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The silent exodus: Why quiet quitting is the new survival strategy in Ghana’s classrooms
Quiet quitting, therefore, should not be dismissed as laziness or declining productivity. In many cases, it is a psychological coping mechanism in response to an increasingly unsustainable work environment.
The case for appointing a substantive Defence Minister; President Mahama must see the urgency
The Ministry of Defence is an integral pillar of Ghana’s national security architecture, tasked with safeguarding sovereignty, managing external threats, and ensuring socio-economic stability. Its mandate encompasses the organisation and discipline of the military, disaster management, humanitarian support, and active...
Integrity, accountability vital for strong democracy — Dr Assibey-Yeboah
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has called for selfless leadership anchored on integrity, accountability, and service to restore public confidence in democratic governance.
Pray – THE LAW 101: The Vacation Roster dilemma and the reality of Court Recess (Part II)
To truly understand the friction surrounding legal vacations, one must look closely at their historical design. Beyond the common perception, the legal vacation was originally conceived primarily as a necessary rest period for the bench - a formal pause allowing judges to clear backlogs, conduct research, and reset. Ov...
The Mosquito has started biting – Enimil Ashon writes
I don’t know about others, but I am one of those Ghanaians who think the NDC’s ‘Thank You’ tours are getting one too many. The party Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s ‘thank you tour at Tamale, clashing with that of President Mahama, who was in Sawla within the same constituency, same week, for the same purpose, […]
How & Where To Watch Ben Shelton vs. Jakub Mensik? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Canadian Open
Czechia's Jakub Mensik faces his toughest challenge in Ben Shelton at ATP Montreal.
JoyNews to host ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ forum today
The highly anticipated JoyNews “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum kicks off today, Tuesday, 28 March 2026, in Tamale, as citizens, politicians, and civil society come together to tackle the rising influence of money in Ghanaian politics.
They said he was stubborn — But it was autism: Breaking the silence in Ghana
In homes across Ghana, a child who avoids eye contact, doesn’t speak by age three, or repeats certain actions may often be misunderstood. Some are labeled stubborn. Others are thought to be under spiritual attack. Yet, medical experts are increasingly urging families to understand a neurological condition called Autism...
Bank of Ghana in 2025: Financially impaired but operationally resilient
The Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial statements present a striking paradox; one that would appear alarming in any conventional financial institution but is, in the context of central banking, more nuanced. The Bank of Ghana has reported deepening losses and a sharply negative equity position yet continues to function wit...
Cutting rates while draining liquidity: Is the BoG contradicting itself, or getting it right?
When a central bank cuts interest rates while simultaneously spending billions to withdraw liquidity from the system, it is reasonable to ask: are these policies pulling in opposite directions?
An open letter to telcos, regulators and security agencies on mobile money fraud in Ghana
Before Ghana embarks on another nationwide SIM re-registration exercise, we must ask a simple question: are we addressing the real problem of mobile money fraud?
The Architecture of Impunity: Ghana’s anti-corruption crisis and the Supreme Court’s obligation
Ghana built its anti-corruption architecture slowly and at considerable political cost. The Office of the Special Prosecutor was created in 2017 after years of public pressure for an independent prosecutorial body capable of pursuing politically exposed persons without the conflicts of interest inherent in the Attorney...