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January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Environment Minister-Designate Calls for Consensus on Plastic Bag Ban

Accra, Ghana – Murtala Muhammed, Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, has stated that an outright ban on plastic bag importation is not a feasible solution for Ghana at this time. He emphasized the need for broad consensus and the development

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

‘Zero Tolerance’ – GAF to Arrest Those Violating Military Uniform Ban

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups involved in the unauthorised use of military-pattern uniforms and equipment. In a press release dated Monday, October 14, and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Eric

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

FIFA Slaps Eto’o with Six-Month Ban

Cameroon soccer great Samuel Eto’o was banned by FIFA on Monday from attending any national team games for six months. Eto’o, who has been president of the Cameroon soccer federation since 2021, faced two charges from an incident at the Under-20

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Deputy Minister Rejects Blanket Ban on Small-Scale Mining

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has rejected calls for a complete ban on all small-scale mining operations in Ghana. He considers such a ban "misdirected" and emphasizes the government's commitment to promoting responsible mining practices.

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

UTAG Demands Immediate Ban On Mining, Prospecting For Minerals In Forest Reserves

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate nationwide ban on mining and prospecting for gold and other minerals in forest reserves, farms and rivers This appeal comes in response to the alarming degradation of the country’s

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

GMA and Allied Unions Demand Total Ban on Galamsey Operations

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and several other health unions and associations have urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to immediately ban all small-scale mining operations, whether legal or illegal. This call comes in response to the increasing destruction of the