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Ghanaian Youth under siege: The growing threat of online network marketing schemes
The youth constitute the backbone of every nation’s development agenda. Their energy, innovation, and productivity are essential ingredients for economic growth and social transformation. However, a growing phenomenon involving international online network marketing schemes is increasingly placing Ghanaian youth under...
Beyond Gold: Why Ghana must build strategic national reserves for the next global crisis
For countries like Ghana that depend heavily on imports and global supply chains, every geopolitical shock quickly becomes an economic shock.
Ghana’s energy reset must move from financial rescue to productive investment
After committing substantial public resources to stabilise the power sector, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract investment, strengthen domestic gas supply and support industrial growth.
Ghana’s Diamond Rackets stun Kenya with 2026 Billie Jean Cup opening win
Ghana’s women’s tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, made a stunning start to the 2026 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Africa Group III campaign after beating second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening tie on Monday, July 13. Ranked 11th heading into the tournament, Ghana produced a commanding performance against the continent’s...
When two elephants fight: Senegal’s political divorce and the future of democracy
There is an old African proverb: When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. Few countries today illustrate this more poignantly than Senegal. Barely two years ago, Senegal stood as a beacon of democratic renewal in West Africa. After years of political tension under former President Macky Sall, the electio...
Brutality of French colonial footprint in Africa resurfaces
As African leaders are demanding that former colonisers compensate for the wealth and power built through slavery, the French President Emmanuel Macron is continuing his Africa charm offensive despite refusing to take responsibility.
‘I had the best and worst moments of my life here’ – Zverev
Four years ago, Alexander Zverev was taken off Court Philippe-Chatrier in a wheelchair, another chance at Grand Slam glory gone.
Malfunctional traffic lights, sirens and emergency lights: Wreaking havoc, who to our rescue?
Driving in Accra, and perhaps other cities in Ghana, is a daily grind, becoming increasingly difficult to cope with. Call it hazardous, and you would not be far from right, especially in certain parts of Accra. Unfortunately, lately there have been too many traffic lights that aren’t working and are left unattended for...
Love of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini
A beaming Matteo Berrettini said tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.
Malfunctional traffic lights, sirens and emergency lights: Wreaking havoc, who to our rescue?
Unfortunately, lately there have been too many traffic lights that aren't working and are left unattended for weeks, sometimes months, adding to the stress for drivers, especially those of us who want to drive safely and soundly.
Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka praised the support of the crowd - and even moonwalked on court - after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final.
Flooding in Ghana: Are we paying the price for policy misjudgment?
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...