7 h. ago 200 youths in Asante Akyem empowered with practical skills for financial independence

Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans is helping to reduce the spate of social vices in Asante Akyem following the launch of its 3-year Youth Apprenticeship program. Local leaders have expressed worry over the growing number of youth involved in social misdemeanors owing to the high rate of unemployment. Through its apprentice program, the financial institution […]

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4 d. ago Mass terminations have eroded your goodwill, rescind them – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the mass dismissals of government employees, warning that the decision has significantly eroded public goodwill towards his administration.

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Stalled Projects Pile Up GH₵15 Billion in Overruns as Debt Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stalled-projects-pile-up-gh%e2%82%b515-billion-in-overruns-as-debt-crisis-deepens/President John Mahama has laid bare the staggering financial toll of Ghana’s stalled infrastructure projects, revealing a GH₵15 billion cost overrun on 55 delayed initiatives amid a historic public debt crisis. In his first State of the Nation Address since returning to office, Mahama warned that debt defaults and restructuring failures have left the country […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stalled-projects-pile-up-gh%e2%82%b515-billion-in-overruns-as-debt-crisis-deepens/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Debt Crisis Deepens as Mahama Warns of “Broken” Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/President John Mahama delivered a stark appraisal of Ghana’s economic turmoil during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on February 27, 2025, declaring the country “broken on many fronts” due to unsustainable debt levels and systemic mismanagement. Speaking to Parliament, Mahama revealed that Ghana’s public debt has ballooned to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Public Debt Soars to GH₵721 Billion as Key State Firms Collapse Under Debt

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/President John Mahama delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economy during his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, revealing a staggering public debt of GH₵721 billion alongside crippling liabilities in critical state-owned enterprises. Describing the nation as “broken on many fronts,” Mahama attributed the crisis to years of financial mismanagement, warning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/

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5 d. ago Youth Bulge Fuels Alarming Unemployment Rates, Says Professor Paul Kwame Nkegbe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/youth-bulge-fuels-alarming-unemployment-rates-says-professor-paul-kwame-nkegbe/Professor Paul Kwame Nkegbe, Dean of the Graduate School at the University for Development Studies (UDS), has identified the rapidly growing youth population as a key driver of the alarming rate of youth unemployment in Ghana. Speaking at the 18th UDS Professional Inaugural Lecture, themed ‘Youth Bulge and Unemployment: Evidence to Action,’ Prof. Nkegbe highlighted that a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/youth-bulge-fuels-alarming-unemployment-rates-says-professor-paul-kwame-nkegbe/

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5 d. ago Mahama Warns: Youth Unemployment Poses Major Threat to Ghana’s Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/In his State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama identified youth unemployment as the most pressing issue facing Ghana, warning that it has become a significant threat to national security. Speaking before Parliament, the President emphasized the urgency of addressing the crisis, which he said has left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/

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5 d. ago We’ll Train Young Men in Okada Riding and Provide them With Electric Bikes to Fight Unemployment – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that as part of efforts to combat youth unemployment, his government will train young people in okada (motorbike) riding. According to the President, young people will be provided with electric motorbikes as well to help reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and increase profit margins. President, John Mahama delivered ... Read more The post We’ll Train Young Men in Okada Riding and Provide them With Electric Bikes to Fight Unemployment – President Mahama appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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8 d. ago KNUST Food Festival 2025 promotes mindful, sustainable food practices

Ghanaian indigenous food products face the threat of extinction as the younger generation is increasingly turning towards exotic, often junk foods.

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1 week ago ‘Jobs for Youth, Profit for SMEs’ programme launched to create 10m jobs by 2040

As part of efforts to reduce unemployment among the youth and boost job creation, the Jobs for Youth, Profit for SMEs (JoY-PS) Programme has been launched.

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2 w. ago Mahama to gov’t appointees: Declare your assets or face sanctions, including dismissal

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all government appointees, warning that failure to declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will attract severe sanctions, including possible removal from office. 

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