Makida El Husseini
East Legon at Night: Inside the 24-Hour Economy of Ghana’s Illicit Sex Trade
An economic field report on East Legon’s nightlife, showing how Ghana’s 24-hour economy sustains illegal sex work through demand, inequality,…
Valentine’s Day: A Seasonal Economic Engine for Ghana’s Small Businesses
Valentine’s Day is quietly boosting Ghana’s markets, lifting small businesses, hospitality and seasonal trade as consumers turn love into spending…
Cedi Reality Check: Why Ghanaians Are Paying More for the Dollar Than Official Rates Suggest
Ghanaians face a widening gap between official cedi rates and real market prices, as limited dollar access pushes businesses and…
Beyond the Banks: Inside Ghana’s Quiet Dollar Marketplace
Ghana’s quiet parallel dollar market widens exchange gaps, raises import costs, fuels inflation pressures, and exposes fragile forex access despite…
Ginger Remains a Key Pressure Point in Ghana’s Easing Inflation, Deepening Household Cost Burdens
Ginger prices surged 76.7% in December 2025, straining household budgets, even as overall inflation eased to 5.4%, highlighting uneven cost-of-living…
When “I Do” Meets the Algorithm: Ghana’s Wedding Economy in the Age of Virality
Ghana’s weddings are increasingly staged for social media, fueling a booming creative economy, rising costs, and debt, while raising questions…
Ghana’s Tourism Economy Gains New Momentum as Global Livestream Shines Spotlight on Nation
IShowSpeed’s Ghana visit spotlights how digital creators are reshaping tourism marketing, highlighting opportunities to convert global livestream attention into youth-driven…
Bolt Basic Rides Jump 18% in January as Commuters Chase Cheaper Trips
Bolt Basic rides surge 18% in January as Ghanaian commuters prioritise affordable, predictable travel despite falling fuel prices, reflecting tighter…
Fuel Prices Drop, But Okada Fares Remain Unchanged for Commuters
Fuel prices have fallen, but okada fares in Accra remain unchanged as riders cite high maintenance costs, spare parts, and…
Fuel Price Drops but Food Costs Still High in Ghana
Fuel prices fall in Ghana, but food stays expensive as transport asymmetries, high farm input costs, weak supply chains, and…
Fuel Prices Fall, But Dispatch Delivery Charges Hold Firm
Despite recent fuel price drops in Ghana, delivery charges by dispatch riders remain largely unchanged due to operational costs, informal…
Ghana Beyond Aid Reality Check: Ten Years on Can Ghana Truly Finance Its Own Development
A decade on, Ghana Beyond Aid shows reduced grants but continued reliance on external finance, uneven revenue growth, and weak…
Ghana Pushes Full Rollout of 24‑Hour Economy Policy With Focus on Jobs, Productivity and Exports
Ghana is accelerating its 24-Hour Economy policy with new legislation, targeting job creation, higher productivity and export growth through extended…
Powell Probe Threatens Global Markets, Raises New Risks For Ghana’s Cedi And Investment Outlook
Probe into Fed Chair Powell unsettles global markets, threatens investor confidence, and heightens risks for Ghana’s cedi, bonds, and capital…
Cost of Living Reset: The January Price Check
Despite December 2025 inflation falling to 5.4%, Ghanaians face persistent cost pressures on food, transport, utilities, and rent, with everyday…