Author: johnmahama

– Source:Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK are pulling back support, placing increasing strain on already overstretched aid systems. Global humanitarian needs have quadrupled since 2015, driven by new conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine and Gaza. Added to these are protracted crises in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and DR Congo, among others. Yet donor funding has failed to keep pace, covering less than half of the requested US$50 billion in 2024, leaving millions without assistance. Notably, the US recently slashed billions of US dollars from global relief…

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has handed over 100 new laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi to help bridge the digital learning gap for underprivileged students. A second time donation to the ‘Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL)’ initiative, Telecel donated 200 laptops in 2021 in response to an appeal from KNUST. Both donations align with the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Connected Learning pillar, which is targeted at bridging the digital gap for underprivileged people and communities through training and access to digital tools. Leading the delegation in donating on campus, Chief Executive…

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia launched myCreditScore in November 2024 Nigeria has announced plans to introduce a credit scoring system through its national identification card.In Ghana, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia advocated for a credit scoring system using the Ghana Card as a unique identifier for individuals.This move, he noted, would open access to easy credit, ensuring credibility by using Ghana Card.Dr Bawumia, with the support of the Bank of Ghana, successfully launched the credit scoring system in November 2024.A few months down the lane, West African neighbour, Nigeria, has now adopted Dr. Bawumia’s concept.The Nigerian government has announced that it…

Spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Kwasi Kwarteng, says they have no reservations about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.The date, which was agreed upon by the party’s National Council, has attracted some criticism from sections of the public and party faithful.But speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, June 18, Mr. Kwarteng insists that their team respects the decision and is more focused on reaching the grassroots with their message.“We respect the decision of the National Council. We do not hold any strong reservations—except to say that…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately stalling the collation process in the Ablekuma North constituency of the Greater Accra region, following the 2025 general elections. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Justin Kodua claimed the NDC is resorting to delay tactics because it did not win the election in the constituency. “If the NDC had genuinely won the Ablekuma North elections, the results would have been declared by now,” he stated. “They know they have lost, and what they are doing is only to…

I have been reading with curiosity, comments from some people who argue that the problem with the NSS ghost names scandal was/is not about the digital platform or the so-called metric app. For such persons, those to be blamed for the scandal should be the NSS/NSA staff who were using the platform.Surprisingly, those who make such arguments include the current Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi.Before I go on to the substantive points, it is important to point out that the current Director General was a staff (in fact, a District Director) of the NSS/NSA until…

Some of the leaders from the Yoruba community Alhaji Sidiku Buari, President Yoruba Council of Elders Ghana and a prominent figure within the Ghanaian community has described the upcoming Yoruba Day as a landmark event poised to strengthen cultural identity and unity among Yorubas living in the country.Speaking after a courtesy visit from the leadership of the Yoruba Community in Ghana on Tuesday, June 17, Alhaji Buari emphasized the importance of preserving traditional values among Yorubas in the diaspora. The delegation was led by Alhaji Chief Tunde Azeez, National President of the Yoruba Community in Ghana, alongside Alhaji Chief Fattau…

Fidelity Bank, in partnership with Innohub Foundation, has announced the launch of the second edition of the Fidelity GreenTech Innovation Challenge (GTIC). Designed exclusively to support idea-stage GreenTech businesses that address pressing challenges in Ghana’s agricultural value chain. This year’s challenge will award grant funding totalling over GH¢900,000 to 16 outstanding teams, enabling them to transform their concepts into viable, sustainable solutions.  Grant Funding over GH¢1,000,000 for Idea-Stage Innovators in a continued commitment to fostering agricultural innovation, Fidelity Bank will provide over GH¢1,000,000 in direct grant funding and support to 16 selected idea-stage enterprises. Each of the selected winners will…

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, popularly known as Samini, has expressed support for the ongoing anti-corruption initiative dubbed Operation Recover All Loots.According to him, he is pleased with efforts by the Office of the Attorney General and other investigative bodies to prosecute individuals alleged to have misappropriated public funds.Speaking on Accra-based JoyPrime on Wednesday, June 18, the award-winning artiste described the prosecutions as one of the positive aspects of the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.“As I speak to you, currently what we are seeing — I’m a happy Ghanaian, and I like the fact that…

A photo collage of Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad and Kwesi Pratt Jnr Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has criticised the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, following comments the envoy made regarding Ghana’s recent vote abstention on Iran’s nuclear compliance at a Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting.Speaking during a panel discussion on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on June 18, 2025, Pratt condemned what he described as the “effrontery” of the ambassador for questioning Ghana’s foreign policy stance, accusing him of overstepping diplomatic boundaries.“The arrogance of Israel and its…