Everyone likes a good bargain when shopping. But what everyone doesn’t know is that the true art of bargaining can be found in the many colorful markets scattered across West Africa. If you want true bargains, get out of Shoprite and trek to Sandaga, Madina Market, or whichever your nearest…
West Africa’s airline industry may be young, but it has already earned itself a reputation; it is notorious for delays, cancellation and general inefficiency. Whether you are flying business or economy, regardless of if your trip is for work or otherwise, you’re just another disgruntled passenger waiting to happen. For…
Global technology company Uber commenced operations in Ghana in June 2016, to the delight of many prospective Uber Ghana riders and technology enthusiasts. As with most things in life, there’s a science to how things should be done, and then there’s the art to actually getting things done. Using Uber…
How much a dollar (or cedi) cost? Going with Kendrick Lamar’s song, it would probably cost you a place in heaven, not the more practical, physical things that might have just popped into your mind. And that’s not surprising. Most, if not all, of us encounter some variation of…
By JEMILA ABDULAI Let’s talk about the terrorist attack in Côte d’Ivoire for a second. Specifically, what Ghana and other African countries should learn or do. For those who don’t know, an estimated 16 people died yesterday while at Grand Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire. It’s a popular resort and beach…
Editor’s Note: This article is the fifth in a series of sponsored posts for the Barclays Savings Challenge. Missed any? Catch up here. — When I started the Barclays Africa Savings challenge in July, I was fully employed and earning a monthly salary. Five months later, a lot has changed.…
Kotoka International Airport, Ghana’s only international airport, is getting a facelift and it’s beginning to show. From the new “visa on arrival” desk to the expanded arrivals immigration hall and luggage pickup carousels, the much-needed renovation project, which apparently started in 2014, is helping ease some of the congestion travelers…
In one of my favourite Whatsapp chat groups, we often find ourselves debating topics ranging from politics to artificial intelligence to Valentine’s day plans. Often, our debates about Ghana orbit around problems with ‘the system’ and ways we can solve them. No system has been spared our wrath; we’ve taken…
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a series of sponsored posts for the Barclays Savings Challenge. Missed the first two? Part 1 and Part 2. So you’ve identified your beliefs about money and decided to change your (bad) savings and spending habits. How do you start? The first…