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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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CURRENCY MARKET
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Exchange Rates
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 11.81 | +0.20 | +1.74% |
| GBP/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 15.63 | +0.27 | +1.73% |
| EUR/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 13.24 | +0.23 | +1.73% |
| NGN/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | +0.00 | +1.76% |
| CAD/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 8.29 | +0.14 | +1.68% |
| ZAR/GHS11 Oct 2026 | 0.71 | +0.01 | +1.68% |
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Fuel Prices
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol11 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel11 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.60 | +0.14 | +0.76% |
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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
Stories shaping business, markets and innovation across Africa.
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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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
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…
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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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The Will, the Church, and the Funeral: Legal Anatomy of the Kantanka Succession Crisis
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION The formal reading of the Last Will and…
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Angel Investors vs Venture Capital In Ghana: What’s the Difference?
Oct 8, 2026
Angel investors and venture capital (VC) firms both provide funding to startups, but they operate very differently. The core distinction comes down to who is investing, when they invest, and how much…
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How to Raise Venture Capital in Ghana
Oct 8, 2026
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Venture Capital Firms in Ghana: What Founders Should Know
Oct 8, 2026
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Private Equity in Africa: Where Institutional Capital Is Going
Oct 8, 2026
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Real Estate
Property markets, housing trends and insights shaping Ghana's built environment.
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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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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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ASJ Real Estate
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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ASJ Real Estate
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
Sep 6, 2026
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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
MTN’s $500 Billion Pivot: From Telecom Giant to Africa’s Consumer Technology Platform
Oct 6, 2026
MTN is no longer simply a telecom company. With 317.7 million customers across 19 markets and over $500 billion in annual Mobile Money transaction value, the Johannesburg-headquartered group has grown into one…
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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
Oct 3, 2026
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Can You Reverse MoMo After the Money Has Been Withdrawn?
Sep 6, 2026
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The High Street Business
Market analysis, business insights and stories on the forces shaping Ghana's economy, trade, retail and investment landscape.
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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
Aug 23, 2026
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