Day: August 17, 2025

Accra: Following the high youth unemployment rates in Ghana, some final year tertiary students at Wa have expressed worry about their uncertainty in finding meaningful jobs for a decent living after school. According to Ghana News Agency, they expressed concern over the limited job opportunities in the country, noting that the situation had left many tertiary school graduates stranded, despite years of academic investment and skills acquisition. Mr. Denis Akyereko, a final year student of the SDD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), stated in an interview that he planned to establish his own business after National Service

Akatsi: Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South, has emphasized the critical role that rural banking plays in combating poverty. He highlighted the significance of financial access in providing opportunities for individuals to improve their livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dagba shared these insights during his address at the 42nd Annual General Meeting of Avenor Rural Bank Plc, held at Akatsi. He stated that loans are instrumental for farmers to acquire necessary tools, thereby enhancing productivity. Similarly, young entrepreneurs benefit from start-up capital, and market women gain a secure place to save their earnings, leading

Akatsi: The Avenor Rural Bank Plc, headquartered in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, has been recognized for its strong performance, securing the 43rd position among 127 rural banks in the 2024 performance review. According to Ghana News Agency, the Rural and Community Banking (RCB) ranking, featured in the Rural Banking Special report by ARB Apex Bank Plc, rated Avenor Rural Bank as ‘Strong.’ This rating highlights the bank’s progress in financial inclusion, digital transformation, and profitability despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Mr. Thomas Clarkson Adade, the Bank’s Board Chairman, disclosed these achievements at the Bank’s 42nd Annual General

Sefwi juaboso: COMCA Ghana has successfully trained more than 400 members from Cooperatives and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) as part of the first phase of its Financial Empowerment Programme. This initiative is under the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) ACCEL Africa Project in the Sefwi Juaboso and Bia East districts in the Western North Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the training focused on setting financial goals, making smart spending decisions, and creating and managing a budget. Participants were assisted in developing practical action plans to apply the knowledge gained, providing a framework for monitoring their progress over time.

Sekondi-takoradi: The Friends of the Nation (FoN), a non-governmental organisation, has hosted a stakeholder engagement aimed at addressing the national response to mitigating methane emissions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat global warming and reduce climate change impacts within the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement was conducted under the Methane Advocacy Project, serving as a platform to integrate Ghana’s efforts into the ongoing global discussions on controlling methane emissions. The event gathered stakeholders from various sectors, including media, industry, academia, District Assemblies, and civil society organisations within the Western Region. Mr. William Augustine-Denkyi,

Keta: Sports enthusiasts express readiness for the start of foreign leagues: The countdown has begun for the start of the top five European football leagues, and sports enthusiasts in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region were eagerly waiting to cheer on their favourite teams. According to Ghana News Agency, the excitement among various fans was palpable with many expressing their readiness for the new season. Mr. John Letsa, an Arsenal fan, shared that many other fans were excited for the return of the top five European leagues, which were expected to kick-off on Friday, August 15, at various venues. ‘The

Akatsi: Mr. Edward Doe Adade, the assembly member for the Tatorme Fiato Electoral Area in the Akatsi South Municipality, has organized a community clean-up exercise to promote good hygiene practices in his area. The initiative, aimed at ensuring a clean and healthy environment, witnessed the participation of officers from the Akatsi Police Command, Municipal Assembly staff, ECG staff, Environmental Health officials, decentralized departments, private sector entities, and residents of Akatsi. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Adade stated that the initiative is intended to position the community on a path of growth by fostering an environment where people can pursue