The second phase of the Nationwide disinfection exercise in the Ashanti Region has been done successfully. Over three hundred and thirty market centres were disinfected. Speaking at the commencement of the exercise, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei Mensah expressed his appreciation to all Assembly Members, MMDCE’s and the …
Read More »Massive Clean-up In Accra Markets
Markets in the twenty-nine (29) metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region on Monday benefited from a massive clean-up exercise. The exercise was organised by the ministry of local government and rural development (MLGRD), in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. It followed the launch …
Read More »VIDEO: Man attempts suicide on Kaneshie Market overpass
A rather bizarre incident happened at Kaneshie Market, Sunday, when a young man attempted to commit suicide on the overpass. Footage of the act which has been in circulation since Sunday morning captures the unidentified man holding on to what appears to be a metal which forms part of the …
Read More »Coronavirus: Sunyani hawkers complain about closure of Bosoma market
Hawkers in the Sunyani Municipality have complained about the closure of the Nana Bosoma market by city authorities. The situation, they told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in a market survey, had slowed down their economic activities affecting their livelihoods. As part of measures to control the spread of the COVID-19 disease …
Read More »Implement healthy food environment policies – Study
A study published this week in the Food Policy Journal, by a team of local and international researchers, has identified priority recommendations to support government policy action towards creating healthier food environments in Ghana. The top policy actions recommended for government action by the national expert panel include legislation to …
Read More »Traders lament over poor sales in today’s Sallah Market
The strike of Coronavirus, did not only leave humanity devastated but has affected every sector of human endeavour. Not excluding trading, which is the backbone of every country’s economy. Business in the Tamale metropolis, today has reportedly been low despite the day being Sallah market which usually records high numbers of …
Read More »Dambai market, three others shut down against coronavirus
The Dambai market in the Krachi East Municipality and Grubi, Chinderi and Borae markets in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region have been closed down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus. The closure of the markets was announced by Dasebre Atamafowiese Kwame II, Omanhene of Chonke …
Read More »Coronavirus: Two major markets in Volta Region closed as cases increase in Eastern Region
Two major markets in the Volta Region have been closed down as Coronavirus case surge in neighbouring Easter region. The Juapong market in the North Tongu District has been closed down with immediate effect, as part of safety measures to curb the possible spread of the novel coronavirus in the region, while …
Read More »VIDEO: How panic buying is exposing more Ghanaians to coronavirus
It was expected, mostly because it had been rumored largely throughout the week; a possible lockdown by government in the face of the dreaded coronavirus. Many citizens sat, glued to their television sets , awaiting another address by his Excellency the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Friday evening. Soon it …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Agbogloshi Yam Market On Fire
Famous Agbogloshi Yam Market has caught fire this afternoon. Videos and pictures circulating shows ranging fire burning up the entire market. Residents closer in much efforts are trying to put off fire while they wait for the fire service to attend to it. The cause of the fire is yet …
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