Tag: longform

Future City: Introducing The (Re)Designing Accra Series

Welcome to Accra. The capital of Ghana. Accra is home to around…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 2 Min Read

Why Doesn’t Ghana Have A Public Emergency Alert System?

If you've ever been on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter,…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 5 Min Read

Instant Gratification: Trying To Making Sense Of Snapchat

"Wait...so you upload a picture..and it disappears after 24 hours?" When I…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 13 Min Read

Accra: The Metropolis With No Internet Connection

Yes, that title is quite alarming and may deter a lot of…

By Chris 8 Min Read

Behind The Screens: A Day With i.am.adinkra

It's 8 am on Friday, April 15th. It's Easter Friday. The sun…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 14 Min Read

Backseat Driver: Can Ride Sharing Apps Make The GPRTU In Ghana Obsolete?

If you've ever been on the roads in Accra, you know that…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 15 Min Read

Will Payment Apps Survive When Banking Apps Eventually Go Mainstream?

This morning, I checked my phone and noticed that I was low…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 9 Min Read

Ambitions Of A Hustler: The Grind Of Being An Uber Driver In Accra

Some months ago, I signed up to be an Uber driver in Accra,…

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 15 Min Read

Behind The Scenes: How Social Media Played A Role In Ghana’s 2016 Elections

Elections usually come across as a very grueling process; the intensity, the…

By Chris 8 Min Read