Latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) reveals that Ghana’s workforce is grappling with meaningful employment opportunities. Despite high economic growth over the past decade, the informal sector accounts for 75% of the workforce, and youth unemployment and underemployment remain a major challenge. The findings from the report released by the United Nations…
Samuel A. Jinapor Parliament has unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by Government to Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. This was after a joint Parliamentary Committee of Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry presented its report to the House on…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is revolutionizing cross-border payments in Africa, and UBA Ghana is at the forefront of this transformation. With PAPSS, businesses and individuals can now send money instantly to Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria from any UBA branch in Ghana, eliminating the hassles of paperwork, waiting times,…
Ethiopian Airlines has won the Best Airline in Africa award at the 2024 Skytrax awards, its seventh consecutive win of the prestigious award. The awards ceremony was held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at London Fermont Windsor Park. Aside the Best Airline in Africa award, Ethiopian Airlines won three other prestigious…
Some Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme participants Source: UNDP Ghana “For the first time, I have a clear direction for my innovation. I learned how to approach problems in a structured way and set achievable goals to help grow my innovation”, said Mark Sarfo, participant from the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme pilot bootcamp. …
Renowned single malt Scotch whisky brand, The Macallan, has teamed up with Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé to mark its 200th anniversary. The campaign, titled “Roots,” honors the heritage of the Speyside distillery while looking towards its future. Sandé, who grew up near The Macallan Estate in Aberdeenshire, has composed a new song, “Roots,” for the…
In a move to enhance food delivery standards, Bolt Food couriers across Ghana have collectively taken a pledge to uphold the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and food handling. This follows an intensive training in partnership with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to reinforce the importance of these practices in ensuring the delivery of…
Budding presenters Karen Mthethwa and Thabile Masuku have been announced as the Blue Carpet Experience hosts for the 3rd annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards. The duo landed the coveted roles after the stellar social media audition that even caught the attention of presenting icon Bonang Matheba. The duo attended Boston Media House together and…
