Proud Farmer, John Dumelo's sort of 'Planting for Food and Jobs' cassava farming with Manya Krobo community youth yet ongoing (PHOTOS)

Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo is now a proud cassava farmer as he successfully mobilised some youth in the Manya Krobo community this morning to the farm to continue his 'Planting for Food and Jobs' project, sort of.

The acor turn farmer posted on social media that he "Organized the youth this morning in the Manya Krobo community to get into agriculture.

"We've started with 3 acres of Cassava and hopefully will increase it to 10 by the end of the year. #johndumelofoundation

#Proudfarmer"

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PHOTOS: John Dumelo turns Temporary Cassava Farmer and Agriculture Advocate

Ghanaian actor and business man, John Dumelo joined a group of cassava farmers in the Eastern Region during the day to farm.

"Was with cassava farmers in the eastern region today helping out with the new farming season. #johndumelofoundation," he tweeted.

He is advocating for Agriculture as he indicated, "Agriculture is definitely the way to go."

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10 Fancy Jobs In Ghana That Do Not Pay

Unemployment rate in Ghana is very high, meaning job security is a big deal.

Those with jobs would do anything to keep their jobs even if it doesn’t pay well, simply because “half a loaf is always better than none”.

There are certain jobs which are respected but people employed to these positions, cry at the end of the month as salaries are meager.

Let’s take a look at some good-looking and comfortable jobs in Ghana that pay way less than you can imagine.

#1 Radio Presenter/TV Host

 

Unless if you are Abeiku Santana or Kwame Sefa Kayi, the average radio presenter makes between ¢400 to ¢1000, some even do it for free. Hence, the reason why lots of radio presenters are being poached back and forth, provided the money is slightly better, they will make the move.

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The Top 80 Richest People In Ghana: 2015 Ghana Wealth Report

The Ghana Wealth Report for 2015 was released by Goodman AMC. The report is based on a comprehensive study of more than 100 successful entrepreneurs and investors in Ghana as well as how and what they invest in. This report makes known of fascinating insights about the profiles and net worth of the 80 richest people in Ghana and also provides a compendious review of the wealth sector in Ghana.

Findings from the report shows that tremendous amounts of wealth has been accumulated by Ghanaians during the past 20 years. The report has discovered some intriguing data about the wealthy in Ghana and how they impact on Ghana’s economy and policies.

Ghana’s 80 Richest People control $2.5 billion which represents 6.4% of Ghana’s GDP, they have a combined wealth of $29.3 billion total and employ over 150,000 Ghanaians directly.

Goodman AMC predicts that the wealth held by the wealthiest people in Ghana will rise 8.7% during Ghana’s election year in 2016 next year and decline by 2.1% in 2017.

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The Real And Shocking Truth About Your Monthly Salary. WOW!!!

This is for government workers, people working for private entities, individuals working for pay checks and national service persons.

• If you are a government worker, check this out. 

Divide your salary by 30, that is, the number of days in a month and see the funny thing about your salary plan.

E.g GHS 900÷30= GHS 30
Less than the amount being gained by an average hawker in the city.

GHS 1000÷30= GHS 33.33
Less than amount amount earned daily by an average driver in the city and some villages.

GHS 1500 ÷30= GHS 50
Less than the daily amount earn by a trotro, taxi, and a tipper truck driver.
And when there is an issue in the family that requires financial assistance, the driver, hawkers and the rest are looking up to you.

• If you are a national service person, you don't need to be told.

GHS 350÷30 = GHS 12
I hope you know the pure water seller makes enough money than you each day?

GHS 300÷30 =GHS 10
The errand boy at Suame Magazine (fitting shop) is earning better than you.

I hope you will continue to find out how your employers are cheating you. We are mostly deceived by the apparent attractive name of the amount earned at the end of the month without breaking it down to daily earnings.

I believe someone like you will not be happy with your employer after discovering the truth about your salary arrangement.
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IT'S TIME YOU START BUILDING A SYSTEM FOR YOURSELF. IT'S TIME YOU TAKE YOUR OWN DESTINY INTO YOUR OWN HANDS.

BE AN ENTREPRENEUR. YES YOU CAN.

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