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George Opare Addo calls for mindset shift toward TVET to unlock sustainable jobs
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (375+ words) The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, has urged Ghanaians to rethink their perception of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stressing that sustainable and decent employment increasingly lies outside traditional office roles. Speaking at…...
Aurora Selormey — Ghana’s First Female Accountant and Corporate Trailblazer
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (583+ words) Aurora Selormey, born in 1931, grew up in Accra's Tudu and Osu communities and went on to become Ghana's first female accountant, breaking barriers in a profession dominated by men. She showed academic promise early and received awards through the Accra…...
Aptitude test results released for Ghana security services recruitment: What applicants must know
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (748+ words) The Ministry of the Interior has officially released the results of the 2025 to 2026 aptitude test conducted for applicants seeking recruitment into the country's major security agencies. The announcement marks a critical stage in the ongoing centralized recruitment process managed through…...
When the Expert Leaves, Who Do We Ask?
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (749+ words) When the Expert Leaves, Who Do We Ask?Modern Ghana When the Expert Leaves, Who Do We Ask? "So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know." ~Surah An-Nahl, 16:43 The Quran draws a line between two conditions that…...
Ho MP urges skills development to strengthen artisans, create jobs
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (391+ words) Artisans in Ho Central Constituency have been encouraged to embrace vocational training and modern skills development to enhance employment opportunities and economic growth. The call was made during a Town Hall Meeting organised by the Member of Parliament (MP) for…...
Girls encouraged to overcome self-doubt, maximise time in science studies
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (832+ words) A lecturer at the Department of Nursing snd Midwifery at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, in Ho, Madam Margaret Ofori, has urged girls studying science at Ola Senior High School to overcome self-doubt and manage their time effectively…...
Students, cultural imperialism and school owners in Nigeria
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (410+ words) I am in receipt of a letter that asked parents to pay for an excursion to England. I was very perturbed because this goes beyond the mandate of the school. These kids barely know the geography of Nigeria, and you…...
Youth Unemployment in Ghana: Structural Challenges, Underutilized Opportunities & Strategic Recommendations
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (453+ words) Despite these trends, Ghana maintains robust potential in two sectors that could absorb large numbers of youth labor " construction and agriculture " yet both remain under'leveraged due to systemic gaps in skills, training, and sector development. These patterns of high food…...
65-year-old NPP's Kwabena Kokofu narrates why he kept going back to school
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (459+ words) 65-year-old New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary hopeful, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, says his extensive list of academic qualifications stems from a simple daily routine: reading, learning, and a continuous pursuit of knowledge. Dr. Kokofu discussed his academic journey in a…...
Valley View University matriculates 330 fresh students at Kumasi Campus
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (381+ words) Valley View University has held its 31st matriculation ceremony, officially welcoming 330 fresh students at its Kumasi campus in the Ashanti Region. The event, held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, inducted new students into various academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year. The matriculants were…...