[ad_1] The Russian Embassy in Ghana has denied any involvement with the leadership of the alleged pro-Russia Wagner mercenary group who were arrested by the police in Takoradi in the Western Region. The Western Regional Police Command recently began prosecuting three youth arrested in Diabene, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, who are suspected of having ties to Russia’s…
[ad_1] Youth Bridge Foundation Ghana, a youth focused NGO working to equitably harness the potentials of the youth by equipping them with appropriate capacity, platforms and resources, has held its “EDUConnekt” seminar for tertiary students benefiting from Tullow Ghana opportunities. It was under the theme: “Investing In Human Capital: The STEM Job Readiness Journey.” At…
[ad_1] As part of efforts to reduce unemployment and create gainful employment for the youth, Ghana Grows Programme has launched a research to evaluate knowledge, attitude and perception of young people in Ghana towards Agriculture, Technology, Vocational, Educational and Training (ATVET). The research was commissioned as part of the Ghana Grows Programme, which is a…
[ad_1] In a significant collaborative effort, the European Union (EU), the Government of Ghana and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity in Northern Ghana. The €10 million project, funded by the EU and led by FAO, aims to provide support…
[ad_1] A study by Boadi et al has established that two communities Ataso and Nnwerem in Ghana in 5 years have degraded 4.4 percent of the total area of the Offin shelterbelt forest reserve in addition to some admitted farms and some farm lands fringing the reserve through illegal mining activities. Although farming remains the…
[ad_1] The “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” was a kick-start campaign in Ghana that encouraged many from the black diaspora to trace their roots and find new opportunities in Ghana. Since then, Ghana has seen an influx of black diaspora and foreigners, especially during the Christmas festivities. Notable personalities who have visited the country…
[ad_1] Renowned heart surgeon Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has identified a lack of transformational leadership in Ghana’s political landscape as a key factor contributing to the nation’s challenges. Speaking on “The Point of View” with Bernard Avle on Citi TV, Professor Frimpong-Boateng expressed his concern over the absence of the political will and transformational leadership needed…
[ad_1] The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has given an assurance that there will not be a coup d’état in the country. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama said the force has no interest in overthrowing any government. He made these remarks in a meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) President, Albert Kwabena…
[ad_1] Data from the first quarter of the 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) indicates that among paid workers, women earned 34.2 percent less than men. The estimated gender wage gap adjusts for age, approximate years of work experience, highest level of education attended, main occupation, industry, employment sector, and region of residence….
[ad_1] The Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that among paid workers in the country, women earn 34.2 per cent less than men. This data, GSS noted, is from the first quarter of the 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES). In a press statement released to celebrate International Equal Pay Day, GSS stated that…
