7 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong Cites Youth as Driving Force in Political Career

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-cites-youth-as-driving-force-in-political-career/Former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that Ghana’s youth remain his primary motivation for continuing in politics despite facing significant frustrations throughout his career. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, who is expected to contest the party’s 2028 flagbearer race, stated during a recent interview that creating employment opportunities for young Ghanaians has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-cites-youth-as-driving-force-in-political-career/

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16 h. ago Ghana’s Hidden Health Crisis: Schools Battle Rising Youth Diabetes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/Type 2 diabetes strikes younger as lifestyle changes reshape Ghana’s health landscape Fifteen-year-old Akosua never imagined her frequent thirst and fatigue were warning signs of a disease she associated with her grandmother. When doctors at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital diagnosed her with Type 2 diabetes last year, she joined a growing number of Ghanaian youth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/

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16 h. ago Western Region Minister Proposes Training Program for Road Equipment Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has proposed leveraging the District Road Improvement Programme to train machine operators and technicians through the Youth Employment Agency, potentially creating thousands of jobs while ensuring effective equipment utilization. Nelson outlined his vision during an orientation program for District Coordinators in the Western Region, where 49 coordinators from Western North, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/

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23 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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24 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

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24 h. ago Ghana Explores Partnership with Code Raccoon for 350,000 Youth Digital Training Program

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is exploring a partnership with German firm Code Raccoon Ltd to expand digital skills training for young Ghanaians as part of the country’s broader technological workforce development strategy. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with Code Raccoon executives to discuss a proposal targeting 350,000 youth annually with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/

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29 h. ago Youth of Manso Tontokrom prevent military invasion of their mining site

Hundreds of youth at Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti Region have had a sleepless night after blocking the entry of military personnel to their mining site.

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30 h. ago Survey Shows NDC Dominates Among Youth and Educated Party Executives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/A new survey by pollster Mussa Dankwah reveals the National Democratic Congress significantly outperforms the New Patriotic Party in attracting young people and better-educated individuals to serve as branch executives, sparking fresh debate about Ghana’s political demographics. The research findings, highlighted by Ghana Digital Centres CEO Dzifa Gunu, show striking differences in the age and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/

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30 h. ago Youth Group Issues Ultimatum Over Controversial Bawku Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-group-issues-ultimatum-over-controversial-bawku-claims/The Mamprugu Youth Association has issued an ultimatum to Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, demanding immediate retraction of allegations that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia imposed a rival chief on Bawku during the 2024 elections. The youth group condemned the claims as dangerous falsehoods that exploit the sensitive chieftaincy conflict for political gain, threatening to reignite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-group-issues-ultimatum-over-controversial-bawku-claims/

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36 h. ago Mamprugu Youth Association demands apology from Kennedy Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng over reckless Bawku comments

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has condemned NPP flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, over comments against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

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43 h. ago Mamprugu Youth demand retraction and apology from Kennedy Agyapong’s camp

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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43 h. ago Mamprugu Youth blast Kennedy Agyapong’s camp over ‘politicisation’ of Bawku chieftaincy crisis

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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49 h. ago Elizabeth Ohene writes: Removing a chief justice, removing our Chief Justice

I remember clearly how I felt the day I heard about the murder of three judges and a military officer at the height of the 31st December Revolution. It was an aching, paralysing knot in my tummy that wouldn’t go away. I was in London, newly arrived and trying very hard not to accept I was in exile. I couldn’t believe that something so gruesome could happen in Ghana.

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49 h. ago Several investors submit proposals for Damang Mines’ takeover – Minerals Commission’s CEO

Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has revealed that several investors have submitted proposals for the possible takeover of the Goldfields Damang Mines.

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50 h. ago Progressive Youth Alliance endorses Prof Seidu Alidu Mahama for Tamale Central

The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), a group made up of past and former students of Professor Seidu Alidu Mahama, has declared its support for him in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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54 h. ago Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at 2025 Africa Down Under Summit

Ghana’s Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt have forged a new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at the ongoing Africa Down Under in Perth, Australia.

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60 h. ago With 20 years of mining experience, I’m ready to strike balance – New Minerals Commission CEO

The newly appointed CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has declared his readiness to balance government policy with industry productivity, drawing on over two decades of mining experience.

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62 h. ago Boeing Defense plans to replace striking workers with new hires

Boeing Defense plans to hire new workers to replace striking members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) who assemble munitions, fighters and other military aircraft in the St. Louis area, the company said in a message to employees on Thursday.

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64 h. ago We’re building on solid ground – New Minerals Commission CEO outlines his vision

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his leadership will be anchored on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor, with a focus on balancing government policy direction and industry productivity.

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65 h. ago I am the bridge between gov’t policy and mining productivity, says new Minerals Commission CEO

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his role will be to strike the critical balance between government policies and mining sector productivity.

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