Makida El Husseini
The Fake Degree Scandal Ghana Can No Longer Ignore, Economists Warn of Massive Financial Losses
Ghana’s fake degree scandal is draining public funds, distorting salaries, lowering productivity, demoralizing genuine workers, and damaging national credibility, prompting…
Ghana’s Business Community Braces for Digital Shift as eCedi Prepares to Enter Economy
Ghana’s business sector prepares for the eCedi, a central bank digital currency expected to boost payment speed, security, lower costs,…
Ghana Moves Closer to a Digital Economy as Bank of Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to the eCedi
Ghana is advancing its digital economy as the Bank of Ghana reaffirms commitment to launching the eCedi, aimed at boosting…
The True Cost of Graduation: How One Ceremony Has Become a Major Financial Undertaking for Ghanaian Students
Ghanaian graduations impose significant costs beyond official fees, including attire, beauty, photography, and hosting. Rising living expenses amplify pressure, making…
Graduation Fees Under Scrutiny: Students Question the Real Cost of Completing University
Ghanaian students challenge high graduation fees, citing affordability and transparency concerns. Universities rely on fees for cost recovery, but clearer…
Ghana’s SME Crisis: Why Most Small Businesses Fail Before Their Second Year
Most Ghanaian SMEs fail before two years due to high costs, limited finance, poor financial literacy, informal operations, and intense…
Ghana’s Youth Unemployment Surge Fuels a Soft-Skill Training Boom — But Will It Deliver?
Ghanaian youth turn to digital skills academies amid high unemployment, but inconsistent quality, market oversaturation, and weak coordination limit sustainable…
Cost of Capital Crisis: Why Ghanaian SMEs Are Struggling to Access Loans Despite Falling Policy Rates
Despite Bank of Ghana rate cuts, SMEs face high loan costs, short tenors, and collateral challenges, limiting growth, job creation,…
Ghana’s Cost of Living Tightrope: How Families are Struggling Through 2025 Price Pressures
Ghanaian families face high living costs despite slowing inflation, struggling with food, transport, utilities, and rent, adopting cost-cutting strategies while…
Import Dependency and Rising Prices: Why Everyday Goods Keep Getting More Expensive in Ghana
Ghana’s heavy reliance on imports, high logistics costs, and global price shocks drive up prices of consumer goods, pressuring households…
Ghanaian Consumers Demand Greater Cultural Representation as Coca-Cola’s Personalised Bottles Face Market Scrutiny
Ghanaian consumers highlight cultural gaps in Coca-Cola’s personalised bottles, sparking discussions on inclusivity, market representation, and opportunities for brands to…
The Hidden Economy of Electricity Theft: How Illegal Power Connections Are Draining Ghana’s Energy Sector
Widespread electricity theft in Ghana, driven by high tariffs, delayed service, and corruption, is straining the power sector, increasing costs,…
Fuel Price Volatility Continues to Pressure Ghana’s Transport Sector
Ghana’s transport sector faces pressure from volatile fuel prices driven by global oil trends, currency fluctuations, and levies, raising fares,…
Delayed National Service Postings Risk Economic Strain on Ghana’s Young Graduates
Delays in Ghana’s National Service postings are causing graduate uncertainty, financial strain, and potential economic setbacks, highlighting the need for…
SMEs in Ghana Face Tax Pressures as Reforms Fall Short of Relief
Ghanaian SMEs face ongoing tax pressures despite 2025 reforms; slow implementation, administrative burdens, and trust gaps hinder compliance, risking investment,…