Football is among the largest employers in Ghana.
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Most Ghanaian footballers have poor levels of financial literacy and financial behaviour.
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The trend towards decriminalising same sex relations in the SADC region contrasts with moves towards harsher punishment in other parts of Africa.
Financial stability takes planning and discipline.
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Once you appreciate that a budget can work for you, it can be a financially empowering exercise.
A compound in Gambaga Witches Camp in the North East region of Ghana.
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Victims of witchcraft accusations face alienation or exclusion from their communities.
President John Agyekum Kufuor, Queen Elizabeth II, Theresa Kufuor and Prince Philip.
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Theresa Kufuor devoted herself to national development and to steering the country through turbulent waters.
Cocoa farmers in Ghana struggle with poverty.
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Ghana and other west African cocoa growing countries must harness their combined bargaining strength to address the challenges plaguing cocoa farming.
Akan folklore places emphasis on symbols and their meanings.
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Incorporating Akan folklore in the curriculum will promote quality and lifelong education in Ghana.
Suicide was recently decriminalised in Ghana.
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Suicide in Ghana is regarded as taboo for most families.
School children witness the launch of Nairobi’s school feeding programme by county government officials.
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School meals should strive to provide nutritious diets by serving diverse, safe, palatable, and locally available foods.
Funerals are a major part of Akan culture.
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Gender plays a major role in how mourning is done by the Akan ethnic group of Ghana
Ghanaian students are trained to focus on testing.
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Ghanaians measure the quality of education by examination scores.
Kofi Ansah changed fashion in Ghana after his return from the UK.
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International career mobility can give people valuable knowledge and expertise to be used in their home country.
Niger is central to several economic and political initiatives in the Sahel.
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Economic infrastructure that affects several African countries runs through Niger.
Residents of Accra were given financial aid during the pandemic.
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COVID-19-related support only reduced the negative impact of the pandemic on financial capital, and not on the other forms of capital
Mobile operators also offer money sending and receiving services.
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The outcomes of increased financial inclusion in Ghana have been mixed
The cathedral is being built in Accra, not far from the shoreline.
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With modern borders drawn up by colonial powers, some African governments have turned to religion to try to forge national unity since independence.
Ghana’s national healthcare system is designed for all. But there are pitfalls.
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Ghana’s public health insurance scheme was designed to provide basic care for all. But in reality those who would rather pay upfront than enrol get better treatment.
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Digital tax filing can improve accuracy and timeliness but it doesn’t always translate into higher tax revenue.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease.
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The sickle cell disease burden in west Africa is among the highest in the world.
Affordable housing in Ghana is unavailable for most people.
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Ghana’s housing deficit needs immediate attention.