Opinion: John Kufuor is behind NPP’s return

To the global community Ghana has chalked another success in its democratic journey by effecting a change of government through the ballot box rather than through its previous regular resort to the barrel of...

Opinion: No joy yet in NDC’s choice of Minority Leader

With the current majority leader of parliament, Alban Bagbin, all but set to move up to the deputy speakership, the newly minority must now find from among their fold, a new leader. Mr Bagbin leaves...

PODCAST: Morning Starr – January 4, 2017

The Morning Starr with Bernard Nasara Saibu has all you need to know in news trending and happenings in and around the world, download and listen to today's edition.

Dodging “land mines” on the beach of Chorkor

In the sweltering afternoon on the beach of Chorkor, a slum along the Atlantic Coast of Ghana, two playful boys were competing in a race; breathing uncontrollably. The front runner, with short legs that...

Joshua Alabi – A rare gem retires

Last Friday was indeed an emotional and memorable moment for staff and students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) formerly known as the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), Legon. It was a special...

Serving my country: From Namibia with love or the Returning Diplomats

Some 30 plus High Commissioners and Ambassadors appointed by President Mahama are in various stages of transitioning home. With or without elections, diplomats know that theirs is usually a temporary outing and so are...

Feature: A time for equity

When faced with the daunting task of having to raise capital to finance its growth, a business has two options to consider – debt which is effectively, borrowed money, or equity, representing owners’ contributions. As...