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Flood prevention requires collective action, not seasonal reactions
For almost a week now, the rains have hardly given us a break. Every day, we wake up wondering whether the clouds will open up again.
The Intelligent need the Ordinary too
One of the greatest misconceptions of our time is that differences among people automatically justify superiority. They do not. Human beings are not equally capable. Some are naturally more intelligent, more innovative, more disciplined, or more talented than others. Some can solve complex mathematical problems. Others...
The real honour is service, not paid recognition – Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA writes
Early this month, I received a letter from an organisation styling itself as the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.” The letter informed me that I had been adjudged “Best CEO of the Year” and invited me to receive the award at an event scheduled to take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
Isaac Nyarko Antwi writes: closing the gender gap in STEM: a national call to invest in Ghana’s girls
There is no doubt that the world today is driven by technology, scientific discovery and innovation. Countries that invest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education are better positioned to create sustainable industries, solve complex challenges and compete strongly in the global economy. Na...
Mahama in Paris: Turning Diplomacy into Delivery
John Dramani Mahama is set to visit France at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. The visit presents a timely opportunity to deepen economic cooperation in ways that deliver measurable value.
Why Okyeame Kwame must be celebrated @50
In the mid-90s, Ghana’s hiplife scene was still taking shape, and one of the pioneering forces was the duo Akyeame, featuring Okyeame Kwame. Together, they introduced a unique blend of rap and traditional Ghanaian rhythms, using the Twi language and cultural themes to define a new sound. After the group split, Okyeame...
What is wrong with us?: A quiet truth we can no longer ignore
What is wrong with us is not leadership alone. What is wrong with us is not a shortage of intelligence, ideas, or ambition. What is wrong with us lies deeper, in behaviour, in habit, and in how we collectively relate to responsibility, accountability, and follow-through.
From perk to performance: Why employee wellness must be a core business strategy
In today’s fast-evolving energy landscape, performance is often measured in megawatts generated, contracts delivered, and uptime achieved.
Tears at the end, Greatness Forever: Messi’s “final” World Cup
From a teenager in Germany to a thirty-nine-year-old in New Jersey, Lionel Messi's World Cup story closed on a final defeat that could not undo everything that came before it. Lionel Messi cried on a football pitch in New Jersey on Sunday night, and this time there was no bisht robe, no golden trophy, no fairy-tale end...
IMANI PULSE: Ghana’s Political conversation is shifting from personalities to performance
The latest IMANI-PULSE Sentiment Analysis Report for May 2026 reveals a notable transformation in Ghana’s online political discourse. Drawing on 10,000 mentions across Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, web sources, news feeds, and other digital platforms, the analysis found that public conversations are increasin...
Silent danger in shopping baskets: Why Ghanaians need warning label to survive
Imagine reaching for a cold bottle of drink on a hot afternoon along the busy streets of Makola or grabbing a packaged snack from a supermarket shelf for a quick bite. In such moments, stopping to read through the crowded, fine-print labels tucked away on the back or sides of the food package is often […]
Who Protects the Dreamer? Reflections on the vulnerability of the Girl Child
The recent tragic death of Innocentia Avinu, a young Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast, has left many of us speechless, heartbroken, and deeply reflective. While the police continue their investigations and the cause of death remains to be established, her unfortunate passing raises questions that trans...