6 d. ago DTI retools Kumasi Technical Institute to integrate precision quality in TVET training and youth employability

Training at the Kumasi Technical Institute is marred with gaps of resources and learning tools, which often force graduates to seek additional skills before entering industry.

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9 d. ago Gov’t urged to prioritise digital marketing in TVET as AAMUSTED launches ‘DigiMarkt’ program

As Ghana pushes for industrialization and youth employment, some industry players in the technical and vocational education training field are advocating for the right policies and digital marketing strategies to bridge technical expertise and economic prosperity.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Chief Emmanuel Mefful of HotJobs Africa honoured at 10th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame

Business mogul and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HotJobs Africa, Chief Emmanuel Mefful, has been honoured for his outstanding contributions to youth employment at the 10th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame, held on Friday, August 22, 2025. The recognition highlights his exceptional leadership and HotJobs Africa’s rapid growth in Ghana’s human resource […]

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2 w. ago YEA Justifies 72% Rent Increase Before Parliamentary Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yea-justifies-72-rent-increase-before-parliamentary-committee/Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale has explained the significant rise in the agency’s rental expenses during a Public Accounts Committee hearing. The agency’s rent payments increased from 3.2 million cedis in 2023 to 5.5 million cedis in 2024, representing a 72 percent surge that drew scrutiny from committee members. Basintale attributed the increase to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yea-justifies-72-rent-increase-before-parliamentary-committee/

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2 w. ago WADPN Calls On ECOWAS, National Governments To Protect Marginalized People

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps towards decriminalisation and protection of human rights. According to WADPN, the criminalisation of people who use drugs, sex workers, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook depends on successful implementation of recovery reforms – World Bank

Mr. Taliercio said the World Bank Group is adopting a coordinated, institution-wide strategy to address the jobs challenge, making employment a core priority.

Economics

3 w. ago CSquared Expands Fiber Network to Boost West Africa’s Digital Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/A major fiber optic expansion is set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa, bridging coastal and landlocked nations. Pan-African tech firm CSquared announced its cross-border terrestrial backbone now stretches from Abidjan to Monrovia, integrating with existing routes between Accra and Lagos. This infrastructure will link Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/

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3 w. ago UN Disarmament Official Mr. Adedeji Ebo Engages Stakeholders During Nigeria Visit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-disarmament-official-mr-adedeji-ebo-engages-stakeholders-during-nigeria-visit/VISIT OF MR. ADEDEJI EBO, DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY TO THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (UNODA) The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission jointly issue this communiqué following the official visit of Mr. Adedeji […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-disarmament-official-mr-adedeji-ebo-engages-stakeholders-during-nigeria-visit/

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4 w. ago West African Nations Back Regional Plan To Link Identity Systems And Deepen Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-nations-back-regional-plan-to-link-identity-systems-and-deepen-engagement/ECOWAS Member States and WURI participating Countries Validate Regional Strategies to Strengthen Identity Systems Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement. The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank, through the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme, convened a regional validation workshop from 24 to 27 June 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The workshop brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-nations-back-regional-plan-to-link-identity-systems-and-deepen-engagement/

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4 w. ago West African Leaders Gather To Refine Humanitarian Coordination Between Military And Civil Actors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-leaders-gather-to-refine-humanitarian-coordination-between-military-and-civil-actors/The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a four-day regional workshop to review the draft ECOWAS. Civil-Military Coordination Strategy for Humanitarian Action. The workshop, taking place from 5th to 8th August 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, brings together technical experts from ECOWAS Member States, Centres […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-leaders-gather-to-refine-humanitarian-coordination-between-military-and-civil-actors/

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4 w. ago Youth Employability In Agroforestry And Fisheries: A Strategic Priority For ECOWAS In West Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-employability-in-agroforestry-and-fisheries-a-strategic-priority-for-ecowas-in-west-africa/To contribute to the reduction of unemployment, rural exodus, and uncontrolled emigration of young West Africans, ECOWAS, among other things, is working within the framework of the operationalization of its Regional Agricultural Policy to sustainably integrate them into the agroforestry and fisheries sector and agri-food value chains, particularly into that of the local milk sector. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-employability-in-agroforestry-and-fisheries-a-strategic-priority-for-ecowas-in-west-africa/

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4 w. ago ECOWAS resident representative condoles with Ghana over fatal helicopter crash

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two serving ministers, on August 6.

Events

4 w. ago ECOWAS Joins Ghana in Mourning After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-joins-ghana-in-mourning-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed profound solidarity with Ghana following the military helicopter crash that killed eight senior officials in the Ashanti Region. In an official statement released Thursday, the regional bloc conveyed its “deepest condolences” to bereaved families, the Ghanaian government, and citizens reeling from the August 6th tragedy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-joins-ghana-in-mourning-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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