A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Arthur Kobbina Kennedy, has said that the government of Ghana must act as though the country is in a state of emergency relative to the illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He says if the government is using force to deal with the situation, then it must use […]

A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Arthur Kobbina Kennedy, has said that the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) does not have enough resources to ensure it fights the illegal small-scale mining completely. He noted that NAIMOs is a good initiative to deal with the menace. “NAIMOS is a good initiative [but] […]

CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has said that President John Dramani Mahama has demonstrated enough commitment to the fight against illegal mining (Galamsey). He makes the point that President Mahama has not granted any mining lease. Efen thre is currently a Legosltiev Ibsturment in parliament that is seeking to cancel […]

As part of this year’s Telecel CARE Month celebrations, Telecel Ghana Foundation has dedicated a day to support female inmates at the Akuse Local Prison (women wing) in the Eastern Region. Through generous contributions from Telecel Ghana employees, the foundation donated essential supplies – including sanitary pads, soaps, toiletries and disinfectants – to support the […] The post Telecel

Christian Malm-Hesse, Private Legal Practitioner, all efforts should be made to fight against illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He expressed the fear that galamsey may degenerate into a criminal cartel if care is not taken. “We need to take immediate control of the Galamsey fight, else it may degenerate into criminal cartels,|” he said on the […]

So far, the only thing that looks like a serious intervention in the fight against illegal mining (Galamsey) is the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil has said. Despite this, Mr Bentil called for more actions to be taken. In his view, the fight against illegal small-scale mining is not […]

Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil has said that the fight against illegal small-scale mining is not something for the police or civilian restoration of order. He described galamsey as an organised international crime, involving armed insurgents, which requires brute force from the military. “I still hold the view that we will never win the fight […]

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu wants all the cases involving illegal miners to move quickly. For him, cases involving illegal miners should move faster in order to deter others. “Stem impunity to show that people in galamsey are beyond reach. Chairman Wontumi’s trial should proceed expeditiously,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, […]

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has attributed the illegal small mining (Galamsey) menace to impunity. For him, cases involving illegal miners should move quickly in order to deter others. “Stem impunity to show that people in galamsey are beyond reach. Chairman Wontumi’s trial should proceed expeditiously,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, […]

Hearts of Oak will be aiming to end their recent poor run against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko when the two giants clash in the first Super Clash of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The Phobians are winless in their last four league meetings against Kotoko, with their last victory coming in 2023 courtesy of Caleb Amankwahâ??s solitary strike. Since then, the Porcupine Warriors have dominated the fixture, winning three and drawing

Former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwame Andy Appiah Kubi, has called for the depoliticisation of the illegal mining (galamsey) menace. He says the fight will not succeed once politics comes in. “Let us not point political fingers, it will not work if you point, once you go political,the fight will fail,” he […]

The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has said that political will and commitment are required to tackle the illegal small-scale mining (Galamseny). Without the political will and commitment, it will be difficult, she said. “We need to have the political will, the commitment,” she said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, November 8. […]

On the KeyPoints on November 8, Alfred Ocansey and his panelists are discussing the following topics: Illegal miners emboldened: Attack NAIMOS and Journalists. What is the remedy? OSP fends off criticisms in Ken Ofori Atta exit AG’s strategy of turning accused into prosecution witnesses: Unethical or legal?

FC Samartex will look to bounce back from their shock defeat to Dreams FC when they welcome Swedru All Blacks to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena for premier league business. The Samreboi-based team tasted their first defeat of the campaign last weekend but would want to shake that off when they host All Blacks on Sunday, November 9, 2025.The Timber Giants are 6th in the league standings with 13 points, 5 behind league-leading Aduana Stars.A win for Christopher Enninâ??s team could

Young Apostles will aim for a return to the winning track when they host Bechem United at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Apostles are winless in their last two matches would want to put that behind when they face the Hunters.Abu Abdul Hananâ??s team occupy 9th position in the league standings with 11 points, 5 richer than the visitors who sit in the danger zone.They will hope to bank all three points to stay in the top half of the standings.The Hunters

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