Articles tagged with “unemployment”

Ghana's unemployment is allegedly nearing a "crisis level" - but what does this mean for the average Ghanaian worker?

Organised Labour has expressed concerns about Ghana's rising unemployment to the government during the Labour Day commemoration. The TUC hinted that the lack of decent employment opportunities could lead to dire consequences if not addressed.

With xenophobia on the rise in South Africa, who will be left to blame when the 'foreigners' are gone?

South Africa is experiencing another surge of xenophobic violence, this time targeting West Africans. The author warns that misdiagnosing the root causes of South Africa's problems could lead to internal conflict- with devastating consequences.

TTAG raises concerns over teacher recruitment numbers - could this deepen unemployment among trained teachers?

The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) is concerned about the government's plan to recruit 7,000 teachers. The association believes this number is inadequate, potentially leading to further issues for graduates.

Ghana can learn from London's success in monetizing bad behavior to fund better systems - but will they?

Ghana grapples with the high cost of indiscipline and disorder- from illegal parking to waste disposal. Reforming local enforcement could address unemployment and generate revenue - but how?

The GEA is calling for a bipartisan push to align education with development - but why now?

The Ghana Employers Association (GEA) engaged with the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus to discuss aligning education with national development. The GEA President emphasized the need for human capital to match developmental needs - but what does this mean for Ghana's future?