Author: TNRgh

In the evolving landscape of today’s Ghana, children find themselves immersed in the online realm more than ever before. What was once a luxury has now become a fundamental aspect of daily life – providing avenues for learning, entertainment, and global connectivity. Yet, this digital shift also casts shadows over our young ones, exposing them to harmful content, predators, scams, and unseen dangers that lurk behind their innocent screens. As the digital wave continues to surge, a pressing question emerges: Are we truly exerting enough effort to shield the innocence of our children? The proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and internet…

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has sounded the alarm on the concerning trend of cattle rustling wreaking havoc across West Africa, particularly in the Sahel region where Burkina Faso is reeling from the brunt of this illicit activity. The surge in illegal mining activities, fueled by foreign actors notably from Burkina Faso, poses a grave danger to Ghana as reports indicate concerning levels of associated risks. Furthermore, the ongoing Boko Haram conflict exacerbates the volatility in regions of Upper East and West Ghana, amplifying security concerns. A report released by the organization highlighted that extremist groups such as…

Doom predictions have become a common occurrence in Ghanaian media in recent years, frequently generating news stories and igniting contentious public discussions. These predictions, especially those involving well-known individuals, are magnified and disseminated with little question from prime-time broadcasts to church pulpits. Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), observed that this pattern reveals more about the media’s agenda than it does about prophecy per se. In a frank analysis, Professor Asare criticised Ghana’s media for what he sees as their central role in amplifying and normalising doom prophecies, arguing that while prophecy…

The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its media outreach efforts, seeking stronger ties with the country’s private press and offering clarity on evolving U.S. policies, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, trade, and visa regulations. During a working visit to the National Secretariat of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), on Thursday, August 7, 2025, U.S. Embassy Press Attaché, Matthew Asada met with the association’s national executives to discuss opportunities for collaboration and to address concerns about recent policy shifts. Mr. Asada emphasized the Embassy’s commitment to open, transparent communication with Ghana’s…

Every morning, millions of Ghanaians brace themselves for the same exhausting battle. The struggle to get to work, school, or the market using the country’s broken public transport system. From overcrowded “trotros” with broken seats to dangerously speeding buses, Ghana’s transportation crisis is more than an inconvenience it’s a national embarrassment and a threat to public safety. While the government promises infrastructure upgrades, the reality on the ground remains chaotic, inefficient, and often life-threatening. This article examines the failures of Ghana’s public transport system and why urgent reforms are needed. Overcrowding is a chronic issue. Minivans, originally designed to accommodate…

Disowns Offensive Comments by Party-Linked TikTokers on Helicopter Crash. The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has denounced insensitive social media remarks made by individuals connected to the party in the aftermath of the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash. Speaking during a visit to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters, Mr Kodua described the TikTok comments, attributed to persons believed to be NPP sympathizers, as “unfortunate, condemnable, and contrary to the values of the party.” “In moments like this, we must demonstrate solidarity,” he stressed, adding that remarks mocking deaths or wishing harm, even on…

Says ‘None Has Given Financial Support to The Party Than Him’. As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares to elect it next presidential candidate for the 2028 general election, some aspirants are conveniently leveraging on their supports in the past to the party as reason to elect them. One of such presidential hopefuls and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Abetifi constituency Bryan Acheampong, is counting on his being a cash cow for the NPP to come out top of the contest, set for January 31, 2026. The former Minister for Food and Agriculture’s assertion seems to downplay the many…

Urges Them to Boost SMEs, Fund Infrastructure, and Expand Digital Access. The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, in an engagement meeting with Chief Executive Officers of banks in Ghana at the Bank of Ghana MPC Room, Accra, on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, urged them, as leaders of the sector, to translate stability into growth; channel more credit into productive enterprises, support SMEs, finance critical infrastructure, and leverage digital innovations to reach underserved markets. Speaking on the theme, “Translating Macroeconomic Gains into Sustainable Banking Sector Growth”, the BoG Governor indicated that to boost SMEs, fund infrastructure, and expand…

In a determined effort to unravel the truth behind the tragic aviation incident that shook Ghana on August 6, the government has enlisted international expertise to aid in the investigation of the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The fatal crash claimed the lives of all eight individuals on board, including two serving cabinet ministers, notably the Minister for Defense, whose untimely demise has left a significant void in the nation’s political and security leadership. Deputy Minister for Defense, Brogya Genfi, officially disclosed the government’s decision during a solemn meeting with a delegation from the Greater…

In a significant shift of ownership dynamics, the renowned Takoradi off-dock container terminal ushers in a fresh era under new Ghanaian investors, heralding a tide of transformative growth for the Western Region. Set to unfold over the next half-decade, this strategic transition is primed to galvanize notable advancements in the local supply chain and port-related services landscape. Originally spearheaded by Ibistek, a homegrown entity, and backed by CalBank, a prominent native financial institution, the terminal has now changed hands to a consortium of emerging Ghanaian stakeholders. This transfer of ownership arises in the wake of Ibistek’s defaults on the credit…