Day: July 6, 2025

Tema: Some youth in Tema are enthusiastically embracing vocational training, by enrolling and acquiring various skills to position themselves for their future livelihoods. They are also seizing opportunities in the vocational training sector to contribute to the community’s productivity and Ghana’s economic growth. According to Ghana News Agency, in interactions with some of the youth, they expressed that their interest in vocational training stemmed from its practical skills, a shorter skill acquisition period compared to university programmes, and its lower cost. They highlighted that these vocational programmes are designed to align with the local job market needs, providing them a

According to ghana news agency:our Economy policy, noting that a well-secured environment is essential for uninterrupted economic and social activity. He announced that the Police Administration had already established a special unit, namely, the 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat at the Police Headquarters to coordinate security aspects of that initiative. Commending the recruits for their impressive parade and smart turnout, he noted that their display reflected dedication, resilience, and commitment throughout the rigorous training period. He stated, ‘Your performance affirms the popular saying that ‘smartness in uniform reflects mental alertness and a sound mind in a sound body.’ It is a

Elmina: Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has donated GHC20,000, an assorted drink hamper, and GHC1,000 worth of airtime to the Edina Traditional Council to support this year’s Bakatue festival. Mr. David Woasey, the Central and Western Areas Sales Manager of MTN Ghana, presented the items to Nana Kwamina Nguando IV, the Chief of Simiw, during a brief ceremony at the Anomansa Palace, the seat of the Edinamanhen. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Sustaining our heritage to promote tourism for community and national development.’ Mr. Woasey explained that as a multinational African company with its

Accra: The Chiefs and people of Agona Nyakrom, the paramount seat of Agonaman, have launched the 2025 Akwambo festival with a call on citizens home and abroad to contribute to the development of the town. According to Ghana News Agency, the Tufuhene of Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area, Oteatuoso Osei Bonsu III, announced that the 2025 Festival would stand out because of numerous innovative programs aimed at raising sufficient funds to complete projects at the health center. As the chairman of the 2025 Planning Committee, the Tufuhene emphasized that the festival is not merely about celebration but also a time to

Accra: Mr. Dare Okoudjou, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Onafriq, has announced the platform’s capability to integrate mobile money and bank accounts across 54 African countries. By utilizing the digital framework of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Onafriq aims to empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana to facilitate payments through mobile money and bank accounts across the continent. According to Ghana News Agency, the CEO revealed this during a high-level consultation involving Onafriq, PAPSS, and key stakeholders in the payment sector of Africa and Ghana. This meeting also marked the successful completion of a pilot

Accra: Trade unions have been urged to recognise gender struggles as a comprehensive agenda to improve working conditions for all workers, rather than treating them as separate and isolated women’s issues. The unions must, therefore, prioritise women’s interests and gender concerns in their Collective Bargaining (CB) agendas to help push back patriarchy in the workplace. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Patricia Nyman, the Women’s President of UNI-Africa, a regional organisation advocating the welfare of service sector workers, said collective bargaining required a ‘gendered perspective’ that integrated gender issues which, while of particular importance to women, also benefitted men. “These

Danfa: The Reverend Daniel Kwesi Ayim, Pastor in charge of the Mount Moriah Congregation of the Presbyterian Church, has urged Christians to be focused and grow in purpose. “Growth should be purposeful, we reap what we sow and must be focused on growing in righteousness,” he said. Rev Ayim was preaching at the aged Sunday service on the theme: “Ageing Gracefully; Caring as Missions.” According to Ghana News Agency, the Senior Citizens Sunday is observed by the Presbyterian Church to honor the aged within the Church. Rev Ayim advised the youth to be careful in their deeds because ageing is