Kantamanto Fire

18 Jan

Market Fires: Victims Share Harrowing Tales Of Loss And Recovery

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Ghana recorded 4,650 fire incidents between January and September 2024, raising serious concerns about public safety. The recurrent market fires have affected countless individuals, leaving them grappling not only with the loss of their livelihoods but also enduring profound psychological impacts. On January 2, 2025, another fire at Kantamanto Market in Accra destroyed properties and livelihoods, adding to the growing list of fires ravaging major markets nationwide. Beyond the statistics and destruction lie deeply emotional stories of resilience and despair. Barbara, a victim of the Kantamanto fire, shared her harrowing experience: “When I saw the fire ravaging everything I owned,…

08 Jan

Reschedule Loan Payments For Traders Affected By Kantamanto Fire – GUTA begs banks

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The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to banks and financial institutions to reschedule the financial obligations of traders at the Kantamanto market, following the devastating fire outbreak last week. Speaking to journalists after the association donated GH₵40,000 to support the reconstruction of the market, the First Vice Chairman of GUTA Clement Boateng emphasized the need for financial institutions to reschedule loan payments for traders affected by the fire. “I will take this opportunity to appeal to the banks because I know that there are a lot of people here who have taken some facilities from the bank.…