By Francis Kobena Tandoh The World Bank Group on Monday held the Western and Central Africa (AFW) Youth Forum in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, as part of efforts to shape Africa’s job agenda. Held under the theme, “Youth Works, Africa Thrives,” the forum brought together policymakers, development partners, private sectorContinue Reading
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Thokoza, east of South Africa, on Thursday to protest the employment of undocumented migrants they claim has driven local unemployment. Footage shows protesters chanting and carrying sticks, with one demonstrator dressed in traditional chieftain attire leading the procession. Police maintained a heavyContinue Reading
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) on Friday staged a demonstration over the continued unemployment of qualified teachers from the various Colleges of Education since the 2022 batch. The demonstration, which forms part of the association’s ongoing demands for the restoration of the automatic posting policy, began at IndependenceContinue Reading
A new report launched by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Thursday revealed an “entrenched” long-term unemployment situation in the West African country. The July 2025 edition of the Quarterly Labor Statistics said the situation has trapped thousands in prolonged joblessness. The report indicated a slight drop inContinue Reading
MTN PULSE and Stanbic Bank have successfully held the third edition of their Digital Skills Training Programme, a strategic initiative designed to equip young Ghanaians with the knowledge, tools, and mindset required to thrive in the digital economy. The event held in Accra, at Stanbic Bank Heights, brought together overContinue Reading
