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$100m Annual Export Boost Expected from New Float Glass Facility – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana stands to earn nearly $100 million annually in export revenue from the new float glass manufacturing facility under construction in Shama in the Western Region.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the project and the inauguration of the fifth phase of Keda Ghana Ceramics’ tile production line, President Mahama described the investment as a major step toward strengthening Ghana’s industrial base and export capacity.
“At full capacity, when we are producing 1,400 tons a day, the export earnings alone are projected to be almost $100 million annually,” he stated.
The President explained that the factory will operate in two phases — with phase one expected to produce 600 tons per day and phase two adding 800 tons daily — bringing total output to 1,400 tons per day when fully completed.
“If you have your calculator, 1,400 tons a day times 365 days a year, you will get the production that is going to come out of this factory,” he said, adding that the facility would become “one of the largest float glass facilities in Africa.”
According to President Mahama, the project will significantly reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported glass products while boosting foreign exchange earnings.
“In 2024 alone, Ghana imported over 65,000 tons of glass products valued at almost $25 million to meet the demand of our construction industry, automobile and manufacturing sectors. This factory is going to change that equation,” he noted.
“It will reduce our imports of glass, save us foreign exchange, strengthen supply chain reliability, and position Ghana as a major regional exporter of glass,” he added.
The President stressed that industrial production and exports are critical to sustaining economic growth and strengthening the local currency.
“This is how to build a strong economy. This is how to build a strong currency. Production underpins the value of a currency — not by speculation — but by production and exports,” he emphasized.
Beyond export revenue, President Mahama highlighted the job creation potential of the project, indicating that over 2,000 direct jobs will be created, alongside thousands of indirect employment opportunities across logistics, raw material supply, and maintenance services.
“This project will generate approximately 2,182 direct jobs — 729 during construction and 1,453 permanent operational jobs — in addition to thousands of indirect jobs,” he said.
He further indicated that the investment aligns with Ghana’s broader industrialization strategy and export drive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Trade agreements alone do not create prosperity. Production does. Value addition does. Competitive exports create prosperity,” he stated.
President Mahama commended Keda Ghana Ceramics for expanding its operations and investing in advanced manufacturing technology, noting that the facility would consume over 700 tons of raw materials daily and incorporate modern quality control systems.
“As I stand here today, I see a reduction in our import bill. I see an increase in our exports. I see a stronger cedi. I see high-value jobs for our youth, and I see Ghana emerging as a giant of West African manufacturing,” he declared.
The float glass facility is expected to export to African markets, Europe, and other destinations once fully operational, reinforcing Ghana’s ambition to become a leading manufacturing hub in the sub-region.
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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.
Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.
According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.
Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.
Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.
He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.
“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”
The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.
He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.
Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.
“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.
He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.
“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.
When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.
He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft
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