18 h. ago Dr Kpikpi links galamsey crisis to poor resource stewardship, praises Goldbod initiative

The 2024 presidential candidate of the Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG), Dr John Kpikpi, says the long-running galamsey crisis is rooted in decades of poor resource stewardship.

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18 h. ago Dr. John Kpikpi Links Galamsey Crisis to Poor Resource Stewardship — Praises Government’s Goldbod Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most persistent national challenges despite years of government-led interventions, military operations, policy reforms and public campaigns. Successive administrations have struggled to curb the destruction of water bodies, forests and farmlands, even as communities continue to express frustration over lack of meaningful benefits from the nation’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/

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3 d. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

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2 w. ago GoldBod Initiative Under Fire: Adei Alleges Galamsey Legitimization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldbod-initiative-under-fire-adei-alleges-galamsey-legitimization/Professor Stephen Adei has accused President John Dramani Mahama’s administration of effectively legitimizing illegal mining through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), sparking fresh controversy over the government’s flagship gold sector reform. Speaking to a congregation in a video widely circulated on social media, the educationist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldbod-initiative-under-fire-adei-alleges-galamsey-legitimization/

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2 w. ago Mahama’s GoldBod Initiative is ‘legalisation of galamsey’ – Prof Adei

Ghana’s national debate over illegal mining (galamsey) has taken another twist, with educationist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, launching a critique of the government’s signature gold-trading initiative, GoldBod.

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2 w. ago Africa remains rich in natural resources but poor in global influence – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed continental push toward economic liberation, technological sovereignty, and deeper unity, warning that Africa continues to face modern forms of domination despite decades of political independence. Speaking at the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, […]

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2 w. ago Sam Jonah outlines Singapore success blueprint that Africa must embrace

Business titan Sir Sam Jonah has challenged African governments and business leaders, insisting that the continent's colossal natural wealth provides "no excuse" for its persistent underdevelopment when compared to resource-poor nations that prioritise governance.

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3 w. ago Declare state of emergency in mining Zones — Ghana Catholic Bishops tell Government

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) is calling on the government to declare a state of emergency in areas heavily affected by illegal mining, warning that galamsey has become “a profound moral crisis and a spiritual challenge” for the nation. The appeal was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Conference’s Annual Plenary Assembly held in Damongo in the Savannah Region.

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3 w. ago Declare state of emergency in mining Zones – Ghana Catholic Bishops tell gov’t

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) is calling on the government to declare a state of emergency in areas heavily affected by illegal mining, warning that galamsey has become “a profound moral crisis and a spiritual challenge” for the nation. The appeal was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Conference’s Annual Plenary Assembly held in Damongo in the Savannah Region.

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