The sentencing of a Togolese illegal miner to 18 years in prison reflects the serious legal consequences associated with illegal mining activities, commonly referred to
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UNRAVELING THE TOXIC TIES OF GALAMSEY: THE ROLE OF SELF-SERVING POLITICIANS AND INDIFFERENT TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN FUELING ILLEGAL MINING
In recent years, illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—has escalated dramatically in Ghana, driven by a tangled web of self-interest and complicity. Despite the country’s wealth
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set Alight by Former Boyfriend
Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away following a horrific attack by her ex-boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete succumbed to her injuries days
Mechanic Sentenced to 25 Years for Assaulting Pregnant Student During WASSCE
A 20-year-old mechanic, Akwasi Agyeman, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Asante Bekwai Circuit Court for attacking and raping a pregnant
Korle Bu suspends elective surgeries; relocation of emergency cases
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has on 26th August 2024 announced the suspension of elective surgeries and temporary relocation of emergency cases. According to
A RE-LOOK AT HOME GARDENING: AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO ENSURING FOOD SECURITY IN GHANA
Growing up as children, most of our parents had home (backyard) gardens and would usually take us there to weed and prune amongst other farm
OUR COCOA LANDS, OUR SOIL, OUR LIVELIHOOD – THE LAMENTATION OF JOSEPHINE, THE TRAVELLER
As we travelled through the towns and villages of the Ashanti Region, Western Region and parts of Bono Ahafo Region, I shouted, I screamed, I exclaimed,
Western Region Identified as ‘Galamsey’ Capital of Ghana by Freelance Journalist
Edem Srem, a freelance journalist, has raised alarm bells over the rampant destruction of Ghana’s precious water bodies attributed to illegal mining, popularly known as
Vice President Bawumia Visits Ailing YOLO Actor Drogba
In a show of solidarity and support, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visited the ailing YOLO actor, John Peasah, popularly known as Drogba, as he
Overcrowding Threatens Quality Healthcare at KATH, Urgent Measures Needed
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, faces a critical challenge due to a severe lack of space, which is compromising the
