Author: TNRgh

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…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo (Esq.), has laid flowers in honour of eight officials who tragically lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6. In a sombre mood, Mr. Tamkelo led the management and staff from the NPA to lay the flowers at the ceremonial gardens of the Flagstaff House to mark the three-day national remembrance and mourning programme declared by the presidency. The NPA prays for the souls of the departed to rest peacefully. The Authority also prays that in this difficult time, the Almighty God will…

In the aftermath of one of the most devastating national tragedies in recent memory—the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two cabinet ministers—Ghana is now grappling with a different kind of grief: shame. What began as a solemn moment of collective mourning was soon marred by what many have described as a disturbing and insensitive display of media sensationalism, as images and videos of the crash site flooded national television and social media platforms. The Z-9 military helicopter carrying Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment and Science Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six…

 – Journalist Slams Media Coverage of Grief. Veteran journalist Abdul Hayi Moomen is calling on media practitioners to exercise restraint, empathy, and compassion in their reporting of national tragedies, warning that journalism devoid of sensitivity risks inflicting more pain than it informs. In a stirring and pointed critique of the media’s coverage of disasters in Ghana, Moomen drew attention to what he described as the growing insensitivity with which reporters and news outlets handle grief-stricken individuals and families, often in the heat of breaking news events. “There is a kind of silence that should never be interrupted, the silence of…

EM Advisory Applauds Mahama Administration’s Economic Turnaround, But Warns of Fragile Foundations. A mid-year economic review released by Emerging Markets Advisory, has delivered a balanced yet striking assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory, describing the first six months of President John Mahama’s administration as a “near-perfect turnaround.” The report lauds a string of impressive macroeconomic gains that have significantly improved sentiment among investors, markets, and citizens. However, it also issues a sober reminder that these achievements rest on delicate foundations that require urgent policy attention to ensure they endure beyond the short term. The report’s opening highlights the headline numbers…