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Meet the teacher who started the famous 47-year-old rest stop in Ghana, Linda Dor

To solve this problem identified by business owners, several rest stops have been built along major highways for travellers’ to use at a fee.

One of the famous rest stops on the Accra-Kumasi road is Linda Dor.

Though Linda Dor has branches in Accra, Koforidua and other areas in the country, the one at Bunso junction is well known.

It has come to light that the owner of this famous rest stop is Belinda Doris Arkorful, a teacher in Koforidua in the Eastern region.

In an interview with Youtuber, Wode Maya, the teacher cum businesswoman noted that the name of the rest stop was coined from her full name; Belinda Doris Arkorful.

Linda Dor, she said, has been in existence for the past 47 years.

Sharing her experience, she noted that she was motivated by her mother and elder sister to venture into food selling business.

The businesswoman recounted how she sold bread, oranges, and other products at a young age while in school.

“I learnt it from my mother and elder sister so when we were at school, we were selling bread, oranges and so many things,” she told the youtuber in the video shared on social media.

When asked whether that was the idea behind Linda Dor, she responded “yes”.

“We started I think 1976,” she added.

Narrating how she got the company name, Linda Dor, the businesswoman said, “I am Belina Doris Arkorful.”

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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