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Stability at a Cost
Inflation is easing. The currency is holding. On the surface, things feel better. But beneath that calm, the central bank is carrying negative equity. So the question is simple: should we worry, or should we accept it?
TBill Safety to Growth Plays: Alternate investments to consider in 2026
Treasury bills are still one of the safest ways to invest in Ghana today. They are backed by the government, easy to access, and continue to offer steady returns. But in 2026, one thing is becoming clear: while T-bills remain safe, they are no longer enough on their own for investors who want to grow […]
Eastern Nzema chiefs appeal to Mahama to intervene over rising tensions
Some chiefs from the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area are calling on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in what they describe as rising tension and insecurity in the enclave. According to the traditional leaders, the situation is becoming increasingly worrying and could escalate into serious unrest if sw...
A coastal fishmonger’s honest view on climate change and the search for sustainable alternatives
Along the salty breeze of Ghana’s Volta Region coastline, fishmongers are confronting a growing crisis, one driven not only by economic hardship but also by climate change. In these coastal communities, the once reliable supply of firewood, essential for traditional fish smoking, is rapidly dwindling. This shortage is...
Big talk, small receipts: the politics of promises and policy
The question is whether government can make that light translate into livelihoods for the people whose creativity gives the star its meaning.
Medical Laboratory Governance Beyond Rhetoric: Who should control Diagnostic Services in Ghana?
Laboratory medicine is central to modern healthcare, underpinning a substantial proportion of clinical decision-making. The accuracy, timeliness, and interpretive value of laboratory results directly influence diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. As diagnostic technologies evolve, so too have debates about gover...
Africans as foreigners in Africa: A Contradiction of Pan-Africanism and African unity
The recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa represent more than isolated acts of violence. They are a direct assault on the ideals of Pan-Africanism, continental solidarity, and the vision of an integrated Africa that generations of leaders and citizens have struggled to build. For many Af...
The Ghanaian customer is finally speaking up – that is a win
Something has shifted in Ghana, and you can feel it the moment you walk into any Mobile Money kiosk, banking hall, or telco service center. Customers are asking questions, checking receipts, and pushing back when something feels off. The quiet acceptance of the past is fading, and in its place a new kind of Ghanaian cu...
Hidden dangers in your home: Everyday risks you’re probably ignoring
Most families feel safest within their own four walls, as they should. It is comfortable, familiar and filled with your daily routines that make up your life. But that sense of security and familiarity can sometimes hide small dangers that go unnoticed until an issue occurs. The reality is, many home-related accidents...
Albert Kobina Mensah, soil pollution and remediation: Risk assessment, phytoremediation, revegetation
Dr Albert Kobina Mensah’s Soil Pollution and Remediation: Risk Assessment, Phytoremediation, Revegetation is a substantial scholarly contribution to the study of mining-induced environmental degradation and ecological restoration.
Ghana@ 69: Our failing democracy
As usual, there will be empty rituals and pointless pontificating. We will puff our chests and declare that we are better than Burkina Faso, which now sells us tomatoes, and Rwanda, which now has clean streets. We will pointlessly debate whether Ghana had a founder or founders. And we will assert shrilly that we need [...
After slavery recognition, Africa must break economic chains for real freedom
For the umpteenth, Ghana has placed Africa at the centre of world history. Acting on behalf of the African Union and the entire continent, President John Dramani Mahama last week secured a landmark global recognition of slavery as the gravest crime against humanity.