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ghana,kumasi,market,trade,pots,women,men
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ghana,kumasi,women,shop,market,trade,pots
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ghana,kumasi,women,market,trade,body decoration
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ghana,kumasi,rail,market,trade,clothing
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ghana,kumasi,men,clothing,market,trade
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The best items are sold individually. Because they are more affordable than newly made garment, many local garment manufacturers have gone out of business.ss.iness.ss.ness..............................................
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ghana,kumasi,men,repair,road
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ghana,kumasi,trade,market,women,clothing,men
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ghana,colonialism,shop,road,trade
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ghana,kumasi,trade,market,clothing,tailoring,men
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ghana,kumasi,hair,men
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Infrastructure has not followed the expansion of the Kumasi market. So many phone lines have been added to this single pole that the quality of reception is likely to be poor. Instead of relying solely on government subsidies, many African countries are now adopting higher user fees to finance public infrastructures.....................
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ghana,kumasi,women,trade,road
New businesses spring up in response to demand. Here the proud owner of a copy machine has started a copying business. Note the emphasis on mechanical reliability in the ad. Finding spare parts and skilled technicians remains a problem across Africa.
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ghana,kumasi,market,women,trade
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The market itself is an extremely active place. It is fascinating to visit and full of surprises.
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ghana,kumasi,women,market,trade,vegetable
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Women dominate produce markets throughout coastal areas of West Africa. Some are permanent traders, but for many trade is a part-time occupation.
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Africans have adopted many exotic vegetables, like tomatoes shown here, and incorporated them into their cuisine. Urbanization is fostering a rapidly growing market for vegetables.tables.
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ghana,kumasi,women,market,trade,tomato,road
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We are approaching the central market, which has spilled over the sidewalks of many adjacent streets. Many products for sale come from the surrounding country side.
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ghana,kumasi,market,trade,women,tomato,onion
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ghana,kumasi,colonialism,shop,road
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Some of these ancient buildings are pretty nifty, but their betray their age.
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