Recent news

Latest items of recent news relevant to Ghana as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’. 

Ghana: Enforce the law to end discrimination against people living with HIV

The number of people with HIV infections is almost doubling each year …

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Ghana: 81% of students taking Bar examinations failed

81% of students taking Bar examinations this year at the Ghana Law School have failed …

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Ghana: Medical certificates to be obtained in-country

A medical clearance certificate for all new work and residence permit applicants now must be obtained only through the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) medical facility headquarters in Accra …

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Ghana: Deadline approaching to file annual returns of foreign workers

All companies that employ foreign workers must submit annual returns by January the 15th 2018 …

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Ghana: Court okays ECG Privatisation

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application made on behalf of employees of the Electricity of Ghana (ECG) against an agreement giving private sector investors a stake in the public-sector company …

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Ghana: The Youth Employment Agency

The Youth Employment Agency was established in 2015, but question marks have long hung over who actually receives its funding …

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Ghana: Recruitment to work in Gulf States suspended

Following many reports of unfair treatment, the government has placed a temporary ban on all employment agencies from recruiting Ghanaians to work in foreign countries.

Ghana: Initiative to encourage employment of young workers

A new initiative has been launched in Ghana to improve employment opportunities for young and disabled workers …

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Ghana: Negotiations begin on 2016 minimum wage rate

The National Tripartite Committee in Ghana has commenced negotiations to determine the national daily minimum wage for 2016 …

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