20 h. ago Jobberman Ghana empowers young women in Northern Ghana with off

In Sang, a community in the Mion District of the Northern Region, young women are finding new opportunities to build dignified livelihoods through the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program.

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37 h. ago Amantin Community Bank Profit Surges 222 Percent, Proposes Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amantin-community-bank-profit-surges-222-percent-proposes-dividend/Amantin and Kasei Community Bank has proposed paying GH¢1.49 million in dividends to shareholders after posting a 222 percent profit increase that lifted earnings to GH¢5.99 million in 2024. The Bono East Region-based bank announced the dividend proposal during its 20th annual general meeting, with payouts of GH¢0.37 per share pending Bank of Ghana approval, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amantin-community-bank-profit-surges-222-percent-proposes-dividend/

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3 d. ago Young women in Northern Region propose job creation interventions for 2026 budget

Young women, from four districts in the Northern Region have appealed to government to prioritise support for agriculture, financial empowerment, inclusivity in job schemes, and increased funding for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the 2026 national budget.

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6 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 Singapore President commends Mahama’s leadership in tackling economic challenges

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has praised Ghana's President John Mahama for his leadership in addressing economic challenges and promoting job creation.

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9 d. ago Ghana’s youth have jobs but lack employment, warns labour economist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-have-jobs-but-lack-employment-warns-labour-economist/Government claims about job creation mask a deeper problem facing Ghana’s young people, who often work without earning sustainable employment, according to a leading labour economist. Professor William Baah-Boateng of Methodist University Ghana argues that policymakers must distinguish between “jobs” and “employment” when addressing the country’s labour challenges, particularly for youth struggling in the informal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-have-jobs-but-lack-employment-warns-labour-economist/

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2 w. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

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2 w. ago World Bank Urges Ghana to Prioritize Jobs, Private Sector in Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/Ghana must channel its structural reforms toward private sector growth and youth job creation, warns a new World Bank report. The ninth Ghana Economic Update stresses that with the working-age population set to surge, failure to generate productive employment risks squandering a major economic opportunity. “Unemployment and underemployment represent a potential powder keg,” said Deputy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/

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3 w. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

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