Also known as: Mr Ibrahim Mahama · Mr. Ibrahim Mahama
Ibrahim Mahama — CEO of Engineers & Planners, offered jobs to South African evacuees and pledged financial support to returnees.
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The Chronicle
The Council of Ulamas (Imams) in Ashanti region and Zongo Community Chiefs have supported Business magnate, Ibrahim Mahama with prayers for Allah’s blessings and guidance as he takes over the management of the Damang Gold Mines. …
Ashanti Council of Imams, Zongo chiefs hail Ibrahim MahamaThe National Disaster Management Organisation in Wassa Amenfi West Municipality has appealed to businessman Ibrahim Mahama to dredge the Tano and Samre rivers to help curb persistent flooding in the area. Heavy rainfall caused the rivers to overflow, collapsing more than 24 buildings and displacing numerous residents across several communities since June 14.
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The National Disaster Management Organisation in Wassa Amenfi West Municipality has appealed to businessman Ibrahim Mahama to dredge the Tano and Samre rivers to help curb persistent flooding in the area. Heavy rainfall caused the rivers to overflow, collapsing more than 24 buildings and displacing numerous residents across several communities since June 14.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's mining industry is undergoing a transformation toward increased Ghanaian participation and ownership, with indigenous companies demonstrating the expertise and financial capacity to manage major mining assets. Recent examples include Engineers & Planners' acquisition of Damang Mine and Heath Goldfields' intervention at Bogoso-Prestea Mine, along with Heath Goldfields' launch of a US$20 million Five-Year Community Development Plan.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's mining industry is undergoing a transformation toward greater Ghanaian participation and ownership, with examples including Engineers & Planners' acquisition of Damang Mine and Heath Goldfields' intervention at Bogoso-Prestea Mine. Heath Goldfields has launched a Five-Year Community Development Plan valued at US$20 million.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana and South Africa are engaged in a public diplomatic dispute after Ghana's embassy released video footage of evacuees aboard an aircraft. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused Ghana of "incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum," citing concerns that high-profile repatriation media campaigns distort regional migration realities and inflame local tensions.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Engineer and Planners CEO Ibrahim Mahama has offered 100 job opportunities to Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, about 200 jobs have been secured overall from private entities to support the long-term professional rehabilitation of returnees.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality are calling for government to fully tar the Akuse–Asutuare road, which has been in poor condition for over 30 years. While heavy-duty equipment is reshaping portions of the road under the District Road Improvement Programme, residents say this is only a temporary fix and want complete rehabilitation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire businessman Ibrahim Mahama has offered 100 immediate job opportunities to Ghanaians evacuated from xenophobic violence in South Africa, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. A total of 200 employment openings have been secured by the state in partnership with private companies for the returnees.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Business magnates and multinational corporations have partnered with Ghana's government to provide livelihood restoration and economic integration for citizens evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant violence. The Foreign Affairs Minister announced the private sector intervention while welcoming the second batch of 345 evacuees at Accra International Airport.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The final edition of "Art of Exchange," a cultural diplomacy initiative by DiplomArts and the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, closed on May 30, 2026, at the Sankofa Africa Center, featuring an installation by Ibrahim Mahama, a performance by Rocky Dawuni, and a panel discussion on decentralised artistic practices and creative communities' role in fostering dialogue across borders.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Indigenous operator Damang Gold Mine Limited is investing US$250 million in modern mining equipment to expand production and improve efficiency, demonstrating the capacity of local mining companies to compete at scale and supporting Ghana's push toward local ownership of strategic mineral assets.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Indigenous mining firm Damang Gold Mine Limited has invested $250 million in a fleet of heavy-duty mining equipment including Liebherr excavators, 30 triple 777 dump trucks, and 15 Caterpillar 395 excavators. The investment is expected to increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and create employment opportunities.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A citizen has filed a petition with CHRAJ demanding an investigation into President John Mahama over conflict-of-interest allegations related to the takeover of the Damang Mine by the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama, whose firm E&P received the concession from Gold Fields in April 2026. The petitioner invokes constitutional articles barring public officers from placing themselves in situations of personal interest conflict.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology has held its 2026 Mini Congregation Ceremony in Tarkwa, graduating 95 students and committing to train 1,000 coders this academic year in support of the government's digitalisation agenda. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has donated 200 laptops and provided 2,000 slots for students and staff to obtain Google certifications.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama's decision to stay away from Cabinet deliberations on the Damang Mine lease process, saying he recused himself because of his brother's involvement with Engineers & Planners. Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the President orchestrated a takeover of the mine for his brother, stating the Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than directly awarding the concession.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Mahama deliberately stayed away from Cabinet discussions on the Damang Mining lease award to Engineers & Planners because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's involvement, and argues the President was "the biggest obstacle" to the bid rather than influencing it in favor of his brother.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that Cabinet forced a competitive bidding process for the Damang Mine concession after rigorous debate, and rejected claims that President Mahama influenced the process in favour of Engineers & Planners, stating the President recused himself from Cabinet discussions to avoid conflict of interest because of his brother Ibrahim's connection to the company.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight local and international artists have been honoured as Laureates at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, including Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, installation artist Yaw Owusu, painters Victor Butler and Larry Otoo, portrait artist Afia Prempeh, and international figures Leon Raddegonde, Julie Hudson and Osei Bonsu. The event was organised by the Manhyia Palace Museum in collaboration with UNESCO and Justice and Repairs to honour distinguished artists and curators for their contributions to contemporary art and cultural heritage.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
IMANI Africa's Kofi Bentil has urged Ghana to move beyond partisan politics and protect businesses from being targeted based on perceived political affiliations, warning that national investments risk underperformance when viewed through political lenses rather than in the national interest.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Asamoah, a nail technician who survived xenophobic attacks in South Africa and was repatriated to Ghana, has launched a cement distribution and hardware business with the backing of business mogul Ibrahim Mahama. The venture represents a transition from displacement to entrepreneurship and fulfills a pledge to rehabilitate the victim and demonstrate economic potential for returning Ghanaians.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian who returned from South Africa after suffering xenophobic attacks where he worked as a nail technician and hairdresser, has received GH¢200,000 in financial support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama to help rebuild his life. He was also received by Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa and the Minister for Foreign Affairs upon his return home.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Artist Ibrahim Mahama appears on the Talk No Dey Cook Rice Podcast to discuss an alleged assault on him and his uncle by the IGP Special Force ("Black Maria"), as well as broader questions about diplomatic passport protection and accountability. The episode airs Sunday on JoyNews and YouTube.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission says arrangements are underway to repatriate approximately 300 Ghanaians seeking to return home, following a Ministry of Foreign Affairs directive. Registration is ongoing as the number of repatriation applicants increases amid growing xenophobic concerns affecting foreign nationals in South Africa.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has urged Ghanaians facing economic hardship or safety concerns to contact the High Commission for possible voluntary repatriation, offering government support for reintegration upon return. The offer follows recent xenophobic disturbances and applies to those whose livelihoods have become unsustainable or who no longer feel secure.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has given GH¢200,000 to xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah and pledged to set him up as a distributor in cement and construction hardware. The financial assistance will allow Asamoah to reunite with family before returning to Ghana to establish the new business.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says over 200 Ghanaians have requested voluntary repatriation following renewed xenophobic tensions, with many having lost businesses and livelihoods. The government is preparing a wider repatriation exercise and will cover travel costs and documentation for those without passports.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says businessman Ibrahim Mahama has offered employment to Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian who returned home after appearing in a video linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mahama reportedly wants Asamoah to serve as an ambassador to inspire other Ghanaians facing hardship abroad.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner says government has begun repatriating Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with nearly 200 having expressed interest in returning home voluntarily. Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has offered employment to Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian whose viral video was linked to the recent attacks.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →