Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The World Bank has pledged to support Ghana in addressing its youth unemployment challenge through a new Growth and Jobs Strategy. The initiative aims to create opportunities for over 500,000 young people entering the job market annually, focusing on job creation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth. This development follows […]
Many developing countries in Africa are struggling with high and rising debt levels, with about half of Sub-Saharan African countries at high risk of or already in debt distress. According to Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama per capita public expenditure on interest payments in Africa has surpassed […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has returned to Ghana after a trip abroad, arriving at the Prempeh I International Airport on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The King was welcomed by traditional authorities and officials, including Nana Otuo Sereboe II, Juabenhene, Akyeamfuo Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, Asafohene, and Mayor Richard […]
Ghana has taken a significant step towards reforming its energy sector by submitting a Legislative Instrument (LI) to Parliament that will enable competitive procurement of power generation services. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced this during a World Bank event, stating that the move aims to address inefficiencies and […]
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Under the agreement, Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, will be issued a new 12-month mining lease pending […]
