Am I the only dunce in Ghana? I am so stupid that I don’t know why we continue to insult ourselves, bribe ourselves, kill and maim ourselves to vote every four years for people who do not know our problems – politicians who do not know what science & technologyContinue Reading
The menace of galamsey brings to mind the famous soul classic sung by Roberta Flack “Killing Me Softly. Even though the motivation for the song is miles away from its deployment here, it is apt to coin the title here as, in a literal way, galamsey is slowly killing Ghana.Continue Reading
Each year, as the rains come, the conversation around tree planting returns with fresh urgency. Mostly, it centres on protecting the environment. But gradually, tree planting is no longer a moral imperative alone; it is becoming an investment class in its own right, attracting banks, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors acrossContinue Reading
Ancient Egyptians and the Greeks are credited with the concept of frames for pictures, dating back to AD 50-70, where “framing borders” were used in paintings on pottery and walls to create sections of scenes. More attention was paid to making frames fit into an architectural setting,” rather than theContinue Reading
Here is a true story of my father, Chamba Jato, then called Sanbian, which took place in the year of our Lord 1932, when he was a young boy growing up in the north. He told me this story himself and explained why he wanted me to know. One eveningContinue Reading
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR YOU Related: Youth unemployment will hamper galamsey fight — Sam Jonah Speech By Sir Sam Jonah Good day… students of Wisconsin University. It is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today. I was born at the tail end of the Baby Boomer generation… fourContinue Reading
Africa, a continent of 54 nations, over 1.4billion people, and immense economic potential, stands at a crossroads. Despite its vast resources and youthful population, the continent’s growth is hampered by fragmented markets, restrictive borders, and bureaucratic barriers. A borderless system for trade and free movement could unlock Africa’s potential, fostering economicContinue Reading
Activities that involve playing with words, language and vocabulary can be fun. Whether these games are being played by children or adults, physically or digitally, they can offer total exhilaration. Beyond the giggles and laughter that word games offer when carried out in groups, they stir up positive emotions andContinue Reading
From passport to practice, Pan- Africanism asks for proof in steady, visible results There is a line that flatters the ear but tests the conscience. Are you African because you were born in Africa, or because Africa was born in you? Kwame Nkrumah put it plainly, I am not AfricanContinue Reading
Why dialogue, unity, and accountability matter more than partisanship in securing Kusaug’s future For decades, the people of Bawku and the wider Kusaug traditional area have lived at the crossroads of chieftaincy disputes, recurring insecurity, and shifting currents of national politics. Entire neighbourhoods have been displaced during outbreaks of violence;Continue Reading
