41 h. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

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7 d. ago Ghana’s Unemployment Falls to 13.1% as Youth Joblessness Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-falls-to-13-1-as-youth-joblessness-persists/Ghana’s unemployment rate dropped to 13.1 percent by late 2024 as the economy added over 400,000 jobs, though young people continue facing severe employment challenges despite overall labor market improvements. New statistics from the Ghana Statistical Service show unemployment declined from a 14.9 percent peak in early 2023, with urban areas driving most job creation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-falls-to-13-1-as-youth-joblessness-persists/

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7 d. ago Ghana’s growing employment remains unsecured in the informal sector – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says Ghana experienced a growth in employment, reflecting a decline in unemployment rate in 2024, mainly in the informal sector, describing such employment as “insecure.”

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8 d. ago Ghana’s unemployment rate drops slightly, youth joblessness remains high – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the July 2025 edition of the Quarterly Labour Statistics, revealing a marginal decline in the national unemployment rate. According to Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, data collected from over 9,000 households across the country showed that Ghana’s unemployment rate fell from 13.3% in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches Free Skills Training as Youth Job Crisis Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-skills-training-as-youth-job-crisis-persists/Abena Mensah abandoned her dream of becoming a seamstress after finishing high school. Without money for training or tools, the 19-year-old from Central Region turned to selling water sachets on the roadside to help feed her family. Today she has a second chance. Abena joins over 52,000 unemployed young Ghanaians enrolled in a government apprenticeship […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-skills-training-as-youth-job-crisis-persists/

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1 week ago The Diminishing Social and Natural Capital in Ghana as Financial Capital becomes the Main Focus

Ghana stands at a critical crossroads. While the nation has experienced periods of economic expansion, this growth has often been described as jobless, widening the gap between financial gains and human well-being. Unemployment has reached alarming levels, with the Ghana Statistical Service reporting an overall unemployment rate of nearly 15% and youth unemployment hovering around 30%. This silent pandemic has far-reaching consequences, manifesting in growing inequality, rising poverty, environmental degradation, and a trust deficit in key institutions.

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2 w. ago MTN Backs Digital Skills Training to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-digital-skills-training-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-in-ghana/MTN Ghana is pushing digital literacy as a direct answer to the country’s youth unemployment challenge. The telecom giant says it is strategically investing in training programs designed to prepare young people for a technology-driven economy. Chief Finance Officer Antoinette Kwofie made the announcement at a youth summit in Tamale. She pointed to initiatives like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-digital-skills-training-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-in-ghana/

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2 w. ago Ghana Faces Tough Choices on Jobs as World Bank Urges Policy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-tough-choices-on-jobs-as-world-bank-urges-policy-shift/Ghana’s struggle with high unemployment and underemployment demands urgent, targeted policy action, according to a stark assessment from the World Bank. The institution warns that without decisive interventions in three critical areas, efforts to create sustainable jobs and attract vital private investment will fall short, stifling long-term economic progress. The findings come from the Bank’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-tough-choices-on-jobs-as-world-bank-urges-policy-shift/

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3 w. ago YEPSA Project Launched To Empower 65 Young individuals To Achieve Economic Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yepsa-project-launched-to-empower-65-young-individuals-to-achieve-economic-independence/GOT Foundation, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), has launched the Youth Empowerment Project Through Skills Acquisition (YEPSA) Project to empower 65 youth in Accra and Bono East Region. The YEPSA project is a fully funded initiative to equip economically disadvantaged young individuals particularly school dropouts, teenage mothers, and unemployed groups […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yepsa-project-launched-to-empower-65-young-individuals-to-achieve-economic-independence/

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4 w. ago Murtala Mohammed Nurtured a Generation of NDC Youth – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga Mourns Fallen Minister

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/murtala-mohammed-nurtured-a-generation-of-ndc-youth-nya-ceo-osman-ayariga-mourns-fallen-minister/Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Mr. Ayariga, speaking to TV3 during a condolence visit to the family […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/murtala-mohammed-nurtured-a-generation-of-ndc-youth-nya-ceo-osman-ayariga-mourns-fallen-minister/

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