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16 Mar•3 min read
Amansie Central DCE's presence in office does not affect ongoing probe - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Will the Amansie Central DCE's continued presence in office affect the illegal mining probe?
The Lands Ministry PRO addressed concerns about the Amansie Central DCE remaining in office amid an illegal mining taxation probe - a situation raising questions about potential interference. The PRO insists investigative protocols are designed to prevent any such compromise.
25 Mar•4 min read
94 excavators seized, 237 arrested, majority foreigners-NAIMOS reveals
Summary
Authorities are struggling to keep up as illegal miners become increasingly resourceful - and dangerous.
NAIMOS has ramped up efforts to combat illegal mining- locally known as "galamsey"- across Ghana. The crackdown has led to significant disruptions, but the situation is more complex than it appears.
16 Mar•4 min read
A Tax for Galamsey: Gov't probe outcome expected by end of first quarter - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Why is the investigation into alleged illegal mining taxes taking so long - and what reforms might it recommend?
The Lands Ministry is investigating allegations against the Amansie Central DCE regarding illegal mining taxes- a probe expected to conclude soon. The investigation's complexity has led to delays, raising questions about potential wider implications.
17 Mar•2 min read
MPs in power bear brunt of recruitment demands, says Akrofuom MP
Summary
Why are some Ghanaian MPs feeling more pressure than others when it comes to helping people find jobs?
Akrofuom MP- Joseph Azumah- says MPs in power are facing intense pressure from constituents regarding security recruitment. Expectations are high, and the pressure is on- especially after the recent recruitment announcements.
15 Aug•4 min read
Galamsey: 'Challenge is prosecution, not arrest' - Lands Minister
Summary
Despite numerous arrests and equipment seizures in the fight against galamsey, a critical hurdle is preventing the campaign from achieving its full
Ghana's Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, addressed the ongoing challenges in the government's campaign against illegal mining, known as
17 Aug•5 min read
Mahama announces new strategy to keep galamseyers out of reclaimed forest reserves
Summary
Discover the government's latest approach to secure Ghana's forest reserves from illegal mining and why previous methods proved insufficient.
President John Mahama has unveiled a new strategy to combat illegal mining activities in Ghana's forest reserves. This initiative aims to address
15 Aug•4 min read
Galamsey: 4,000 excavators held at ports under new controls - Lands Minister
Summary
New government controls are holding thousands of excavators at Ghana's ports, raising questions about their intended use and the future of mining.
Ghana's Lands Minister has addressed new controls on heavy-duty mining equipment imports. This initiative aims to prevent these machines from being
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