14 h. ago Ghana’s Gig Economy Revolution Demands Digital Skills Training, UNICEF Study Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/Young Ghanaians are transforming the nation’s employment landscape through gig work, but lack the digital and financial literacy skills needed to turn side hustles into sustainable businesses, according to a new UNICEF study. The assessment, funded by UNICEF Ghana, reveals a critical mismatch between the skills employers require and those that job seekers possess in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/

Events

15 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

Politics

16 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

Economics

8 d. ago Americans Unprepared as Climate Disasters Surge, New Survey Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/americans-unprepared-as-climate-disasters-surge-new-survey-shows/Nearly all Americans admit they lack adequate preparation for natural disasters despite experiencing record-breaking extreme weather events, according to new survey data that exposes a troubling readiness gap. The nationwide study of 1,000 respondents reveals 93% feel unprepared even as disaster frequency climbs from three annual billion-dollar events in the 1980s to over 17 today. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/americans-unprepared-as-climate-disasters-surge-new-survey-shows/

Politics

1 week ago Psychology Breakthrough Could Transform How Businesses Handle Customer Queues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/psychology-breakthrough-could-transform-how-businesses-handle-customer-queues/New research has uncovered a surprising psychological phenomenon that could help businesses dramatically reduce the number of customers who abandon queues, potentially saving millions in lost revenue across service industries. A study published in the Production & Operations Management journal reveals that customers are far more likely to stay in line when they witness fast […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/psychology-breakthrough-could-transform-how-businesses-handle-customer-queues/

Economics

3 w. ago Young Africans Shun Ballot Box but Embrace Protects, Study Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/young-africans-shun-ballot-box-but-embrace-protects-study-shows/Africa’s youth are significantly less engaged in mainstream politics than older generations, except for one arena: street protests. A major new study by Afrobarometer reveals a stark generational divide across 39 nations. Young citizens (18–35) trail elders by 18 percentage points in voting—the widest gap among 10 civic activities analyzed. They’re also less likely to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/young-africans-shun-ballot-box-but-embrace-protects-study-shows/

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