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What would Ghana lose if no new mining licenses are issued and L.I. 2462 repealed? – Professor Yamoah questions Akufo-Addo.

Professor of Business and Society and Research Lead at Buckinghamshire New University, UK’s School of Business and Law, has joined the rising chorus of those demanding immediate action from the government to address the epidemic of illicit mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking on Saturday, October 5, on JoyNews’ Newsfile, he questioned what the government […]

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‘Stop Galamsey Now’ protest receives backing from Ghanaians in UK.

Their dedication to bringing attention to the damaging effects of illicit mining on Ghana’s environment and communities is demonstrated by this event. The purpose of the protest, which was held in front of the Ghana High Commission in London, was to raise awareness of the urgent problem of galamsey. They voiced concern about the harm

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Catholic church to lead a prayer protest walk against galamsey on October 11.

According to a press statement issued by the church on Friday, October 4, it said the protest aims to raise awareness about the catastrophic effects of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana and call for urgent government action to end this menace. The primary objective of the protest is to advocate for a state of emergency

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Urgent Notice: Government directs all Ghanaian nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has expressed serious concerns about the potential danger posed to Ghanaian nationals amid Lebanon’s escalating crisis, prompting the call for immediate evacuation. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said that the rapidly unfolding crisis in Lebanon and its potential danger to

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I am an NPP person and I won’t condone an illegality. Stop galamsey now: Eugene Boakye Antwi.

His plea coincides with mounting dissatisfaction with the government’s unwillingness to stop illicit mining operations that have severely damaged the surrounding ecosystem and communities. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on Thursday, October 3, Mr Antwi underlined the destructive impact of galamsey on the nation’s water systems, forests, and agricultural regions. He maintained that the

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Kwaku Ansah-Asare calls on Organized Labour to reject Akufo-Addo’s plea over galamsey strike

Mr. Ansah-Asare urged labor leaders to carry out their planned protest and voiced dissatisfaction with the president’s handling of the galamsey situation. President Akufo-Addo made an appeal to Organised Labour during a meeting on Thursday, October 3, asking them to reconsider the strike, which is set for October 10. The president reassured the union leaders

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The IGP and the Attorney General have been dragged to court by 32 Democracy Hub protestors

The 32 claimants, who include well-known activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, claim that their rights as demonstrators were violated when they were detained during the Democracy Hub demonstration in Accra. The petitioners claim that during the protest, the Ghana Police made unauthorized arrests, detained people, and refused to grant bail. The petitioners claim in the affidavit that

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September inflation rate went up marginally compared to the previous.

The rise in food inflation is the reason for the increase according to the Ghana Statistical Service. In August 2024, food inflation increased to 22.1 percent from 19.1%. On the other hand, non-food inflation decreased from 21.5% in August 2024 to 20.9%. According to the data, there was an increase in inflation for both imported

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How telcos are exploiting musicians with Caller Ring Back Tones 

But as the melodious tones fill the airwaves, a harsh reality lurks beneath the surface. What initially seemed like a boon for musicians has morphed into a maddening cycle of exploitation, turning their golden melodies into ringing curses. CRBT allows mobile phone users to replace the standard ringing tone with a track of their choice

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