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Youth Employment Agency

Also known as: YEA

Youth Employment Agency — government organization that provides skills training and job placement programs for young Ghanaians, led by CEO Malik Basintale.

2026-04-272026-07-04
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Additionally, 3,421 youth have reportedly been employed through various Youth Employment Agency modules in the region. …

    North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    The Director of Human Resources at the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and board member of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Wonder Victor Kutor, ESQ, has called on prison inmates to view themselves as an integral part of the national fabric. …

    Embrace skills training for successful reintegration – YEA HR Director urges inmates

  5. Joy Online

    The leadership of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has continued its regional engagement tour in the Central Region, led by Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale, alongside Deputy CEO (Finance & Administration) Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie, Deputy CEO (Operations) Abubakari Saana A …

    YEA leadership engages Central Region staff, reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment and staff welfare

  6. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, together with the Deputy CEO (Operations), Abubakari Saana Abdul-Kudus, spent the weekend in Goaso in the Ahafo Region, engaging young entrepreneurs to gain first-hand insight into their businesses …

    YEA CEO Malik Basintale engages young entrepreneurs in Ahafo Region

  7. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has been honoured with a traditional title during a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area as part of his official tour of the Bono Region. …

    Basintale honoured as ‘youth chief’ during Sunyani tour
Society

Cancellation of Zoomlion contract worsens Accra flooding

The News

Accra is experiencing severe flooding during this year's rainy season, with hard-hit areas including Kaneshie Market, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, and Santa Maria. The article attributes the worsening floods to poor sanitation, political retribution, and cancelled contracts, including the termination of a Zoomlion contract.

Why it matters

Seasonal flooding crisis in Accra, worsened by contract cancellations and poor sanitation, reflects governance failures affecting public safety.

26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Cancellation of Zoomlion contract worsens Accra flooding

    Accra is experiencing severe flooding during this year's rainy season, with hard-hit areas including Kaneshie Market, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, and Santa Maria. The article attributes the worsening floods to poor sanitation, political retribution, and cancelled contracts, including the termination of a Zoomlion contract.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Africa Sports Alliance uses tennis for youth empowerment

    Non-governmental organisation Africa Sports Alliance, founded eight years ago, uses tennis as a tool for cognitive development, education and economic advancement. During a recent outreach at Teshie Lekma 1 Junior High School with 20 beneficiaries, founder Naa Shika Adu, a former professional women's tennis player, emphasised that sports contribute to intellectual growth and challenged misconceptions about athletes' education levels in Ghana.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa begin returning home

    Ghana is receiving evacuees from xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the first and second batches already having arrived. The article emphasizes the psychological toll on returnees who have lost livelihoods and calls for mental health support and community integration to help them rebuild their lives.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa returning home

    Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks are returning home in batches. The article reflects on the trauma of evacuation and displacement, emphasizing the need for psychological support and practical reintegration assistance for returnees.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. YEA launches Domestic Services Module for youth placement

    The Youth Employment Agency has begun stakeholder consultation on a Domestic Services Module to formalise domestic work through standardised training and certification. The programme aims to deploy about 10,000 youth aged 18–35 over a 10-month period to families and institutions, professionalising roles such as cleaning, laundry, gardening, and home-based care.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth

    Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. North East Minister reports infrastructure, security gains in 16 months

    The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. YEA director urges prison inmates to embrace skills training

    The Director of Human Resources at the Youth Employment Agency has called on prison inmates at Kenyasi Camp Settlement Prison to view incarceration as a reformative transition and to take skills training such as fashion designing, kente weaving, and farming seriously for successful reintegration into society. The YEA plans to open doors for reformed former inmates to enroll in the agency's employment modules upon their release.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. YEA leadership visits Central Region, reaffirms youth empowerment focus

    The Youth Employment Agency leadership, led by CEO Malik Basintale, engaged staff in the Central Region and pledged continued commitment to expanding opportunities for young people while prioritizing staff welfare. The delegation also visited the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area to seek his blessings for their activities in the region.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. YEA CEO visits Ahafo young entrepreneurs to explore job creation partnerships

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency visited young entrepreneurs in Goaso, Ahafo Region, including a poultry farmer managing over 5,000 birds and Tmana Company, a furniture production enterprise, to explore targeted support for scaling production and expanding employment opportunities.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. YEA CEO honoured with traditional youth chief title in Sunyani

    The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, received the traditional title of Mmranteɛhene (Youth Chief) of Sunyani during an official tour of the Bono Region, where he met with the Paramount Chief to discuss youth employment and sustainable development initiatives.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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