Makida El Husseini
The Black Stars Balance Sheet: Inside Ghana’s Most Expensive Team and Its Uneven Economic Footprint
Ghana’s Black Stars, costing GH¢150 million, drive economic activity through sponsorships, tourism, and tournaments, but highlight funding imbalances and fiscal…
Broken Records, Broken Trust: Documentation Failures and Informal Fees Expose Costly Inefficiencies in Ghana’s Public Service Delivery
Breakdowns in Ghana’s civil documentation system fuel delays, informal fees, and corruption risks, imposing economic costs on citizens, undermining trust,…
Beyond Europe: Ghana’s Atlantic Pivot Gains Momentum as New Shipping Route Signals Shift in Trade Strategy
Ghana’s new direct shipping route to Colombia signals an Atlantic pivot, aiming to cut costs, boost exports, and diversify trade…
When Money Loses Meaning: Inflation and Market Forces Push Ghana’s Pesewa Coins to the Brink of Obsolescence
Pesewa coins lose relevance as inflation erodes value, forcing traders and commuters to reject them, signaling a quiet shift in…
Ghana’s Hypertension Time Bomb: Drug Prices, Chronic Burden and a Nation’s Wallet Under Strain
Hypertension affects 30% of Ghanaian adults, with rising drug costs straining households and NHIS, exposing gaps in coverage, affordability, and…
Eid Economy Booms: How Festive Spending Drives Ghana’s Multi-Million Cedi Ramadan Market
Eid celebrations in Ghana drive vibrant seasonal spending, boosting textiles, tailoring, food, and beauty markets, highlighting the cultural-economic link and…
The Business of Studying Abroad: Ghana’s Expanding Education Brokerage Industry Drives a Multi-Million Cedi Market
Ghana’s study-abroad sector is evolving into a multi-million cedi brokerage industry, linking students to global universities, driving revenue, but raising…
Inside Ghana’s Changing Sexual Health Market as Aphrodisiacs Outsell Condoms in Some Pharmacies
Demand for aphrodisiacs is rising in Ghanaian pharmacies while condom use declines, reflecting shifting sexual behaviour, growing focus on performance,…
Africa’s Shea Economy at a Crossroads: Preserving ‘Africa’s Gold’ in a Global Billion-Dollar Industry
Ghana’s shea industry, valued globally at $2.7 billion, faces debate over value capture as advocates urge local processing to protect…
Why Medicines Remain Expensive in Ghana Long After the Dollar Has Stabilised
Medicine prices in Ghana remain high despite currency stability, driven by import dependence, weak local manufacturing, brand preference over generics,…
Scholars Launch Restitution Africa Forum in Accra, Call for Intellectual and Cultural Reclamation
Scholars launched the Restitution Africa Forum in Accra to advocate returning looted heritage and reclaiming African intellectual traditions, drawing inspiration…
China Mall’s Strategic Expansion Challenges Ghana’s Retail Landscape
Chinese-owned malls in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi strategically locate near established centres, leveraging foot traffic and affordability, challenging traditional malls…
Heritage as Capital: Ghana Positions Restitution as Economic Strategy
Ghana launches the Restitution Africa Forum, reframing heritage restitution as economic strategy, linking cultural recovery to tourism, governance reform, diaspora…
Retail Power Shifts in Ghana: China Mall, Melcom and the Future of Modern Shopping
Ghana’s retail landscape shifts as Melcom expands, China Mall grows, and Shoprite exits, creating a competitive mix that reshapes consumer…
Tomato Shock Exposes Ghana’s Food Supply Fragility as Cross-Border Violence Ripples Through Markets
Cross-border violence in Burkina Faso disrupts Ghana’s tomato supply, driving prices up, stressing informal food markets, and exposing structural vulnerabilities…