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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/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 11.68 | -0.03 | -0.24% |
| GBP/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 15.60 | -0.06 | -0.36% |
| EUR/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 13.02 | -0.05 | -0.36% |
| NGN/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.13% |
| CAD/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 8.27 | -0.03 | -0.39% |
| ZAR/GHS9 Nov 2026 | 0.71 | 0.00 | -0.35% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol9 Nov 2026 | GH₵16.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel9 Nov 2026 | GH₵18.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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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 since 2021, as expensive borrowing and rising repayments threaten development spending, according…
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Nov 8, 2026
Afreximbank Says Africa Must Build Distribution and IP Systems to Capture $60 Billion Creative Economy
Africa’s creative economy needs stronger distribution networks, intellectual property protection and access to markets to retain…
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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…
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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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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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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. He is the premier tactical architect of modern West African…
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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
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The 64 Warfare: How Cecil Jones Attuquayefio Built Africa’s Most Ruthless Football Machine
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THE BIG STORY
ACEP raised concerns over MIIF’s investment strategy, Proposes Alternative Framework
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has commended government‘s move to amend the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) Act but has called for a more comprehensive…
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Bitcoin’s Rise: Is It the New Gold for Investors? – ASJ Analysis
Bitcoin’s record high of $106,533 reignites debates on its safe-haven potential. While its scarcity appeals to investors,…
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Adopting a Year-Round Strategy in Ghana
Ghana is blessed with fertile lands, a good climate, and a rich agricultural history. Yet, ironically, food…
Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming 2025 Shows How Ghanaian Artists Must Think Like Entrepreneurs
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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 Ghanaians assume the only option is a long, expensive court battle. But Ghana’s judicial system…
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Understanding Ghana’s Electoral Commission and Its Functions
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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…
Buying a Car on Hire Purchase in Ghana: How the Arrangement Works
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Best Swimming Pools in Accra, Ghana | Pools in Accra Accra’s Kempinski Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, The Royal Richester Hotel,…
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What Renters Are Currently Paying for Apartments in Accra
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Guide to Le Pavillon Restaurant, Labone: History, Ownership, Full Menu, and Contact Details
Le Pavillion Restaurant Accra Menu & Prices (Labone) Le Pavillion restaurant Accra is one of Ghana’s newest fine-dining…
The Container That Swallowed the Market: Why Imported Goods Still Dominate Accra’s Shelves and Stalls
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The Real Cost of Living in Accra — Beyond Rent
When people talk about the cost of living in Accra, they often talk about rent first. But rent is only part of the story. The real cost…
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What Falling Inflation Means for Ghanaian Households and Businesses
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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…
What Real Economic Recovery Means for Ghanaian Households
What Economic Recovery Really Looks Like – Economic recovery goes beyond statistics and growth figures. Here’s what…
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…
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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
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Nov 6, 2026
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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
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Why Accra’s Neighbourhoods Are Changing Overnight
Sep 3, 2026
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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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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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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
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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
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Ghana’s Urban Population Hits 58.7% as 33.7 Million Population Reshapes Demand for Housing and Services
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What Investors Look for Before Funding a Ghanaian Startup
October 12, 2026
Ghanaian founders often pitch investors with a compelling vision, only to walk away empty-handed. The gap is rarely about the idea itself.…
The Quiet Startup Revolution: How Accra’s Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Ghana’s Economic Future
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Ghana and 9 African Countries with the Highest IMF Debt in August 2025
September 2, 2025
Debt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remain a defining issue for African economies in 2025. While IMF credit lines provide temporary…
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Why Term Life Insurance Is Rapidly Gaining Popularity in Ghana
February 24, 2026
Across Ghana’s evolving financial landscape, one insurance product is quietly but steadily gaining ground — term life insurance. Once viewed as a…
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The Paths of Gold, Salt, and Souls: The Hidden History of Accra’s Old Trade Routes
July 24, 2026
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Staff and management of Priority Insurance Company Limited at the weekend (8/10/2022) organized a health walk exercise dubbed “Walk With Priority” from…
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Mpox in Ghana Has Entered a Dangerous Phase
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Accra Palace Ghanaian Restaurant Menu & Contact | Authentic Ghanaian Food in London
June 4, 2025
Craving authentic Ghanaian dishes in the heart of London? Accra Palace Ghanaian Restaurant offers a rich taste of West African cuisine with…
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Richard Achore: The Journalist and Immigration Officer Bridging Sports Media and National Service
Introduction: A Dual Career of Purpose In Ghana’s evolving media landscape, few professionals embody the spirit of service and passion as distinctly as Richard Achore. As the driving force behind GH Sports News, he has…
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Between Flights: Best Hotels Near Accra Airports for Transit Travelers
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