Author: johnmahama

The ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, two nuclear powers will have dire consequences on the global economy, especially vulnerable ones like ours.We must braze up for challenging times, especially if efforts to de-escalate the belligerency does not yield positive outcomes.The impact of such exchanges, especially with one of the parties being a major oil producer and exporter on the global economy, cannot be swept under the carpet.For us in Ghana, these are interesting yet worrying times as the propaganda of yesterday is set to be exposed very soon.The world woke up to the emergence of a pandemic…

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook. This signals growing investor confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery under the leadership of Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The upgrade reflects significant progress in Ghana’s fiscal and debt management, following the successful restructuring of $13.1 billion in Eurobond debt and the near-completion of outstanding external debt negotiations. Fitch notes that Ghana has normalised relations with most commercial creditors and expects full restructuring to be finalised by the end of 2025. One of the standout achievements…

Supreme Court nominee, Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has raised concerns about the legal inconsistency in Ghana’s laws regarding the age of consent for sex and marriage.He pointed out that while the law prohibits marriage for anyone under 18 years, it allows individuals as young as 16 to engage in consensual sex, creating a two-year gap that he believes needs to be bridged.Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei proposed that both legal ages for sex and marriage should be aligned at 18.“There is a gap in our laws. At 16, one can consent…

NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ntim The family of New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman, Stephen Ayensu Ntim, has requested that he temporarily step down from all party responsibilities due to health concerns and the urgent need for rest and medical care.In a letter dated June 16, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders, the family expressed serious concerns about Mr. Ntim’s current state of health, citing “cognitive dissonance and mental incapacitation.”They emphasized that his continued involvement in party activities infringes on his personal rights and poses a risk to his well-being.The letter—signed by Adelaide Ntim (MP),…

The writerIn Ghana, the hum of economic activity is often accompanied by the vibrant pulse of community life. From the bustling markets of Accra to the serene villages nestled in the Central Region, it is clear that businesses and society are closely connected. For many years, the success of businesses has been measured mainly by how much profit they make. But now, more companies are beginning to understand that their role goes beyond making money for their owners.Today, a more holistic approach is gaining traction, one that recognises the profound responsibility businesses have beyond their shareholders: Environmental, Social, and Governance…

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah has revealed a long-hidden struggle from his childhood—how he nearly missed out on a place at Pope John Senior High School due to what he described as an “admission conspiracy.” Speaking at the school’s 67th Anniversary and Speech & Prize Giving Day on Saturday, Dr. Boamah said his mother fought tirelessly to reverse what appeared to be a plot to swap his place at POJOSS with another applicant. “Someone tried to take my place. My mother went back and forth between POJOSS and SECTECH three times…

The long-anticipated cross-border electricity trade between Nepal and Bangladesh has now commenced with the formal launch of 38 megawatts (MW) of hydropower exports routed through India. This marks a watershed moment in South Asia’s evolving regional energy cooperation, grounded in clean energy diplomacy, mutual infrastructure use, and strategic necessity.The formal supply of electricity began at noon on 15 June 2025, with the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) transmitting hydropower to Bangladesh via Indian power corridors managed by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN). As agreed, the energy will cost Bangladesh approximately 6.4 US cents per unit (roughly Tk7 per kilowatt-hour), which…

OmniBSIC Bank, one of Ghana’s fastest-growing financial services providers, has officially relocated its Osu branch to a more spacious and customer-friendly premises, effective Monday, June 2, 2025. The new location is situated directly opposite SAS Jewellery on Osu Oxford Street (GPS: GR-035-6369), marking a significant step in the Bank’s commitment to improving service delivery and client experience. Previously located in the same vicinity, the move forms part of OmniBSIC Bank’s broader strategy to modernise its operations and enhance convenience for its customers. The new branch, housed in a one-story building, features a larger seating area designed to accommodate more clients…

The Child Marriage Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with UNFPA Ghana and UNICEF Ghana, has held a one-day meeting to review and finalize the National Operational Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan for Ending Child Marriage (2025–2026).The objective of the meeting was to review and confirm baseline data and targets for 2023–2024 with institutional representatives; present proposed targets for 2025–2026 to stakeholders for validation; and strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.Speaking on behalf of the Chief Director of the Ministry, the Head of the Child Marriage Unit, Madam Safia Tamimu, said the updated…

Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has successfully undergone prostate cancer surgery in the United States, his wife, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, has confirmed in a statement.The operation, which involved a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, was performed on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The procedure is said to have lasted over four hours.“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” Professor Angela Ofori-Atta stated.She added that, despite the emotional strain, her husband is coping well and…