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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/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 11.77 | -0.01 | -0.10% |
| GBP/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 15.56 | -0.04 | -0.23% |
| EUR/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 13.15 | -0.05 | -0.39% |
| NGN/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.19% |
| CAD/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 8.25 | -0.02 | -0.22% |
| ZAR/GHS13 Oct 2026 | 0.71 | 0.00 | -0.28% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol13 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel13 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.46 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How Ghana’s Economy is Recovering in 2025: Key Drivers and Challenges
Ghana’s economic landscape has experienced significant challenges in recent years, from rising inflation and currency depreciation to an ongoing fiscal deficit. However, 2025 marks a turning point as…
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‘Sincerity, Friendship and Equality’—A Timely Message Amid Global Economic Turbulence
As the world grapples with inflation, rising debt, and economic fragmentation, the message of “Sincerity, Friendship and…
When ‘Cheap’ Internet Data Feels Expensive – Ghana’s Data Cost Dilemma
Despite the sentiments of many Ghanaians about the high cost of data, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications…
Mobile Money Revolution in Ghana: The Digital Cash Movement Reshaping an Entire Economy
In less than two decades, Ghana has witnessed a quiet yet profound revolution. It did not begin…
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LEGAL SPOTLIGHT
QNET Ghana: Registration Status, Products and Compensation Explained
A 2026 Intelligence Brief from Accra Street Journal Executive Summary QNET operates in Ghana as a legitimate direct selling company, legally registered and not banned…
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What the SEC Does When Investment Firms Break the Rules: A 2026 Enforcement Guide
When an investment firm operates without a license or violates Ghana’s capital market laws, the Securities…
Equity, Preference, and Power: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Shareholding in Ghana
In Ghana’s maturing capital market as studied by Accra Street Journal, shares are more than a…
How Ghana’s Constitution Shapes Democracy
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Traveling from Accra to Tamale by bus or flight: A Complete Tourist Guide
Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana, is a major business and cultural hub. Travelers from Accra to Tamale can choose between bus and flight options,…
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Accra → Navrongo by Bus: Complete Travel Guide (2025 Update)
Intro & Overview Navrongo, located in Ghana’s Upper East Region, is famous for its rich cultural heritage, traditional…
Motorcycle (Okada) Business in Accra – Profits, Risks, and Regulations in 2026
In the bustling streets of Accra, where traffic congestion can stretch a 10-minute journey into an hour, motorcycles…
The Proximate Supply Chain: Why Accra Businesses Are Rethinking the Import Addiction
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION For decades, the dominant commercial reflex of the Ghanaian business owner, from the Makola importer to…
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Why Prices Keep Rising in Ghana — Explained Simply
Introduction: The Arithmetic of Survival There is a quiet arithmetic to survival in Accra. It happens at the market stall, at the landlord’s door, at the end…
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The Real Cost of Staying Alive in Ghana
Introduction: The Arithmetic of Survival There is a quiet arithmetic to survival. It does not make dramatic…
Your Financial Safety Net: How to Build an Emergency Fund While Living in Accra
Life in Accra moves fast. One moment you are enjoying a peaceful weekend at Labadi Beach, the…
What the Average Salary in Accra Really Looks Like Across Key Industries in 2026
What the Average Salary in Accra Really Looks Like Across Key Industries in 2026 Accra has steadily…
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?
Child marriage is not legal in Ghana. The 1992 Constitution…
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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…
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Local Marine Cargo Insurance Becomes Mandatory for All Commercial Imports Into Ghana From October 1, 2026
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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Ghana Water Bill?
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GSE Soars to 14,403.60 Points as Composite Index Jumps 2.49% in Single Session
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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
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Venture Capital vs Private Equity: What’s the Difference?
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How Venture Capital Funds Make Money
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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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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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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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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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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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Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
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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
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Fidelity Bank Ghana Moves Toward IPO and GSE Main Market Listing
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How Competition Shapes Prices in Ghana: A Market Reality Check
Aug 23, 2026
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The Quiet Startup Revolution: How Accra’s Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Ghana’s Economic Future
March 2, 2026
How Startups Are Quietly Transforming Accra In boardrooms, co-working spaces, university hostels, and modest apartments across Accra, a silent economic revolution is…
Private Equity vs Venture Capital in Ghana
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Venture Capital Firms in Ghana: What Founders Should Know
October 8, 2026
Seed Funding vs Series A: Understanding Startup Investment
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How to Check Your AT Ghana SIM Registration Properly — And Fix It Before It Gets Blocked
May 1, 2026
There is a quiet risk sitting in many pockets across Ghana right now. Not a broken phone. Not expired data. A SIM…
Attijariwafa Bank to Acquire 55.22% Stake in Société Générale Ghana as French Group Exits Market
October 5, 2026
Mobile Money Tightens Its Grip on Ghana’s Payments System as Transactions Hit Record High
January 28, 2026
Ghana’s $2.2bn Gold Leak Exposes Why GoldBod Can No Longer Be Optional
January 10, 2026
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Why Ghana’s Insurance Industry Must Educate Consumers
August 22, 2026
Insurance penetration in Ghana remains stuck at about one percent of GDP—among the lowest in Africa. With over 80% of the workforce…
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Fired Earth, Living Memory: The Unbroken Story of Traditional Pottery and Crafts in Accra
July 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION In the cool, shaded courtyards of old Accra, and in the peri-urban villages that ring the capital’s frantic edge, a…
Land, Legacy, and Disputes: La’s Struggle in Modern Accra
April 11, 2026
Accra and London Forge New Ties to Drive Growth, Innovation, and Tourism
July 19, 2025
Ghana National Anthem
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NHIS in Ghana: Benefits, Registration, Renewal, and Coverage (2026 Guide)
October 3, 2025
Introduction The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was launched in 2003 to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to Ghanaians. Today, over…
What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Breast Cancer
October 4, 2023
COVID-19 Pushed 30 Million More People Into Extreme Poverty, World Bank Warns
September 24, 2025
Health Insurance Options in Accra: What You Need to Know for 2026
November 5, 2025
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How Much Does Banku and Okro Soup Cost in Accra in 2026?
August 24, 2026
In Accra, banku and okro soup remains a cherished and affordable staple. In 2026, the price can vary widely, from as little…
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The Inspiring Journey of Mohammed Kudus: From Nima’s Streets to Global Football Stardom
Mohammed Kudus, the Ghanaian football sensation, has become a household name, dazzling fans with his skill, creativity, and resilience. From his humble beginnings in Nima, a densely populated suburb of Accra, to starring for Ajax…
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Accra Traffic: Best Times to Travel and Avoid Rush Hour in 2026
Accra, Ghana’s vibrant capital, is a city that never sleeps — and never seems to stop moving. With more than five million…
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