digital economy relies entirely on the integrity of its regulatory frameworks. When the rules governing technological innovation are clear, predictable, and legally sound, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) thrives, and digital trust is established. However, when regulatory bodies bypass...
The Thomas Partey Case: Presumption of innocence, sovereignty and the World Cup
The sudden and dramatic decision by Canadian authorities to deny entry to Ghana's star midfielder, Thomas Partey, ahead of the national team's opening FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, has sparked significant legal, diplomatic, and sporting controversy. What initially appeared to be a routine...
Support Leadership, Not Division: Why Kurt E.S. Okraku deserves our backing
The recent performance of the Black Stars has understandably left many Ghanaians disappointed. As football-loving citizens, we all expected better from our senior national team. However, disappointment should not drive us to tear down the very leadership we expect to rebuild Ghana football.
Obaa Yaa Frimpong: Parliament owes this child more than an apology
During a school civic-education visit to the Parliament of Ghana, Yakubu Mohammed, MP for Ahafo Ano South East, singled out one primary school pupil among her visiting classmates.
Why Ghana should consider mandatory DNA testing at birth: A public health and societal imperative
I strongly advocate for the introduction of a national policy in Ghana to make DNA testing mandatory at birth for all newborns, subject to appropriate ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has admitted that implementing the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegate system will come with significant financial implications for political parties.