Bank of Ghana to replace GH¢1 and GH¢2 notes with coins
Governor of the central bank, Dr. Ernest Addison, has said that very soon the Bank of Ghana will phase out the country’s two smaller currency denominations, the GH¢1 and GH¢2 bills, and encourage the use of coins in order to reduce the cost of printing. The GH¢2 note,...
The Kayayo girls of Ghana: The real life shopping baskets
If you’ve been to Makola market in Accra (if you haven’t, we recommend you do at least once), it is hard not to spot women carrying things that seem to be triple their weight on their heads. They are the Kayayo girls of Ghana. Who are the Kayayo girls? They are...
Five social projects run by expats in Ghana
The expat community in Ghana keeps growing. Is it because of the spread notion of Ghana being a good “beginners country” into the African continent? Because of its richness in culture? Because of its constant life lessons and “eye-opening” moments? Or maybe just...
The importance of urban agriculture in cities like Accra
Urban agriculture is defined as the practice of farming within the boundaries of towns or cities. According to a 2012 report published by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in Accra, urban farming is responsible for 90 percent of the city’s fresh...
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