Explainers
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Explainer: First 300 Ghanaian evacuees arrive amidst anti-immigration protest in South Africa
Introduction The first batch of 300 Ghanaians has arrived in the country as part of the Government’s effort to secure…
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How viral out-of-context ‘horror’ video was caught up in MTN Momo Levy outrage
Even though the subject was about a service fee, it was a single word, ‘Momo,’ that sparked the social media…
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Part 2: Overpriced contracts, multiple millions ‘fixed sum trap’ in 13th African Games scandal
Introduction Following the massive GH¢ 2.7 billion documentation gap, the audit of the 13th African Games revealed deep-seated issues in…
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Part 1: 13th African Games audit findings and GH¢ 2.7 bn documentation gap
Introduction The 13th African Games, hosted in Accra in 2023, represented a massive investment by the government of Ghana in…
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Explainer: Does ‘brukina’ cause stomach cancer? Here’s what research says
Introduction For many Ghanaians, brukina is more than just a refreshing traditional drink; it is a popular street beverage enjoyed…
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Overhauling Ghana’s legal education: Key highlights of Legal Education Act, 2026
Introduction Legal education in Ghana has long been a contentious and heavily debated aspect of the country’s educational and professional…
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Hantavirus: The silent threat carried by rodents
It doesn’t begin with panic; it begins with an ordinary moment, cleaning a room, stepping into a storehouse, working on…
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Sole sourcing in government contracts in Ghana: The facts, politics and law
Introduction An investigative report by The Fourth Estate, an independent media outlet in Ghana, has stoked a never-ending debate in…
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“It’s not worth it”: Why tenants won’t report illegal rent demands in Ghana
Introduction In Ghana today, renting a home has become one of the most difficult negotiations many citizens face. What should…
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US-Israel-Iran War: Ayatollah’s death, oil price surge fears and key developments
Introduction The war between the United States and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other is in…
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