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Black Sherif and how to listen to Ghanaian pop
To judge Ghanaian pop solely by its capacity to ignite dance is to misunderstand its deeper economy. It encourages a shallow archive where, years later, artists who scored hits with limp lyricism, or subjected us to the persistent horrors of their permanent horniness, however effective it proved on kakalika tempo, retu...
Sinner speeds into history with Rome win
Jannik Sinner is continuing to write his name into the record books at a pace rarely seen in the modern men’s game.
Registration opens for 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament
The 2026 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Following the success of the 2025 edition, this year’s tournament promises another exciting day of corporate sports, networking and healthy competition, bringing toge...
Ghana Must Act Now: Accra’s flooding crisis
Accra’s heavy flooding has once again exposed a dangerous gap in Ghana’s emergency response system. Firefighters, who should be rescuers, often become spectators because they lack rescue boats, life jackets, inflatable rafts, and water‑rescue gear. Floods do not happen on dry land — yet Ghana’s fire and rescue services...
Flooding in Accra – It’s all about leadership (or lack of it)!
Wherever there is human settlement, waste will be generated. Generating waste is a natural consequence of human habitation. Managing waste that is generated by human habitation is a matter of leadership. Poor waste collection and management, as well as indiscriminate disposal of waste is a reflection of poor leadership...
Beyond Bread: Why a stomach-driven life is the silent enemy of achievement
In an age defined by instant gratification, a troubling pattern is emerging—many are living not by purpose, but by appetite. The ancient biblical warning, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4), has never been more relevant. Bread, in this context, goes...
How & Where To Watch Ben Shelton vs. Brandon Nakashima? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Canadian Open Final
Defending champion Ben Shelton takes on Brandon Nakashima in ATP Montreal Masters final.
The financial management imperative for SMEs in Ghana and Africa: From survival to sustainable prosperity
Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) constitute the backbone of Ghanaian and African economies, yet their transformative potential remains largely unrealised due to a persistent and systemic deficiency in financial management capabilities.
Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo Bonito
Every four years, Brazil arrive to the World Cup carrying two bags: one filled with talent, the other weighed down by expectations. The talent changes. The burden doesn’t. Every new generation inherits the same impossible standard. Fanatics expect samba in football boots. They expect elasticos, no-look passes, outrageo...
When a child chooses galamsey: The day Ghana future spoke, and it was terrifying
It was a quiet Friday afternoon Good Friday around 3 p.m. at a mechanic shop in Breman West in the Greater Kumasi, of the Ashanti region. I had gone there to fix my brakes. The place was alive with the usual rhythm: the clanking of metal, the smell of grease, and conversations layered with laughter. Then, a moment unfo...
Too young for sugar sickness: The rise of diabetes among children in Ghana
In today's competitive job market, many parents have to wake up early to prepare their children for school while also getting ready for work. After school, these children often have to wait for their parents, who may return home late, making it a tiring cycle for the young ones. Unfortunately, the eating habits of thes...
Women, agents of change: My take from Vancouver Zonta Convention
This distinctive fact was clearly stated and given the thumbs up all the way in Canada, where last week, Zonta International held its 67th Convention in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.