Nii Moi Thompson writes - The failure of ‘free’ SHS and the collapse of basic...
To hear the government tell it, its “flagship” Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme has been so successful that it must be protected through legislation before the December 2024 elections to...
View ArticleCoup d’états: Is democracy under pressure?
Democracy, as we have learned, is not a one-size-fits-all; different regions of the world have various forms of democracy. Read More ...
View ArticleUnmasking the Shadows behind Ghana’s Veep’s “Phones on Credit” Bonanza
Let the People have the Phones! Read More ...
View ArticlePromoting a productive workplace: Rights and duties of the parties - The...
Employer-worker relationships have become complex as the labour market evolves making it difficult to sometimes determine the rights and duties owe to each other. Read More ...
View ArticleFinancing businesses and an assessment of the lender's checklist
Fueling business growth and expansion requires huge financial outlays. Whether it's securing capital for a startup to launch a groundbreaking product or providing working capital for an established...
View ArticleKweku Ananse prophets and December elections - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi...
The recent Founders Day was rather uneventful since nobody found a founder in the neighborhood. Read More ...
View ArticleInsurance fraud: Don’t do it!
If my memory serves me right, I think it is about four weeks ago that I heard on radio the voice of an insurance expert explaining some of the intricate problems confronting the industry in Ghana. Read...
View ArticleThe rise of virtual banks: Revolutionizing the future of banking
In the not-so-distant past, banking often meant enduring long queues, paperwork, and rigid operating hours just to perform basic transactions like transferring money or checking balances. Read More ...
View ArticleBright Simons: The strange case of Ghana “first” gold refinery & its “broke”...
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View ArticleBright Simons: What Ghana’s latest ‘judgment debt’ says about accountability
On 26th January 2021, an arbitration panel sitting in London, ruled against Ghana in a dispute between the country and a subsidiary of Swiss energy trading giant, Trafigura, about an aborted 107 MW...
View ArticleThe day I witnessed the passing of the baton - Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko...
Sunday marked a monumental watershed for the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and, in a small but deeply spiritual way, for me personally. Its commemorative relevance could not have...
View ArticleAre treasury bills being sold undercover at skyhigh rates?
Low and ominous rumblings are vibrating up and down banking halls in Ghana. There is some kind of gig going on with treasury bills that smells a bit off. Read More ...
View ArticleThe shift to cloud services: Some underlying legal considerations
Over the years, businesses have relied on the innovative power of “software” to manage their processes and deliver tailored services. In its earliest form, “software” and its related products were...
View ArticleCost-effective alternatives to construction today
The challenge of providing affordable housing to the majority of citizens is a pressing issue in many countries, particularly in Ghana. The soaring prices of homes can be largely attributed to the...
View ArticleProgrammable money - transforming financing for ESG and sustainability...
Financing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects has always come with its own set of hurdles. It is not just about raising the funds—it is also about ensuring that the...
View ArticleThe future of commerce: The rise of invincible payments and the Zero-UI...
Imagine walking into a store, casually picking up what you need, and simply walking out without ever reaching for your wallet or smartphone. No lines, no fumbling for cash or cards—just a smooth,...
View ArticlePreparing for digital asset regulation in Ghana: Key considerations for...
As the digital assets ecosystem in Ghana evolves, firms operating within or seeking to expand into this space must prepare for impending regulatory oversight. Read More ...
View ArticleThe breakthrough of text-to-video AI in modern content creation
The advent of text-to-video AI is more than a technological innovation; it represents a fundamental change in storytelling. This technology fundamentally transforms written content into vibrant,...
View ArticleThe importance of proper personal data processing in business and the role of...
In today’s digital age, businesses across industries handle vast amounts of personal data from customers, employees, and partners. This data is vital for operations, marketing, customer service, and...
View ArticleMen in cassock hit the streets - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Traffic in Accra reached its peak last Friday, 11th. If you were going to Accra through the Independence Ave, your best bet was the Nima Highway, if cattle were not on duty grazing. Read More ...
View ArticleIn proof of directors' breach of duty of care: The significance of board minutes
Generally, when an obligation is imposed on a person or entity, the proof of breach rests on producing sufficient evidence to show the duty-bound person or entity failed to perform the imposed...
View ArticleOne Ghana, two majority leaders - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Tempers are high in Ogyakrom. Read More ...
View ArticleChris and Cynthia clash - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
He broke down in tears when I removed my face mask at his bedside. It was Monday 11:30 am. The mask was part of the visitor’s costume at the theatre. His name: Haruna Rasheed Osman, Nasara Coordinator...
View ArticleSenyo Hosi writes to Speaker Bagbin: Rest the hawk, save our democracy
Dear Mr. Speaker, a while ago, I published an open letter to the Chief Justice of our Republic, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Read More ...
View ArticleMartin Amidu: Speaker must obey and enforce decisions and orders of Supreme...
The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the Court’s unanimous dismissal of his application on 30th...
View ArticleThere is no Supreme Court order against Speaker Bagbin - Thaddeus Sory
The Supreme Court decision released this afternoon is interesting. The majority decision raises a number of legal issues. Since this is a public and not legal platform I will discuss the most basic but...
View ArticleBright Simmons: Mahama’s reduction of ministries to 23 amid calls for...
1. Ghana’s new President has reduced the number of government ministries to 23 from the previous 30 in line with his campaign promises. Read More ...
View ArticleElizabeth Ohene: Maybe, I was just innocent
This is not a story I tell often, but after hearing of a group of armed soldiers forcibly entering the home of a former Finance Minister, Kenneth Ofori-Atta and searching it thoroughly, I think I...
View ArticleThaddeus Sory: Mea Culpa for Doing Nothing
Our laws uphold two cardinal principles of justice—so fundamental are these rules that they are regarded as “natural.” One of these, which is the subject of my reflection today, is the principle that...
View ArticleIGPs in my life - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
‘Greetings to the IGP.’ Those days it wasn’t a matter of going to Osu to convey greetings to the big boss. It was often, ‘Hello hello.. how is the IGP, she is fine, and the children? Read More ...
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