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Parliament of Ghana
Parliament of Ghana

MPs have better things doing than passing anti-homosexuality bill

Why is Parliament wasting time on a bill that affects a small percentage of the population? How many people are known to practise homosexuality in this country?

A few minutes to the time, all the chiefs moved to the front of the palace where they took their seats
A few minutes to the time, all the chiefs moved to the front of the palace where they took their seats

Breaking the silence of Ohum - A Christian perspective

Every year, one hears announcements before the Ga Homowo Festival about a ban on noisemaking. 

Some officers briefing farmers on good practices
Some officers briefing farmers on good practices

In an environment of climate change and covid-19: Has resilience become another excuse for bias against women?

Each year, on October 15, rural women around the world are celebrated for their critical contribution to food production and food security, agriculture, eradication of poverty, rural economy and rural development in general.

Mr Musah Haruna, a Pool Attendant at the Zenga Crocodile Pond, holding the tail of one of the crocodiles after calling the reptile out of the pond
Mr Musah Haruna, a Pool Attendant at the Zenga Crocodile Pond, holding the tail of one of the crocodiles after calling the reptile out of the pond

Human connection to Paga’s crocodiles

The people of Paga believe they have special connections with crocodiles, hence there is mutual respect between humans and the reptiles.

Serving Ghana: Book on 70+ mouth-watering Ghanaian recipes

Book Review
Title: Serving Ghana
Author: Dr Mrs Alberta Bondzi-Simpson
Publisher: Digibooks
Reviewer: Dr Mrs Adwoa Sikayena Amankwah

Over decade after first oil: Maximising the benefits

The discovery of oil in commercial quantities was welcomed with joy and hope for a better future in 2007.

•This is the effect of galamsey on the Ankobra River
•This is the effect of galamsey on the Ankobra River

Fighting galamsey: Our water, our life

Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children’s lifetime. The health of our water is the principal measure of how we live on the land,” Luna Leopold.

The coal pot is useful in the absence of electricity or gas and is highly patronised by caterers who cook in large quantities
The coal pot is useful in the absence of electricity or gas and is highly patronised by caterers who cook in large quantities

Technology can’t beat us; traders of traditional household

Enter a modern kitchen today and you will be blown away by the types of gadgets that have replaced traditional household items.

The writer, Leticia Adelaide Appiah MD, PhD, is the Executive Director, National Population Council
The writer, Leticia Adelaide Appiah MD, PhD, is the Executive Director, National Population Council

Perspective on poverty in Africa

High and entrenched fertility differential is the foundation on which other inequalities, such as, health, education, wealth and skill build and widen. Fertility differential is when a cohort of people have fewer babies and another have many.

A building at the factory surrounded by weeds
A building at the factory surrounded by weeds

Wenchi Tomacan rots away; Ghana imports canned vegetables, fruits

Wenchi TOMACAN, a household name in the Bono Region and beyond, was noted for the processing and packaging of vegetables, particularly tomatoes, garden-eggs and okra, as well as all kinds of fruits.

Magnus Naabe RexDanquah, the writer
Magnus Naabe RexDanquah, the writer

I stand accused of loving my nation more than myself

ISAAC Hayes, the celebrated African - American musician sang a song, written by J. Butler and W. E. Butler: ‘I STAND ACCUSED’ and this is the lyrics –

You can have a fulfilling relationship if only you decide to be the burden bearer and not the burden
You can have a fulfilling relationship if only you decide to be the burden bearer and not the burden

Critical factor in relationships: Be the ‘fool’ in your marriage

Human nature is selfish and competitive. We fight for what we want, when and how we want it.

There is no definitive ruling by Ghanaian courts on street photography
A random picture taken at military installations and the seat of government may attract criminal prosecution

Is street photography illegal in Ghana?

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I am a tourist from the diaspora who is passionate about street photography. I like to capture candid, unaware photographs of my subjects and I intend to take beautiful shots in Ghana this summer vacation. I would like to know whether I would be flouting any Ghanaian laws if I did so.
Wahib Weissman

There is no definitive ruling by Ghanaian courts on street photography
A random picture taken at military installations and the seat of government may attract criminal prosecution

Is street photography illegal in Ghana?

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I am a tourist from the diaspora who is passionate about street photography. I like to capture candid, unaware photographs of my subjects and I intend to take beautiful shots in Ghana this summer vacation. I would like to know whether I would be flouting any Ghanaian laws if I did so.
Wahib Weissman

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