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How financial institutions drive SME access to finance in Africa
When Jasent Enterprise asked their bankers for GH¢50,000 to restock their trade, the answer was no: no audited books, no land title, too risky. Last month, they tried again. This time, the CEO’s Ghana Card and two years of mobile money (MoMo) transactions secured her approval within 48 hours. Jasent’s story highlights...
OSP–AG Saga: Is this really about Ken Ofori-Atta — or something else entirely?
Many Ghanaians, especially supporters of the ruling government, believe that the Attorney-General’s recent attempt to take over the OSP’s prosecutorial powers is linked to the desire to effectively prosecute Ken Ofori-Atta, a case which, according to them, is gradually bringing embarrassment to the government after mon...
“We Serve, But We’re Stuck”: The silent struggle of a Ghanaian nurse
Somewhere in a remote community in a deprived part of Ghana, a nurse rises before the dawn chorus. Once again, she prepares for duty alone. Her spouse, also a health professional or other professional within the same national system, works hundreds of miles away. Months have turned into years. Transfer requests have be...
He grew up with nothing. Now he is changing everything — From the streets of Ghana to Milton Keynes
A Ghanaian leader based in the UK has been honoured by the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust named among the QECT 100 Young Leaders Awardee 2026, a global honour marking what would have been the 100th birthday of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Legislated nonplus in Ghana’s fines and penalty units framework under Acts 572 and 573
The Memorandum to the Fines (Penalty Units) Bill, dated July 5, 1999, and presented to the Second Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana by the then Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
The Business of Faith 2.0: When Heaven got a Payment Link
In the old days, the offering bowl walked humbly from pew to pew like a disciplined civil servant—no noise, no pressure, just quiet expectation. You gave what you could, and if you couldn’t, you smiled at the bowl and passed it on like a respected elder. Today, the bowl has been promoted. It has become a digital execut...
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future
Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one-third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1%, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work.
When truth moves faster than trust: Journalism in the age of instant information
As digital platforms accelerate the spread of information, journalism faces a deeper challenge, not just verifying facts but maintaining public trust in a space where belief often forms before the truth arrives.
Nigerian youths: Stop facebooking and face the book
As another election cycle approaches, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The challenges confronting the nation are no longer abstract talking points reserved for television debates and political rallies. Insecurity continues to threaten communities, economic hardship weighs heavily on families, unemployment remai...
When the Stranger Becomes the Problem: A South African Parable
Let me tell you a small story. A man’s roof began to leak. At first, it was just a drop. Then two. Then a steady rhythm—kpok… kpok… kpok—right in the middle of his living room. Naturally, the man became angry. But instead of fixing the roof, he did something remarkable. He chased the rain. That, […]
Leadership, Accountability, and the KATH CEO suspension: Reflections on Ghana’s healthcare governance
A few days ago, I asked one of my uncles a simple but profound question: Is there any hope for Ghana to become better? His response was as uncertain as my own thoughts about our dear motherland Ghana. Yet recent events surrounding the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KA...
What is Wrong with Us? When sirens become symbols of power rather than protection
Sirens were designed for one purpose: urgency. They were meant to signal danger, create immediate space, and ultimately save lives. Ambulances rely on them. Fire services depend on them. Police use them when every second matters. But today, across many African cities, something deeply troubling has happened. Sirens no...