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AI and the future of Jobs: Ghana’s AI Strategy and opportunities for youth action
On 24th April 2026, the Government of Ghana launched the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Roadmap (2025 –2035), setting out a ten-year vision to harness AI, drive the digital economy, and position Ghana as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. While AI is displacing jobs globally, it is simultan...
Fast cash, slow ruin: Examining Ghana’s digital loan trend
A few years ago, the average Ghanaian who needed to borrow money would have to visit a bank, queue behind the counter, and explain why he needed the cash. Now, the man on the street can get a loan on his mobile phone within minutes, and the way he thinks about borrowing money is changing. Digital borrowing is about spe...
The Future of Banking in Ghana: How fintech partnerships are driving financial inclusion
Fintechs, armed with venture capital and a generation of digitally native consumers, were supposedly at the gates, ready to render traditional banking obsolete.
Why use your royalties for ‘nsawa’ and blame mining companies for no development?
In Ghana today, one of the easiest ways to trend on radio, television, or social media is to blame mining companies for underdevelopment in mining communities.
Sinner beats Alcaraz to return to world top spot
Jannik Sinner returned to top spot in the world for the first time since early November after a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 Monte Carlo Masters final victory over defending champion and world number one Carlos Alcaraz.
Mali at the Crossroads: Sovereignty without Stability?
Mali’s crisis has entered a more dangerous phase not simply because of territorial losses, but because of what the recent assassination of Defence Minister Sadio Camara represents. It signals an erosion of the state’s inner core and raises a fundamental question: what is the cost of sovereignty without stability?
Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are set to play together in the upcoming US Open mixed doubles, which was controversially revamped last year to include superstar pairings.
Who owns the child benefit? A family debate that is tearing homes apart abroad
Three heartbreaking family stories. A young man points a gun at his own mother. A single mother sends her elderly mother to a nursing home, sells her house, and cuts family ties. Another son refuses to speak to his mother for years and does not attend her funeral after she dies. What could possibly drive […]
Efficient Sinner underlines status as favourite
Jannik Sinner underlined why he is the overwhelming favourite to win this year's French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Another Grand Slam, another iconic outfit delivered by Naomi Osaka.
Bleeding flames: The heartbreaking betrayal of Ghana’s forgotten firefighters
In the chaotic heartbeat of Ghana, where flames devour markets, homes crumble, and desperate cries echo from the rubble, Ghana’s firefighters rush toward danger while the rest of us flee. Yet these unsung heroes battle not just infernos and collapsing buildings. They fight with one hand tied behind their backs. For yea...
Franklin Cudjoe: Mahama gov’t delivered Ghana’s fastest economic recovery
The fastest economic recovery in Ghana’s history has been recorded and achieved by version 2.0 of the Mahama-led government — this, after the most regressive, self-immolating policies of waste, mismanagement, and plunder the country has ever seen. Key achievements: · Exit from the IMF programme with star-studded honour...