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President Mahama pledges job creation and economic stability in May Day address

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his administration’s commitment to creating sustainable jobs, advancing industrialisation, and stabilising Ghana’s economy through practical policy measures and labour-focused initiatives.In a message shared to mark May Day, the President paid tribute to Ghanaian workers for their dedication and underscored the importance of their role in national development. He described the labour force as “the engine of our economy, the builders of our infrastructure, and the innovators who propel us forward.” “This year’s May Day celebration under the theme ‘Striving for peace and stability to drive industrialisation, trade, and decent work for social justice’ reflects a critical truth,” he said. “We must implement forward-looking policies that not only ensure economic growth but also provide decent work and fair wages for all.”President Mahama revealed that over the past four months, his government has been pursuing strategies […]

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I won’t renew Zoomlion contract if sweepers’ salary remains GH¢250 – Basintale declares

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has made a firm declaration not to renew the existing contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited if the current wage of GH¢250 for sanitation workers remains unchanged. In a strongly worded Facebook post on Friday, 25 April, Basintale criticised the current terms of engagement, describing them as exploitative and unjust to the Ghanaian youth. His comments follow growing public pressure, particularly from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, who has long campaigned against the contract’s renewal, citing poor treatment of workers and breach of contract terms. Echoing similar sentiments, Basintale asserted that the present arrangement is a “rip-off” of poor Ghanaians and cannot be allowed to continue under the current administration. “All my life, I have fought for integrity and for the better placement of the youth and people of […]

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