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Binance isn’t just another name in cryptocurrency—it’s a powerhouse with a story that’s as surprising as it is impressive.As the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance has not only reshaped the financial...

As Ghana strives to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), microfinance and micro insurance institutions have become indispensable in making a participatory economic growth and reduction of poverty possible.These institutions are central...

If I were to ask the average Ghanaian man which part of his body he would choose to save in a life-threatening situation, my best guess would be the penis.Given that the male reproductive...

A battle over cement pricing in Ghana reached a new stage this week when the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers (COCMAG) hit back at proposed government regulation. Frédéric Albrecht, the chair of the association, told...

The role of agriculture in most developing countries is the backbone of many developing economies. The food and agriculture industry plays a major role in Ghana’s economy. The marketability and proper handling of agricultural...

For months, I had been trying to get my colleagues at work to experience Ghanaian playwright Uncle Ebo White's original plays, which are shown every quarter of the year. I failed up until Thursday,...

IntroductionIt is so fascinating how the choice of foreign and European names for our children and ourselves has become like a spell or compulsion in the subconscious minds of most Africans.The situation has...

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh's attempt to compare Nana Addo to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah following his uninspiring outdooring as the running mate to the failed presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is...

In today's interconnected world, where digital transformation and data-driven decision-making are paramount, the boardroom must give cybersecurity its highest priority.Cyber threats have evolved from being a technical nuisance to a critical business risk...

When it comes to what subjects I write on in my column, it is often as the spirit moves me, always with the understanding that I am not the type of person to write...

Today, would have been your 77th birthday President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings. As such, this article commemorates the life and legacy of the exceptional leader.Though he is no longer with us, his profound...

The year 1979 was a landmark period in Ghana's political history where the country experienced extraordinary political upheavals, characterized by multiple Heads of State, coup attempts, executions of top military leaders, and the eventual...

In Ghana, trading cryptocurrencies is becoming increasingly popular, with more people joining the digital asset market. However, as they say, great trading also entails great responsibility. That’s the point where security and safety are...

As the Ghanaian cedi faces ongoing challenges, a multifaceted approach is essential to stabilize and strengthen the currency. Here are key measures that can be implemented to achieve this goal:Monetary Policy AdjustmentsThe Bank of...

The young man who said having a Dutch passport is better than having a Ghanaian PhD spoke about his reality. And you do not need to argue with him. You can speak about yours.But...

Contrary to what the NDC has strenuously tried to make Ghanaians believe in respect of the ongoing criminal trial of Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the emerging facts of the case show clearly that...

Some members of the public have called for the head of the Attorney-General, Honourable Godfred Dame, following his alleged leaked phone conversation with Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial.The...

The 1992 Constitution is the supreme law of Ghana followed by Acts or legislations passed by Parliament and then subsidiary legislations such as the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules.The Attorney General is the only...

A recent study conducted by the Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has revealed alarming challenges faced by children with disabilities in educational institutions.The research highlights systemic discrimination from colleagues, teachers, and non-teaching staff, compounded by...

Nigerians love their football but it is no longer the main topic of conversation for many.On the first anniversary of the Bola Tinubu presidency, Abubakar Sheka, who sells bread on the streets of the...

This article aims to emphasise that the Electoral Commission (EC) alone cannot protect our elections in 2024 due to the sophisticated and varied cyber threats we face. As cyber-attack techniques have become increasingly advanced,...

Soon after the 2016 election, a UK-based friend I had come to know through Facebook, Kwame Kyei-Baffuor, called me. saying he wanted to recommend me as Press Secretary to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Manhyia...

“Oh Mr X is dead. Oh, we saw him yesterday. Oh, he called me this morning.What killed him suddenly? They say his death is attributable to a spiritual cause. African electronics. Oh, who killed...

In the heart of Ghana's economic landscape lies the cocoa industry, a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural heritage and a vital source of livelihood for thousands of farmers. However, recent revelations and happenings in...

It is true that concerning the search for a running mate to the NPP flag bearer, several names have popped up as possible leading contenders. But, it is also true that the name, Dr. Matthew...

As the Spring Meeting and its panoply of side events wind to a close, the recurring theme yet again is “more money” for the world’s poor. A point made with refreshing clarity by the...

Ghana is ‘dollar hungry’ as it begins another round of complex debt rework exercise, a key step in obtaining financing assurances to support its Extended Credit Facility Programme being supervised by the IMF.The country’s...

Roberta Nti (not her real name) thought she had it all figured out financially when she was awarded a scholarship to study for a Master’s Degree in the United Kingdom (UK).She arrived at the...

Dr Dennis Addo is by all indications an accomplished man. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Claron Hospital and co-founder of Bisa, an international award-winning health app.His hospital, located...

Ghana’s health sector has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons.A few months ago, 19 renal patients lost their lives at the Korle-Bu Renal Unit because government was unable to provide...

She was born to a farmer and a petty trader. Money was always hard to come by. However, her disadvantaged background was no hindrance to her quest for academic excellence. After obtaining an undergraduate...

This is a fairly long essay, so here is the quick take for those too busy to read.Ghana Card’s main technology asset base belongs to Margins Group, not the government of Ghana.This makes it...

Everyone on my Twitter timeline knows by this time that in response to a tweet I posted asking ECG to confirm and explain a USD – GHS rate they indicated in submissions to the...

Anybody who presumed the President of Ghana was going to sign the private member's bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values (LGBTQ+ Bill) when it was eventually passed...

Sometimes, one wonders what lens people are looking through when Vice Presidential hopeful nominees are being named and no one remembers to bring up the woman who single-handedly changed the face of the NDC...

Sometimes, one wonders what lens people are looking through when Vice Presidential hopeful nominees are being named and no one remembers to bring up the woman who single-handedly changed the face of the NDC...

In Ghana, the education sector plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation. However, amidst efforts to improve educational outcomes, there exists a critical need to address the socio-emotional and psychological...

1. Even before the dust settles on the scandalous US$8.5million AFCON budget brouhaha; unimpeachable, unassailable and incontrovertible intercepted documents in my possession reveal for the first time that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) should be careful about quoting what I said or wrote in the past out of context to spuriously support allegations of corruption or...

“Money is not sinful or evil. The kingdom of God needs it desperately! Making money is what I do best but it must be made for God’s glory and not mine. As a Christian...

In the intricate realm of global affairs, Ghana stands as a paradox, a nation caught in the relentless grip of reactive governance. Its leaders, entrusted with the sacred duty of steering the ship of state,...

On Saturday, February 10 2024, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi said on TV3’s The Key Point that over 40 new taxes have been slapped on Ghanaians by the government. He...

Blackout, blacklisting, demonstration, picketing are trappings of democracy allowed under the lawOn February 9, 2024, the Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, waded into the media blackout imposed by the Ghana...

Having served as polling station executive at age 18 in 1998, the young Collins Owusu Amankwah, a native of Gyinase, a famous town in the Asokwa Municipality of Ashanti continued to perform dual roles...

The world of central banking is surprisingly replete with accusations of plagiarism. The governor of Turkey’s central bank between 2019 and 2020 (and vice governor before then), Murat Uysal, was pilloried by local academics for...

Once upon a time, his voice was the most sought after and listened to when he wheezed into town with not only his American, but cowboy accent.Listening to him back then, he was among...

The  forthcoming Valentine’s Day, imposed by our kids, may be good after all. It tells adults to ‘beloved let us laugh’ putting behind us grievances nursed between children of ‘konkonte’ sellers and their political...

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak. As these two neighboring nations embark on the road to recovery, they face a multitude of...

We have been stating for years that John Mahama has been a victim of extreme prejudice and political propaganda led sadly by a man whose sole aim was to become president at all costs.This...

The Reds (Liverpool) are reeling right now after their charismatic boss announced that he will walk away at the end of the season.Jurgen Klopp said of his decision to stand down as Liverpool manager...