… The Nkabom initiative is a collaborative effort of the Mastercard Foundation, the University of Ghana, McGill University in Canada and other local partner institutions. …
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… To further advance agriculture through the Mastercard Foundation, the Bank has disbursed loans to agribusinesses at a single-digit rate (4 per cent). …
Access Bank Ghana budgets GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases in 2025… Over the years, Professor Agyare has secured more than $11 million in international research funding from organisations such as the German Research Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service, the Mastercard Foundation and the World Bank, helping to expand research capacity …
KNUST appoints Prof Christian Agyare as next Vice-Chancellor… Private sector interventions, including programmes like the Absa SME Loan at 10% per annum, a partnership between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, that pair concessional lending with business development support, further demonstrate how aligning capital with capabil …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future… Private sector interventions, including programmes like the Absa SME Loan at 10% per annum, a partnership between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, that pair concessional lending with business development support, further demonstrate how aligning capital with capabil …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future… revealed that “more than 1,300 young people have secured jobs under various Youth Employment Agency modules in the police, fire, ambulance, and prisons services, as well as in Arabic teaching and skills training.” Additionally, “the Ghana Enterprise Agency, Mastercard Foundation …
Tamale Mayor pledges transparency as assembly outlines development agenda… for stronger investor partnerships and improved access to financing as stakeholders gather for the SME Investment Forum under the theme “Scaling Impact in Ghana’s Agri-Food Sector.” The forum, organised under the Nkabom Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation …
SMEs call for improved financing at Ghana Agri-Food Investment Forum… In response, DTI and Dabokpa Technical Institute, with support from the Mastercard Foundation, introduced a practical solution through the establishment of a Day Care Centre under the initiative “A Place to Learn, A Place to Care.” Commissioned on April 29, 2026, the facility is …
DTI–Dabokpa Partnership: Enabling inclusive TVETThe African Talent Company, through platforms like Jobberman and BrighterMonday, is deepening collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation to scale youth employment across Africa, as institutions intensify efforts to bridge the transition from education to work. …
Youth employment drive gains traction as partnerships scale across Africa- April 2026
… It is about inspiring ambition.” Also contributing to the discussion, Bossman Akuffo Kwapong from the Mastercard Foundation said collaboration and shared knowledge are key to solving challenges. …
Access Bank Ghana launches ‘Access U’ to support youth and creatives
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Nkabom bootcamp aims for 55,000 agri-food jobs via SME empowerment
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The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
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Nkabom bootcamp aims for 55,000 agri-food jobs via SME empowerment
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank Ghana allocates GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases 2025
Access Bank Ghana, partnering with the International Finance Corporation, has set aside GH¢1 billion in 2025 to support cocoa-licensed buying companies and value chain actors. The bank also plans to extend support to other cash crops including cashew and shea, and has disbursed single-digit-rate loans to agribusinesses through the Mastercard Foundation.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
KNUST appoints Prof Christian Agyare as next Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026, making him the 13th Vice-Chancellor since the university's establishment in 1951. He succeeds Prof Rita Akosua Dickson and brings more than 25 years of academic and administrative service at KNUST, where he currently serves as Provost of the College of Health Sciences.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Youth education and skills critical for Ghana's economic growth
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of its population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1%; nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually, but only 35% progress to tertiary education, leaving more than 240,000 young people entering a job market unable to absorb them. Education, vocational training, and mentorship are essential to bridge the gap between academic training and market-ready skills required by employers.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Youth skills and mentorship crucial for Ghana's economic future
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with more than one third of the population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1 per cent; the country must improve education and skills training, as nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually yet only 35 per cent progress to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 10 May
Tamale Mayor outlines development agenda, pledges transparency
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Ghana agrifood SMEs seek improved financing at investment forum
Small and medium enterprises in Ghana's agrifood and nutrition sectors are calling for stronger investor partnerships and improved access to financing at an SME Investment Forum organised under the Nkabom Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The 40 vetted nutrition and agrifood SMEs are seeking to raise at least GH¢25 million in growth and working capital financing from investors and financial institutions.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
DTI and Dabokpa Institute upgrade TVET with daycare support
The Design and Technology Institute partnered with Dabokpa Technical Institute in Tamale to strengthen vocational training through lab upgrades, quality frameworks, and a new day care centre launched in April 2026 to support young mothers' participation in skills training.
7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 5 May
African Talent Company scales youth employment via partnerships
The African Talent Company is collaborating with the Mastercard Foundation through platforms like Jobberman and BrighterMonday to expand youth employment opportunities across Africa. The partnership includes a 12-month internship programme designed to help graduates transition into work, build experience, and gain career clarity.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 25 April
Access Bank Ghana launches Access U platform for youth
Access Bank Ghana has launched Access U, a youth-focused banking platform designed to provide financial services and support tailored to young people's lifestyles and ambitions. The bank positioned the initiative as a financial ecosystem offering guidance, opportunity, tools, and networking to support users at different life stages.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →