Author: johnmahama

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) members of the Ada East District Assembly are adhering to directives from the leadership of the association, to embark on a nationwide strike from Thursday, February 20, 2025. The Staff, who are members of CLOGSAG have since boycotted activities of the Assembly. CLOGSAG declared a strike action to back their call against the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as the Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry. Though the Local Government Service Workers’ Union (LGSWU) has announced its decision not to take part in the strike action, the Ada East District Assembly…

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has withdrawn the directive seeking to unitize oil fields ENI, Vitol and Springfield oil. This was contained in a letter seen by JOYBUSINESSS addressed to the Managing Director of ENI Ghana, Country Manager of Vitol Upstream Energy, and Springfield Exploration and Production. Reasons The minister in the letter dated February 25, 2025 explained that its action was influenced by a thorough review of the ruling on July 8, 2024. In addition, the decision was taken upon legal opinion provided by the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice.  The minister added…

Entrepreneurship and innovation remain a backbone of Ghana’s formal and informal sectors, offering jobs, income, and livelihood opportunities for millions of people. Entrepreneurship has been with us since time immemorial. Except that the way it was done in the past has undergone various transformation in terms of the integration of creativity, innovation, investment, risk management, and profitability, among others. Entrepreneurship has many beneficial effects on entrepreneurs themselves. Today many live much fulfilled lives, with dreams that seemed impossible some years ago, becoming realities. Entrepreneurship has positioned entrepreneurs to contribute to social and economic development.Nonetheless, challenges such as Globalization, the influx…

File photo of a sacred black stool Suspected thieves have stolen the sacred black stool from the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in Kumasi.Details available indicate that the incident, which has caused tension in the area, happened when the newly installed chief and other royal family members went to the Manhyia Palace to swear an oath of allegiance.It is reported that six heavily built men, armed with machetes and guns, broke into the palace, vandalised the metal gate, and took away the black stool and other valuables.Efforts to stop the suspected thieves proved futile.The men allegedly assaulted those who tried to apprehend…

Food Research Scientists at the Department of Food Science and Technology of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have detected a harmful banned substance in some tomato pastes sold on the Ghanaian market. The substance, Erythrosine, also known as Red Dye No. 3, is used as a colourant in various foods, including toffees, candies, and drinks. It may be labelled and appear on these products, as “Number 3.” However, the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) does not permit the substance to be used in the production of tomato paste. This is because Erythrosine has been found…

Science and mathematics are fundamental subjects in Ghanaian Senior High Schools (SHS), but many students struggle with rote learning instead of understanding concepts. One major challenge is the memorization of complex formulas, which consumes valuable learning time. To improve efficiency and conceptual understanding, Ghana’s education system should introduce a standardized formula sheet for students in science and mathematics programs. The Problem: Rote Learning and Time WastageCurrently, SHS students in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and other science-related subjects are required to memorize numerous formulas. This approach leads to: Time Wastage – Students spend excessive hours cramming formulas instead of focusing on problem-solving…

The consultation forum was held in Tamale, and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Northern Zone have held consultation on the Non-profit Organisations (NPO) draft Bill to provide input and shape the future of the non-profit sector in the country.The consultation forum, held in Tamale, and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation, was to consult widely with CSOs on the draft NPO Bill and solicit feedback to inform a CSOs position paper on the Bill.The CSOs in the Northern Zone came out with some input on the Bill, which was read by Madam Teiko Sabah, a Consultant at…

From left: Head of Corporate Affairs, Bernice L. Natue; Director of Operations, Sylvia Asana Dauda Owu; GSA CEO Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Western Zonal Manager Agnes Asamoah-Duku; and Head of Human Resources & Administration, Boatemaa Manu-Antwi. In a move that underscores the strategic importance of Ghana’s Western corridor in global trade, Professor Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), embarked on a working tour of the Western Zone, headquartered in Takoradi, on February 17, 2025. His visit sought to assess ongoing operations, engage with staff, and advance plans to solidify Ghana’s position as a leading hub for…

Since Jan 7 when a new President was inaugurated, I have been having nightmares about what it means to declare a Constitution Day, only to realise it was the outdooring of a new brand of democracy, with a revolution forehead. Constitutional democracy is like a tortoise: too slow, too boring. No chooboei, no red eyes, no red bands; the neighbourhood is too quiet; indiscipline is too ‘mooch,’ with big thieves getting away with crime. So then democracy needs red eyes and a little stimulant to make it people-friendly. Our political history of revolution over a greater part of 1979 to…

The outcome of the 2024 general elections in Ghana saw the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by President John Dramani Mahama winning overwhelmingly over the New Patriotic Party (NPP). However, as the new administration settled into power, a contentious issue of mass termination of contracts of employees who were recruited into government agencies under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration in its final days has dominated the public space.This development has sparked national debate over the implications of political transitions on job security, governance and the broader promise of job creation that dominated campaign rhetoric. The situation raises important questions:…