How Illegal ‘Saiko’ Fishing is fuelling the collapse of Ghana’s fisheries
Along Ghana’s 330 mile coastline, the ocean provides food and income for millions of people. In the last half-century, industrial vessels have flocked to these waters, trawling the sea for…
Don’t approve Anadarko–Total SA deal – gov’t cautioned
Revenue Mobilization Africa, a not-for-profit organization has cautioned government, particularly the Ministry of Energy not to approve the Anadarko–Total SA deal until all taxes owed the state are duly paid.…
World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls
Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a milestone in advancing equal rights – violence against women and girls is not only common, but widely accepted,…
Illegal power connection a threat to Ghana’s economy-ECG Boss
Mr Kwame Agyeman-Budu, Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has warned the general public to desist from illegal power connections to their homes and places of work.…
Robbing the poor to feed the rich – Contrast John Mensah-Sarbah
On the occasion of Ghana @63, I remember the brave, honest and selfless: John Mensah Sarbah, Paa Grant, Ephraim Amu, Esther Ocloo, Leticia Obeng and a few others. For them,…
Ghana Climate Innovation Centre calls for more support for climate-smart entrepreneurs
Government has been urged to support entrepreneurs and start-ups involved in developing profitable locally appropriate solutions to climate change. Ruka Sanusi, the Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre…
Savannah Integrated Biodiversity Conservation Initiative project launched in Damongo
The Savannah Integrated Biodiversity Conservation Initiative (SIBC) project has been launched in the Savannah Regional capital of Damongo. The project was initiated by the Ghana Wildlife Society in collaboration with…
Minister calls for concerted efforts to protect wildlife resources
Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has called for concerted efforts to protect the ecology of the country’s landscapes and restore lost biodiversity. He said…
Ghanaian politicians pay lip service as youth unemployment keeps growing
The youth are important asset of every nation. They form the core of the labour force and largely represent the future if properly resourced and nurtured. It is therefore not…
Let’s break free from African mediocrity trap – Yaw Adutwum on new curriculum
Deputy Education Minister Dr Yaw Adutwum has challenged Ghanaians to be globally competitive rather than seek to be champions of mediocrity. Instead of touting our educational system and products as…
