Chocolate Rivers, Arsenic Kontomire, and the Politics of Excuses

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, rivers no longer quenched thirst—they served…

Okyeame’s Staff vs. The Igbo King’s Handshake — A Royal Comedy of Errors

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense—where every WhatsApp admin is a part-time…

Reset Ghana: Meet the Press or Meet and Greet?

So was this a Meet the Press, or a Meet and Greet? Eight months into the…

President Mahama and the Naysayers: A Beacon of Hope for Ghana’s Youth

When John Dramani Mahama assumed the presidency in 2012, he was met with the cautious optimism…

Poison in Your Nail Polish?

The European Union has just banned a chemical called TPO that is used in many gel…

Akwatia by-election becomes a clear verdict on Ghana’s economy

The dust has long settled in Akwatia, a key mining town in Ghana's Eastern Region, but…

Unexplained Wealth in Ghana: A Call for Reform and Accountability

Introduction Unexplained wealth, often characterised by assets or income that cannot be accounted for through legitimate…

Bank of Ghana’s same dollar rates for August 15 and 19 raise eyebrows

The repetition of exchange rate figures has raised eyebrows on social media, with some users accusing…

Cement Prices could be on the move again, and the signs are already here

For anyone planning a project, whether it’s a small extension or a large development, it may…

Squinting, Sunlight, and the Untapped Billion-Dollar Sunglasses Industry in Africa

Walk down any street in Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, or Dakar, and you’ll notice a common sight:…