Author: SAMUEL
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana faces rising structural unemployment because industry is not getting the technicians it needs. He said universities continue to produce large numbers of graduates in fields that do not match current job openings. He made the comment on Saturday, December 6, during a panel session at the Doha Forum on Economic Empowerment in Africa, Pathway to Inclusive Prosperity. Other speakers were Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator; Khalifa Jassim Al Kuwari, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development; and Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Chair of the Global Partnership for Education. Source:Lovinghananews.com
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said government is committed to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup. His assurance follows Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Croatia — a Group many analysts consider to be tough but are optimistic about Ghana’s chances of sailing through the group stages. In a post on X on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Ablakwa assured that th ministry will collaborate with Ghana’s diplomatic posts in the US and Canada to obtain…
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power. A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president in the main city of Cotonou. The soldiers also announced a suspension of the constitution, the closure of all land borders as well as the country’s airspace. But officials close to the president say he is fine and that the small group of soldiers at the TV station did not have the backing of the regular army. “The…
Operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) have dismantled a major foreign-coordinated illegal mining network operating near the Bia River in the Suaman Dadieso District of the Western North Region. The operation, carried out on December 6, formed part of NAIMOS’ nationwide campaign against illegal mining and involved a 31-member task force deployed to the Kwabena Lantey and Suibo operational zones. The team commenced operations late in the morning and worked deep into the night. Shortly after arrival, officers uncovered a large illegal mining concession concealed within dense vegetation close to the Bia River. Preliminary assessments indicated that…
Five police officers were assaulted, and three service weapons were seized by an angry mob in the Saawie Community in the Upper West Region on Friday, December 5, while the officers were on a routine mission to help defuse communal tensions. Police said two AK-47 rifles and one magazine remain unaccounted for, raising serious security concerns. The Upper West Regional Police Command has since deployed massive reinforcements, arrested nine suspects, and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to community leaders to help recover two high-powered rifles still missing. Some of the suspects were found hiding under beds or attempting to flee the…
President John Dramani Mahama is renewing his call for single-digit interest rates for agricultural financing, insisting that affordable credit remains central to strengthening Ghana’s food systems and easing the financial burden on farmers. Addressing the 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the President said high borrowing costs continue to undermine farm productivity and trap many farmers in unsustainable debt. He noted that current interest rates leave farmers “working for the banks instead of working for themselves,” with many losing a significant portion of their earnings to loan repayments. “We must provide credit at single-digit rates…
Abeiku Santana has underscored the hospitality sector’s critical role in ensuring the success of the 2024 “December in GH” festivities. Speaking to Joy Prime’s KMJ monitored by Lovinghananews, he stated plainly: “The success of this December in GH rests on hospitality.” He disclosed that the GTA has embarked on extensive stakeholder engagement with hotels, restaurants, tour operators, car rentals and hospitality associations. According to him, their reorientation was necessary because they serve as the primary touchpoints for visitors. “When you go to a hotel and you are welcomed with a smile, government is not the one doing that. But one…
Deputy CEO of the GTA, Abeiku Santana, says Ghana’s unique blend of peace, warmth and hospitality continues to make the country the preferred holiday destination for Africans in the diaspora. He described “December in GH” as a “diasporan homecoming festival” that has positioned Ghana as the leading Christmas hub in Africa. Speaking on Joy Prime monitored by Source:Lovinghananews , he pointed out that the United States remains Ghana’s number one source market, and the country’s appeal goes beyond attractions. “We might not have wildlife adventures like East or Southern Africa, but the peace and friendliness here cannot be found anywhere,”…
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has expressed serious doubts about the credibility of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), citing inconsistencies in the office’s claims regarding the SML contract. Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Awuni said, “It is difficult to believe this office… it is difficult at this moment to just believe everything that they say.” Awuni highlighted discrepancies in figures released by the OSP, particularly concerning claims by Sammy Darko that the office had saved $2.7 billion (GH₵30 billion) that would have been paid to SML. According to Awuni, “I spoke to the Special Prosecutor himself, Kissi Agyaben……
Manasseh Azure Awuni has also questioned the procedural integrity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pointing to anomalies in the handling of investigations. Speaking on Newsfile, he revealed that OSP officials contacted him on January 29, 2025, regarding a petition he filed to investigate SML. “Officials of that office reached out to me on the 29th of January 2025 and the call was the fact that; you petition our office to begin investigating SML, we are about to start the investigation and we think it is proper that we understand the petition,” Awuni said. Awuni also pointed out…