By Rachel Akosua Lundgren Introduction Rwanda’s remarkable transformation from a war-torn nation to one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa is a remarkable narrative of resilience, strategic policymaking, and innovative social reforms. The nation’s escape from the poverty trap offers valuable lessons for other developing countries aiming to break free from the shackles…
By Samuel Danquah, Project Management and Technical Officer for GSLERP, UNDP Ghana Globally, one in every ten women lives in extreme poverty. The situation is no different in the Northern Savanna Zone (NSZ) of Ghana, which continues to face significant developmental challenges, particularly regarding multi-dimensional poverty, and low socio-economic status of women. The United Nations…
By Allen Anie, YAI Programme Chief Technical Advisor and Ernestina Ocansey, Communications Officer – UNDP Ghana, on International Youth Day As we celebrate International Youth Day 2024, the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” resonates deeply. With 70% of the SDG targets influenced by digital technologies and data, the connection between…
Dickson Naftali (left) and George Marechera By George Marechera and Dickson Naftali Across multiple industries globally, digital technologies are taking over, bringing about new efficiencies, enhanced productivity and resilient smart farming. Agriculture and food systems have not been excluded – precision farming, powered by GPS and IoT sensors, which allow farmers to monitor crop health…
Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, has stated that Ghanaians owe the human rights they currently enjoy to the efforts of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He claims that during Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s tenure, there was little regard for the protection of human rights. Prof. Oquaye expressed these views at a mentorship programme organized…
Ghanaian music promoter Sadiq Assah, widely known as Sleeky, the CEO of Sleeky Promotions, recently sparked a heated debate on social media by claiming that Ghana’s Stonebwoy, the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards winner, is a bigger artist compared to Jamaican musician Vybz Kartel. This assertion came in response to a Facebook post by Shatta…
Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has advised President Akufo-Addo to take drastic measures to enhance public confidence in the political establishment to avoid a Kenya-style public uproar. A finance bill introduced by the Kenyan government in June triggered violent protests in most parts of that country that resulted in at least thirty-nine deaths. According to…
By Omotayo Ogunlade, Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq As the digital payments landscape in Africa expands, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. Trust and security are foundational to financial services, and as cybercriminals continue to become more aggressive and sophisticated, addressing any vulnerabilities is key to safeguarding the integrity of Africa’s…
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has urged heads of senior high schools to refrain from denying students permission to seek external medical attention. This comes after Achimota School was found liable for negligence in the death of a student about eight years ago. Achimota School has been ordered to pay GH¢600,000 in damages…
The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike effective today Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until their allowances are paid. The announcement was made in a statement dated July 2, 2024, addressed to all NSS personnel, all user agencies and other stakeholders. The association cited several challenges that…
