No safe haven for illegal miners – Minister declares

Blakk Rasta slams gov’t approach to galamsey crisis

Blakk Rasta delivered a fiery condemnation of the government’s handling of the galamsey issue during his show on 3FM’s Urban Blend show monitored by MyNewsGh. The reggae musician and radio personality voiced his frustration over the ongoing destruction caused by illegal mining, which has continued unabated despite numerous statements from political leaders. Blakk Rasta criticized politicians for treating the issue as a political game, using gala…

Lands Minister urges UTAG to join fight against galamsey

By: Sarah Baafi  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to actively support the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He stressed that UTAG’s expertise and resources are vital to combating the environmental destruction caused by galamsey. “We need your commitment and collaboration to address this menace,” he said, highlighting U…

Galamsey fight: We'll restrict excavator imports

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that the government is actively considering placing restrictions on the importation of excavators into the country. The proposed measure is part of a broader effort to curb the activities of illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, whose operations continue to pose a […] The post Galamsey fight: We’ll restrict excavator imports appeared first on G…

Ghana Minister Equates Illegal Miners to Terrorists Over Environmental Harm

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-equates-illegal-miners-to-terrorists-over-environmental-harm/Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has escalated efforts to combat illegal mining by likening its perpetrators to terrorists, citing irreversible damage to ecosystems and public health. His remarks, delivered during a national address on Thursday, fr…

No safe haven for illegal miners – Minister declares

Riots erupt in Chingola after illegal miners clash with ZNS.

BUSINESS activities in Chingola’s Chiwempala area today came to a stand still when a riot broke out. The unrest occurred after officers from the Zambia National Service (ZNS) prevented a group of illegal miners from entering an open-pit mine. Angered by the situation, the miners resorted to rioting, which resulted in several shops in the […] The post Riots erupt in Chingola after illegal miners clash with ZNS. first appeared on Mwebantu.