LifestyleA Tale of Ghana’s Two Billionaire Classes: East Legon Executive Club vs Achimota Golf Club

One billionaire class built power quietly through boardrooms, golf clubs and institutional influence. The other built power loudly through hustle, trade, media, luxury and entrepreneurial dominance from the streets to East Legon. Inside modern Ghana’s growing battle between institutional capitalism and visibility driven wealth.

May 8, 2026

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PoliticsMalema Defends Migrant Mothers at Clinics as Healthcare Debate Intensifies

Julius Malema has sparked a national debate in South Africa after defending the right of pregnant non-South African women to access public healthcare. Speaking at a Workers’ Day rally, the EFF leader rejected calls to restrict services for undocumented migrants, framing the issue as a moral and pan-African responsibility. His remarks come as public hospitals face mounting pressure, exposing deep tensions between immigration policy, resource constraints, and access to essential services.

May 1, 2026

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BusinessDid the Bank of Ghana Really “Lose” GH¢15.6bn — Or Is That the Wrong Question?

A reported GH¢15.6bn loss at the Bank of Ghana has sparked debate. The data confirms the loss—but not the narrative. Part of it reflects real policy costs from aggressive liquidity tightening, while a significant portion sits in accounting effects tied to balance sheet movements and past debt restructuring. At the same time, inflation has dropped sharply, reserves have improved, and macroeconomic stability has returned. The trade-off is now clear: stabilisation has a cost, and that cost is sitting on the central bank’s balance sheet—ultimately linking back to the state. The real question is no longer whether the loss happened, but whether Ghana has built a system where stability can be sustained without repeating it.

May 5, 2026

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Ghana’s Retail Battlefield: Shoprite vs. Melcom vs. Palace vs. China Mall — Who Really Wins?

Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.

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PoliticsGhana Rejects US Health Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Control of National Data Systems

Accra has rejected a proposed United States health cooperation deal, not over funding levels but over control of sensitive health data. The decision signals a shift from aid acceptance to system-level negotiation, with implications for how Africa engages global health partnerships.

April 28, 2026

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LifestyleI Thought I Was Moving Up — How a New Job Offer Ended My Career in Under a Year

I left a stable job for what looked like a better opportunity. Within months, it was over. This is not just a personal story. More professionals are stepping into roles that are designed to solve short term problems, not build long term careers. The difference is rarely visible until it is too late. Read the full story on Africa Reporters Network.

April 30, 2026

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CultureWhen Kumasi Stood Still: The Asante Kingdom’s Lesson in Unity and Power

The Asante story reminds us: resources become power only when used for unity. Every region has a gift to bring to Ghana’s table — and when we bring them together, we rise as one nation.

September 19, 2025

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