Deep Dive: Stories from The Labari Journal

This episode discusses how casual dating, specifically dining out, has become a luxury in Ghana, particularly in Accra. It highlights a significant increase in restaurant prices over recent years, at…

This episode discusses Zeepay's ongoing legal conflict with a major bank in Ghana, brought to light by activist Bright Simons, which highlights significant vulnerabilities within Ghana's digital paym…

This episode discusses the increasing scrutiny and legal actions against individuals in Ghana, often referred to as "fraud boys," who are involved in online scams, particularly romance and inheritanc…

This episode discusses Dr. Tessa Pijnaker’s research on the challenges faced by Ghanaian tech entrepreneurs. It discusses how adopting the "fail fast, fail often" Silicon Valley mindset can lead to s…

This episode discusses the Petronia City Project, an ambitious 2000-acre development in Ghana launched in 2013 with the aim of creating a fully integrated business hub for West Africa's oil, gas, and…

This episode discusses a Swiss oil executive who has filed a formal complaint with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), accusing two Ghanaian petroleum firms, Springfield Exploration &…

This episode analyzes a significant shift in Tanzanian politics under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Initially perceived as a reformist leader who reversed authoritarian policies, her administration …

This episode details a Deloitte investigation into Development Bank Ghana (DBG), revealing significant issues. The investigation, spurred by an activist, uncovered problems like contract delays, insu…

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding the introduction of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in Ghanaian schools. It highlights the overwhelming backlash from religious groups, tradi…

This episode discusses the opinion piece from The Journal arguing for the abolition or optionalization of Ghana's National Service Scheme (NSS). Initially established in 1973 to address critical manp…

This episode looks at Ghana's upcoming ambitious new 24H+ policy, an economic initiative designed to transition the nation to a 24-hour, export-driven economy. This plan, set to launch in July 2025, …

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, the CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), regarding his PhD qualifications. He faces acc…

This episode discusses Ghana's plan to create a sex offender registry, initially announced in 2020 by the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) to track convicted individuals and deter …

This episode explores the potential benefits of Ghana adopting open source software (OSS) for its government services, drawing parallels to a Swiss mandate requiring government entities to use OSS.

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This episode discusses the problematic rollout of 5G service in Ghana, which has faced significant delays and criticism since its initial planned launch. Despite promises and announcements from vario…

This episode discusses the challenges faced by Telecel Ghana after acquiring Vodafone Ghana, despite initial expectations of improved service. Customer complaints regarding poor network quality, drop…

This episode discusses how Ghana's rapid urban development, particularly in Accra and Kumasi, is causing a significant decrease in urban green spaces. There has been a 30% reduction in the last decad…

This episode discusses Ghana's urgent need for an emergency broadcast system to better inform its citizens about potential dangers and critical incidents. It highlights past events, such as gas explo…

This episode explores Affinity Africa, a fintech company in Ghana building a digital bank inspired by Nubank.

The company started with a microfinance license and is patiently navigating regulatory hu…

This episode highlights the significant disparity in treatment and funding between male and female athletes in Ghana, particularly in football.

It details instances where women's teams have had to pr…