The Deputy Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East, Titus Glover has lambasted former president John Dramani Mahama for saying that he was honest to Ghanaians about the state of Ghana’s economy in the run-up to the 2016 elections. The former president who was sharing some of the things that led … Read more
Five or so months after losing the December 2016 elections, former President John Dramani Mahama is still groping for the factors accounting for his devastating loss to Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). While in Durban, South Africa, attending the World Economic Forum last week, he attributed his shocking defeat to a fresh … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he was honest to Ghanaians about the state of Ghana’s economy in the run-up to the 2016 elections but the promises Nana Akufo-Addo swayed votes in his favour resulting in the loss of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Durban, South Africa on … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has made striking comments on the various reasons behind the NDC defeat in the last general elections held in December, 2016. The former president’s comments which appears to be a sharp enlightenment to supporters of the New Patriotic Party, could possibly spark up regrets in them. Mahama made the remarks … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said his honesty with Ghanaians about the state of Ghana’s economy caused his defeat, while his main contender, now President Akufo-Addo walked his way to the Flagstaff House through lofty promises. He said his case in the December elections, worst in the history of Ghana’s politics can best be … Read more
Africa’s flagship business and political summit being held in Durban this week has been overshadowed by a bitter fight exposing deep divisions at the heart of South Africa’s ruling ANC. The African National Congress (ANC) was plunged into crisis when President Jacob Zuma dramatically fired respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan in a March cabinet reshuffle … Read more
Former President John Mahama has blamed his defeat in the 2016 election on what he describes as incumbency disadvantage. According to the former President, while his main opponent, now President Akufo-Addo, was promising everything to secure votes, he as president, was restricted on the kind of promises he could make because he knew the strength … Read more
The famine ravaging South Sudan and its neighbours could claim six million lives, a charity warned Friday, as the international community struggles to raise the $4.4 billion needed to avert a full-blown disaster. The food crisis in the world’s youngest country is one of the key issues being discussed at this week’s World Economic Forum … Read more
Notwithstanding the current economic and socio-political uncertainty, numerous companies in Africa are still positive about the growth potential of the continent. PwC research across the continent shows that 91% of CEOs are confident about their own companies’ growth prospects in the medium term. “This is the highest level of confidence since we started our research … Read more
Zimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. He denied that the country was a fragile state. “We have over 14 universities and our literacy rate is over 90 [%] – the highest in Africa,” he said, adding that the economy was improving. Zimbabwe has been … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he was honest to Ghanaians about the state of Ghana’s economy in the run-up to the 2016 elections but the rosy promises of the then flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) swayed votes in his favour resulting in the loss of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has charged leaders to be accountable to citizens in order to build trust in public institutions. He explained that citizens are entitled to know what public funds are used for. For him, this is one of the important ways to build confidence in public institutions of the country. “Every month … Read more
Zimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. He denied that the country was a fragile state. “We have over 14 universities and our literacy rate is over 90 [%] – the highest in Africa,” he said, adding that the economy was improving. Zimbabwe has been … Read more
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe insisted on Thursday that his country is not a failed state and accused the US of being fragile because of its economic dependence on China. Mugabe pointed to Zimbabwe’s 90-percent literacy rate to support his claim that the southern African country, which has battled economic chaos in recent years, is one … Read more
Illicit capital flows into and out of developing economies ranged from $2 trillion to $3.5 trillion in 2014, with Africa the region most vulnerable to the flight of capital needed for investment and other purposes, according to a new study. Released on Monday by Washington-based think-tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), the report comes before the … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has told the Nigerian government that it has the responsibility to be the driver of economic transformation and integration in West Africa, adding that the West African economic giant has “nothing to fear from Ghana or Cote d’Ivoire in an integrated sub-region”. This was contained in his remarks as Chairperson … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama will deliver an address on leadership at the World Economic Forum summit in South Africa today, May 3. Mr Mahama, who is currently in Durban, said he would be “sharing my vision and insights of leadership with selected top executives of Forum Members”. The Meet the Leader in Africa Session … Read more
South Africa’s scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma has abandoned a May Day rally after he was booed by workers demanding his resignation. Scuffles broke out between Mr Zuma’s supporters and opponents, resulting in all speeches being cancelled. The main labour federation, Cosatu, called on Mr Zuma to step down last month after he sacked his widely … Read more
Teenage fly-half Curwin Bosch kicked 18 points as Coastal Sharks of South Africa won 33-25 at Jaguares of Argentina Saturday in a key Super Rugby match. Success gave the Sharks an eight-point advantage in the standings over the Jaguares with six rounds left as the teams battle for a quarter-finals place. It was a much … Read more
Staging home Test matches abroad is among the options South African rugby bosses are considering in a bid to make the national body profitable again. Dwindling sponsorship in a harsh economic climate, rising costs and helping fund 14 professional provincial teams were among the reasons for the deficit. A 130 million rand reduction in sponsorship … Read more