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September 20, 2025
Hot Stories Ghana
Lifestyle, Stories

A Nation on the Brink: ‘Na Who Cause am’? Part I

A topical issue like galamsey cannot pass unnoticed by Afenyo-Markin’s ‘brother from another mother’. A lot has been said by those who matter in society in respect of the...

September 19, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

TOXIC MERCURY FOUND IN KONTOMIRE AND OTHER FOODSTUFFS IN MINING REGIONS – 2025 REPORT WARNS OF SEVERE HEALTH RISKS

A new report has raised alarm over dangerous levels of mercury contamination in food crops cultivated in Ghana’s mining regions, warning of dire health consequences for both children and...

September 15, 2025
Louisa Afful
General Stories

ATTA MILLS CRITICISES GOVERNMENT OVER GALAMSEY

Cadman Atta Mills, brother of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, has thrown a sharp jab at government over its handling of illegal mining, popularly called galamsey. For...

October 9, 2024
Hot Stories Ghana
General Stories

Disregard false claims made by Angel TV’S Okatakyie Afrifa on Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe

In a strong response to recent claims made by Okatakyi Afrifa, the host of Angel TV’s morning show, the Communications Secretariat for the Amenfi Central Constituency has issued a...

October 1, 2024
Louisa Afful
General Stories

The Hidden Dangers of Galamsey: Water Destruction and the Rise of Waterborne Diseases

Galamsey, a term derived from the Ghanaian pidgin that translates to “gather and sell,” refers to illegal small-scale gold mining activities. While it may seem like a local economic...

October 1, 2024
Hot Stories Ghana
General Stories

Joana Gyan Cudjoe Addresses False Allegations Amid Growing Concerns Over Illegal Mining

In a heartfelt statement, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the founder of Golden Empire Legacy Limited, has addressed recent allegations linking her to illegal mining operations. With a firm and resolute...

September 22, 2024
Louisa Afful
General Stories

The Dark Side of Gold: Illegal Mining in Ghana

Ghana, once celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, now grapples with a crisis that threatens the very essence of its existence: illegal mining, commonly known...