Tag: Job Creation
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Saab’s Canada Jobs Promise Hinges on 72 Gripen Jets and 6 GlobalEyes
Overview of Saab’s Canadian Jobs Pledge Saab has linked a major expansion in Canada to a specific procurement package from the Canadian Armed Forces: the purchase of 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. The Swedish defense contractor has argued that delivering on its pledge to create 12,600 Canadian jobs depends on this…
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Saab’s Canadian plan: 72 Gripen jets and 6 GlobalEyes tied to 12,600 jobs pledge
Overview of Saab’s proposal Swedish defense contractor Saab is pushing for a major Canadian acquisition, arguing that purchasing 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft would enable the company to fulfill its pledge of creating about 12,600 Canadian jobs. The calculation, cited by CBC News and informed sources, links the purchase to a…
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VB-G RAM G Act: SBI Says Most States Should Stay Net Gainers Despite Funding Shift
Overview: What the VB-G RAM G Act Aims to Do The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Act is designed to enhance employment and livelihoods by creating a more stable funding framework for state-led schemes focused on job creation and vocational support. While the details of the funding mechanism have…
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Make in India Electronics: PLI Scheme Creates 1.33 Million Jobs, Boosting Smartphone Manufacturing and Exports
India’s Electronics Drive: A Jobs Boom Under the PLI Scheme India’s push to become a global hub for electronics production hit a major milestone as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme accelerated job creation and export growth. In just five years, the sector has generated about 1.33 million jobs, with a notable share held by…
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Make in India Electronics: PLI Spurs 1.33 Million Jobs and Rising Smartphone Exports
Overview: A Turning Point for India’s Electronics Sector India’s electronics industry has entered a new era of rapid growth, driven by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Over the past five years, the sector has created about 1.33 million jobs, underscoring a successful push to make the country a global hub for electronics manufacturing. The program…
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Ghana’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 12.8% in Q3 2025: A Positive Shift for the Labour Market
Overview: A Cooler Labour Market in Q3 2025 The Ghanaian labour market continued to recover in the first nine months of 2025, with the unemployment rate easing to 12.8 percent in the third quarter. According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), about 13.3 million of the country’s 15 million-strong labour force were employed…
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Museveni Announces Shs85 Billion Revolving Fund for Salon Operators
President Museveni Unveils a Major Support Plan for Salon Operators In a move aimed at stimulating small business growth across the country, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced an ambitious support package for salon operators. Speaking at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the official launch of a national trade and services initiative, the president pledged a revolving…
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Azumah Resources Thrives: $37.5m Deal to Deliver 1,700 Jobs in Ghana’s Upper West
Major Investment Signals a New Era for Ghana’s Mining Sector The partnership between Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Danish engineering giant FLSmidth marks a landmark moment for the mining industry in Ghana. The $37.5 million equipment deal is set to accelerate development projects in the Upper West Region, delivering modern mining technology, boosting local capacity,…
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Azumah Resources’ $37.5m Equipment Deal to Create 1,700 Jobs in Upper West
Overview of the deal Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has signed a landmark $37.5 million agreement with Danish engineering leader FLSmidth to supply advanced mining equipment for a major project in Ghana’s Upper West Region. The deal marks a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector, signaling renewed investor confidence and a robust push toward modernizing…
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Kerry Ladies Football Star Cuts Ribbon at New Lidl Store in Killorglin
Community milestone as Lidl Killorglin opens on Laharn Road The town of Killorglin welcomed a new chapter in its retail landscape as Lidl Killorglin officially opened its doors on Laharn Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by a prominent Kerry ladies Gaelic football star, underscoring the store’s ties to the community and its support for…