Author: johnmahama

Social media has been bubbling with sensational claims: that Toyota has created a car running purely on water. The truth? While fascinating, the story has been widely misrepresented. What Toyota has actually unveiled is a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine—and while water plays a role, it isn’t the fuel.This is a meaningful leap forward in sustainable propulsion, but not one that defies science. The engine runs on hydrogen, with water strategically used in the cooling process to optimize performance and reduce emissions. This marks an evolution in engine design—not a reinvention of the laws of physics.🚗 The Quiet Revolution: What Makes…

Millions of children across the globe, including in Ghana, are set to receive life-saving vaccines against some of the world’s deadliest diseases, following a £1.25 billion pledge by the United Kingdom to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The announcement was made by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Gavi’s Global Summit in Brussels. This major commitment extends the UK’s 25-year partnership with Gavi—one that has already vaccinated over 1 billion children, saved more than 18 million lives, and generated $250 billion in economic benefits through reduced mortality and disability since its inception in 2000. The new funding will support Gavi’s mission…

The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated Dr (Med) Hintermann K. K. Mbroh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ho Teaching Hospital, along with an eleven-member Governing Board mandated to enhance the hospital’s governance and strategic direction. The inauguration ceremony took place on 16 June 2025 in Accra, with senior Ministry officials in attendance. Dr Mbroh, an experienced medical professional with a strong background in clinical practice, hospital management, and healthcare systems development, assumes leadership with a vision to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and institutional growth. “I am honoured to be entrusted with this role,” Dr Mbroh said.…

Sage, if Electrochem is piping seawater into drying ponds and not from the Ada Songhor Lagoon salt flats, then the dark ends sought by McDan and his state capture rent-seeking cohorts from the Akyem Mafia era are now crystal clear to silly old me, lol.The lease is, in reality, the pivotal core legal framework protecting a huge land speculation bet, lol. That’s why they’re prepared to intimidate, torture, maim, and murder to secure it and profit from parceling it out and selling it off for mammoth returns!Now, I understand the mealy-mouthed platitudes of the mostly spineless and clueless, greed-filled MPs,…

As part of activities to mark World Food Safety Awareness Day, the Veterinary Services Directorate of Ghana organised a food safety awareness float. The initiative aimed to educate the public, especially food vendors and consumers, on the critical importance of food safety practices. Some individuals also shared their thoughts on where they get their food and how they ensure it’s safe to eat. As the pressure to survive grows, so does the temptation to cut corners. But experts warn – one sick bird, one unsafe choice, could be the beginning of an outbreak. JoyNews’ Anne Dasse has more in the…

1. 🌱 Early Life: A Childhood Shaped by DogmaBorn in 1982 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to an Egyptian father, Loay Alshareef was raised in a devout Muslim household steeped in Salafi orthodoxy. By 18, he had memorized the Qur’an, but his education was laced with antisemitic tropes and rigid interpretations of Islamic texts. Like many in his generation, he was taught that Jews and Christians were adversaries of the faith—a belief reinforced by cultural narratives and religious instruction.His worldview began to unravel in his twenties when he traveled to Paris to study French. Assigned to live with a Yemenite Jewish…

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana has agreed a deal with Serie A side, Atalanta, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. The Italian club is strengthening its attacking options by securing Sulemana from Southampton ahead of the 2025/26 season. The agreement is reportedly valued at €17.5 million, with additional performance-related bonuses and add-ons of up to €4 million. The deal also includes a 15% sell-on clause. Sulemana, who is currently on holiday in Accra, is expected to cut his break short to undergo a medical examination in Bergamo, Italy, on Friday, June 27. The 22-year-old winger began his professional career with…

IntroductionIn a world increasingly interconnected and diverse, the power of the human mind remains both its greatest asset and most dangerous trap. Central to our daily thoughts, decisions, and interactions lie two unseen forces—assumptions and biases. While they help us make sense of complexity, they also distort reality, cloud judgment, and sow seeds of misunderstanding, inequality, and division. Understanding their nature is critical not only for personal growth but for creating just, inclusive, and empathetic communities.Understanding Bias and AssumptionBias is a tendency—often unconscious—to favor one idea, person, or group over another, usually in a way that is unfair. These can…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has indicated that key policies in the country’s tax administration laws are expected to be implemented from July 1, 2025. This is to boost the domestic revenue drive for the government. These include the Modified Taxation Scheme, VAT on Real Estate, and VAT on Non-Life Insurance. Modified Taxation Scheme The Modified Taxation Scheme (MTS) is a simplified approach for the informal sector. The MTS introduces a flexible framework targeting micro small and medium businesses across the country.  This is in line with the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896). Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony…

The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, will host India’s Prime Minister, H.E. Narendra Modi, for a two-day official visit to Ghana from Wednesday, July 2 to Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Presidency has announced. This landmark visit marks the first official trip by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in recent years and reflects the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. According to a statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the visit underscores the warm and long-standing ties between Ghana and India, and both leaders are expected to use the opportunity to…