Makida El Husseini
Ghana’s Audiovisual Heritage: The Untapped Economic Value of Memory
The global creative economy is now one of the fastest-growing sectors, generating billions annually through film, music, photography, and digital…
Ghana Faces Economic Strain as Cocoa and Gold Prices Soften on Global Markets
Ghana faces economic pressure as cocoa and gold prices fall, threatening export earnings, foreign reserves, and currency stability, underscoring the…
Ghana’s Minimum Wage Rise to GH₵19.97: A Business Cost Pressure Amid Macro Recovery
Ghana raised its 2025 minimum wage by 10% to GHS 19.97, balancing cost pressures, labour demands, and economic recovery amid…
New GIPC Bill to Remove Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors
Ghana’s proposed GIPC Bill would remove minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, aiming to boost FDI, spur innovation, and create…
China Tops Ghana’s FDI Sources Again in 2025
China leads Ghana’s FDI in 2025, contributing 35% of new projects worth $480 million, boosting manufacturing, agribusiness, and energy while…
Ghanaian Startups Attract Record $120 Million in Venture Funding in 2025
Ghanaian startups attracted a record $120 million in venture funding in 2025, driven by fintech, agritech, and healthtech, boosting innovation,…
FDI in Ghana Soars 382% in First Half of 2025, Reflecting Renewed Investor Confidence
Ghana’s FDI surged 382% in H1 2025 to $862.96 million, driven by manufacturing and trade, reflecting renewed investor confidence amid…
Economist Urges Ghana to Turn Trade Surplus into Real Sector Growth
Recent data from the Bank of Ghana show that Ghana recorded a provisional trade surplus of US$5.57 billion in the…
Inflation Eases to 9.4%, But Real Relief Depends on Fixing Supply Chains
Economists caution that benefits will remain limited unless government tackles persistent supply chain bottlenecks that keep prices high at the…
Ghanaian Youths Innovating Under Pressure: Stories of Grit and Small Bets
Ghanaian youths, facing limited jobs and high costs, are launching creative small enterprises, relying on innovation, digital tools, and resilience…
Nominal Trade Surplus Masks Real Trade Deficit: Interpreting Ghana’s External Accounts Beyond the Headlines
Ghana’s 2025 trade surplus, driven by gold exports, masks underlying deficits as import dependency, weak diversification, and external pressures expose…
Breaking the Odds: Ghanaian Women Speak Out on the Hidden World of Sports Betting
More Ghanaian women are entering sports betting, balancing hopes of quick income with risks of loss and stigma. For some,…
From Gowns to Gains: How Ghanaians Are Cashing In on Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies in Ghana have become bustling marketplaces, showcasing the informal economy’s creativity and resilience. Vendors, photographers, and artisans seize…
Meet the 67-Year-Old Ghanaian Woman Turning Fufu Red and Making It Healthier
67-year-old Charity Parku Setsoafia transforms traditional Ghanaian fufu with beetroot and sorghum, creating a red, nutrient-rich version promoting health, tradition,…
Ghana’s Customer Service Week: When Companies Smile for a Moment and Frown the Rest of the Year
Ghana’s Customer Service Week brings brief smiles and celebrations, but lasting poor service, weak enforcement, and systemic neglect continue to…