Category: Politik
Opinion: Humanists Unite in Ghana
By Graham Knight for the Humanist Association of Ghana Our country, Ghana, has been listed as the most religious country out of 57 countries polled; 96% of people say they are religious and apparently 0% are convinced atheists. The poll, the
A Billion Reasons to Believe in Africa: A Rethink
“There are a billion reasons to believe in Africa,” states Coca-Cola’s new commercial that attempts to capture the spirit of “new” Africa. Africa-optimism has in the recent past gained massive hype. Ernst & Young in its May report on Africa’s
The Time is Now: Africa’s chance to shine
The current state of the global economy is bad news for most people, but the situation is better for Africa, according to Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo. But, she says, African economies need to work harder to fix educational systems, fight
New Anas Exposé: Doctor ‘rapes’ 52 women while performing abortions
By Crystal Svanikier Yes, you read right. I first came across this story on the the myjoyonline news site and to say I was shocked is an understatement. The entire story stinks from beginning to end. The doctor (who is
How to prevents your business from stalling (or in some cases, failing)
1. Key personnel leave. After a certain period of mind-numbing stability, the first people to get frustrated and move on are the entrepreneurial and creative types—taking with them the organization’s ability to be visionary. 2. Initiative and zeal die. Risk taking is actively
Report: 91% of school girls are sexually abused
A study conducted in selected districts across the country has revealed an alarming incidence of sexual abuse among young girls in school. As much as 91.8 percent pupils between the ages of 15 and 18 surveyed said they had experienced some
Is Foreign Aid Harming Africa? (A TED Radio Episode)
“Most of the rich countries are attracted to Africa’s poverty rather than its wealth. And in the process they end up subsidizing our failures, rather than rewarding our accomplishments.” — Andrew Mwenda 20120629_ted_03 This particular TED radio hour (the clip
Essential Ingredients for the Ghanaian Campaign Trail
Ghanaians have two favourite pastimes; football and politics. Just as one former Black star coach lamented that Ghana is a nation of over 20 million coaches, one can safely say Ghana is also a nation of over 20 million political
When the Silent Speak
There are always people with progressive ideas that could help propel Ghana forward. Those with such ideas often go against society’s grain. As such, they find their ideas (and their confidence in those ideas) challenged. This is not surprising: change
DUST Rambles: Does the Corporate World encourage women not to have children in order to succeed?
Filmed conversation on whether the corporate environment really encourages women not to have children in order to advance in their careers.. Please feel free to comment below…
