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Did you know that M-Pesa, launched in Kenya in 2007, revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, serving as a model for the world?
Feb 2026
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Did you know that Ghana's Tetteh Quarshie introduced cocoa farming to the country in the late 19th century, which has since become a cornerstone of the Ghanaian economy and a major export, contributing significantly to global chocolate production?
Feb 2026
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Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a decade-long gold deflation in Cairo?
Feb 2026
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Did you know that Ghana is a global leader in mobile money adoption, with a significant portion of the population using mobile platforms for financial transactions, driving economic inclusion and innovation?
Feb 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused hyperinflation in Egypt, impacting the region's economy for years?
Feb 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy from gold resources that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused hyperinflation in Cairo due to the sheer amount of gold he distributed?
Feb 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused economic disruption due to the devaluation of gold in the regions he visited?
Jan 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, caused a major economic crisis in Cairo due to the sheer amount of gold he distributed during his pilgrimage to Mecca?
Jan 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Ghana is a global leader in mobile money adoption, with a significant percentage of the population using it for transactions, boosting financial inclusion and economic growth?
Jan 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, caused a major economic crisis in Cairo simply by spending too much gold during his pilgrimage to Mecca?
Jan 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Tetteh Quarshie, a Ghanaian blacksmith, introduced cocoa to Ghana in the late 19th century, leading to Ghana becoming one of the world's leading cocoa producers?
Jan 2026
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Did you know that Ghana has become a leader in mobile money adoption, transforming its economy and providing financial inclusion to millions previously excluded from traditional banking?
Jan 2026
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