Author: TNRGH

News that Burkina Faso may restrict or halt the export of fresh tomatoes might sound like their internal matter. It isn’t. For Ghana, this hits close to home. Because whether we admit it or not, a significant portion of what ends up in our markets, especially tomatoes, doesn’t start here. Walk through Makola, Agbogbloshie, or parts of Kumasi at certain times of the year and you’ll see it. The tomatoes are there, but many have crossed a border before landing on our tables. Ghana’s dependence on Burkina Faso for fresh tomatoes is not marginal, it is structural. Industry estimates suggest…

In Dormabin, a farming community in Ghana’s Krachi East Municipality, heaps of freshly harvested yams line the roadside, waiting for buyers who seldom come. For local farmers, poor roads and limited market access have become the biggest threats to their livelihoods. Once the rains stop, the community’s red-clay roads harden into ruts that are nearly impassable for trucks. During the wet season, they turn to mud, cutting farmers off entirely. The result is the same either way, buyers stay away, and produce spoils. “Even when we get good harvests, the bad roads make it hard to reach the market,” said…

By Simon Amegashie-Viglo Introduction Leadership in Ghana is a complex interplay between tradition and modernity, where the enduring institution of chieftaincy coexists with the structures of constitutional democracy. Far from being a relic of the past, chieftaincy remains a vibrant and influential system of governance, deeply embedded in the socio-political fabric of Ghanaian society. This article examines the institution of chieftaincy within the framework of constitutionalism, with particular reference to the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759). It explores the origins, structures, powers, and functions of traditional authorities, and interrogates their evolving role in governance…

Students and young graduates across Africa must confront a stark reality: education alone is no longer enough to secure jobs in an increasingly complex and competitive labour market. This was the central message from Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, during a direct address to students at the University of Ghana, Legon, as part of the Vice Chancellor’s Occasional Lecture Series. The lecture series addresses the urgent global challenge of ensuring that education leads to meaningful economic opportunity , particularly for young people entering rapidly evolving labor markets. Speaking candidly on the topic…

Former Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Albert Kwasi Zigah, has renewed calls for the creation of additional districts in the enclave, arguing that the area risks remaining under-developed if it continues to operate under a single administrative unit despite its growing population and geographical size. His reflections come amid national discussions on decentralisation reforms following recommendations by a committee chaired by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, which recommended the upgrading of 12 municipalities to metropolitan status and 20 districts to municipal status, with one district also proposed for direct elevation to a metropolis due to strong…

The Ho High Court, presided over by Justice Rosemarie Afua Asante, has slapped the Central Aflao Hospital with a cost of GH¢5,000 for seeking to amend its defence statement late in the case in which the family of a caterer, Linda Adua, 39, has sued the hospital for medical negligence leading to her death. Counsel for the plaintiff, Christian Lebrecht Malm-Hesse, had earlier objected to the application by the defence for the amendment, saying the case had suffered a lot of adjournments, and the timing of the application was unfair and likely to change the course of the case. He…

By Leo Nelson In a move that has solidified the mechanics of regional integration, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, led a high-powered Ghanaian delegation to the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post to eliminate the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have historically stifled the West African transport corridor. According to Ofosu-Agyare, partnering with her Togolese counterpart, Badanam Patoki, Minister for Economy, this high-stakes ministerial meeting and subsequent handing-over ceremony served as the definitive launchpad for a new era of cross-border efficiency. The engagement, which received strategic backing from TradeMark Africa, was not merely a diplomatic courtesy but a rigorous operational…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey A Civil Society Organization, Citizens’ Platform on Constitutional Reforms, is urging Government to promptly release the full Constitutional Review Committee report, enabling citizens to scrutinize the proposals and participate meaningfully in shaping the reforms. Furthermore, the organization has called for the immediate establishment of the Implementation Committee, stressing that President John Dramani Mahama should swiftly constitute the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) comprising representatives from civil society, academia, professional bodies, and political actors to oversee the reform process. “The mandate of the CRIC should be clearly defined to prevent it from becoming a deliberative body that…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is embroiled in a corruption scandal, with allegations that officials are colluding with smugglers to evade duties on imported goods, including oil palm products. Paul Kwabena Amaning, President of the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, asserts that corruption is widespread within the GRA, with an estimated 80-90% of officials allegedly involved. According to Amaning, GRA officials are compromising the integrity of the revenue collection system by allowing smuggled goods to enter the country, thereby depriving the state of revenue. The association claims that officials are demanding bribes to facilitate the…

The German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Frederick Landshoft, has underscored the strategic importance of the Aflao border, describing it as the country’s second most critical entry point after the Accra International Airport. He emphasized that the Aflao post holds “outstanding importance” for Ghana’s security and economic activities. He made the remarks during a brief ceremony at Aflao in the Volta Region, where he presented four weather sheds to GIS. The sheds are designed to shield officers from harsh weather conditions, including heavy rains and scorching sun, while on duties. Receiving the donation on behalf of the Service, Deputy Comptroller-General in…