17 h. ago Gov’t launches youth internship scheme to support security services and tackle unemployment

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing youth employability through internships within Ghana’s security services.

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34 h. ago MTN Ghana champions youth mentorship drive at UG with focus on digital skills

MTN Ghana, through its foundation, partnered with the 2025 National Youth Mentorship Summit and Awards to champion youth empowerment under the theme “YouthPreneur: A Catalyst for a New Economy.”

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44 h. ago Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse: Championing environmental sustainability and youth employment in Ghana

In a time when youth unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge to national development, it is both inspiring and refreshing to witness a visionary leader who is not only addressing environmental issues but also creating meaningful opportunities for the younger generation.

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57 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Minister joins Mark Cuban at Global Citizen summit in Detroit

Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined global business and cultural leaders at the Global Citizen NOW summit in Detroit, urging greater investment in Africa’s youth to secure the continent’s digital future. The event, which took place on Wednesday, brought together figures including billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus […]

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58 h. ago Shell submits offer to join Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field project – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that global oil giant Shell has submitted an offer to participate in Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field project, marking a significant step toward advancing the country’s oil and gas sector.

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65 h. ago Youth must prioritise cultural values over materialism within tourism industry – GTDC

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern over the growing trend among Ghanaian youth who prioritize the material aspects of tourism over their own cultural heritage.

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3 d. ago Yango supports tech innovation and youth empowerment in Ghana

2nd Edition Of Ghana Hackathon Held In Accra The second edition of the Ghana Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by  Yango Group,  has been completed in Accra. The urban mobility and data science hackathon took place at The University of Ghana, Legon Campus on Saturday, July 5th 2025. Over 120 data science students […]

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4 d. ago Prof. Peter Quartey cautions Ghanaian youth against calls for military rule

No matter how weak our democracy is, let us embrace it and make it better. It is dangerous to wish to live under military rule. The above is the counsel Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has given Ghanaian youth, urging them to reject calls for military rule, despite growing frustrations with democratic governance.

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4 d. ago TOR, PHDC to train 500 youth for Ghana’s Oil and Gas Industry

Tema Oil Refinery Ltd (TOR) and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) are teaming up to train 500 Ghanaian youth in oil, gas, and petrochemical skills, as part of a bold initiative to prepare the country’s workforce for expansion in the energy sector.

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5 d. ago Rice sector stakeholders push for greater youth and women involvement in rice value chain

Policy Advisor at the John A. Kufuor Foundation, Nana Ama Oppong Duah, says Ghana needs greater youth and women participation in the rice value chain to further strengthen the sector.

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5 d. ago Accra set to welcome over 20 nations for 2025 Weightlifting Championship

The Ghana Weightlifting Federation has officially launched the 2025 Africa Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship, scheduled to take place from August 17 to 22, 2025, at the Ga Mashie Hall inside the Trust Sports Emporium in Accra.

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7 d. ago Ghana Grows movie premiere ignites new thinking among youth in Ashaiman

The Ashaiman community came alive on Saturday, 5th July, as hundreds of young people gathered for the premiere of three youth-led short films under the Ghana Grows Program. The event, a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the Springboard Road Show Foundation, with creative direction from Meraki Arts Africa, utilised the power of storytelling to […]

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1 week ago Ghana and Mexico deepen sports diplomacy and youth development collaboration

The Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, received Her Excellency Norma Ang, Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, and Mr. Fernando Alvarado Valenzuela, Deputy Head of Mission, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Accra.

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Conviction Exposes Ghana’s Fame Illusion and Power Exploitation

The conviction of Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex trafficking trial strikes at the heart of the fame illusion cherished by Ghana's youth and lays bare the pervasive reality of power exploitation across Ghanaian society. Sean “Diddy” was denied bail on Wednesday night—just hours after a jury of 12 American citizens found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was, however, acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

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1 week ago Youth urges State of Emergency declaration on galamsey at PNAfrica National Youth Mock Parliament

Some youth in Ghana are adding to calls for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a State of Emergency on illegal mining operations in Ghana.

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1 week ago The Power of Coding & Digital Entrepreneurship: A new path from natural resource dependency to virtual wealth for Ghana’s future

1. INTRODUCTION Throughout history, nations have risen and prospered on the wealth hidden beneath the earth or growing from their soil. Coal and iron powered the factories of the Industrial Revolution, while oil and gas shaped the geopolitics of the 20th century. Natural resources built cities, fueled economies, and filled national treasuries. For centuries, abundance […]

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1 week ago United Nations in Ghana launches youth innovation challenge to mark UN@80

The United Nations in Ghana has officially launched the UN@80 Youth Innovation Challenge, a bold and inspiring initiative inviting young Ghanaians to lead with innovative ideas that have the potential to transform their communities and the world at large.

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1 week ago Youth Elevate Foundation’s High School drive leaves a mark on the future

Over the past few weeks, the Youth Elevate Foundation, in partnership with the Virtual Career Office, the Ghana EdTech Alliance,  Networking for Hope, and Young and Vibe concluded the 2025 edition of its High School Drive — an experience-driven program that brought personal development, mentorship, and career discovery to four of Ghana’s leading all-girls senior […]

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2 w. ago TikTok team engages Ghana’s Minister for Communication on digital safety, STEM content and youth empowerment

A delegation from TikTok, led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), to congratulate him on his appointment and explore opportunities for collaboration. The meeting focused on aligning TikTok’s initiatives with the […]

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2 w. ago The future of work belongs to humans who know how to work with machines – Dr Bryan Acheampong

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has told Ghanaian youth that the future of work will not be defined by machines alone, but by people who can effectively collaborate with them. Speaking at a public lecture hosted by the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Thursday, June 26, 2025, Dr. […]

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