Tag: Ghana
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Dagbani Food and Cooking Vocabulary
Dagbani words for food, cooking and eating – ordering, naming staples, dietary phrases and complimenting a cook.
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Dagbani Numbers, Money and Counting: A Practical Guide
How to count in Dagbani and use the numbers for money and prices – the units, the teens, the tens and the large figures, using only verified vocabulary.
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The Damba Festival: Dagbon’s Most Important Celebration
What the Damba Festival is, why its date moves with the Islamic calendar, where it is celebrated including Yendi and Tamale, what actually happens, and how a visitor should behave.
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Bugum Chugu: The Fire Festival of Dagbon
The Fire Festival of Dagbon – its place in the lunar calendar, the origin story as told locally, how it is marked, and what it means to the community.
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Getting Around Tamale: Trotros, Taxis and Ride-Hailing
How transport in Tamale actually works – trotros, shared and private taxis, ride-hailing, walking and the airport. What determines a fare rather than what it costs.
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Starting a Business in Tamale: The Complete Guide
A practical sequence for anyone starting a business in Tamale – validating the idea, registering, tax, pricing, taking payments, finding customers and keeping records.
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The Yaa Naa and Dagbon Chieftaincy Explained
Who the Yaa Naa is, the significance of Yendi, how the chieftaincy structure works below him, and the role traditional authority plays in Northern Ghana today.
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Dagbani Names and Their Meanings: A Guide for Visitors and Newcomers
How naming works in Dagbon culture – the naming ceremony, the structure of Dagbani names, and common name elements, with the honest caveat that meanings are commonly understood rather than fixed.
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Facts: Nigeria Bans Raw Cocoa Exports to Boost Local Industry
Nigeria bans raw cocoa exports. Africa cocoa industry: Nigeria has banned raw cocoa bean exports to promote local processing, create jobs, increase export earnings, and strengthen Africa’s cocoa industry. Nigeria has announced a ban on the export of raw cocoa beans, marking a major shift toward local cocoa processing, value addition, and industrial development. The…
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2027 Salary Payment Dates in Ghana: Full Government Payroll Schedule 📰
2027 Salary Payment Dates in Ghana | Full Payroll Schedule. See the full 2027 salary payment dates in Ghana for civil servants, GES & GHS staff. Government payroll schedule, payday calendar & CAGD updates. Ghanaian civil servants, teachers, and health workers already searching for the 2027 salary payment dates in Ghana are asking one question…
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Ghana National Parks & Wildlife Reserves: The Ultimate 2026 Visitor’s Guide
Introduction: Why Ghana’s National Parks Deserve a Spot on Your Travel Bucket List Ghana is one of West Africa’s most exciting nature destinations — and it is still one of the best-kept secrets in global eco-tourism. While the country’s historic slave castles, vibrant festivals, and warm hospitality rightly draw millions of visitors each year, Ghana’s…
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2026 Salary Payment Dates in Ghana: Full Government Payroll Schedule 📰
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has officially released the 2026 salary payment schedule for public sector workers in Ghana.This announcement provides a clear timeline for when salaries will be paid to:Civil servantsStaff of the: Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Health Service (GHS), All government-paid public sector employeesWith this schedule, workers across the country—can better plan…
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Nationwide Payroll Audit Reveals 6,263 Unaccounted Staff in Ghana’s Public Sector
Published on TamaleGhana.comURL: https://tamaleghana.com/nationwide-payroll-audit-reveals-6263-unaccounted-staff-in-ghanas-public-sector/ Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Ghana’s Public Sector On January 13, 2026, the Office of the Auditor-General of Ghana released a groundbreaking report that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s public sector.The report, titled “Nationwide Payroll Audit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies”, revealed that a staggering 6,263 personnel on the government…