Ghana’s Inflation Drops Further and USAID Officially Closes Down
News updates from the African continent for July 2nd, 2025
Beyond The Surface
Ghana’s 2025 Baseball Season Kicks Off as the Sport Steadily Gains Recognition
Baseball in Ghana steadily gains more recognition as a new season kicks off
What Happened To The $4.5 Billion “Petronia City” Project In Takoradi?
It was supposed to be a major Silicon Villay type city when announced in 2013. More than a decade later, there's not much to speak of Petronia City
Swiss Oil Executive Alleges $94 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Ghanaian Petroleum Firms
A petition filed by the CFO of Petraco Oil alleges fraud and criminal breach of trust
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it's time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana's National Service Scheme
Ghana’s 24H+ Policy Initiative Is Ambitious But Past Broken Promises Make It Ripe For Skepticism
The 24H+ policy is an ambitious plan to revitalise industrialisation in Ghana but numerous pitfalls could derail it
What Happened To Ghana’s Sex Offenders Registry?
In 2020, Ghana announced it would launch a sex offender registry. Five years later, there have been no updates on its status
Should Ghana Consider Adopting Open Source Software for Government Services?
To save costs and avoid vendor lock-in, Ghana should consider open source software for government institutions
The Making of Hubtel: An African Success Story
In his essay, Eric Osiakwan writes about the success of Hubtel, a Ghanaian startup which has grown over the years