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GHANA’S WASTE WOES AND THE CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

By John Nsaman November 18, 2023Resource

INTRODUCTION Waste management is a global challenge, and Ghana is no exception. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have contributed to an increase in waste generation, putting a strain on existing waste management infrastructure. Inadequate waste management practices have resulted in environmental degradation, health hazards, and economic losses. This write-up aims to evaluate the current…

Political Vigilantism and Human Security in Kumasi Metropolis

By John Nsaman July 6, 2022Education, Resource

This research was conducted by Osei Godfred Amankwah, a security and development analyst ABSTRACT The democratic dispensation of Ghana is fraught with spates of violent acts perpetrated by political vigilante groups which pose threats to human security of residents. Consequently, this study uses a qualitative approach to explore political vigilantism and its effects on human security in…

Rhythm in the Chaos: An Ode to Mom

By Lori Nsaman May 8, 2022Resource

I've always found myself attracted to music with a semblance of chaos yet which somehow pulls together into unity. Jazz is a prime example. A college professor of mine loved Coltrane for the boundaries he pushed in what holds a song together besides just notes. As much as I like jazz, I'm very cosmopolitan in my music…

On How to Be Beautiful, A Lesson from Her Excellency Alima Mahama

By Lori Nsaman March 10, 2022Culture1 Comment

As a woman, sometimes it's hard to balance being beautiful and powerful. I've thought about my own role as a woman at work as I take on leadership roles, and how that affects my perceived authority. I don't want to be too polite and underwrite my own power. Nor do I want to be too harsh and…

Winter Olympics Chinese Knockoff Edition

By Lori Nsaman February 12, 2022Opinion

In a fight for domination, China forgot the most important ingredient for pride in a country: identity. Americans are proud of all of their hot dog grilling, fireworks shooting, and loud proud brashness. And this continued commitment to being American has led us to greater heights. "Fusion" food like TexMex, big trucks, constant innovation in technology, and…

Traditional architecture buildings in northern Ghana

3D Printing and Ghana Architecture: A Match Made in Heaven

By Lori Nsaman December 26, 2021Technology

3D printing is one of the most versatile emerging technologies. Virtual reality is very entertaining, and home assistant technology has the potential to aid those with disabilities, but 3D printing is simply a medium of creation, not an end product, which leaves its uses as wide open as the human imagination. And it leaves you with a…

Are herbal and dietary supplements really safe?

By John Nsaman December 18, 2021Opinion3 Comments

You may have been seen several ads for herbal and dietary health supplements on your social media feeds. These ads or commercials come in many forms. While some are sponsored on social media, others are promoted by influencers, friends, or marketers, suggesting how effectively these supplements can help you to live a healthy life. This is because…

Kid using a tablet for visual programming

Education Technology: Bringing classrooms to children right in their bedrooms

By John Nsaman December 15, 2021Education, Technology

The practice that started several decades ago with postcards exchange between a professor and students has metamorphosed into e-learning or distance education. According to Britannica, "distance education, e-learning, and online learning is a form of education in which the main elements include physical separation of teachers and students during instruction and the use of technologies to facilitate…

Hiking in the Midst of Thanksgiving: Healthy living is crucial

By John Nsaman November 27, 2021Resource2 Comments

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States. During this holiday, schools and businesses temporarily close to enable people to go home to celebrate with their friends and families. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. While in Ghana, I observed Thanksgiving Day by watching international channels including CNN, BBC, and DW…

You’re our guest, the US to Taiwan; but China is angry

By John Nsaman November 25, 2021Opinion

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the United States has invited Taiwan for a "Democracy Summit." This event will take place between December 9 and 10, 2021. This is a virtual event that will assemble more than 100 democratic governments around the world to deliberate on democratic values. The summit excluded countries that do not practice democracies. According…