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The hospital was full. So naturally, we suspended the person who told us
Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, a hospital became too full. Not metaphorically full. Not politically full. Not "our opponents are exaggerating" full. Actually full. The kind of full that occurs when a facility designed for 37 patients finds itself trying to care for more than sixty human beings, whi...
Defending Free Expression, Promoting Responsible Media: A call for dialogue, education and the rule of law in Ghana
One government complained that insults directed at its leaders had gone too far. Another government now faces criticism over the arrest and prosecution of some social media commentators accused of crossing legal boundaries in their online publications. The names of those in power may change, but one question remains co...
Ghana’s SMEs need better access to capital
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are frequently described as the backbone of the Ghanaian economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, support local industries, and contribute significantly to economic growth. Yet despite their importance, one challenge continues to hold many of them back: access to finance.
NUGS President writes: Reject claims of consent as defence in Bole SHS teacher-student sex case
Some commentators have suggested that consent may constitute a defence in the case involving the Bole SHS teacher and the student. However, the law is clear that consent obtained through the undue exercise of authority or influence is void. Undue influence arises where a person exploits a position of power, trust, or a...
EPA ban on ‘Takeaway Packs’: Good move, but long overdue and not enough
Styrofoam, known as expanded polystyrene foam, is a prevalent choice for food packaging in Ghana due to its affordability, ease of handling, and high insulation ability. Locally referred to as a takeaway pack, it is used as a primary package in grocery stores for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood; and in eater...
Ghana’s energy challenges: ‘Déjà Vu’ all over again?
Ghana’s current power challenges appear to reflect a difficult mix of infrastructure vulnerability, financial pressure, fuel-supply uncertainty, and political tension. While government officials have often attributed recent outages to technical incidents, some critics suggest that these incidents may also point to deep...
Victims of a legend: The women Daddy Lumba left behind
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, hundreds of Ghanaian women gathered at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon for what had originally been announced as the Celebration of Life of Daddy Lumba. By the time they arrived, the event had a different title. A court injunction, filed by the Ekuona Royal Family of Parkoso and […]
Tarkwa Mine: Why a state takeover is the wrong answer
The proposal by governance and international relations expert Dr David Agbee that the Government of Ghana should assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 has understandably generated considerable public interest.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Leading with Focus and Discipline
Leadership effectiveness is often determined not by how many priorities are pursued, but by how well the most important priorities are executed. As year-end approaches, CEOs should help their organisations distinguish between activities that are urgent and those that are truly strategic. Maintaining focus requires disc...
“Galamsey journalism: A death sentence in slow motion”
Why I chose Sustainability ReportingI stepped into journalism with eager eyes, full of energy and curiosity. Everyday reportage on social life and political controversy was routine. Then came 2011. An exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas on illegal mining (galamsey), titled “Ghana’s Gold”, shook me. Ghana was losing its fertil...
Ghana Has a New Curriculum: Now it needs a new education compact
When history reflects on Ghana's education reforms, it is unlikely to remember the week in which a revised curriculum was presented to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. It will remember something far more important.
Study reveals strong public support for democratic governance
Most Ghanaians continue to support democratic governance despite concerns over corruption, economic hardship, and the appeal of military rule in some neighbouring countries.