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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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SPORTS
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/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 11.71 | +0.01 | +0.07% |
| GBP/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 15.66 | -0.09 | -0.57% |
| EUR/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 13.06 | -0.07 | -0.55% |
| NGN/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 0.01 | +0.00 | +0.07% |
| CAD/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 8.30 | -0.06 | -0.70% |
| ZAR/GHS7 Nov 2026 | 0.71 | 0.00 | -0.30% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol7 Nov 2026 | GH₵16.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel7 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 6, 2026
Nigeria Records 3.33 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Theft in 2025 as Q4 Losses Surge to 2.19 Million Barrels
Nigeria recorded 3.33 million barrels of crude oil theft in 2025, with about two-thirds of the reported losses concentrated in the final quarter, a late-year surge that puts…
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Nov 3, 2026
The Thirst Trap: How Africa’s Water Utilities Survive on a Business Model That Loses Money
The water utility is the most essential business in any African city. It is also, in…
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Nov 3, 2026
The Uniformed Economy: How Africa’s Private Security Firms Really Operate
The image is familiar across the continent: a guard in a faded uniform, sitting on a…
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Nov 3, 2026
The Trash Economies: How Africa’s Waste Crisis Became a Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity
The narrative around waste in Africa has long been one of failure: uncollected refuse, choked drains,…
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GHANA'S ECONOMIC PULSE
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Economy
Why Traffic Congestion Makes Travelling Across Accra More Expensive
Traffic congestion in Accra is not just an inconvenience that makes you late for work. It is a direct, measurable cost that is baked…
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LIFE IN GHANA'S CAPITAL
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Best Sports Academies and Football Schools for Children and Teenagers in Accra
Here is what a parent in Accra needs to know before choosing a football school for their child. The Elite Scholarship Route: Right to Dream This is the…
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How to Send a Parcel From Ghana Abroad: International Shipping, Costs and Requirements
Sending a parcel from Ghana to another country is not simply a matter of handing it to a…
Courier Services in Accra and Ghana: Comparing Delivery Companies, Prices and Services
Accra’s courier market is crowded, fragmented, and priced by the trip. The real cost is not the quoted…
Best Areas to Live in Accra: A Guide to the City’s Neighbourhoods
Accra is not a single city but a collection of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own rhythm, price…
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THE BIG STORY
The 14% Question: Will Cheaper Money Find Its Way to Ghana’s Starving Private Sector?
The numbers arrived like a cool breeze during harmattan. Ghana’s inflation rate, that merciless thermometer of household pain, has plunged to 3.2% —a figure so distant from the 54% crisis…
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Youth Without Tools: Why Ghana’s Free SHS Graduates Are Becoming Street Vendors
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The Quiet Electric Shift: The EVs Ghanaians Are Actually Buying
The headlines focus on the global giants. But on the forecourts of Accra and the shipping manifests…
Top 7 Most Dangerous Jobs in Accra That Still Pay Below GHC1,000
In the bustling streets of Accra, the cost of survival can be high—even fatal. Behind the city’s…
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LEGAL SPOTLIGHT
Ghana Anti-LGBT Bill Reintroduced: A Deeper Look into the Controversial Legislation
Introduction: A Recurring Debate Reignites Ghana’s Parliament has once again placed the controversial anti-LGBT bill at the center of national and international attention. The reintroduction…
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Can You Recover Money Lost to an MLM or Investment Scam in Ghana? ASJ Legal & Practical Guide
The short answer is: It depends—but recovery is possible, and has happened. Under Ghanaian law, while the chances…
Employment Rights in Ghana: What Every Worker Should Know About Dismissal and Contracts
In Ghana’s fast-growing job market, employment is often seen as a privilege. But while many workers…
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…
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Accra to Lagos by Bus: Everything You Need to Know
Traveling from Accra, Ghana, to Lagos, Nigeria by bus is a popular and cost-effective alternative to flying. Many travelers opt for road transport due to affordability, convenience, and…
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Sapholda Ventures Limited: Ghana’s Logistics Powerhouse Since 2000
Founded in 2000, Sapholda Ventures Limited has grown into one of Ghana’s foremost freight forwarding and logistics companies,…
Accra to Dakar by Bus: Complete Road Travel Guide from Ghana
Travelling from Accra to Dakar by bus is a serious overland journey, not a weekend trip. There is…
The Architects of Aspiration: How Accra’s Middle Class Is Quietly Redesigning Ghanaian Consumption
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION The Ghanaian middle class is a demographic that is statistically slippery, politically contested, and commercially obsessive.…
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Accra, Ghana Cost of Living
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FEATURED ANALYSIS
How Much Does Banku and Tilapia Cost in Accra in 2026?
Banku and grilled tilapia is the quintessential Accra food experience—fermented corn and cassava dough served with a whole grilled fish and spicy pepper sauce. In 2026, you…
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The Reality Behind Accra’s Rising Housing Costs and What It Means for Residents
Housing costs in Accra have become one of the most pressing economic concerns for residents, particularly for…
The Hidden Forces Shaping Daily Life in Accra
Beyond the headlines about traffic and flooding, Accra is being reshaped by powerful but less visible forces:…
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…
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…
The End of the Paper Trail: How Digitisation Is Quietly Rewriting the Claims Clock in Ghana
The claim form, the police report, the repair…
Electronics Prices in Ghana: iPhones, Samsung Phones, Laptops and Other Devices
The electronics market in Ghana is a two-tier…
The Contractor Behind the Cameras: Inside Sensys Gatso, the Swedish Firm Powering Ghana’s TraffiTech-GH
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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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Buying a Car on Hire Purchase in Ghana: How the Arrangement Works
Hire purchase is one of the most common ways Ghanaians…
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Small Claims Court in Ghana and How to Make a Formal Complaint
When a debt goes unpaid or a dispute arises, many…
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Legal Aid in Ghana: How to Get Free Legal Representation
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Market Focus
GSE Turnover Falls 37% to GH¢6.96 Million as Six Equities Decline; Ecobank Ghana and TotalEnergies Lead Losers
Nov 6, 2026
Trading value on the Ghana Stock Exchange fell by nearly 37% on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as six equities closed lower and activity eased sharply from the previous session, which had been…
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AngloGold Ashanti Posts US$927 Million Q3 Profit and Declares US$361 Million Dividend as Gold Price Offsets Lower Output
Nov 6, 2026
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SIC Insurance Revenue Rises 18.9% to GH¢491.4 Million but Profit Falls 18.8% as Costs Outpace Growth
Nov 6, 2026
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Guinness Ghana Appoints Sandra Adu-Gyamfi as Company Secretary After Kelvin Koranteng Resigns
Nov 6, 2026
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ASJ Real Estate
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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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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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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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
Oct 3, 2026
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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
Nov 3, 2026 · The High Street Business
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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Venture Capital Firms in Ghana: What Founders Should Know
October 8, 2026
Ghana’s venture capital landscape has matured over two decades, but founders still face a funding environment where over 95% of available capital…
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Airbnb Expands Footprint in Ghana as Festive Tourism Booms and Regulators Move In
December 18, 2025
For decades, Ghana’s tourism accommodation market was dominated by hotels, guesthouses, and hostels. That balance is now shifting. Short-term rental platforms—led by…
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Priority Insurance Trains Brong Ahafo and Ashanti Regional Agents
October 30, 2023
Samuel Kwame Boadu, a renowned expert in the field of digital marketing and founder of SamBoad Business Group Limited on 28th October 2023,…
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The Cartography of Memory: Accra’s Historical Streets and the Stories Etched in Their Names
July 23, 2026
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION A city’s streets are its most public text. They are the daily, unread archive under the feet of the hawker,…
Osu Oxford Street – Accra’s Vibrant Hub for Shopping, Dining, and Nightlife
August 18, 2025
From the Concert Party to the Black Box: The Evolution, Economics, and Rebirth of Accra’s Performing Arts
July 23, 2026
The Colonial Blueprint: How British Rule Designed, Segregated, and Still Haunts Accra’s Urban Planning
July 23, 2026
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Paracetamol Uses, Dosage, Side Effective & alternative
July 18, 2023
Generic name: paracetamol Brand names: Kibucet, Panadol, Calpol, Tylenol, Alvedon Dosage form: effervescent tablet, intravenous (infusion) injection, orally disintegrating tablet, oral capsule, oral powder,…
Health Benefits of Deworming Regularly for Adults
May 21, 2025
Why Pharmacies Are Becoming Mini Clinics in Ghana
April 21, 2026
Pink October in Ghana: What Companies Should Know Before Launching a Campaign
October 4, 2026
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About Coco Vanilla Restaurant, A & C Mall Branch
November 30, 2022
Coco Vanilla Restaurant, A&C Mall Branch is a true haven in the middle of the city, East Legon and is the place…
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Spotlight on Ghanaian Artists Making Waves on the International Stage
Ghanaian artists are increasingly commanding global attention, not as occasional breakthroughs but as consistent contributors to international creative culture. In 2026, the global visibility of Ghanaian art, music, fashion, film, and digital creativity reflects years…
February 6, 2026
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Between Flights: Best Hotels Near Accra Airports for Transit Travelers
For the transit traveler, few things matter more than proximity. Whether you have a six-hour layover or an overnight stop before a…
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