In the latest chapter of Ghana’s ambitious national plans, the country is being introduced to the concept of a 24-Hour Economy.

                           NEWS STORY 

 In the latest chapter of Ghana’s ambitious national plans, the country is being introduced to the concept of a 24-Hour Economy. 



     The vision is nothing short of inspiring: imagine a vibrant Volta Lake turning into a bustling trade route, modern ports processing goods in mere minutes instead of days, and fresh produce from the north making its way to European markets overnight.

     This vision is polished and captivating,  legacies. However, beneath this beauty lies a troubling and often overlooked reality. The very roads that are supposed to support this new economy are already turning into potential death traps.

      While the 24-Hour Economy policy holds incredible promise for transforming Ghana's logistics and transport sectors, its success  comes from making road safety a top priority by contrasting the ambitious economic goals with the harsh reality of nighttime road fatalities, we will show that without a proactive safety strategy, this entire initiative is built on a precarious foundation.

    In conclusion, while the vision for the 24H+ Programme in logistics is groundbreaking, its success and acceptance by the public hinge entirely on its ability to ensure the safety of citizens. The facts are clear: without a direct, proactive, and well-funded road safety strategy, the 24-Hour Economy could end up being remembered not for its economic benefits, but for the tragic and preventable loss of lives on our roads

                      NEWS ANALYSIS 1

Alarming! Fire-related deaths surge by 33%; injuries nearly triple(News image analysis)



1. Yes, because it speaks about the harm fire is causing and the image shows the fire service extinguishing the fire

2. The image may create urgency and sympathy, as viewers might feel the need for the government to hurriedly fix it as well as feel concerned for the victims and the seriousness of fire incidents.


3. No it is not biased. It is only showing what is indeed going on

4. The way the image is framed, the dim lighting, and the focus which is the fire can highlight the severity of the situation or draw attention to specific details.


5.it adds depth. This is because the moment you see the image, you are most likely to guess that there is fire being put out which might tell you that there is fire doing something bad somewhere without even reading the headline.


6. Yes, a different image could evoke different emotions. If it was an image of the people with the injured, it will most likely evoke just sympathy and not urgency 


7. Perspectives can influence understanding, so those who don't show the fire can create an assumption in the image that people are injured or sick without showing the cause. However, it might evoke curiosity because the reader might want to know the cause.


8. The image could reflect societal biases, such as how certain communities are affected by fires more than others. It might also highlight issues related to fire safety policies in a way to alert the government. 

                   NEWS ANALYSIS 2

Japan, South Korea scramble as Trump threatens to raise tarriffs




1. The image doesn't accurately represent the headline because it just looks like south Koreans standing standing Infront of a zebra crossing waiting to cross the road.

2. The image is a blunt image. It does not evoke a lot of emotions. It doesn't really say anything about the headline.

3. It is biased. Looking at the image we may acknowledge the presence of the south Korean (Asian) but nothing else for that matter tells us anything else. It is focusing on Koreans only

4. The framimg here is not evoking any urgent or sympathetic emotion because it is just showing what goes on in some people's daily lives

5. The image neither adds depth to the story nor reinforce the headline because it doesn't look like the image is it's headline or give an understanding of what the headline is about

6. Yes an image would and bring interest and understanding to the reader and definitely change the readers perception if it showed Trump and the Asians in a divided image.

7. The image makes the story less interesting and might not attract readers.

8. Yes, since it is talking about a specific race of people.




By: Martina Gaisie 

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