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April 2 of every year has been declared by the United Nations as World Autism Awareness Day. This forms part of an effort to encourage its member states to raise awareness, promote acceptance and appreciate autistic people. This…

You don't need seawater to develop and transform a landlocked city like Kumasi, even if it is possible to embark on a fanciful adventure like diverting part of the Atlantic Ocean from Tema across 275km of land through numerous communities;…

The spread of fake news is on the rise across the world thanks to the evolution of technology, and increased internet use. Like never before, there is a high price to pay now for one’s gullibility, lack of diligence and due process. As…

I recently had to make a sudden trip to Singapore, and as much as I love the city-state, I could have done without the trip, all things being equal. But all things are not equal — in particular, not all passports are equal. This was made…

Despite the progress made toward gender equality over the past century, women worldwide still lag behind men in pay and job quality. The global labor-force participation rate for women is just 53%, compared to 80% for men. This is not…

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, symbolising victory over sin and death. Beyond its theological importance, this event holds practical relevance for individuals and entrepreneurs alike, especially…

The words “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to shop”, attributed to American novelist and poet Gertrude Stein, is on a plaque prominently displayed in my home. I have been on a lifelong quest for happiness,…

The Easter story is not complete without the crucial role that the Jews and their leaders played in presenting an untruth that got an innocent Jesus crucified. Then there’s the main protagonist called Judas Iscariot, infamous for his…

Aside from the provision of clean drinking water, good public places of convenience, first-class tarred roads, communication systems, clinics & hospitals, (with an efficient public health system) schools, adequate housing, well-built…

The old adage goes like this: “history repeats itself because no one learns from it.” Africa needs to seriously reflect on its past, analyse its current realities and importantly, boldly carve a brighter vision for its citizens that…