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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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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
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Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the 65% Pass Mark and the 2027 Freeze That Leaves Thousands Waiting
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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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Activa Pays GH¢4.7 Million in 2026 Flood Claims as Ghana’s Insurers Keep Disaster Payouts Largely Undisclosed
Activa International Insurance Ghana has paid more than GH¢4.7 million in flood-related claims for the 2026 rainy season as of October 31, one of the few itemised disaster…
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The T-Bill Ladder: How to Build Constant Cash Flow Using Ghana Treasury Bills
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The Architect: The Life and Tactical Legacy of Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio
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The Superclásico: Blood, Royalty, and the Rainbow — A Century of the Hearts of Oak vs. Asante Kotoko Rivalry
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Top 10 Business Ideas in Ghana with Low Startup Capital
Starting a business in Ghana doesn’t always require huge capital. With the right strategy and a keen understanding of the market, entrepreneurs can build profitable ventures even with…
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Obuasi Mine Dispute: Unrest Surrounding Ghana’s Golden Treasure
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Rapperholic: Inside Sarkodie’s Grand Vision and the Team That Built Ghana’s Biggest Music Brand
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Ghana’s $75 Billion GDP for 34 Million Citizens Reflects Deep Structural Economic Crisis – Yaw Nsarkoh Warns
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Marriage Certificate Verification in Ghana: How to Confirm a Marriage Is Real
Ghana has just made it easier to check whether a marriage certificate is genuine—and whether the person you are about to marry is actually free…
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Buying a Car on Hire Purchase in Ghana: How the Arrangement Works
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JUSAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 2 Over Unpaid Reviewed Salaries
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Equity, Preference, and Power: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Shareholding in Ghana
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Why Inequality Is Growing Across Accra’s Communities
Accra is a city of two worlds. In one, luxury apartments in East Legon and Airport Residential stand empty as monuments to wealth. In the other, families in…
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Medical Clinics in Accra: A Guide to Clinics, Locations & Healthcare Services
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Kokrobite Beach – A Vibrant Coastal Escape in Accra
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Why Accra Needs Smarter Traffic Solutions: ASJ Intelligence Brief
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What the Average Salary in Accra Really Looks Like Across Key Industries in 2026
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Introduction: The Arithmetic of Survival There is a quiet arithmetic to survival in Accra. It happens at…
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The Margin Trap: The Hidden Fees Inside MoMo Business and Merchant Accounts
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How to Maximize Interest on Your Mobile Money (MoMo) Wallet in Ghana
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Ghana and US Explore Data Centre, Cloud and Cybersecurity Cooperation as Amazon Ties Discussed
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The Waiting Room: Inside the Ghana Alternative Market and the Five Companies Trying to Make It Work
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Building Materials Prices in Ghana: Cement, Iron Rods, Roofing Sheets, Blocks and More
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REITs in Ghana: How Real Estate Investment Trusts Work
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Why Accra’s Neighbourhoods Are Changing Overnight
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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
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GHANA WATER COMPANY
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Ghana Water Bill?
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How to Change the Name on a Ghana Water Account
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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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MTN’s $500 Billion Pivot: From Telecom Giant to Africa’s Consumer Technology Platform
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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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Petrol and LPG Prices Set to Drop Slightly as Diesel Faces Minor Increase in November
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Seed Funding vs Series A: Understanding Startup Investment
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MTN Ghana Leads Mobile Voice Market with 75% Share in 2024, Says NCA Report
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MTN Ghana leads the mobile voice market with 75.33% share, far ahead of competitors Telecel Ghana (17.17%) and AirtelTigo (7.51%). MTN Ghana…
Ghana’s Mid-Year Budget Review 2025: Between Austerity and Optimism
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Bank of Ghana Tightens Oversight of Remittance Firms, Setting New Rules for Foreign Money Transfers
January 6, 2026
GRIDCo: The 638-Kilometre Backbone That Keeps Ghana‘s Lights On—and the New Chief Engineer Tasked With Holding the Grid Together
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Why Life Insurance Is a Financial Lifeline for Ghanaian Families
September 5, 2025
For many Ghanaian families, the unexpected death of a breadwinner can spell financial disaster. According to the Insurance Journal, life insurance is…
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Ghana Coat of Arms – Freedom and Justice
April 30, 2023
Ghana Coat of Arms – Freedom and Justice. The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and…
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All You Need To Know About The Diabetic Eye Disease
November 6, 2023
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FDA Clears the Sample, But Who Clears What We Eat? Ghana’s Silent Food Safety Crisis
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Ghana Bans Land Imports of Pasta to Protect Local Production After Launch of First Processing Plant
March 11, 2026
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures
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Ghana’s Sesenami Gardens Location & Contact (Zoo in Ghana)
April 7, 2023
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Profile of Pharm. Richard O. Acheampong | CEO and Founder of Rokmer Pharma Ltd
Pharm. Richard Okyere Acheampong is an accomplished Ghanaian Entrepreneur and Pharmacist with a little over 25 years in pharmaceutical practice. He founded Rokmer Pharma Ltd, a Ghanaian pharmaceutical company established on 27th, July 1999 and…
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