For centuries, minerals on the African continent have long symbolised prosperity and potential. From Ghana’s gold to Zambia’s copper, South Africa’s platinum, and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt, the continent’s mineral endowment can be best described as a blessing to the continent. Unfortunately, many resource-rich African nations still faceContinue Reading

Nawat Itsaragrisil has been dismissed from this year’s Miss Universe pageant following his confrontation with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha announced multiple sanctions against Itsaragrisil, including his restriction from the pageant, which will be held on Nov. 21. “I have restricted Nawat’sContinue Reading

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has pledged to renew the Judiciary’s brand by leading an administration that prioritises greater transparency, efficiency and accessibility.  Appearing before the vetting committee of Parliament on Monday, he said the nation needed a Judiciary that did not just interpret the law, but capable ofContinue Reading

Sports have always been more than just a contest of skill and stamina. They are one of the world’s most potent tools for diplomacy, image-building, and soft power.  Decades before scholars coined the term, Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, grasped this truth instinctively. He wielded sport as a vehicleContinue Reading

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Ghana’s public procurement system as highly prone to corruption, citing widespread bribery, kickbacks and illicit dealings that continue to drain public resources.  The country’s procurement processes have become a fertile ground for rent-seeking and political interference, undermining value for money in government spending.Continue Reading