[ad_1] Artisanal mining is a significant livelihood source for many in rural Ghana. The number of Ghanaians working in ‘galamsey’ (illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining) is difficult to determine precisely, although recent estimates range from over 1 million to as many as 3 million people. Given that around 15 million people are estimated to…
[ad_1] A 2024 presidential hopeful of the New Vision Movement, Kofi Koranteng, has bemoaned the damaging effects of the seemingly intractable illegal mining that confronts the country. In the face of the various fruitless measures to curb this menace, he noted that “galamsey’ is a glaring example of the failure of the inept government mired…
[ad_1] President Nana Akufo-Addo is advocating a coordinated effort by global leaders to decisively tackle violent extremism in all its forms. He cautioned that “our failure to do so, leaves the entire world in danger of a spillover effect of terrorism and violent extremism,” It was therefore imperative for a global coalition of democracies, a…
[ad_1] Kojo Baffour Ahenkora has been been battling with end-stage kidney failure for eight years. His kidneys are unable to filter blood, extract excess water for proper urination or perform other functions properly. In order to survive, he has become has become a regular visitor at the Korle Bu Renal Unit. Each week, he visits…
[ad_1] At least five people are in critical condition at the Ho Hospital after a tipper truck lost its brakes and collided with multiple cars on the God Dey-Access Bank stretch in Ho Bankoe on Monday afternoon. The horrific accident caused extensive damage to at least eight vehicles, including two taxis, rendering them unidentifiable. Gideon…
