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3,547 The Ghanaian government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. According to Mr Frank Asare,National coordinator for rCOMSDEP, the program seeks to promote environmentally responsible mining practices, provide vocational training, and restore lands degraded by illegal mining activities. […]
3,919 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has visited the disputed mining concession at Manso Tontokrom to assess the situation and assure stakeholders of the government’s commitment to resolving the impasse peacefully and fairly. During the visit, Dr. Amoakohene was accompanied by representatives from the Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regional Security […]
4,139 Kumasi Mayor Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi has embarked on a surprise tour to assess the city’s conditions and implement measures to improve infrastructure and sanitation. Accompanied by Metro Coordinating Director Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, heads of departments, security operatives, and metro guards, the Mayor visited key locations, including Abinkyi thoroughfare road, Adehyee Market, Apagyafie […]
3,959 The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Abubakari Sedick, has urged residents of Mankranso to put aside partisan and personal interests to drive collective development in the community and district. Speaking at a clean-up exercise in Mankranso township, Hon. Sedick emphasized the need for united efforts to address the district’s development […]
3,762 The Action People’s Party is urging President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency in all areas affected by illegal mining, also known as galamsey. This call comes after a tragic helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including the Defence Minister ,Dr Omane Boamah,Alhaji Muntala Mohammed Environment Minister, Dr. […]
3,756 In observance of National Sanitation Day, a significant clean-up exercise was conducted within the Old Tafo Municipality on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The event, which spanned from Adabraka Junction to Pankrono, saw active participation from residents, local assembly officials, and key stakeholders . Lawyer Sahmudeen Mohammed Kamil, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Old Tafo […]
3,782 Award-winning journalist and staff of the Multimedia Group, Mr Erastus Asare Donkor, has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to reset the Ashanti regional national security apparatus. According to Mr. Donkor, the national security apparatus in the Ashanti region is being grossly abused, and it is imperative that drastic measures are […]
2,664 The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has led a team to crack down on illegal mining activities in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The operation targeted sites at Manso Ankam and Mpasse, where the team impounded 5 excavators. According to eyewitnesses, the miners fled the scene, abandoning their equipment. The police […]
2,663 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has formally informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, of the appointment of Baffour Owusu Bediako, the Domeabrahene, as Chairman of the reconstituted Ashanti Regional Lands Commission. The introduction took place at the Manhyia Palace yesterday,July 2, 2025. During the meeting, Daasebre Kofi Asante Mensah, the Sabronumhene, […]
1,732 The Western Regional Police Command has taken decisive action against illegal mining activities in the region, conducting an intelligence-led operation at multiple sites in Wassa Amanten. As a result of the operation, twenty-seven (27) individuals have been arrested and are currently assisting the police with their investigations. Seized Exhibits During the operation, the police […]