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June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

MAHAMA WILL STILL GRANT AMNESTY TO CONVICTED GALAMSEY MINERS – SPECIAL AID

A Special Aide for former President John Mahama has said that his next government will look into granting amnesty to alleged illegal miners awaiting prosecution in jail and some convicted miners. Speaking to the media, Joyce Bawa-Mogtari said that it is

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Ghanaians At Risk Of Purchasing Produce From ‘Galamsey’ Areas – Journalist Warns

Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview,

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Traditional Council Tasks Committee To Halt Galamsey Activities In Rivers

The Eastern Nzema Traditional Council (ENTC) has tasked a seven-member committee to act as roving scouts to check galamsey activities that have polluted river bodies in their enclave.The move formed part of concrete steps taken by the traditional council to abate