Category: Features

Smoke Detectors and Modern Technology: A game-changer in Ghana’s fight against market and home fires?

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Ghana has been facing devastating fire outbreaks which sometimes lead to loss of lives, destruction of property and severe economic setbacks. These fires predominantly occur in homes and markets, with Accra and Kumasi experiencing some of the most catastrophic incidents. The recurrence of market fires in major trading centres such as Kejetia and Central markets in Kumasi and Kantamanto and other markets in Accra raises concerns about the country’s fire prevention mechanisms and response strategies. Whilst discussions on fire safety intensify, the burning question that surfaces is, why does Ghana…

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Okada riders to wear uniforms, use trackers – Amaliba

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The Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has outlined a series of stringent regulations that will be enforced should Parliament approve the legalization of commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as ‘Okada.’ In an interview on TV3, he emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring order and safety in the sector. “They [Okada riders] are going to be given uniforms to identify them. We will give them reflectors, and then we will prescribe the type of helmet that they will be wearing. Then the people…

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No corruption in the sale of Ghana Bauxite Company

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“For my mouth will speak the truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips” (Proverbs 8:7). This biblical passage encourages all of us to speak the truth, a principle that guides my reflection on national issues. In our efforts to reshape Ghana, it’s essential to approach debates with a critical mindset. This submission on the history of bauxite in Ghana stems from an article by Mr. Martin Kpebu Esq., who alleged corruption and conflicts of interest in the sale of an 80% stake in Ghana Bauxite Company Ltd (GBC) to…

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The Enduring Value of Mahama’s Honest Leadership: Lessons from Rawlings’ endorsement

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In the realm of leadership, certain qualities transcend mere competence, elevating individuals to the status of visionary figures capable of inspiring and transforming societies. And beneath the surface of policy and strategy lie the essential qualities that define a true leader: forthrightness, creativity, and, crucially, honesty. These traits, when woven together, form the foundation of a culture that embraces progress and tackles challenges head-on. The late former President J.J. Rawlings, a figure renowned for his own direct and often unconventional approach, understood the power of honesty. His views, sometimes controversial,…

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Politics is Ghana’s problem, not the constitution — Dr Amakye-Boateng

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Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, a Senior Political Science Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has blamed Ghana’s governance challenges on political practices rather than the constitution. According to him, the much-anticipated constitutional review will not fix the country’s core issues unless the political elite changes its approach to governance. “And let me say that this constitution, this constitutional ament that people are pinning their hopes on, will not address the country’s core issues. It is our politics. It comes from our own behavior relative to power when…

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GES pledges implementation of policies from National Education Forum 

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Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), says policies emerging from the National Education Forum will be implemented in ways that enhance quality education and ensure relevance for all students. Speaking at the closing session of the Zonal Forum as part of the National Education Forum at Ho Technical University on Wednesday, February 19, Prof. Davis emphasised the need to identify weaknesses in the education system and adopt a bottom-up approach that allowed stakeholders at all levels to contribute to solutions. “For education to…

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