Author: johnmahama

Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold began in the late 19th century? Or that South Africa became integrated into a global trading system only after 1652? Or that the first powerful state in South Africa was the Zulu kingdom? If you learned that any of these things were true, you are like most South Africans, who have missed out on at least a thousand years of the country’s history. Both radical and conservative historians have focused heavily on colonial history, a story starting at…

The newly renovated St. Mark Anglican School is set to benefit over 500 students As part of efforts to empower communities through education, the authorities at St. Mark Anglican School in Essikado, Takoradi, have received a fully renovated educational facility.This impactful initiative, spearheaded by Karpowership Ghana, aimed to revitalize the school’s educational infrastructure and has garnered widespread praise, particularly from the Paramount Chief of Essikado, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, an esteemed alumnus of the school. The project marks the Ghana’s second major school renovation in Takoradi by the firm, further emphasizing the its dedication to enhancing educational facilities in Ghana.The…

Chairman Mohinani Group, Ashok Mohinani (L) in a handshake with Dr. Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director, IFC The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group has announced a partnership with Mohinani Group to under-take the recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) from plastic waste in Ghana and Nigeria, helping protect the environment and creating thousands of jobs in both countries. Under the partnership, IFC will provide a loan of $37 million to help Mohinani Group subsidiaries Polytank Ghana Limited and Sonnex Packaging Nigeria to establish PET recycling plants in Ghana and Nigeria. Each plant will have the capacity to produce…

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has nullified all appointments and recruitments into the Public Service made after December 7, 2024.A confidential letter, obtained by Citi News, has been circulated to heads of government institutions, instructing them to enforce the directive.The decision is expected to impact individuals who secured public sector positions following the 2024 general elections.Although no official reason has been provided for the revocations, sources indicate that the move is part of the government’s efforts to uphold fairness and transparency during the public sector transition process.Below is the full letterConsistent with Government pronouncement in relation to near end of…

Gideon Peprah was assaulted by some unidentified men during the Council of State elections GhanaWeb’s Asahnti Regional Correspondent, Gideon Nana Peprah, was attacked by a group of armed men while covering the Council of State Elections in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The incident occurred at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council following a violent altercation that left several media personnel injured.Sharing his ordeal with Etsey Atisu, Peprah said that about seven well-built men stormed the venue without provocation and began assaulting electoral officers. “Built men from nowhere just stormed the place. They stormed the grounds where the…

Two Nigerian businessmen who allegedly defrauded a colleague of $20,000 (GH¢336,000) have appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court.  Patrick Piniki, 57, and Adawale Julius, 52, are alleged to have collected the money from the complainant under the pretext of securing him a vessel loaded with crude oil from Nigeria.  Charged with conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretences, Piniki and Julius pleaded not guilty.  The court presided over by Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Basit, admitted each accused person to bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with three sureties, who are to be public servants earning GH¢3,000 a month.  The sureties must…

People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people looking to find intimate partners, making them a prime target for cybercriminals.Online romance fraud has become a global phenomenon. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the US, romance scams accounted for losses to about 24,000 Americans, exceeding US$1 billion, in 2022.On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “Yahoo Boys” operating in Nigeria and “Sakawa Boys” in Ghana have a reputation for engaging in various fraudulent schemes, including online romance scams.Over the…

Sulley Sambian is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) Two concerned Ghanaians have reportedly called for an investigation into alleged acts of corruption and abuse of office involving Sulley Sambian, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Dr. Sulemana Abdulai, the Board Chairman, of the Northern Development Authority (NDA).According to a report by radiotamaleonline.com, the allegations — raised by an insider informant and a concerned citizen, whose identities have been withheld – focus on suspected improprieties in the sale of state assets, misuse of authority resources, and conflicts of interest by the two officials.The duo…

Dr. John Kwakye Economist and Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr. John Kwakye is forecasting  Ghana’s banking sector may undergo another round of recapitalization in 2025, following the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as new governor of the Bank of Ghana. He made the forecast during an interview on the Beyond the Numbers show on Joy News. Dr. Kwakye warned that the sector remains under pressure, largely due to the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which has weakened the balance sheets of banks and increased the number of non-performing loans (NPLs). “The…

Manchester City are fighting for Champions League survival and a place in the last 16 after Jude Bellingham’s injury-time winner settled a tense play-off first leg in Real Madrid’s favour. Pep Guardiola’s side rediscovered more of their true form early on at Etihad Stadium as Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol combined to set up Erling Haaland for a confident finish after 19 minutes. Grealish, who had made a fine start, then went off injured and after Haaland hit the bar shortly after the break, Real took control. Real let City off the hook by failing to take their chances until…