For elegant and memorable wedding videos in Ghana, check out Ripple Effect......

**Credit: All photos come courtesy of Ripple Effect....



Paulina says: Weddings are beautiful and joyous but they pass tooo quickly regardless of how much money it cost or however long it took to plan it.


Thus, fab little details: the mother of the bride praying for her daughter before she puts on her wedding gown, the delicate lace details on a silk tulle wedding dress, the

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Business News: Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths said on Tuesday, 5 November, that it had signed agreements to purchase its franchise businesses in Botswana‚ Namibia‚ Swaziland and Ghana.

This marks the end of franchise stores in African countries for the retailer.Woolworths‚ like other retailers‚ is expanding its footprint on the continent as urbanisation and rising affluence fuel a boom in fast-growing cities‚ with a middle

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Are the forces behind Africa's Next Top Model Sabotaging Ghana's Beautiful Roselyn Ashkar's chances of winning by giving her a 'Ghetto' make-over and making her wear the worst outfits?

Ghana's beautiful Roselyn Ashkar with her 'Ghetto' make-over blonde lace-front monstrosity wearing the worst outfit....

 





Angola's beautiful Michaela Pinto with elegant dark hair and fab make-up.....and good dress






 



Uganda's Aamito with elegant dark hair and fab make-up......and a lovely gown..






Nigeria's Opeyemi Awoyomi with high-fashion dark hair in an elegant

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Fashion Event: MSimps and Heel The World (HTW)'s Christmas Shopping Gala at L'Arte Cafe from Friday 6th December at 10:00am to Saturday 7th December -6:00pm

 



 

 

 

"Come get your Christmas shopping done in the peaceful oasis of L'Arte Cafe sipping on gingerbread lattes with Christmas music playing in the background. All without a queue in sight.

It's also an opportunity to network with all the amazing people who will be coming. Who knows, you might strike your next business deal right there.

L'Arte Cafe is located in the same premise as

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Zaron Hair & Make-up Launches in Ghana on Sunday 1st December 2013 in Dzorwulu, Accra.....

Actress Yvonne Nelson is the face of Zaron make-up......
 
 
Paulina says: I was checking out 'Luxe D'visage Make-Up and Hair' facebook fan page when I stumbled upon Nigerian make-up brand Zaron latest news, --its set to launch in Ghana..


Zaron Make-up which has Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson is its cover star, launches in Ghana on "Sunday 1st December 2013 at Dzorwulu No.52 Blohum

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Teenager who murdered Derek Boateng is jailed for 12 years..........

Title: Schoolboy who murdered rival by stabbing him through the heart on packed bus is jailed for 12 years Dated: 9-11-2013

Derek Boateng was knifed through the heart on his 16th birthday by 15-year-old Shawn Green as horrified passengers tried to separate the two boys....**Schoolboy who stabbed a teenage rival to death on a packed bus was yesterday found guilty of murder and jailed

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Charity: Actress Yvonne Okoro builds playground for children with special needs in Dzorwulu, Accra........

A few days ago I left a message on my timeline (Facebook oOOo) asking my peeps what Ghana's money-ed 'first' this and thats were doing for Ghana -and I had one fab reply back from Ghana Rising Blog's fave fashionista -DJ Akua Afram, -who reminded me about another Ghana Rising fave fashionista, -Philanthropist, model and former Miss Universe Ghana, Menaye Donkor Muntari's school and -

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Man jailed for carrying sawn-off shotgun

Title: Jeffery Acheampong, 24, imprisoned for 12 years for possession of firearm with intent to endanger life

Dated: 27-11-13

A MAN has been handed a 12-year prison term after he ran from police and threw a bag containing a sawn-off shotgun into bushes.

Jeffery Acheampong, 24, of Swaffer Way, Ashford, Kent, received his sentence on TueNov 22) at Canterbury Crown Court for possession of

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Gwyneth Shoes appears in the October issue of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine.....

Paulina says: Gwen Frempong Boadu's Gwyneth Shoes' popularity are growing from strength to strength --but I'm still waiting for a stockist in London. In the mean time, to purchase any of the three Gwyneth shoes shown in the editorial above ---visit: http://gwynethshoes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwyneth-Shoes/186459088039592 

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The Emperor's New Clothes: The Merchant Bank.....Sale Part Four....

Source: Fortiz/Merchant Bank Deal Questionable-CFA
Dated: 27-11-2013


The Centre for Freedom and Accuracy (CFA) has described the sale of 90% majority shares in Merchant Bank to Fortiz Private Equity as a “dash” and has therefore called for a halt in the controversial transaction.

 

Mr. Andrew Awuni, Executive Director of CFA who addressed the media last Monday stated that “but we at the

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The Emperor's New Clothes: The Merchant Bank.....Sale Part Three....

 

Title: Mahama’s brother to cough GHC175m…As moneys owed Merchant Bank by Dec. 15
Dated: 25-11-2013


Managing Editor of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Malik Kweku Baako, has revealed that he [Kweku Baako] is aware of plans by President John Mahama’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama, to settle his company’s indebtedness to Merchant Bank by December 15, 2013.
Mr. Baako said this last Saturday,

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The Emperor's New Clothes: The Merchant Bank.....Sale Part Two....

Title: Merchant Bank Sale Stinks – NPP
Dated: 22-11-2013

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has asked the government to immediately reverse the sale of Merchant Bank because the whole deal does not only stink but constitutes a gargantuan scam that will go to short-change Ghanaians.

The Minority said the government cannot afford to sell a whole national bank with stated

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The Emperor's New Clothes: The Merchant Bank......Sale

 

Title: Terminate Merchant Bank deal or meet us in court – Andrew Awuni
Dated: 11-11-2013

The Executive Director for policy Think Tank, Centre for Freedom and Accuracy, Mr. Andrew Awuni has threatened to drag the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to court over the sale of Merchant Bank to Fortiz Private Equity Fund Limited.Even though in the judgement of the Social Security and National Investment Trust (

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What are Ghana's rich 'first' ladies doing for the nation? All those wives 'of'', all those first ladies of this and that -what are they doing for our sweet homeland Ghana? Where are their charities/foundations? Which charities do they chair? What boards are they sitting on? Who are they mentoring.... What a shame and what a disgrace!!!!!

 

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Ghana Rising Hearts: Vaneesha Advani's S/S 2014 Designs By Sonia Jewellery Collection........

Collection: S/S 2014
Style: 215 Ash/Opaque Ash
Description: Adjustable, large necklace
100% Italian leather
Antique handmade brass rings
Hand dyed/handmade silk strings


　







Collection: S/S 2014 Style: 207 Black/Black Description: Side asymmetric, double large long necklace 100% Italian leather Antique handmade brass rings Hand dyed/handmade silk strings







Collection: S/S

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Akan Cultural Symbols: TUMI TE SE KOSUA - POWER IS LIKE AN EGG

TUMI TE SE KOSUA - POWER IS LIKE AN EGG
Symbol of the DELICACY OF POLITICAL POWER, FRAGILITY OF DEMOCRACY, and RESTRAINT From the aphorism: Tumi te se kosua, woso mu den a, epae; na se woanso mu yie nso a, efiri wo nsa bo famu ma epae. Literal translation: Power is as fragile as an egg, when held too tightly it might break; if it is held too loosely, it might fall and break. The symbol

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Model Behaviour: Is Roselyn Ashkar Africa’s Next Top Model.......

 Roselyn Ashkar is one of the top 10 girls left in the Africa's Next Top Model Cycle 1 House. Go girl....






Roselyn Ashkar-after her blonde make-over...



　






The ever beautiful Roselyn Ashkar before her transformation.....




Paulina says: I'm sooo pleased Roselyn Ashkar was chosen to represent Ghana on Africa’s Next Top Model.... She's a stunning girl, a natural beauty who

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The State of the Nation: Minority has "washed their hands" off the VAT legislation.......

Title: Minority walks out of Parliament in protest of 2.5% increase in VAT
Dated: 15-11-213





The Minority has walked out of Parliament accusing the government of smuggling a 2.5 per cent increase in the Value Added Tax into a legislation under consideration by the House.

The members say the government is using its Majority in the House to push through the increase without debate and due

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We're off To Brazil oOOoooo......Congratulations Black Stars, Ghana is soooo proud of you.....

Title: World Cup play-offs: Egypt 2 Ghana 1 (Ghana win 7-3 on aggregate)

　

Ghana claimed their place in next year's World Cup finals despite a 2-1 defeat by Egypt in their qualification play-off second leg match in Cairo.

Egypt had a mountain to climb after they were thrashed 6-1 by Ghana in the first game in Kumasi last month, and although they dominated and made two breakthroughs

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Fashion: Yevu

"Yevu is the word for white person or foreigner in Ewe, the language of the Volta region in Ghana. I’ve been told that it directly translates to ‘crafty dog’, which is apparently a reference to the ‘crafty’ nature of white people in their early trade and dealings with the Ewe people, and their tendency to get snappy when they were angry, like dogs do. I don’t know how true

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Why not check out Shakes.n.Flavors for ice-cream on your next visit to Ghana.....

"There's ONLY 1 PLACE that makes NATURAL FRUITS, NUTS and VEGETABLE ICE CREAM in Ghana! ......making you happy." Shakes.n.Flavors



　

Paulina says: Can't wait to check out the yummy array of natural, fruits and nuts ice-cream from celebrity fave, Shakes.n.Flavors situated in Josiah Tongogari Road, Labone, Accra, Ghana... Newly launched Shakes.n.Flavors is open seven days a week

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Otobia Collectibles' Set For a Week's Bonanza Sale at Opik Spa From Sunday 24th November 2013........

 Paulina says: Ghana based hair lovers will be pleased to know that premier quality hair supplier Otobia Collectibles is having a bonanza sale at Opik Spa starting from Sunday 24th November at 12:00 noon through till the 30th November -finishing at 6:00pm...


On offer will be an array of quality, "Virgin Remy Human hair Weaves, Top closures, Wigs and hair for braiding (bulk hair)...gorgeous

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Object of Desire: Konadu Lemongrass Bar Soap

"Do you have Oily and Acne prone skin? Have you tried different remedies but nothing seems to work effectively? Try Konadu Lemongrass Bar Soap. It is amazing, It is all natural and made with Organic Oils. Use only Konadu Lemongrass Soap to wash your face or your entire body. It is gentle on your skin, cleanses without drying and clears your acne. It smells amazing too!! http://

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President Mahama and Victoria Hammah are cousins.......says former Deputy Communications Minister's family........

Victoria Hammah's grandma in tears......

Title: Photos: Family of Victoria Hammah in tears. Also revealed, she is President Mahama’s sister

The family of the beleaguered former Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah, at Kintampo has called on President John Dramani Mahama to “temper justice with mercy” and reinstate their daughter. According to the family, they were not in any way

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The Asasa Trend: From the streets to the catwalks of Ghana......

Maya Amina Lake's beloved celebrity fashion label 'Boxing Kitten' is very high-end Asasa http://boxingkitten.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/boxingkitten



　


Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari was the first celebrity I saw in high-end Asasa garb, she really was ahead of the crowd. Kudos Nadia..... https://twitter.com/B5sNadiaBuari





Boxing Kitten’s Spring 2013 Oxford Top -http://

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Fashion: Ohema Ohene opens branch in Ghana....

Paulina says: Congratulations to team Ohema Ohene who have just opened their first Ghana based boutique in Accra's chichi East Legon. Fans of celebrity favourite Ohema Ohene will be well aware of their Brixton, London branch -and how popular it is. For more info about Ohema Ohene visit: http://www.ohemaohene.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OHEMA-OHENE/63536457486

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A very Stylish Moment: Ajuma in Kiki Clothing shot by Michael Roberts....

 Note: Wax-print cotton dress by Kiki Clothing, a 'Made in Ghana' label designed and founded by Titi Ademola ( kikiclothing.com ); earrings and bracelets by Thula Sindi.



　
Photography: Michael Roberts

Model: Ajuma Nasenyana
Make-up: Carol Lupton
Styling assistant: Kyle Boshoff
Photographer's assistant: Milo Osborn
Production 10-4 Inc

　

I stumbled upon this lovely image of Ugandan

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Objects of Desire: 'President For Life' Boxer Shorts

How gorgeous is this male model? Its a shame he's not credited ....as we don't know his name or his model agency.....



Available via: http://presidentforlife.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/prez4life


　


More Info:

"AFRICA SEMPER ALIQUID NOVI" - LATIN FOR "ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW OUT OF AFRICA"

President For Life is a premium menswear brand that fuses traditional design and

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Hermès Watches Now Available at Fifth Avenue, Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra.......

　


Paulina says: Crème de la Crème luxury brand Hermès' coveted heirloom watches including their must-have 'Cape Cod', 'Heure H White Quartz' and Hermes Kelly Silver Quartz Ladies watches are now available at Accra's premier luxury and lifestyle store Fifth Avenue, which is conveniently located in the 5* Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra.



Adding to the growing list of luxury brands

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Yaw Pare captures Polo Heights, Airport area, Accra Ghana.....

 More yummy images from Yaw Pare's Random Ghana Pics page on Facebook



 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 






　


Soon to be completed -Chateau Towers, Osu, Accra Ghana taken by Yaw Pare.....


　
   　


Yaw Pare's Random Ghana Pics page on Facebook is a must for all lovers of Ghana...

Offering a kaleidoscope of Ghana's beautiful beaches including: Ada Foah and Cape Coast beach,

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Beauty: SO Aesthetic Launches A/W 2013 'Euphoria' Collection.....

 









Credit: The New Euphoria Collection
Makeup by: SO AESTHETIC
PR: INEN Limited
Photography: by Charlene Asare

　
Paulina says: I was sent an elegant invite to the launch of Sacha Okoh's new SO Aesthetic's A/ W 2013 cosmetic collection by INEN Limited -Ghana Rising Blog's favourite Accra based PR company a while back and was soo impressed...


　
I have the utmost respect for INEN

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The Next Big Thing: Kasapreko Beverages

 




Title: Kasapreko Alomo Bitters among top 5 emerging brands in the world

Alomo Bitters, the flagship product of indigenous liquor giant, Kasapreko Company, is among the top five emerging brands in the world, according to the latest CNN money poll.

The poll by the largest business website takes into consideration best practices of companies across the globe and its potential to grow into

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Fashion: The House of Adjeiwaah now available on ASOS

Paulina says: Congratulations to 'The House of Adjeiwaah' -a celebrity favourite, beloved by the likes of TV presenter and model Edma Ohemaa Lawer and CEO of Miss African Queen Switzerland, Edna Osei-Tutu -who now have a boutique on ASOS via: https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/the-house-of-adjeiwaah

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Past, Present and Upcoming Events & Adverts in Ghana.........

 






































































































































 













 
































































































Paulina says: I now do the events and adverts once in a long while, not just because my

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Object of Desire: Ghana Metal Polaroid SX-70 Replica Camera...

Limited, handnumbered edition of 400 / Camera replica dimensions: 14 x 11 x 10 cm


Cost: £30 GBP /$64.99 USD / 35 EUR/ 4058 JPY


　
Paulina says; Wondering what to buy me this Christams (laughter)? I'm loving this limited edition artistic metal replica of the uber beloved polaroid SX-70 camara (I have the original) lovingly handmade by street children in Ghana and I'm planning on

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Ashanti Foods

More than your average manufacturing company, Bridge Foods, Inc. is the unparalleled choice in providing quality lush line of savory, mouthwatering condiments under the Ashanti Brand and distribution of Paper Products, Janitorial Supplies and contract food supplies. Our devotion to stead-fast, reliable service and bold, ground-breaking taste is second to none!

Bridge Foods, Inc. a

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Object of Desire: Drummers From Northern Ghana By Fareed Muhammad

Purchase from: http://muhammadsartworks.deviantart.com/art/Drummers-from-Northern-Ghana-274564738



For more info about Fareed Muhammad's Muhammads Artworks pieces visit: http://muhammadsartworks.deviantart.com/ 

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Ghana Rising Hearts: Aba Bentuma's Pastiche Tumblr.........

"Pastiche: Blogging is a form of expression. It is an art—much like dance or embroidery or singing. Art is a form of therapy and everything we live is art. It is what you make it to be, what you mean it to be. Meaning/ significance is placed upon your life because you breathe into it and call it that. You claim. You claim love, happiness strength, wisdom, power. It is a diary, a

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Art: Naming Ceremony, Ghana by William Y. Cooper from the Burchfield Penney Art Center....

 Naming Ceremony, Ghana 1994, by William Y. Cooper (b. 1934), oil on canvas; Purchase, 2011 by Burchfield Penney Art Center..


Paulina says: I don't know if the 'Naming Ceremony, Ghana' by William Y. Cooper is for sell or a permanent part of the Burchfield Penney Art Centre's vast fabulous collection -but I love it and would love to know more about it...


"The Burchfield Penney is the

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Former Ghana Airways Aeroplane now turned-restaurant is unveiled....

Former Ghana Airways Aeroplane then and now......










The interior of the former Ghana Airways aeroplane now a restaurant based in Airport City Accra, Ghana.....




 Paulina says: Regular readers of La Ghana Rising Blog are well aware of the story behind this former
Ghana Airways aeroplane-turned restaurant called La Tante DC 10 situated opposite the Marina Shopping Mall in Airport

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Ghana's Deputy Communications Minister Victoria Hammah is sacked......

My Joy Online
Title: Victoria Hammah caught on leaked tape; hopes to make $1m before leaving politics
Dated: 8/11/13

 A plethora of media reports are quoting Deputy Communications Minister Victoria Hammah as having made serious allegations and embarrassing comments on a leaked tape which has gone viral.
 
The voice on the tape purported to be that of Ms. Hammah, is engaged in a gossip

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Ashanti, Ghana: A pair of sandals of a royal dignitary

“Gold has always been important among the Akan peoples (Ashanti, Fante, Baule, etc.) in the south of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This area was formerly called the ‘Gold Coast’. Gold was used to make jewellery, gold dust served as ‘currency’, and many objects and regalia at the king’s court were covered in gold leaf. This pair of sandals once belonged to a court dignitary of an Ashanti King

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Thinking of investing in a new business in Ghana –visit ‘International Company Profile (ICP)’ first…..

"International Company Profile was established 1982, and is now part of Wilmington Group PLC, a company quoted on the London Stock Exchange. ICP provide credit reports and profiles on companies all over the world especially in the emerging markets. ICP reports are professionally produced, in English, by our multilingual analysts, who have many years’ experience of interpreting commercial

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Beautiful Illustrations: Ashanti & Baule (Akans)

Book: Ashanti To Zulu: African Traditions

Author: Margaret Musgrove

Art Work by: Leo and Diane DillonPublisher: Puffin 1976



Credit/Source: http://leo-and-diane-dillon.blogspot.co.uk/2010_04_01_archive.html 

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Object of Desire: Ashanti Crown and Fly Whisk

Like the legendary golden stool, the crown and fly whisk were important symbols of royal authority in the Ashanti Kingdom. The crown here was modelled after those of European Royalty, the Ashanti earning the right to adopt European models to their gold rich Kingdom. The Ashanti were one of the few African states able to offer serious resistance to European colonizers, fighting four wars

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Business & Innovation: Celebrating Professor Eddie Obeng BSc. MBA. PhD......

Professor Eddie Obeng




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjSuaeVfE9I#t=713



Edward (Eddie) David Asihene Obeng is a British educator and author. He is a Professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Henley Business School and the founder and Learning Director of Pentacle (The Virtual Business School).

Obeng is notable as a pioneer in the field of Project Management and for

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Amethis Finance to inject fresh capital into UT Bank operations

UT Bank Ltd and Amethis Finance, a Paris based Private Equity Firm, on Thursday announced a USD 10m subordinated loan agreement, subject to approval from the Bank of Ghana.

The funds will support UT Bank's capital base allowing it to efficiently grow its lending to the SME sector. UT Bank’s strategy is to strengthen its positioning in the SME market in Ghana and develop its retail

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