A contentious debate has erupted in Ghana’s petroleum sector, centering on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML), a firm contracted by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to bolster revenue assurance. While SML’s role in curbing tax evasion and underreporting has been endorsed by multiple institutions, it faces fierce opposition from journalist Manasseh Azure and associates, who […]
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Understanding South Africa’s energy crisis
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening. The frequent and extended power outages taking place have left businesses in Africa’s most industrialized country struggling to function.
Opinion: Mahama should stop daydreaming; 8-year rule cycle is not cast in stone
‘Everyone goes for eight years’ has become the mantric expression of Mr. Mahama and his assigns.
Citi FM interview: What Catherine Afeku said that Awulae Attribukusu got it wrong
On August 20, 2021, at the studios of Accra-based Citi FM, the fearless host Omaru Sanda engaged the former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Abelema Afeku, over the 2018 Auditor-General’s report which had indicted the Ministry of misapplying GH¢200,000.00.
Opinion: Akufo-Addo, the leader with many legacies
The sublime beauty or otherwise of an administration is found in the vision and decisions of the leader elected to lead the team. A visionary leader does not only inspire hope but also takes practical steps to materialize his vision.
Chinese Ambassador to Ghana writes: Set sail on a new journey to start a new chapter
July 1st, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. H.E. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, declared at the Ceremony that through the continued efforts of the whole Party and the entire […]
Opinion: Ghana’s common core programme: A curriculum paradigm whose time has come
In an increasingly globalized economy, a country’s most precious resources are not extracted from deep within its bowels. It is not the oil, gold or cocoa that will, in the end, lead to Ghana’s economic prosperity. Our greatest and most critical resources are the men and women who lead our industrialisation efforts, turn the wheels […]
Elizabeth Ohene writes: Culture of noise
I am no longer a paid-up member of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). I suspect, therefore, that I might not qualify to be called a journalist these days.
OPINION: What Ghana and Nokia have in common
Isaac Acquaye had just sneaked up on me and given me three quick, hard knocks on my head. The whole class burst out into laughter as I, as if stung by a venomous insect, jumped out of my seat, face and eyes turned red, rubbing my head with both hands, started yelling the words “zanzama, […]