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Premier League Matchweek 2 Delivers Away-Day Drama and Late Stalemates
Newcastle United and Hull City secured impressive away victories, while Liverpool and Bournemouth were held to dramatic draws in an action-packed Saturday of Premier League football.…
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Democracy Cup Final offers positives as NSA targets Baba Yara pitch readiness for GPL season
The National Sports Authority (NSA) says the Democracy Cup final in Kumasi has provided important positives…
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Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak on penalties to win 2026 Democracy Cup
Asante Kotoko have won the 2026 Democracy Cup after beating arch-rivals Hearts of Oak 4-1 on…
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The History of the Ghana Premier League
The Ghana Premier League is the oldest and most important domestic football competition in the country.…
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 11.78 | -0.03 | -0.24% |
| GBP/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 15.60 | -0.03 | -0.20% |
| EUR/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 13.20 | -0.03 | -0.26% |
| NGN/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.17% |
| CAD/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 8.27 | -0.02 | -0.28% |
| ZAR/GHS12 Oct 2026 | 0.71 | 0.00 | -0.08% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol12 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel12 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.46 | -0.14 | -0.75% |
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NEWS & POLITICS
How Ghana’s Constitution Has Changed Over the Years: From Nkrumah’s First Republic to the 1992 Framework
Ghana’s constitutional history is a story of ambition, interruption and recovery. Since independence in 1957, the country has lived under four republican constitutions, experienced three military…
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NEWS & POLITICS
How Ghana’s Regions and Districts Are Governed: The RCCs, Assemblies and the Long Reach of Accra
When you interact with government at the local level, you are dealing with a system that…
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NEWS & POLITICS
Why Ghana Has 16 Regions: The Constitutional Process, the Referendums and the Push for Balanced Development
Quick Facts Original number: Ghana began independence in 1957 with five regions: Ashanti, Northern, Eastern, Western…
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NEWS & POLITICS
Why Parliament Investigates Government Agencies: Inside Ghana’s Oversight Committees and the Power to Hold Ministers Accountable
When a government agency is accused of wasting public money, mishandling a contract, or failing to…
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BRAND FOCUS AFRICA
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Oct 8, 2026
Private Equity in Africa: Where Institutional Capital Is Going
Africa’s private capital market opened 2026 with its strongest quarter in four years. But the headline numbers conceal a more important story: capital is concentrating in fewer, larger…
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Oct 6, 2026
Patricia Poku-Diaby and the Case for Processing Africa’s Cocoa at Home
Patricia Poku-Diaby didn’t build her fortune by simply exporting Ghana’s most valuable agricultural commodity. She went…
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Oct 6, 2026
Zoomlion’s Kenya Expansion: Turning Africa’s Waste Problem Into a Cross-Border Business
What if Africa’s waste problem is not just a public-health challenge but one of the continent’s…
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Oct 5, 2026
Ghana’s Cocaine Highway: How West Africa Became the Cartels’ New Trampoline
In September 2026, French customs officers at the port of Dunkirk opened a container of plastic…
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GHANA'S ECONOMIC PULSE
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Economy
How Gold Prices Affect Ghana’s Economy
Gold is no longer just a mineral in Ghana’s soil. It has become the backbone of the country’s financial stability, the single largest source…
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LIFE IN GHANA'S CAPITAL
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Street of Accra
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Verma, Patel Set for All-Indian Final at J100 Accra Tennis Tournament
India will be assured of the boys’ singles title at the J100 Accra tournament, with Verma and Patel preparing to meet in an all-Indian final. The matchup sets…
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Ogunjobi, Wright Capture Girls’ Doubles Title at J100 Accra
Success Ogunjobi and Sydney Wright have claimed the girls’ doubles championship at the J100 Accra tournament, securing the…
Wright, Chapepa Set for Girls’ Singles Final at J100 Accra
Sydney Wright and Kuzivaishe Chapepa are set to contest the girls’ singles final at the J100 Accra tournament,…
J100 Accra: Virani Faces Patel as Agarwal Meets Verma in Boys’ Semifinals
The boys’ singles title race at the J100 Accra tournament moves into the semifinal stage with two matchups…
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THE BIG STORY
How Some Ghanaians React to 2025 Budget on X as Tax Reforms Stir Debate
First budget of the year presented to parliament throws Ghanaians into excitements, as majority welcome the government’s yet to be implemented initiatives. Following the presentation of the 2025 Budget by Finance Minister Casiel…
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Elroy Salam shares how to start a Professional Photography Business with Accra Street Journal
How to Start a Successful Photography Business Samuel Kwame Boadu briefly spoke to Elroy Salam, a creative…
Ghana’s Economic Structure Explained for Beginners
1. Introduction: Understanding How Ghana’s Economy Works Every nation has a unique economic structure — the system…
IMANI Africa Wants Street Hawking, “Kayayei” Formalized & Regularized
Accra, Ghana —IMANI Center for Policy and Education is calling on the government to consider the regularization…
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LEGAL SPOTLIGHT
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) Case Breakdown
An Accra Street Journal Legal & Current Affairs Intelligence Brief Executive Summary Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New…
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How Is Child Marriage Still Legal in Ghana?
Child marriage is not legal in Ghana. The 1992 Constitution and the Children’s Act of 1998…
Buying Stool Land in Ghana: What You Must Know Before Paying
Introduction: The Most Complex Land Transaction in Ghana Stool land—land owned by a traditional stool (chieftaincy)…
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…
THE CITY. THE PEOPLE. THE EVERYDAY.
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CITY SPOTLIGHT
The Engines of Enterprise: Understanding Accra’s Business Clusters and Their Power
Accra is not a single economic entity but a collection of specialised commercial ecosystems, each with its own character, function, and competitive advantage. From the glass towers of…
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What Accra’s Young Generation Wants for the Future
Accra’s future will not be shaped by policy documents alone. It will be shaped by the aspirations, frustrations,…
UBA Bank Ghana: Branches, Internet Banking, Loans, Sort Codes & Customer Care
About UBA Ghana United Bank for Africa Ghana (UBA Ghana) is a subsidiary of the UBA Group, one…
Accra to University of Cape Coast (UCC) Travel Guide – Campus Attractions
Introduction The University of Cape Coast (UCC) as researched by Accra Street Journal, is not just one of…
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Accra, Ghana Cost of Living
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FEATURED ANALYSIS
How Transportation Costs Shape Market Prices in Accra: A Deep Dive into the Real Drivers of Urban Pricing
Accra is one of West Africa’s busiest commercial hubs, and as the city continues to expand outward, the link between transportation costs and market prices has become…
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Why Prices Keep Rising in Ghana — A Simple ASJ Explanation
Ghanaians feel it every day. You walk into the market, and the price of tomatoes has jumped…
Why the Cedi Depreciates — And What It Means for You
The Ghana cedi’s performance is one of the most discussed topics in homes, markets, banking halls, business…
How Accra’s Growing Population Impacts Cost of Living
Accra continues to attract thousands of new residents every year—from students and job seekers to entrepreneurs, civil…
Kwame AI’s Eskwai: How Two Ghanaian Founders Are Building Legal AI Around African Institutions
George Jojo Boateng and Victor Kumbol started Kwame…
MTN’s $500 Billion Pivot: From Telecom Giant to Africa’s Consumer Technology Platform
MTN is no longer simply a telecom company.…
Why Ghana’s AI Skills Push Needs a “Transfer Test” Before Training Counts as a Success
Ghana has no shortage of reasons to invest…
SamBoad Web Hosting Enters Ghana’s Growing Web Hosting Market as Businesses Seek Affordable Digital Infrastructure
ACCRA, GHANA — As more Ghanaian businesses move…
PayWithPlay Unveils CallGPT, an AI Voice Platform to Rescue Missed Business Calls in Nigeria
Nigerian technology company PayWithPlay has launched CallGPT, an…
ACCRA LEGAL JOURNAL
How Is Child Marriage Still Legal in Ghana?
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Kwame AI’s Eskwai: How Two Ghanaian Founders Are Building Legal AI Around African Institutions
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Local Marine Cargo Insurance Becomes Mandatory for All Commercial Imports Into Ghana From October 1, 2026
Importers bringing commercial goods into Ghana will be required to…
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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Ghana Water Bill?
When you fail to pay your Ghana Water Limited (GWL)…
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Market Focus
GSE Soars to 14,403.60 Points as Composite Index Jumps 2.49% in Single Session
Oct 12, 2026
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a strong upward surge on Monday, October 12, 2026, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index soaring 350.12 points (2.49%) to close at 14,403.60 points, extending its year-to-date…
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Ghana’s Startup Investment Market: Where Capital Is Going
Oct 12, 2026
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Venture Capital vs Private Equity: What’s the Difference?
Oct 12, 2026
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How Venture Capital Funds Make Money
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Property & Housing
Real Estate
Property markets, housing trends and insights shaping Ghana's built environment.
ASJ Real Estate
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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ASJ Real Estate
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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Imperial Homes Ghana Ltd.: The 17-Year-Old Luxury Developer That Has Built Over 500 Housing Units, Won Multiple Awards, and Is Now Planning a 1,000-Acre Golf Resort
Aug 28, 2026
From a 2007 startup with its maiden Imperial Court project to a 2024 15-year anniversary celebration, this award-winning Ghanaian property developer has…
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Public Utilities Guide & News
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
Sep 6, 2026
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Applying for a New Ghana Water Connection: What You Need to Know
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Ghana Telecom Guides & News
Practical guides, service information and news covering Ghana's mobile networks, data bundles, mobile money, network services and the telecom industry.
MTN Ghana
GSE Soars to 14,403.60 Points as Composite Index Jumps 2.49% in Single Session
Oct 12, 2026
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a strong upward surge on Monday, October 12, 2026, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index soaring 350.12 points (2.49%) to close at 14,403.60 points, extending its year-to-date…
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MTN’s $500 Billion Pivot: From Telecom Giant to Africa’s Consumer Technology Platform
Oct 6, 2026
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Ebenezer Asante’s MTN Ghana Stake Hits $4.3 Million as Shares Surge 48.1%
Oct 5, 2026
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Why Ghana’s AI Skills Push Needs a “Transfer Test” Before Training Counts as a Success
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The High Street Business
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Markets · Featured Analysis
Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
Oct 6, 2026 · The High Street Business
What happens to a $50+ billion fortune when its founder doesn’t believe a male heir is necessary? For Aliko Dangote, the answer may already be taking shape. What happens to a $50+ billion fortune…
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Dangote Backs $16 Billion, 700,000-bpd Refinery in Lamu, Kenya
Oct 6, 2026
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Fidelity Bank Ghana Moves Toward IPO and GSE Main Market Listing
Oct 6, 2026
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How Competition Shapes Prices in Ghana: A Market Reality Check
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Private Equity in Ghana: How the Industry Works
September 18, 2026
Private equity in Ghana has grown from a niche corner of the financial market into a $6.93 billion industry . Yet for…
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The Expansion Illusion: Why Accra’s Entrepreneurs Keep Failing at Growth (And How to Plan Better)
May 30, 2026
Introduction: The Second Branch Curse There is a specific moment in the life of an Accra entrepreneur that separates the dreamers from…
The New Accra Shopper: How Consumer Behaviour in Ghana’s Capital Is Quietly Transforming
July 27, 2026
The Margin Fortress: How Accra’s Smartest SMEs Defend Profitability in a City That Eats Margins Alive
August 4, 2026
Denya Developers: The Pragnya Group-Backed Visionary Redefining Accra‘s Luxury Skyline
August 28, 2026
Risk & Compliance
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How to Avoid Insurance Fraud in Ghana
February 19, 2026
Insurance is built on trust. Policyholders trust insurers to pay valid claims. Insurers trust customers to provide accurate information. When that trust…
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Achimota Forest Reserve – Accra’s Hidden Urban Nature Escape
August 18, 2025
The Achimota Forest Reserve is one of Accra’s last remaining green lungs, offering a refreshing escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.…
How Tourism in Accra Fuels the Survival and Growth of Small Local Shops
March 15, 2026
History: Why Ghana’s Capital City Changed from Cape Coast to Accra
March 29, 2024
Ghana: The Political Structure of the Ga People
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Health & Wellness
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Top Challenges Facing Pharmacy Businesses in Ghana and How to Overcome Them
April 8, 2026
Introduction: A Sector Under Pressure Running a pharmacy in Ghana is not for the faint-hearted. While the pharmaceutical market is projected to…
Regulations and Standards: Ensuring Quality in Ghanaian Pharmacies
November 12, 2024
Best Public Hospitals in Accra (2026 Update)
November 5, 2025
Diabetes: Causes, Types, Prevention and more
November 14, 2023
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Ghana: 15 Best Nigerian Restaurants in Accra
May 21, 2023
Nigerian Restaurants in Accra Ghana Nigerian cuisine consists of starchy vegetables, tasty stews, and aromatic spices. Just like other west African cuisines,…
Chez afrique Menu (Bar & Restaurant in East Legon)
May 21, 2023
Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Accra: Your ASJ Guide to Open-Air Eats
February 16, 2026
Ghana: Milan Kumasi Rooftop Bar & Lounge (Menu & Location)
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PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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FEATURED PROFILE
Elder Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo: The Visionary Entrepreneur & Founder of Kama Group
Born in Suhyen, near Koforidua in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Nana Dr. Agyekum Addo faced early hardships that shaped his resilient character. After his mother became bedridden when he was six, he assumed the responsibility of…
March 30, 2025
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Kuvuki Beach Lodge Ghana, Resort in Kasoa Kuvuki Beach Lodge Ghana is a beautiful serene beach lodge along the shores of Langma,…
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