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Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard
Novak Djokovic danced on the baseline after booking his place in the French Open second round, but his jovial celebration was in stark contrast to the frustrated figure who had to fight from a set down to beat world number 83 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
The Circular economy: The missing layer in Ghana’s flood prevention strategy
On the morning of 29 June 2026, roughly 140 millimetres of rain fell on Accra in a single day, more than double the heaviest downpour of the year before. By the time the water pulled back, at least 12 people were dead, according to news reports citing Ghana’s National Fire Service, among them a mother and her child swe...
Ghana’s power and water sectors set for digital boost under new regulatory data platform
Ghana’s electricity and water sectors are set for a major digital transformation following the start of work on a new Regulatory Information Database Management System (RIDBMS) Phase II project aimed at improving regulation, service delivery and consumer protection.
What is wrong with us: We mourn the flood but protect the habits that created it
Every year, across many African cities, a familiar and painful drama unfolds. The skies darken. The clouds gather. The rain begins to fall. Within hours, roads become rivers, homes become islands, businesses become casualties, and communities become victims. News headlines emerge. Television cameras arrive. Public frus...
Analysis of the mid-year budget review against the 2026 budget
Method and Sourcing Every figure below carries a paragraph and page citation from the substantive 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy (“Budget”) and the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review presented to Parliament on 23 July 2026 (“MYR”), or from the Budget’s Appendix 4A (MDA Expenditure Allocation) or the MYR’s Ap...
THE LAW 101: Inside the Defence Address for Wontumi & Akonta Mining (Part IV)
In the realm of criminal jurisprudence, the final written address of learned counsel emerges as the consummate shield - meticulously forged to safeguard the accused’s inviolable presumption of innocence. It is here that Defence Counsel weaves the facts, testimonies, evidence, and law into a tapestry of persuasion, desi...
Flooding in Ghana: Are we paying the price for policy misjudgement?
The recent flooding in major cities across Ghana, particularly in Accra, has once again exposed the deep cracks in our sanitation and waste management systems. Lives have been disrupted, homes submerged, businesses destroyed, and livelihoods threatened. Gutters are choked with plastic and solid waste. Rivers and drains...
Ghana’s cocoa price decision and the future of a resilient cocoa economy
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2026 light crop season despite a decline in global cocoa prices. The decision to maintain the producer price at GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 light crop season is a si...
Ghana’s accommodation mix is shifting and Airbnb-style stays are quietly winning ground
Ghana’s tourism numbers for 2025 tell a story of steady, not explosive, growth but look past the headline arrival figures and a more interesting shift shows up in where people are choosing to sleep. According to the Ghana Tourism Authority’s 2025 Tourism Report, the country recorded 1,306,962 international tourist arri...
Judicialization of politics and the politicization of Judiciary: Implications for Nigeria’s democratic future
Democracy rests on a delicate constitutional balance between the executive, legislature, judiciary and the people. Each institution has a distinct mandate, and the legitimacy of democratic governance depends on each respecting the constitutional limits of its authority. When these boundaries become blurred, democratic...
Wellbeing, work, and performance: Rethinking productivity in African organisations
Across much of corporate Africa, organisations still treat wellbeing, engagement and productivity as separate agendas.
Misinformation now one of biggest threats to democracy in West Africa – Shamima Muslim
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has warned that misinformation, artificial intelligence and coordinated disinformation campaigns have emerged as some of the greatest threats confronting democracy in West Africa. Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra on Thursday, she said democracy i...