Author: johnmahama

A major economic announcement was made last week in faraway Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in China – one with the potential to transform the trajectory of industrial development across Africa, from light to heavy manufacturing, and possibly help lift millions of our people out of poverty if well managed.Surprisingly, it has so far not generated the level of discourse I was expecting across African media, economic, and social networking platforms.China has declared its readiness to drop 100% of tariffs on products from all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.This bold move could reshape Africa’s export potential…

A photograph of students who have received free sanitary pads A total of 137 students from four basic schools in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region have, on behalf of their peers, presented a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, requesting clarity on the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Policy.The students are advocates and club members of the One Million Smiles Project, being implemented by Afrikids Ghana, a child rights organisation, in the district.They marched through the Fumbisi Market with placards, raising awareness on menstrual hygiene before proceeding to the Builsa South District Assembly, where they formally presented…

Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House, says Ghana and other African countries are not shielded from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dr Alex Vines cautions that vital sectors like oil, gold, and international travel are at serious risk. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, he told host Evans Mensah that Ghana and other African economies are far from insulated from the shockwaves of the renewed Middle East hostilities. “It impacts supply chains. It impacts the price of oil… It impacts the price of gold. It disrupts travel,” he said. His comments came days after…

As the world observes the Day of the African Child today, UNICEF Ghana underscores a significant demographic reality. It noted that by 2050, 4 out of every 10 children worldwide will reside in Africa. This significant shift presents an unparalleled opportunity, demanding renewed commitment and joint accountability from all partners to invest in the continent’s youngest generation.The annual observance on June 16th honors the courageous students who participated in the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa, protesting educational injustices. This day remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing imperative to champion the rights and welfare of all African children, as…

play videoAdelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, Stephen Ntim and Nana B The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has taken exception to the public disclosure of the health condition of the party’s National Chairman, Stephen Ntim.Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on June 17, 2025, Nana B criticised both the family of the chairman and the Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo, Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, for allowing details of Ntim’s health to be discussed openly on television and radio.“Chairman Ntim is not a child, and this letter has brought disgrace…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, 31st January 2026. The decision was taken at a crucial meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025. This announcement by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, sets the stage for a decisive contest to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. “The Committee also spoke about the time for our presidential primaries. And again, the Committee agrees that that decision does not warrant amendment of our Constitution. And the National Council today also made the decision that…

Ken Ofori-Atta’s tenure as Ghana’s Finance Minister has become a defining case study in governance, accountability, and economic stewardship. His appointment by President Akufo-Addo, his cousin, raised concerns about nepotism and conflicts of interest. His ties to Databank, a financial institution he co-founded, further complicated perceptions of transparency, as the firm continued to benefit from government contracts during his tenure.Beyond financial concerns, Ofori-Atta’s health-related absences and the government’s decision to retain him despite mounting economic challenges fueled skepticism about governance stability. His tenure culminated in Ghana’s debt default, an IMF bailout, and ongoing corruption investigations, making his legacy a focal…

An inferno that broke out on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at around 5:18 a.m. completely destroyed five container shops located opposite the North Campus of the University of Education, Winneba.No casualties were recorded; however, one of the affected shops was a printing press equipped with gadgets valued at several thousands of Ghana Cedis.According to ADO I Dery Vitus, Public Relations Officer of the Effutu Directorate of the Ghana National Fire Service, the office received a telephone call from one of the Service’s officials reporting the fire outbreak at the gate.“Immediately, a crew was dispatched to the scene at 6:08 a.m.…

In a significant move aimed at accelerating the completion of education infrastructure across the country, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with logistics firm Sky Brokers to offer pre-financing support to contractors and suppliers involved in GETFund-funded projects.Under the agreement, Sky Brokers, in partnership with Chinese construction firm Jiangsu Yisong Construction Engineering Co. Ltd, will provide flexible pre-financing packages to contractors executing GETFund-approved works. The partnership is designed to address persistent funding delays that have historically slowed down school construction and educational facility upgrades.Speaking at the signing ceremony, GETFund Administrator Paul Adjei described…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has constituted a nine-member committee to spearhead preparations for its upcoming National Delegates Conference. This was announced at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025. The high-powered committee will be chaired by former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, with the party’s National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye, serving as Vice Chair. The National Delegates Conference will bring together delegates from across the country to deliberate on important party matters and potentially make critical decisions about the NPP’s future direction. Meanwhile, the party has scheduled its presidential primaries for…