Makida El Husseini
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…
The $64 Billion Scam Industry: Why Ghana Cannot Ignore the World’s Fastest Growing Digital Crime Economy
Ghana faces urgent risks from the $64 billion global scam industry, with citizens trafficked, funds laundered, and financial systems exploited,…
Daylight Robbery on Ghana’s Roads as ‘Kasoa Straight’ Fare Practices Deepen Economic Hardship
Commuters along Accra–Kasoa face daily “Kasoa straight” fare exploitation, paying inflated rates despite fuel drops, highlighting weak enforcement, economic strain,…
Gen Z Prioritises Consumption Over Savings as Formal Saving Rates Remain Low in Ghana
Generation Z in Ghana prioritizes immediate spending over savings due to low, unstable incomes, lifestyle pressures, and social dynamics, raising…
The Heart Scam Economy: How Online Romance Fraud is Costing Ghanaian Women Millions and Feeding a Growing Cybercrime Industry
Ghanaian women are losing millions to online romance scams, fueling a global cybercrime network, causing financial, emotional harm, and threatening…
When Clicks Become Currency: Inside the Dark Economy of Viral Nudity and Digital Exploitation in Ghana
Ghana faces a rising digital exploitation crisis as non-consensual intimate content monetisation, sextortion, and privacy violations highlight legal, economic, and…
Wednesday Wears Ghana: Fugu Order Surge Signals Creative Economy Boost
Government’s Wednesday Fugu directive sparks nationwide fashion surge, boosting orders for local designers and weavers while positioning Ghana’s creative economy…
Val’s Day Shapes Ghana’s Soundtrack as Love, Heartbreak and Streaming Boom Together
Valentine’s Day is reshaping music consumption in Ghana, as streaming data shows booming love and heartbreak playlists, turning emotional listening…