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Beyond the headlines: Why journalism’s future depends on trust, not technology
Political leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and journalists gather at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 under the theme: “How Europe Wins,” one question echoes throughout discussions on innovation, democracy, and artificial intelligence: how can societies harness technological progress while preserving p...
When your job title or qualification disappears, who still remembers you?
Many years ago, I worked as a Public Relations Specialist for a chief executive in Ghana who was widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in the industry. When she eventually left that position, what fascinated me was not her departure. It was what happened afterwards. The calls were reduced. The invitations s...
Tecco Mensah writes: Misinformation is an existential threat
Misinformation and disinformation are closely related because both involve false information, but they differ in intent. Misinformation refers to the circulation of false content without the knowledge that it is false, whereas disinformation is false content deliberately created to deceive people.
Why cybercrime is becoming everyone’s problem in Ghana
Your phone rings. The caller introduces himself as a mobile money customer service representative. He tells you there has been suspicious activity on your account and asks you to confirm a one-time password so he can secure your funds. His tone is calm, professional, and convincing. Within minutes, your money is gone....
Ghana rises again: Fitch’s upgrade to ‘B’ with positive outlook and what it means for nation
A nation reclaiming its standing On Friday, 8 May 2026, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings delivered what many economists, policymakers, and market observers had been watching for with cautious optimism: a formal upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (LTFC IDR) from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, wit...
A walk through the regulatory framework around trade license plates (DV & DP)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), as part of its statutory mandate, regulates vehicle registration activities in Ghana. By so doing, the Authority is required to keep an accurate record of vehicles on our roads. Keeping an accurate record of all vehicles in Ghana is not just a mandate, but one that can...
Gov’t underspending on healthcare despite GH¢34.1bn allocation – Dr. Agyemang
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticised the government for what he describes as poor spending in the health sector, arguing that the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reveals a significant gap between budget allocations and actual expenditure. Speaking at a press conference...
Bridging the teacher distribution gap in Ghana: Policy choices, political will, and the future of basic education
The recent decision by the Ghana Education Service to close its recruitment portal after receiving over 40,000 applications for just 7,000 available positions has triggered a familiar national conversation—one that often stops at the surface.
Women. Power. Politics.
Yes, we know men and women are biologically different. That is not disputed. The dispute is that somewhere between the delivery room and the boardroom, the ballot box and the bank, biology became an excuse to build systems, laws and cultures that locked the female half of humanity out. Not just in ancient history. Now....
Assafuah raises alarm over funding crisis threatening Ghana’s International Tennis participation
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has raised serious concerns over the growing financial difficulties confronting the Ghana Tennis Federation, warning that Ghana’s participation in major international tournaments is under threat.
What 8 years in the wilderness thought me about business in Ghana
It is now widely accepted that African countries, like those in the West, the Gulf and Asia, cannot solve their developmental challenges without strong collaboration with a robust and resilient private sector. Globally, entrepreneurs create jobs, finance infrastructure through taxes and fees, and deliver practical solu...
Xenophobic attacks: South Africa has broken the hearts of many Africans
South Africa has broken the hearts of many Africans in recent weeks. The lynching of other Africans by mobs with police collaboration or indifference, the denial of care to pregnant women from other African countries by South African women, the half-hearted legalistic, ritualistic expressions of regret and empty pledge...