By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has announced plans to host an international conference in Accra on October 15, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic Fifth Pan-African Congress held in Manchester, United Kingdom, in 1945. The conference, which will be held under the theme “From Historical Memory to Economic and Political Justice, Uniting Pan-African Progressive Forces,” is expected to draw participants from across Africa and the Caribbean. Addressing journalists at a press launch in Accra, veteran journalist and member of the PPF organising committee, Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr, said the anniversary event seeks to rekindle the spirit of unity, self-determination, and anti-imperialist struggle that defined the 1945 Congress. “This conference is not just an echo of the past,”

Source: Daniel Otu Asante The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment’s Special Task Force on Occupational Health and Safety has introduced a new digital compliance and inspection application aimed at enhancing workplace monitoring, safety enforcement, and revenue mobilization. The innovation was presented to the Minister, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, during a briefing session at the Ministry. The presentation highlighted progress made under the pilot phase of the platform, designed to digitize how the Ministry tracks and enforces compliance with occupational safety standards across factories, offices, and shops nationwide. Explaining the features of the new system, Deputy Head of Operations of the Special Task Force, Engr. Thomas Kwadwo Boakye, said the mobile-based application enables field inspectors to register, monitor, and verify company certifications

Source: Daniel Otu Asante Accra, Ghana – October 3, 2025 The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has entered into a strategic partnership with UAE-based CG Technical Services FZ-LLC to roll out the Ghana Youth Technical Training Initiative, a programme aimed at equipping thousands of young people with internationally recognized vocational skills. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, and Solomon Daniel Amarh Laryea, who represented CG Technical Services CEO Charles Reynolds. Under the agreement, more than 3,800 young Ghanaians will receive training and certification annually in areas such as electrical installation, plumbing, refrigeration and air conditioning, masonry, fire and safety (NEBOSH-certified), and hospitality services. Addressing the signing ceremony, Dr. Pelpuo said the initiative

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, says government is sending a clear message that it is committed to investing in Ghana’s youth, who she described as the nation’s greatest resource. Speaking at the onboarding and orientation ceremony of the Adwumawura Programme at the University of Ghana, the Vice President said the initiative marks a bold step in Ghana’s journey toward economic transformation through entrepreneurship and innovation. “We are making a statement that the nation is determined to invest in our young people, who remain our greatest resource,” she declared. The Adwumawura Programme, launched in April 2025, attracted more than 120,000 applications from across the country, reflecting the determination and ambition of Ghanaian youth. From this pool, 10,000 young men and

Vice President, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has highlighted the importance of compassion and collective responsibility in shaping Ghana’s social protection systems. She made the call during a working visit to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, where she also launched this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the ministry for securing cabinet approval for a number of key policies, including the National Gender Policy, the Early Childhood Care framework, the Domestic Violence Policy, and the landmark Social Protection Act. She noted that such policies form the backbone of Ghana’s efforts to protect its most vulnerable citizens. “If we are not vulnerable, we have a duty to ensure that those who are receive the support they deserve; that

Vice President, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on Ghanaians to show compassion and solidarity to people living with illnesses, stressing that no one chooses to be sick and therefore deserves empathy rather than stigma. She made the remarks during a working visit to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, where she also launched the 2025 edition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and joined the ministry to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang noted that societal attitudes often worsen the struggles of patients, particularly women battling breast cancer, and urged Ghanaians to embrace empathy as a national value. “Sometimes illness carries unnecessary stigma, as if the person chose to be sick. What the sick need is understanding,

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured the people of Klefe of government’s commitment to advancing technical education and youth development in the community. Speaking on her behalf at this year’s Klefe Yam Festival, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, said the government recognized the pressing challenges of youth unemployment and the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in addressing them. “Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the active participants in today’s development,” Mr. Segbefia noted. “The initiative by the Klefe community to support the Technical Institute for over two decades is remarkable and aligns with government’s vision to strengthen TVET nationwide.” Responding to appeals

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized that Ghana’s relations with China must go beyond infrastructure projects to deliver sustainable local development, particularly for the nation’s youth. Speaking at the celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 65th Anniversary of China–Ghana Relations, the Vice President praised China’s contributions but insisted on a forward-looking focus. “We are determined to ensure that our trade and our relations translate into sustainable local development,” she said. “And we want to emphasise our brilliant, determined youth.” Professor Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged China’s role in Ghana’s growth story, noting that the partnership has provided roads, bridges, hospitals, educational facilities, and cultural exchanges. “We acknowledge the roles of China

By Makiza Micheline Latifa Ghana has officially launched the 2025 Diaspora Summit, a landmark event scheduled for December in Accra, aimed at deepening the country’s engagement with its global diaspora and reaffirming Africa’s collective call for reparations. The launch was spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Presidency. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the initiative as a vital step in Africa’s broader struggle for justice, noting that Ghana’s diaspora remains central to advancing that cause. He stressed that the summit also reechoes Africa’s longstanding calls for reparations, underscoring Ghana’s role as a leading voice in championing that demand on the global stage. “This initiative is not only

Ghana has unveiled a landmark US$2.15 million national initiative to combat severe child malnutrition, setting an ambitious target of reaching 90 per cent of affected children across the country. The programme, led by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in partnership with the Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), was officially launched in Accra and hailed as a game-changing commitment to children’s health. The new project aims to integrate Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) a nutrient-rich, shelf-stable paste considered the global gold standard for treating severe wasting into Ghana’s health system. Until now, access to RUTF has been largely dependent on inconsistent donor supply, leaving thousands untreated. Describing the move as a “transformative step,” the Director-General of the GHS said: “For