Ghana to grow foreign reserves beyond $20bn to cushion future global shocks — President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana is working to grow its foreign exchange reserves beyond $20 billion within the next three years to protect the economy from future global shocks, including financial crises, pandemics and other unexpected disruptions. Speaking in an interview on his final day of a three-day State Visit […]
President Mahama pushes for growth of local garment industry amidst the buzz his Fugu sparked in Zambia
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted cultural diplomacy and the promotion of Ghana’s local garment industry as key takeaways from his official state visit to Zambia. President Mahama noted that his appearance in a traditional Ghanaian smock, locally called Fugu or Batakari unexpectedly sparked a viral online discussion about the outfit. Speaking […]
President Mahama says wearing ‘fugu’ abroad has boosted global exposure for Ghanaian weavers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, says his choice to wear Ghana’s traditional smock, popularly known as fugu or batakari, on international stages has given local weavers and designers global exposure. According to him, his choice to wear such traditional attire has unexpectedly given local weavers and designers global […]
President Mahama champions value addition, intra-African trade during State visit to Zambia
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the urgent need for African countries to take greater control of their natural resources and deepen trade among themselves, as a pathway to economic sovereignty and shared prosperity. Speaking in an End-of-visit interview at the conclusion of his official state visit to Zambia, President Mahama highlighted […]
President Mahama hails GoldBod reforms in address to Zambian Parliament
By: Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address, President […]
Too many African countries remain trapped in triple dependency- President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that African countries must redefine their development trajectory and break free from the shackles of “triple dependency” that undermine their sovereignty. According to him, Africa needs to take its destiny into its own hands, citing dependency on external actors for security, donors for health […]
What President Mahama wrote in Zambian National Assembly visitors’ book
The President, John Dramani Mahama, says he feels “greatly honoured” to address the National Assembly during his state visit to the country. In a message in the Assembly’s visitors’ book, President Mahama expressed his hope that the visit would rekindle the historic friendship between Ghana and Zambia, which has existed since both countries gained independence […]
Ghana is taking action to improve economy and public services – President Mahama
Ghana has chosen “execution over excuses and is digitalising public services to fight corruption”, President John Dramani Mahama has said. He made the remarks when addressing the National Assembly of Zambia in Lusaka on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Speaking about the Accra Reset Initiative, President Mahama said Africa must take control of its own development. […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama holds tete-a-tete with Zambian counterpart
First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama today held an inspiring meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display of cross-border sisterhood and collaboration. The two leaders held meaningful discussions about their ongoing initiatives and explored opportunities to support each other’s work. Key highlights from the meeting included sharing their experiences with […]
Ghana and Zambia must deepen economic cooperation, not just diplomacy – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana and Zambia must move beyond political dialogue and build stronger bilateral economic cooperation to deliver real benefits for their people.Speaking at the State House in Lusaka during a three-day state visit to Zambia at a bilateral meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
We aim to recapture the cooperation that existed between Ghana and Zambia – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President, John Dramani Mahama has expressed his desire to revive the strong cooperation that once existed between Ghana and Zambia. He emphasized the need for enhanced economic partnership agreements between the two countries, moving beyond mere political dialogue. “We believe that a kind of enhanced economic partnership agreements will be the […]
Ghanaian community in Zambia hails Mahama as ‘beacon of hope’ during state visit
By Sarah Baafi The President of the Ghanaian community in Zambia, Williams Aidoo, has showered glowing praise on President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as a “leader extraordinaire” whose legacy continues to inspire Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Mr. Aidoo made the remarks during an opening address at a gathering held in honour of […]
‘Woe betide you’: President Mahama warns heads of state-owned enterprises over audit delays
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia – President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to chief executives of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), saying strict sanctions will apply to any head who fails to complete outstanding audits and submit annual reports by the end of April. Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian […]
President Mahama to lay divestiture of Public Property Bill before parliament
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia — President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon lay before Parliament the Divestiture of Public Property Bill, a proposed law aimed at regulating the sale, transfer, and privatization of state-owned assets to safeguard the public interest and improve economic efficiency. According to the President, […]
