The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has bemoaned the Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority’s (GPHA) decision to clear all goods from the country’s ports despite the partial lockdown imposed on parts of the country due to COVID-19. Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Kumasi are currently under a partial lockdown in a bid to limit the […] The post GUTA

Two thousand young Ghanaian volunteers are to be deployed across the country, particularly to the remote areas, to assist in the government’s campaign against the deadly novel coronavirus which has affected over a million people globally. Chief Executive of the National Youth Authority Sylvester Tetteh who revealed this on Thursday said these volunteers will move […]

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, A.B.A. Fuseini has served notice he will move to ensure that the relevant ministers answer for the recent demolition exercise carried out at Old Fadama which left many vulnerable persons homeless amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has compelled government to impose a partial lockdown of the Greater […] The post A.B.A.

Operations at the Dodowa market in the Shai-Osudoku District of Accra are expected to come to a halt for a period of one week due to overcrowding at the market in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. This will take effect from Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 27, 2020. Activities will, however, resume on […] The post Coronavirus: Dodowa market

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng has called for restraint following concerns that Ghanaians in the Chinese capital, Beijing were allegedly evicted from their apartments over fears they were carrying the Coronavirus disease. He says there have been enough engagements between officials of both countries to find a lasting solution to the unfortunate development. Some […] The post Coronavirus:

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

There is no sector in the world that is not being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Volatility has always been a challenging part of the oil and gas market but never has it been more intense than it is today. COVID 19-led demand shocks combined with its dramatic impact on the financial markets contributed to […] The post Sheldon Ambaah writes: How COVID-19