Ashantibiz is a Ghanaian digital media outlet centered on the Ashanti Region, with operations in Kumasi. It covers community issues, local politics, business and markets, culture, and public services, pairing straight reporting with short explainers and commentary. Reporting often draws on street interviews and market surveys across hubs such as Adum, Kejetia, Atonsu, Asokwa, Krofrom, Sofoline, and Asafo. Beyond news, Ashantibiz connects small and medium-sized enterprises with audiences, producing business profiles and promotional content and offering basic digital marketing support so SMEs can grow locally and among the diaspora. The organization’s stated mission is to promote Ashanti culture, provide regular regional news, and strengthen the digital presence of local businesses. Typical coverage ranges from road safety and transport to municipal administration, education, and traditional leadership, alongside national developments with regional impact. It publishes in English for a broad Ghanaian readership and Ashanti diaspora. A commercial arm trades as Ashantibiz Ltd, reflecting a hybrid model in which media and marketing reinforce each other: editorial highlights local needs and opportunities, while services help enterprises present products online via social channels and simple web pages. This dual focus gives Ashantibiz a distinct role in the regional media ecosystem as both reporter and business amplifier.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Kumasi, Ghana
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Politics
Technology
Sports
Lifestyle
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Explanatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
284
YouTube number of followers:
82

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
3
Founders:
Godwin Owusu Frimpong
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
1
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Not yet incorporated / registered

Why is this profile included?

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