Explainers

Big tax changes are here — and they could affect every purchase you make. From the market woman in Makola to the manufacturing business owner in Tema, Ghana’s 2026 Budget has redrawn the Value Added Tax (VAT) map. The government says it’s about fairness, relief, and growth, but behind the numbers are clear winners and…

Two everyday essentials are increasingly becoming expensive. And many people are asking: why? The Everyday Reality Ginger adds that spicy kick to food – shito, soups, kelewele, drinks, medicines and many more. 
Charcoal fuels pots in millions of homes — especially in rural areas. These are not luxury items.
They are daily necessities. Yet both have…