Society and Culture

Lagos Ranked As One Of The “Least Liveable Urban Centers” In Global Liveability Index 2025

July 9, 2025

1 min read

Lagos was ranked 168th out of 173 cities worldwide in the Economist Intelligence Unit's index

Ghana Abstains from U.N. Vote on Renewing Mandate of Human Rights Expert for LGBTQ Rights

July 9, 2025

2 mins read

U.S. Updates Visa Policy for Ghana, Limiting Non-Immigrant Visas to Three-Month Single Entry

July 9, 2025

1 min read

Remittance Tax in Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Sparks Worry Among Migrants and Economists

July 8, 2025

1 min read

Ghana’s Pension Scheme Needs Major Reform to Avoid Serious Deficits

July 8, 2025

3 mins read

Online Registration of Businesses in Ghana is Still Stuck on Manual

July 8, 2025

1 min read

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Ghanaian Female Artists To Watch in 2025 and Beyond

July 7, 2025

From Cina Soul to Moliy's rise, female artists in Ghana are gaining more and more recognition for their musical prowess

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From Flashy Cars to Federal Charges: Are “Fraud Boys” in Ghana Facing a Reckoning?

July 7, 2025

With recent arrests and extradition of persons engaged in money laundering and online scams, are "fraud boys" in Ghana finally facing a reckoning?

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Ghana’s Tourism Bounces Back With Record Arrivals and Surging Visits to Historic Sites in 2024

July 6, 2025

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park recorded high numbers of visitors in 2024 alongside other tourist attractions

Business·Telecoms and Communication

Ghanaians Wanted Cheaper Data Bundles. But Data Costs Are About More Than Just Bundles

July 2, 2025

Although telecom companies now give extra data for the same price, reducing prices in the long term might take longer than expected

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Ghana Abstains from U.N. Vote on Renewing Mandate of Human Rights Expert for LGBTQ Rights

July 9, 2025

2 mins read

Ghana's abstain vote puts more spotlight on its LGBT bill it plans on re-introducing in the country

U.S. Updates Visa Policy for Ghana, Limiting Non-Immigrant Visas to Three-Month Single Entry

July 9, 2025

1 min read

Ghanaian travellers to the US can now only gain single entry visas with a period of three months

Remittance Tax in Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Sparks Worry Among Migrants and Economists

July 8, 2025

1 min read

The new tax, which places a 1% levy on remittances from the US, could have adverse consequences for families dependent on funds from their loved ones

Tanzania’s President Was Seen As A Reformist. But Now, She’s Consolidating Power

June 24, 2025

4 mins read

She reversed many authoritarian policies of her predecessor. But as elections draw closer, President Samia Hassan appears to be following in his footsteps

Ghana’s 24H+ Policy Initiative Is Ambitious But Past Broken Promises Make It Ripe For Skepticism

June 16, 2025

4 mins read

The 24H+ policy is an ambitious plan to revitalise industrialisation in Ghana but numerous pitfalls could derail it

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Online Registration of Businesses in Ghana is Still Stuck on Manual

July 8, 2025

1 min read

After years of delays and promises, Ghanaian businesses still can't register their companies online

Zeepay’s Legal Battle With a Major Bank Highlights Issues In Ghana’s Payment Systems

July 7, 2025

2 mins read

Popular writer and activist, Bright Simons, has spotlighted flaws in Ghana's payment systems due to Zeepay's legal battle with a major bank

Ghanaians Wanted Cheaper Data Bundles. But Data Costs Are About More Than Just Bundles

July 2, 2025

3 mins read

Although telecom companies now give extra data for the same price, reducing prices in the long term might take longer than expected

Kenya Sees Rise In Mobile Money Subscriptions In Latest Report from Communications Authority

June 30, 2025

1 min read

The report, released this month, showed significant advancements in 4G and 5G adoption and a mobile penetration rate surpassing 137 percent.

MTN Ghana Continues To Dominate Telecom Sector With 78% Marketshare

June 30, 2025

1 min read

MTN continues its streak of dominating Ghana's telecom space, security close to 80% marketshare

Lifestyle

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Ghana’s Tourism Bounces Back With Record Arrivals and Surging Visits to Historic Sites in 2024

July 6, 2025

1 min read

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park recorded high numbers of visitors in 2024 alongside other tourist attractions

Ghana’s 2025 Baseball Season Kicks Off as the Sport Steadily Gains Recognition

June 30, 2025

2 mins read

Baseball in Ghana steadily gains more recognition as a new season kicks off

Skin Deep: The Growth of Tattoo Culture in Ghana

May 14, 2025

6 mins read

Tattoos are becoming more popular with the youth in Ghana even though some stigma about the practice still exists

The Disappearing Dancefloors of Accra

May 9, 2025

7 mins read

Accra's nightlife scene have shifted from being music-centered and community-driven to performance-oriented and profit-driven spaces

How Padel Is Quickly Becoming A Popular Sport in Ghana

April 26, 2025

4 mins read

Padel, a tennis-like sport is rapidly growing amongst enthusiasts and amateur players in Ghana

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Ghana’s Pension Scheme Needs Major Reform to Avoid Serious Deficits

July 8, 2025

by Daniel Quaye

A reflection on Ghana’s pension promise and the cost of waiting too long to act

“Beauty” at What Cost? The Cancerous Price of Conforming to Western Hair Norms

July 3, 2025

3 mins read

Founder of Poka Technologies, Elise Tirza Ohene-Kyei, MD shares her views on price of conforming to western hair norms

A 24-Hour Economy Sounds Great. But Where’s the Capital to Power It?

July 1, 2025

1 min read

The Executive Director of the Ghana's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association makes a case for more push for capital and private sector to

Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose

June 16, 2025

2 mins read

After 50 years, it's time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana's National Service Scheme

It’s Time To Abolish Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination

June 10, 2025

2 mins read

It's time to re-evaluate Ghana's BECE and look for alternate models for the country's education system

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Lagos Ranked As One Of The “Least Liveable Urban Centers” In Global Liveability Index 2025

July 9, 2025

1 min read

Lagos was ranked 168th out of 173 cities worldwide in the Economist Intelligence Unit's index

Ghana Abstains from U.N. Vote on Renewing Mandate of Human Rights Expert for LGBTQ Rights

July 9, 2025

2 mins read

Ghana's abstain vote puts more spotlight on its LGBT bill it plans on re-introducing in the country

Ghanaian Female Artists To Watch in 2025 and Beyond

July 7, 2025

3 mins read

From Cina Soul to Moliy's rise, female artists in Ghana are gaining more and more recognition for their musical prowess

From Flashy Cars to Federal Charges: Are “Fraud Boys” in Ghana Facing a Reckoning?

July 7, 2025

3 mins read

With recent arrests and extradition of persons engaged in money laundering and online scams, are "fraud boys" in Ghana finally facing a reckoning?

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