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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Sewua Hospital by the end of the year, emphasizing that several projects initiated during his previous tenure had stalled under the previous administration but would now be revived.Speaking to the clergy in Kumasi on Sunday, President Mahama assured, “I’ve assured Otumfuo that we’ll complete the Sewua hospital this year. The completion would allow us to decongest Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital so that important rehabilitation works can continue there.”He also revealed that he had engaged Euroget De-Invest S.A., the contractors for the Afari Military Hospital, who assured him they would…

An old photo of Capt Kofi Amoabeng (far right with back turned) with some of his workers In his third and final volume of recollections of his life and primarily everything that had to do with his now defunct bank, UT Bank, Capt Prince Kofi Amoabeng (rtd), shares details of the day his bank was ‘rudely’ locked out of business, very early on the first working day of a week in 2017. Titled, ‘The UT Bank Story Vol. 3: Fateful Decisions,’ authored alongside George Bentum Essiaw, the celebrated banker described how, as early as 6AM on Monday, August 14, 2017,…

Karpowership’s presence in Ghana goes beyond generating electricity – it is about creating meaningful and lasting change in communities. Guided by its One World Philosophy, the company believes that wherever it operates, it becomes part of the community. This commitment has driven Karpowership to invest in education, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that its impact is felt across its host communities in the Greater Accra and Western Regions. Investing in Education: Powering the Future Education remains a key focus for Karpowership, as the company continues to enhance learning environments and support students in need. Through its Powering Communities Through…

As Ghana prepares for the National Economic Dialogue (NED) on March 3, 2025, Professor Lord Mensah, an economist and finance lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has emphasized the need for tangible implementation of its outcomes to restore economic stability.In his maiden State of the Nation Address, President John Mahama described Ghana’s economic situation as dire, with public debt reaching GH¢721 billion.He highlighted that the NED will provide a platform to assess the state of the economy and develop key policies to address the country’s financial crisis.According to the president, the dialogue will also play a crucial role…

The allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan are no longer an isolated matter. They have evolved into a critical test of Nigeria’s legislative integrity and ethical standards. These accusations of sexual harassment and abuse of power have brought to light deep flaws within Nigeria’s legislative structure, particularly within its Senate, where these abuses of power have long been ignored, swept under the rug, or even accepted as normal. The situation is untenable, and it demands immediate intervention at the highest levels of government, especially from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The time has come for the Senate to…

In the wake of several epidemic outbreaks, such as the Cholera and Meningitis that have wreaked havoc in some parts of Ghana, the call to establish a dedicated fund for Public Health Emergency Funding (PHEF) has been incessant.While the calls are in the right direction, another key area that needs attention is how health arms are strengthened to collaborate in epidemic preparedness and response. The health arms include the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Public Health Workers, Laboratory Scientists, Pharmacists, Medics, Frontliners, and others.It is in this vein that Dr. Solomon D.Y. Kwashie, a Medical Laboratory Scientist, in an exclusive interview…

Absa Bank Ghana has opened an SME Banking Suite at its Adum branch in Kumasi to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The new SME Banking Suite provides a dedicated space where businesses can connect, collaborate, and access tailored banking solutions conveniently. The suite is part of the bank’s commitment to enhancing SME support by offering a business-friendly environment with services tailored to their unique needs. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, Edward Nartey Botchway, stated: “SMEs face significant challenges, with 70% of SMEs failing within their first five years. Every SME…

Depending on whom you ask, deflection can be anything. To honest people, it allows them to buy time before circling back to that which is truthful and factual. Politicians, to whom candor or any iteration of honesty is alien, use deflection as a vehicle to sidestep accountability; a submarine to navigate the storm-tossed seas of public scrutiny. In the run-up to the 2016 presidential elections, Donald Trump’s tax compliance – or the lack of it, gained prominence. Each time he was asked, Trump’s default response was, ”What about [Hillary Clinton’s] emails?” One media engagement after the other, Trump danced around…

President John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s president Having listened to President John Dramani Mahama present his first State of the Nation address in his first term and the facts he laid bare, the only logical conclusion one could draw is that, this country was on the verge of collapse under the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. No wonder Ghanaians reposed their confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its leader to fix the mess.It is said that, to whom much is given, much is expected. This is exactly the current situation between President John Dramani Mahama and Ghanaians. The expectations are…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced an ongoing review of all contracts signed by the ministry to assess their status and effectiveness.According to the Adaklu MP, the review aims to distinguish between active and inactive contracts, ensuring better financial management.Addressing Parliament, Agbodza stated: “We are currently undergoing an exercise at the Ministry to rationalize the portfolio to tell exactly whether every contract awarded is active.“On record, some contracts are awarded, and the contractors never turned up on site, and every contract has a termination clause.“If a contract is awarded and for two or three years…