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Where the Money in Modern Football Comes From: Broadcast Billions, Commercial Empires and the Ghanaian Reality
Modern football runs on money that flows from three main pipelines: television screens, corporate boardrooms, and stadium turnstiles. At the elite level, the game has become…
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How Football Clubs Make Money: The Broadcast Billions, the Commercial Shift and Ghana’s Survival Struggle
A football club is not just a team. It is a business, and like any business,…
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How Football Agents Make Money: The Commission Machine, the FIFA Fee Cap and Ghana’s Unlicensed Agent Problem
When a footballer signs a lucrative contract or moves clubs for a multi-million-dollar fee, someone else…
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What Is a Release Clause in Football? The Contract Trick That Lets Players Leave—and Why Ghanaian Clubs Rarely Use It
When a player signs a contract, the club usually holds all the power. If another team…
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 11.70 | 0.00 | -0.02% |
| GBP/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 15.64 | -0.08 | -0.49% |
| EUR/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 13.09 | -0.02 | -0.18% |
| NGN/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.12% |
| CAD/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 8.26 | -0.04 | -0.43% |
| ZAR/GHS11 Nov 2026 | 0.71 | 0.00 | -0.60% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol11 Nov 2026 | GH₵16.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel11 Nov 2026 | GH₵18.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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NADMO Recruitment: The Volunteer Drive, the C-SERP Portal and What It Means for Job Seekers
When Ghanaians hear that the National Disaster Management Organisation is recruiting, the immediate assumption is often that paid jobs are available. The reality is more complicated.…
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NEWS & POLITICS
Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the Requirements
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Prisons Service, the path runs through the same centralised…
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Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment: Requirements, the C-SERP Portal and the 2027 Freeze
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the path runs through the…
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Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the 65% Pass Mark and the 2027 Freeze That Leaves Thousands Waiting
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the path runs through a single,…
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Nov 11, 2026
MTN Nears Completion of $6.2 Billion IHS Towers Takeover After Securing Nigerian and COMESA Approvals
MTN has moved closer to completing its $6.2 billion takeover of IHS Towers after securing shareholder, Nigerian regulatory and COMESA approvals, leaving South Africa’s Competition Tribunal, ECOWAS and…
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Nov 11, 2026
Dangote Cement Abandons London Secondary Listing as Refinery IPO Falls Short of 10 Million Investor Target
Aliko Dangote’s cement business has shelved plans for a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange,…
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Nov 11, 2026
Russia Deploys Naval Training Ship on 30,000-Mile African Voyage to Deepen Military Ties
Russia is stepping up naval engagement with African countries through the Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop,…
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Nov 8, 2026
Developing Countries’ External Debt Hits Record US$9.4 Trillion as Borrowing Costs Soar to 1989 Levels
Developing countries’ external debt rose 5.5% to a record US$9.4 trillion in 2025, the fastest pace…
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GHANA'S ECONOMIC PULSE
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Volta Youth Press Ghana’s 2027 Budget to Cut Taxes, Import Duties and Power Costs
Young entrepreneurs and business operators in the Volta Region are urging government to use the 2027 Budget to reduce the cost of doing business,…
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The T-Bill Ladder: How to Build Constant Cash Flow Using Ghana Treasury Bills
The problem with a single Treasury bill is timing. You put money in for 91 days, or 182 days, or 364 days, and then it matures. The money…
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The Architect: The Life and Tactical Legacy of Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio
Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio is not merely a legendary manager in the history of Accra Hearts of Oak.…
The Superclásico: Blood, Royalty, and the Rainbow — A Century of the Hearts of Oak vs. Asante Kotoko Rivalry
In Ghanaian football, no fixture carries more weight, tension, and raw emotion than the showdown between Accra Hearts…
The Genesis of a Giant: How Accra Hearts of Oak Was Forged in the Shadow of Empire
Before the trophies, before the continental nights, before the name became synonymous with survival, there was a meeting…
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Top 10 Key Takeaways from Kissi Agyebeng’s ‘A Few Good Men’ You Need to Know
Top 10 Key Takeaways from Kissi Agyebeng’s ‘A Few Good Men’ You Need to Know… Suppressing and Repressing Corruption and State Capture in Aid of Development Call for…
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OPINION: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Should Step Aside — For Equity, Fairness and the Future of Nigeria’s Opposition
As Nigeria’s opposition weighs its path to 2027, one question towers above all others: will Alhaji Atiku…
Churches in Ghana Must Be Taxed if They Gain Assets — And Here’s Why
Let’s not beat around the pulpit — the conversation about taxing churches in Ghana is long overdue.…
Ghana’s Economic Structure Explained for Beginners
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LEGAL SPOTLIGHT
Buying a Car on Hire Purchase in Ghana: How the Arrangement Works
Hire purchase is one of the most common ways Ghanaians get behind the wheel without paying the full price upfront. You make a deposit, take…
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Are Pyramid Schemes Illegal in Ghana? A Definitive Legal ASJ Guide
The short answer is yes—pyramid schemes are unequivocally illegal in Ghana. The country’s legal and regulatory framework…
Ghana Death Certificate Application: Requirements, Fees and Process
A death certificate is more than a record of loss. It is the legal document that…
Buying Family Land in Ghana: The Hidden Risks Nobody Explains
Introduction: A Buyer’s Nightmare Ewurama Thompson bought a parcel of land from three people who presented…
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Accra → Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary (Upper West) — Hippo Watching, Community Conservation & River Safaris
Introduction If you want a wildlife experience that’s intimate, local and off the usual tourist track, Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary on the Black Volta is one of Ghana’s best-kept…
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Accra to Bissau by Bus: Route, Cost, Border Crossings and Travel Time
Travelling from Accra to Bissau by bus is a serious overland expedition. There is no direct bus from Ghana to…
The Expansion Illusion: Why Accra’s Entrepreneurs Keep Failing at Growth (And How to Plan Better)
Introduction: The Second Branch Curse There is a specific moment in the life of an Accra entrepreneur that…
Best Buses & Tro-Tros from Accra to Cape Coast (2026 Guide)
The Accra to Cape Coast route is one of the most traveled in Ghana, thanks to Cape Coast’s…
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The Real Cost of Staying Alive in Ghana
Introduction: The Arithmetic of Survival There is a quiet arithmetic to survival. It does not make dramatic headlines. It happens instead at the market stall, at the…
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NSS Allowance Increment: Latest Updates and Reactions
The monthly stipend for Ghana’s National Service Personnel (NSP) has become a focal point of debate, as…
Fuel Prices Fall, But Okada Fares Hold Firm Across Accra
Despite recent reductions in fuel prices at the pumps, passenger-carrying motorbike riders—popularly known as okada—across Accra and…
How Much Does Waakye Cost in Accra in 2026?
From morning vendors at 37 Military Hospital to upscale restaurants in Osu, the price of waakye in…
Priority Insurance Secures Three International ISO Certifications, Strengthening Its Commitment to Quality, Security and Business Resilience
The Ghanaian insurer’s achievement in quality management, information…
The Margin Trap: The Hidden Fees Inside MoMo Business and Merchant Accounts
The pitch is simple. Register a merchant account,…
How to Maximize Interest on Your Mobile Money (MoMo) Wallet in Ghana
Your mobile money wallet is not just a…
Ghana and US Explore Data Centre, Cloud and Cybersecurity Cooperation as Amazon Ties Discussed
Ghana and the United States are exploring cooperation…
The Identity Layer: Why the Ghana Card Is Becoming the Quiet Engine of Insurance Verification
For years, the insurance industry’s biggest vulnerability was…
ACCRA LEGAL JOURNAL
JUSAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 2 Over Unpaid Reviewed Salaries
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has declared…
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Small Claims Court in Ghana and How to Make a Formal Complaint
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The Waiting Room: Inside the Ghana Alternative Market and the Five Companies Trying to Make It Work
Nov 9, 2026
The Ghana Stock Exchange has a main hall and a side room. The main hall is where the banks, the multinationals, and the miners trade. The side room is the Ghana Alternative…
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GSE Turnover Falls 37% to GH¢6.96 Million as Six Equities Decline; Ecobank Ghana and TotalEnergies Lead Losers
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AngloGold Ashanti Posts US$927 Million Q3 Profit and Declares US$361 Million Dividend as Gold Price Offsets Lower Output
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Building Materials Prices in Ghana: Cement, Iron Rods, Roofing Sheets, Blocks and More
Nov 1, 2026
The cost of building a home in Ghana is not a single number. It is a moving target, shaped by port congestion,…
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REITs in Ghana: How Real Estate Investment Trusts Work
Sep 18, 2026
For many Ghanaians, owning commercial property—an office block, a shopping mall, or a warehouse—has always been out of reach. The capital required…
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Why Accra’s Neighbourhoods Are Changing Overnight
Sep 3, 2026
From the gleaming towers of Airport City to the planned redevelopment of the Korle Lagoon slum, Accra’s neighbourhoods are being reshaped at…
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Micheletti & Co. Ltd.: The 70-Year-Old Civil Engineering Titan That Built Ghana’s Infrastructure—and Defended Its Legacy at the ICC
Aug 28, 2026
Founded in 1955 by an Italian entrepreneur, this 201-500 employee civil engineering and building construction powerhouse has shaped Ghana‘s skyline for seven…
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Practical guides, consumer information and the latest coverage of electricity and water services in Ghana. Understand ECG bills, tariffs and power supply, and find useful information about Ghana Water services.
GHANA WATER COMPANY
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Ghana Water Bill?
Sep 6, 2026
When you fail to pay your Ghana Water Limited (GWL) bill, the consequences are serious and escalate over time. From service disconnection and reconnection fees to heavy penalties and legal action, understanding…
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How to Change the Name on a Ghana Water Account
Sep 6, 2026
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Ghana Water Meter Not Working? Here’s What to Do
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Applying for a New Ghana Water Connection: What You Need to Know
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MTN Ghana
The Landlord’s Boardroom: A Profile of the Companies That Trade on the Ghana Stock Exchange
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GSE Soars to 14,403.60 Points as Composite Index Jumps 2.49% in Single Session
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MTN’s $500 Billion Pivot: From Telecom Giant to Africa’s Consumer Technology Platform
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Ebenezer Asante’s MTN Ghana Stake Hits $4.3 Million as Shares Surge 48.1%
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The High Street Business
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GACL Posts GH₵354.6 Million Profit and Pays First Dividend to Government on Airport Charge, Passenger Growth
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The Ghana Airports Company Limited grew its 2025 profit to GH₵354.6 million and paid its first dividend of GH₵30 million to the Government of Ghana, crediting the airport infrastructure development charge and strong passenger…
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Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
Oct 31, 2026
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Ghana’s Urban Population Hits 58.7% as 33.7 Million Population Reshapes Demand for Housing and Services
Oct 31, 2026
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Petrol and LPG Prices Set to Drop Slightly as Diesel Faces Minor Increase in November
Oct 31, 2026
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Accra’s Tech Ambition: Why Ghana’s Capital Could Emerge as Africa’s Next Innovation Powerhouse
March 2, 2026
Why Accra Could Become Africa’s Next Tech Hotspot Across Africa, a handful of cities dominate conversations about technology and venture capital. Yet…
The Global Code: How Ghana’s Tech Talent Is Quietly Earning World-Class Recognition
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The Quiet Startup Revolution: How Accra’s Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Ghana’s Economic Future
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Why Tech Talent Is Concentrated in Accra — Understanding Ghana’s Digital Talent Geography
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GoldBod Signs Deal to Refine One Tonne of Gold Weekly in Ghana
January 20, 2026
Ghana has taken a decisive step toward retaining more value from its most important mineral export, as the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod)…
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How to Create an Insurance Sales Process: ASJ Framework
July 18, 2026
An Accra Street Journal Business Intelligence Brief Executive Introduction The difference between an insurance broker who consistently wins clients and one who…
What Does Activ’Lady Insurance Cover in Ghana? A Guide to Fire, Flood, Burglary and Accident Protection
September 30, 2026
Donewell Insurance Ltd: The Methodist-Backed “Everyman’s Insurer” Redefining Affordable Protection
May 5, 2026
Insurance Brokerage vs Insurance Company: What’s the Difference?
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The Art of Preparing Banku and Tilapia the Traditional Way
August 27, 2025
In Ghana, few dishes capture the essence of tradition, culture, and communal eating like Banku and Tilapia. This combination is more than…
Artists Alliance Gallery: Showcasing Ghana’s Finest Art in Accra
August 18, 2025
The Untold Story of Makola Market: Accra’s Economic Hub Since 1924
February 9, 2025
The Wulomo vs The Chief: Who Really Ruled La?
April 11, 2026
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Nursing and Midwifery Registration in Ghana: Licensing, PIN Renewal and Midwifery Pathways
October 29, 2026
Passing your licensing examination is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of a regulated professional life. In Ghana,…
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Oak Lounge Bar, Oyarifa: Where Woodwork Meets Good Food and Cool Vibes
April 4, 2026
Introduction: A Local Favorite in Oyarifa Tucked away in the suburb of Oyarifa in the Greater Accra Region, Oak Lounge Bar has carved a…
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Exploring the Culture of Palm Nut Soup in Ghana
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Kwame AI’s Eskwai: How Two Ghanaian Founders Are Building Legal AI Around African Institutions
George Jojo Boateng and Victor Kumbol started Kwame AI with a broader ambition: using technology to solve problems across Africa. Their latest venture, Eskwai, is an AI-powered legal assistant now used by thousands of lawyers…
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Central Hotel Ridge: Tranquil Stay in Accra’s Residential District
Central Hotel Ridge offers guests a peaceful retreat in Accra’s residential area, combining comfort with accessibility. Prime Location Located at 5 Julius…
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