Dr. Mariam Abubakar Somewhere in Wenchi, in the Bono Region, a family once faced a heartbreaking crossroads: allow their daughter to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor,
Africa: Thirsty Beside The River Of Abundance
For the past few days, Africa has been celebrating its size. On September 4, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly backed the “Correct the Map” initiative, encouraging governments, schools
Your Lordship, Justice Must Also Be Seen To Be Done
The writer Your Lordship, the Chief Justice, I have watched the four-minute video clip in which you recount your visit to some state institutions, particularly the Social Security and
Urban-Rural Divide Deepens Inequality For African Women – Afrobarometer
A woman in a rural community Rural women across Africa face a double disadvantage as the urban-rural divide compounds gender gaps in education, employment, asset ownership, and access to
The Difference Between Knowing And Seeing… Why Intelligence Services In Africa Are Still Fighting The Last War
The writer When I was leading the Bureau of National Intelligence, I had a habit of dropping a thick folder of field reports on the desk in front of
From a Room to a Global Enterprise: The Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye Story …featured in My Story Magazine
Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye From humble beginnings to building an enterprise with global ambitions, Michael L. Bartlett-Vanderpuye’s journey is a story of discipline, independence, resilience and the belief that businesses should
The 24-Hour Nightmare: A 24-Hour Economy? Or E-Comedy? Or E-Tragedy?
The Writer A new national policy launched over a year ago is so late in coming, the schedule officer could as well issue the notice: ‘we are still looking
From Backyard Trays To Big Business: How Ghana’s Green Gold Starts In A Plastic Cup
On a warm Tuesday morning along the roadside in East Legon, a young vendor gently sprays a fine mist of water over rows of tiny green shoots. To a
The Hidden Cost Of Convenience In Ghana’s Delivery Economy
In Accra, Kumasi, and increasingly across secondary cities, the promise of instant convenience has reshaped daily life. Tap an app to order jollof, a new phone case, or last-minute
The Million- Dollar Problem Sitting Offshore – Why Ghana’s Cement Makers Are Preparing To Add GH¢12 To Every Bag
There is trouble brewing offshore, and Ghana’s cement manufacturers want to make sure the public understands the operational realities driving their latest pricing decision. Sources close to the sector
Nothing Useful Will Come Out Of Any Investigation Into The Ghana – AKSA Bribery Deal (3)
The writer In the interim a Commission of Enquiry had been set up to deflect attention from the Woyome and Isofoton crimes and suits in the Supreme Court but
Valco-Kpone Road Turns Nightmare, Drivers Threaten Fresh Strike
The deplorable condition of the 7.2-kilometre Valco Roundabout-Kpone Junction road in Tema has worsened significantly, with residents, motorists and petroleum tanker drivers expressing growing frustration over the failure to
The Mother’s Secret: How Eni Akonobea Turned Motherhood Into A Philosophy For Flourishing
Eni Asiri There is a particular kind of wisdom that comes from learning to care for another human being. It is the wisdom of noticing what has not yet been