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ESSA holds industry roundtable event to foster collaboration between employers and tertiary institutions
Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) held its Industry Roundtable event on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, at La Villa Boutique Hotel in Osu, Accra.
The event aimed to foster collaboration between employers, universities, and colleges to facilitate the transition of young people from education to work.
At the roundtable, ESSA launched its latest report titled ‘What Next? Enhancing African Students’ Transition to Employment through Effective Career Services,’ providing insights and recommendations for bridging the gap between education and employment.
The Industry Roundtable builds upon the success of the inaugural event in April 2022.
It aims to establish an Industry-Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) network to enhance graduate employability and prepare students for success in the workforce.
ESSA seeks greater collaboration and communication between industry, universities and colleges, and government officials for the benefit of young people.
The report addresses youth unemployment in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the significant gap between skills developed in universities and those required by the labour market.
ESSA’s research, conducted in partnership with The Education Collaborative at Ashesi University and Kepler University, with financial support from Dubai Cares, sheds light on how universities and colleges in Africa can enhance their career services to support students’ transition to employment.
The report outlined a three-step approach to address the skills gap and improve employability outcomes for African students.
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
