Joyce Bawa Mogtari writes on Airbus, bribes
For all the hue and cry, my point has been simple in the matter of the Approved Judgement by the UK Crown Court in the case of the SFO versus Airbus: no bribes or kickbacks were paid to any Ghanaian officials. The Approved judgement simply mentions that COMMISSIONS paid to Agents of Airbus were in excess of what is approved by the European Commission’s OECD Rules. Simplicita!Renewable energy for Sustainable Development in Ghana: where should we focus the laser?
While in recent times electricity and power supply issues have become a rife talking point for many Ghanaians, due to the ongoing hullabaloo surrounding the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)/Power Distribution Services (PDS) deal, energy production, including electricity supply for public and industrial consumption, has long been held as an indispensable pillar for development in any advanced economy—and developing countries alike. Opinion: A closer look at Ghana’s tourism industry
In many Third World countries, non-renewable resources have been unable to move the needle for many of their citizens trapped in the lower echelons of the economic pyramid. Unfortunately, many of these countries are endowed with places of innate economic value—but have lived far below their potential for sustainable development. From Agbogbloshie slum to Ghana’s premier medical school; the story of Dr. Olivia Agbenyeke
Just six years ago, this wonderful young sister was stuck in one of Ghana’s worst slums, Agbogbloshie, serving as a bartender in her father's drinking joint, despite attaining highly admirable results in Science - seven As and one B2 – with a great desire to become a medical doctor. "Can anything good come out of Agbogbloshie - one of the 'worst living spaces' in Ghana?" - some would ask.Someone must get the sack for the PDS debacle
On Tuesday, the nation was thrown into a state of shock, after the government announced that it was suspending the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services based on the detection of fraud on PDS's side.Why President Akufo-Addo must appoint a much younger officer as IGP
The position of the Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service has become vacant after Mr Asante Apeatu was directed to proceed on leave by President Nana Akufo-Addo. In his absence, COP James Oppong-Boanuh has been asked to act as the IGP as the presidency and the police council consult to appoint a substantive police boss.Opinion: Akufo-Addo’s performance on good governance
<strong>Opinion: Akufo-Addo’s performance on good governance...</strong>Safeguard the rights of children now
It is not easy to define “violence” or ‘abuse’ against children because children’s rights is violated in so many different ways depending on the context and culture. Children may suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse and their rights may be violated through social media/Internet, in a family, an institution, a school, community or faith setting. The perpetrators of abuse vary from an individual adult, adults working together, another child, to a group of children.Ghana’s democratic journey: All you need to know
Ghana, then Gold Coast, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957, becoming one of the first countries in Africa to achieve such status.Tourism is projected to provide about one million jobs in Ghana. Here is why we must invest in the sector
During the Christmas festivities, I was filled with joy and excitement when I heard on the news that a number of black American Hollywood stars were in the country. While some came to trace their roots, others came purely for pleasure.Opinion: Is journalism a crime?
Media is the reflection of our society and it depicts what and how society works. Media of today is playing an outstanding role in creating and shaping public opinion and strengthening society. It is the sword arm of democracy and also acts as watchdog to protect public interest against malpractice and create public awareness.Formalizing a thriving black market; the case for legal medicinal marijuana
There is no denying that there exists a booming black market for marijuana in Ghana. The market is rife and the plant is accessible to people of all age groups and for various uses. The streets are inundated with ready buyers and suppliers of the plant. In fact, arriving at an equilibrium price for any kilogram of marijuana has been no difficult.Manasseh should hold his jubilation of sharing only portions of the audited report that concerns Zoomlion to the media: The law will say so!
A media practitioner and a self-styled Ghanaian corruption crusader, Manasseh Azure Awuni has further exposed his hatred and biases against Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the waste management giant in Ghana and Africa by sharing selected portions of the recent Auditor General’s Report that mentioned Zoomlion to media houses and urging them to publish it variously for him to achieve his aim and get called Ace Investigator and Corruption Crusader in the history books of Ghana. How real is Islamophobia in Ghana?
The alleged decision by the management of the<a id="a9ef77f1-d326-4647-a91e-50786b231c7f" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/ghs-directs-muslim-nurses-be-allowed-to-wear-hijab-after-a-muslim-wearing-hijab-was/5tcflb5"> Greater Accra Region (Ridge Hospital) to deny a female Muslim student wearing Hijab to do her internship</a> has sparked claims of Islamophobia in Ghana. Victoria Hamah reflects on Isaac Dogbe's defeat
The decision to rise again is up to him, his Will and Desire to pick up the pieces and to start again.Opinion: NDC presidential primaries being rigged for Mahama
On Thursday, NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia announced that the form for the primaries will cost aspirants GHC20,000 while filing fee will cost them a whopping GHC400,000.How much money do you need to retire?
To ascertain how much you need to retire, you first have to determine what your expenses will be after retirement.Redefining the scope of public relations in academia: A case of GIJ Level 200
For the fifth year running, the faculty has advocated for the effective use of integrated marketing and communication (IMC) tools among students by annually assigning projects in the field of public relations.Don’t waste our time with this wicked propaganda against Zoomlion, Manasseh
"The shame and disgrace you inflicted upon yourself with regards to your pastor’s involvement in the 610 million Capital Bank saga."The trial of Mensa Otabil
On this matter, I had decided to keep my thoughts to myself. I had a special relationship with the man standing trial. If I had been a judge and he had been brought to my court, I would have recused myself. But I was a journalist, who was expected to report the news irrespective of who was involved.