Makida El Husseini
The Price of a Smile: Dimple Surgery Trend Exposes Ghana’s Emerging Cosmetic Economy
Rising demand for dimple surgery in Ghana reflects a growing cosmetic economy shaped by social media influence, shifting beauty standards,…
Africa’s $130 Billion Question: Who Builds, Who Knows, and Who Profits?
Africa’s industrial growth is constrained by a critical skills gap, raising questions about who builds, operates, and ultimately benefits from…
Priced Out of The Skies: How Taxes, Low Competition and Policy Gaps Are Driving Up Airfares in Ghana
High taxes, limited airline competition, and policy gaps are driving up airfares in Ghana, making travel expensive, reducing competitiveness, and…
High Airfares to Ghana Raise Competitiveness Concerns as Travellers Turn to West African Alternatives
High airfares to Ghana, driven by taxes, limited competition, and strong demand, are reducing competitiveness as travellers increasingly choose cheaper…
Transatlantic Fare Gap: High Cost of Flying from The United States to Ghana Sparks Economic Debate
High US–Ghana flight fares, driven by limited competition, high costs, and strong diaspora demand, are raising economic concerns over trade,…
Ghana’s HIV Response at Economic Crossroads as Global Aid Declines
Ghana faces an economic and health challenge as declining global HIV funding pressures domestic financing, risking treatment gaps, higher costs,…
Herbal Advertising Boom Reshapes Ghana’s Television Economy as Regulatory Concerns Deepen
Herbal medicine advertising is booming on Ghanaian television, driving revenue and industry growth while raising urgent regulatory, consumer protection, and…
Ghana’s Water Burden Deepens as Sachet Prices Surge, Exposing Costly Failure of Public Supply System
Rising sachet water prices expose Ghana’s failing public water system, deepening household costs as reliance on packaged water grows amid…
The Uncounted Billions: How Kwahu Easter’s Boom Exposes Ghana’s Untapped Festival Economy
Kwahu Easter drives massive informal economic activity, generating significant income and livelihoods, but weak data systems and cash transactions leave…
Black Stars Economy in Decline as Otto Addo’s Exit Exposes Shrinking Fan Investment and Commercial Uncertainty
Otto Addo’s exit highlights declining fan confidence, reduced sponsorship appeal, rising costs, and structural weaknesses, exposing deeper economic instability threatening…
Tomato Diplomacy Returns to the Pot: Relief in Ghana’s Kitchens Rekindles Urgent Questions on Food Security
Burkina Faso’s tomato export resumption eases prices in Ghana, but exposes deep food security risks, highlighting urgent need for domestic…
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…