The High Street Journal

Young Goalkeeper’s Killing Exposes a Shadow Economy Preying on Africa’s Football Dream

18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré killed in Kumasi, after allegedly being lured to Ghana with a fake trial

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Shatta Fest 2025: When Music Powers Accra’s Economy

Shatta Fest 2025 turned Independence Square into a hive of business. From MoMo payments to street vendors, here’s how Shatta…

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Multilateral Development Banks Take Stock of Joint Reforms, Eye Deeper Collaboration

Global development banks reaffirm unity and reform drive, pledging deeper collaboration, transparency, and innovation to boost sustainable growth ahead of…

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Pump Prices in Ghana Should Go Down — Here’s Why

Global oil oversupply has pushed prices down, and Ghana should see lower pump prices, if the cedi stays stable and…

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Gertrude Torkornoo’s Long Goodbye to the Bench: The Gavel Fell. It did not Bounce

Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s lawsuits challenge her removal, but critics say they threaten constitutional order and accountability, turning justice…

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If Ghana Banned Kids from Social Media — What Would It Mean?

Ghana’s children are already online, raising questions about banning under-16s from social media: protection versus opportunity, enforcement challenges, privacy concerns,…

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AMAN Union and Swiss Re Partner to Promote ESG Risk Management in Insurance Sector

AMAN Union and Swiss Re held a webinar on ESG sustainability risk management to help insurers integrate environmental, social, and…

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AfDB Approves $500 Million Strategy to Boost Growth and Resilience in Sierra Leone

The African Development Bank approved a $500 million, five-year plan to boost Sierra Leone’s growth through sustainable infrastructure, agriculture, job…

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Ghana’s Small-Scale Gold Boom: Good News, Big Questions

Ghana’s small-scale gold exports hit $8 billion in 2025, raising opportunities and concerns over transparency, community benefits, environmental impact, and the…

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Why Customer Service Should Be a Culture, Not Just a Week of Celebration

The article urges organizations to make customer service a daily culture, not just a yearly celebration, by prioritizing genuine customer…

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Gen Z Tech Innovators Tackle South Africa’s Hunger Crisis with Digital Solutions

Gen Z innovators in South Africa used AI, blockchain, and data tools in KFC’s “Biggest Hunger Hack” to design tech-driven…

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Suriname Rises as the Caribbean’s New Oil and Gas Powerhouse

Suriname is emerging as the Caribbean’s next oil and gas hub, driven by major offshore discoveries, $10 billion investments, and…

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Nestlé’s Literacy Drive Empowers Women Traders in Côte d’Ivoire

Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire’s literacy programme with UNESCO empowers women traders, helping over 2,500 “Mamies MAGGI” gain reading, writing, and business…

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Bright Simons and The Charge Before Him: Africa Just Gained a Global Voice

A charge to Bright: lead boldly as Africa demands to be heard, its ideas valued, and its innovations recognized, shaping…

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Cedi at ₵11.45 to the Dollar: Why Ghana’s Businesses Need Stability, Not Surprises

The Ghanaian cedi’s recovery to ₵11.45 offers relief, but sustained stability, not strength, is crucial for businesses, households, and the…

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