Rwandans start life under mandatory mask-wearing
Rwandans are adhering to a government directive for mandatory wearing of face masks in public during the ongoing lockdown. The order was announced on Saturday by the health ministry and took effect from Monday. In the capital Kigali, police could be seen questioning those with no face masks, but no arrests were made, according to […]
South Africa intensifies lockdown in virus hotspot
South Africa’s has intensified lockdown regulations in the coastal city of Durban and the wider Kwa-Zulu Natal province to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The province has recorded 21 of the 52 coronavirus-related deaths in South Africa, and more than 600 infections. It has been identified as a hotspot for locally transmitted cases. More than […]
Covid-19 Impact On Agriculture Sector
NEWS COMMENTARY ON COVID-19 AND IMPACT ON THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR OF GHANA’S ECONOMY The global COVID -19 pandemic has gripped the world and is causing a lot of havoc on almost every facet of life. The virus has affected millions of people globally in over 200 countries and territories. A particular concern of the pandemic […]
Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye sworn in as Deputy Minister of Health
President Akufo-Addo has sworn into office, Dr Bernard Oko Boye, as Deputy Minister of Health. This was at a ceremony at the Jubilee House, in Accra. He administered the Oaths of Office, Secrecy, and Allegiance. The President told Dr. Okoe Boye to bring on board his energy and talent to the work of government to […]
Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders
Facebook has banned event listings that violate government social distancing policies. On Monday, the social media giant removed the listing for anti-quarantine protests in California, New Jersey, and Nebraska. The discussion sparked outrage from some including the son of President Donald Trump who claimed the company’s move violated free speech. Protests have been planned for […]
GPHA suspends charges on uncleared cargo caused by COVID-19 lockdown
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has suspended all applicable charges that were initially imposed on goods which had not been cleared from the ports during the lockdown period. The Authority had earlier announced that it had begun expediting the clearance process for all port users to clear their goods from the various seaports. […]
Israel’s Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Benny Gantz, have signed an agreement to form an emergency unity government. The deal will see the pair rotating the leadership of the country, with Mr Netanyahu going first as PM. It brings political certainty to Israel after three inconclusive elections and a year of political […]
Lagos hospital shuts down over Covid-19 fears
A major private hospital in Nigeria’s commercial has suspended operations because of exposure to coronavirus. St Nicholas Hospital said in a statement that it would stop offering services for two weeks. The hospital’s clinical director said the premise would be disinfected and closed during the period as recommended by government agencies. Patients have been urged […]
Coronavirus: Analyst supports easing of restrictions on movement
President Akufo-Addo has joined other global leaders to ease restrictions on movement of their citizens amidst scourge of the Coronavirus pandemic. This move has received some feedback from Ghanaians here and overseas, especially with the country’s COVID-19 positive cases numbering more than one thousand currently. But, Security and International Relations Analyst, Alhaji Irbad Ibrahim has […]
Drivers back to business in Sefwi Wiawso after lockdown
Commercial drivers in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality in the Western North Region have commended the President for lifting the lockdown which banned movement of vehicles to Kumasi and Accra due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, Manager of the Sefwi Wiawso Bus Station, Kwasi Manu, said they were really affected financially, after […]
