4 d. ago Ghana Launches Landmark Youth Tracker, YouthXplore App and AgTractive Campaign to Drive Digital Transformation and Youth Employment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/The Ministry of Youth Development and Employment (MYDE) on Tuesday launched three major national initiatives — the National Youth Tracker Platform, the YouthXplore Mobile App, and the AGRA-driven AgTractive Campaign — marking a decisive national shift toward digitally coordinated youth development, data-driven policy planning, and renewed youth engagement in modern agriculture. The event, held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/

Transport

4 d. ago Ablekuma Central MCE Cuts Sod for Multiple Projects, Urges Use of Local Labour

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablekuma-central-mce-cuts-sod-for-multiple-projects-urges-use-of-local-labour/The MCE for Ablekuma Central, Frank Nkansah, has made a strong case for youth employment in his municipality by advocating and imploring project contractors in the municipality to employ skilled youth in the construction of infrastructural projects. Speaking at the sod-cutting and the handing over of project sites for the construction of various developmental projects, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablekuma-central-mce-cuts-sod-for-multiple-projects-urges-use-of-local-labour/

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4 d. ago Private sector ready to scale EV adoption but needs stronger government backing – Cubica Energy CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Cubica Energy, Lesley Arthur, has welcomed the government’s ongoing engagement with industry players on electric mobility but says stronger support is needed to accelerate nationwide adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the ERA EV Conference in Accra, she described the private sector as a “critical driver of EV penetration” and […]

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6 d. ago SOS Ghana urges youth to build employable skills as job market tightens

The National Youth Development Advisor for SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, Godknows Kporha, is urging young people to develop employable skills and take charge of their career paths as Ghana’s job market becomes increasingly competitive.

Events

1 week ago GhIPSS Unveils Unified Cybersecurity Framework for Financial Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghipss-unveils-unified-cybersecurity-framework-for-financial-sector/The Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlements Systems (GhIPSS) has announced plans for a collaborative, multi layered approach to strengthen cybersecurity across Ghana’s financial ecosystem, addressing gaps in coordination between industry players and regulators. Clara B. Arthur, CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of GhIPSS, revealed the initiative at the Payments Industry Cybersecurity Summit 2025, jointly organized by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghipss-unveils-unified-cybersecurity-framework-for-financial-sector/

Politics

1 week ago YEA, Ambulance Service graduate final batch of Community Medical First Responders

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in partnership with the Ghana National Ambulance Service, has celebrated the passing-out ceremony of the final batch of Community Medical First Responders (CMFR) at the National Ambulance Training Centre in Nkenkaaso in the Ashanti Region. The event marked a significant moment in the nationwide effort to improve access to timely […]

Sport

1 week ago EPA trains industry players on carbon market to boost revenue and youth employment

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has begun a training initiative aimed at equipping Ghanaians with the skills to tap into opportunities within the global carbon market, a sector the Authority believes can generate significant revenue for the nation while creating thousands of jobs for unemployed youth.

Sport

1 week ago Let’s champion a future where ASM becomes a beacon of hope and supply chain sustainability – Sammy Gyamfi

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called on global industry players to support efforts aimed at transforming the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector into a force for sustainable development.

Sport

2 w. ago Industry Questions Ghana State Takeover of Springfield Oil Block

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/Industry players are questioning the rationale behind attempts to get the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to acquire West Cape Three Points Block 2 from Springfield Exploration and Production. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has signaled plans for the state, through GNPC and the Petroleum Commission, to acquire the West Cape Three Points […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/

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2 w. ago Ghana Prioritizes Agricultural Transformation to Drive Economic Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-prioritizes-agricultural-transformation-to-drive-economic-growth/Government officials, academics and industry experts gathered in Accra to chart a roadmap for agricultural modernization, positioning the sector as central to Ghana’s economic future and youth employment strategy. The Agriculture Modernization Conference, held at the Accra City Hotel under the theme “Innovative Agricultural Transformation and Sustainable Growth in Africa,” brought together stakeholders to address […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-prioritizes-agricultural-transformation-to-drive-economic-growth/

Politics

2 w. ago Gomoa Central MP Praises Officials Backing Economic Zone Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gomoa-central-mp-praises-officials-backing-economic-zone-project/Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kwame A Plus has publicly commended government officials he credits with advancing the Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (GC-SEZ), a project he describes as crucial for youth employment and industrial transformation. In a social media statement, the independent MP expressed gratitude to three key officials driving the initiative forward. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gomoa-central-mp-praises-officials-backing-economic-zone-project/

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2 w. ago Sales Workforce Identified as Key Driver of Ghana’s Economic Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-workforce-identified-as-key-driver-of-ghanas-economic-growth/Ghana’s sales professionals have been positioned as critical players in achieving national economic targets, with industry leaders arguing that ambitious government policies depend fundamentally on the country’s commercial workforce. This message dominated discussions at the relaunch of the National Sales Leadership Conference and Awards 2026 in Accra, where business executives and corporate partners gathered to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-workforce-identified-as-key-driver-of-ghanas-economic-growth/

Economics

2 w. ago Jospong Group Showcases Private Sector Carbon Market Strategy at Climate Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/jospong-group-showcases-private-sector-carbon-market-strategy-at-climate-summit/The Jospong Group has outlined how Ghana’s private sector can successfully transition from carbon market readiness to tangible climate action, according to the General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah. Speaking during a World Climate Foundation panel discussion on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil Amazonia climate summit in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/jospong-group-showcases-private-sector-carbon-market-strategy-at-climate-summit/

Politics

2 w. ago Energy Commission Pledges Stronger Oversight of Renewable Energy Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-commission-pledges-stronger-oversight-of-renewable-energy-sector/The Energy Commission has renewed its commitment to strengthening coordination and regulatory compliance within Ghana’s renewable energy ecosystem following a stakeholder engagement held in Accra. The meeting, the second in the series, convened more than 40 industry players and was chaired by Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, Board Chairman of the Commission. Discussions centred on improving […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-commission-pledges-stronger-oversight-of-renewable-energy-sector/

Events

3 w. ago Jospong Group charts path from carbon market vision to action at COP30

The Jospong Group is demonstrating how Ghana’s private sector can successfully transition from carbon market readiness to tangible climate action, according to the General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah. Speaking during a World Climate Foundation panel discussion on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil Amazonia, Belem climate summit […]

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3 w. ago Jospong Group Outlines Blueprint for Private Sector Action in Carbon Markets at COP30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/jospong-group-outlines-blueprint-for-private-sector-action-in-carbon-markets-at-cop30/The Jospong Group is demonstrating how Ghana’s private sector can successfully transition from carbon market readiness to tangible climate action, according to the General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah. Speaking during a World Climate Foundation panel discussion on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil Amazonia, Belem climate summit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/jospong-group-outlines-blueprint-for-private-sector-action-in-carbon-markets-at-cop30/

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3 w. ago It is time for Ghana to invest in aeroponics; A practical path to food security and youth employment

Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of its agricultural sector.

Politics

3 w. ago From Tragedy to Turning Point: Why Ghana must get serious about youth jobs and skills

The stampede at El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise—which claimed at least six young lives—should shake us to our core. Those weren’t just statistics. They were young Ghanaians, desperate enough to risk their safety for a shot at stable employment. This tragedy exposes an uncomfortable truth: we have a youth unemployment crisis, and our […]

Events

3 w. ago GSA engages senior executives of top import and export firms

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, brought together senior executives of top import and export firms at a Breakfast Meeting held at the Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The engagement was part of the GSA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with industry players and address operational challenges faced by shippers […]

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last month Terkper Calls for Tax Practitioner Scheme to Boost Compliance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/terkper-calls-for-tax-practitioner-scheme-to-boost-compliance/Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper is pushing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to establish a comprehensive Tax Practitioner Scheme designed to strengthen compliance while creating employment opportunities for graduates. The Presidential Advisor on the Economy believes licensed private practitioners could transform how Ghanaians interact with the tax system. Speaking at the launch of the Sustained […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/terkper-calls-for-tax-practitioner-scheme-to-boost-compliance/

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