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By Kafui Agbleze Introduction Mining plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, but illegal mining widely referred to as galamsey poses serious threats to the environment, water bodies, and the rule of law. In response, Ghana has developed a comprehensive legal framework that criminalizes unlicensed mining activities. The high-profile case involving Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has intensified public interest in these laws. He is facing allegations of mining without a valid licence through his company, Akonta Mining Limited, and is accused of operating in a forest reserve and polluting the environment. This article explores the relevant…

 …But Needs $200K to Prove ItBy Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s rivers may finally have a fighting chance against the toxic grip of galamsey if the government can cough up $200,000.That’s the urgent call from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, who says her team has discovered a game-changing copper-based “nano liquid” that can clean up the deadly mess left behind by illegal mining.“We’ve tested it. It works. It’s doable,” she told Joy News on Sunday, October 5. “There’s still hope. We’re in a technological age.”With over 60% of Ghana’s major rivers now poisoned by heavy metals…

Investigative Journalist Unpacks How Politicians Turned Forests Into Craters, and Water Into ‘Toxic Solution’ By Gifty Boateng The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) moral authority in the fight against illegal mining galamsey is under renewed scrutiny following explosive revelations by investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor. In a detailed exposé aired on Nhyira FM, Donkor accused senior NPP figures of orchestrating the earliest incursions into Ghana’s protected forest reserves, notably the Apamprama Forest, under military escort and without legal permits.The allegations, if substantiated, cast a long shadow over the party’s public posture on environmental protection and its calls for drastic measures—including a…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is set to appear before the High Court in Accra today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to face galamsey-related charges. This follows his release on GH¢1 million bail with two sureties after he was interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6. According to reliable sources, at least three mining-related charges are expected to be leveled against him, including invasion of forest reserves and mining without a permit. Speaking to journalists, his…

By Prince Ahenkorah The political and legal fallout from the controversial ambulance procurement case deepened this week as former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Accra to respond to allegations of misconduct. The move followed a formal petition by Richard Jakpa, a National Security operative and third accused in the case, who claims Dame, a personal friend and former classmate of the Director General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, attempted to fabricate evidence and influence his testimony.While Dame maintains his innocence, the spectacle outside the CID headquarters on Monday underscored the political…

The trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, begins today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The case follows his appearance before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6, 2025, after he complied with a directive from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine. Chairman Wontumi is facing charges related to alleged illegal mining activities and mining without a licence, linked to Akonta Mining Limited — a company he reportedly owns. He was granted bail in the sum of…

The Ghana Chamber of Mines launched its annual Sustainability Month at the Lancaster City Hotel in Kumasi, marking yet another milestone in the industry’s quest to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The event, graced by members of the Chamber and industry leaders was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, who delivered a compelling call for responsible mining. “Mining has been the backbone of Ghana’s economy for over a century,” he noted. “But we are judged, not by ounces extracted, but by the quality of lives transformed.”…

Defender Alidu Seidu and winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku trained with the Black Stars for the first time since November last year, following their recovery from long-term injuries. The two players were involved in the second training session of the team following the opening of camp on Sunday. Both Alidu and Issahaku, who haven’t played for Ghana since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Luanda, looked sharp in training and are in contention for Wednesday’s match against the Central African Republic. 20 players were involved in the team’s training at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca…

Former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dismissed as “baseless” and “a desperate ploy to obstruct justice” allegations made against him by businessman and National Security operative, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the controversial ambulance case involving Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. In a detailed 50-point statement to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Monday, October 6, 2025, Mr. Dame rejected claims that he fabricated evidence or influenced Jakpa’s testimony in the case, Republic vrs. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Sylvester Anemena, and Richard Jakpa. “I did not fabricate any evidence led in that criminal trial.…

Global cybercrime continues to surge at an alarming rate, with estimated annual losses expected to hit US$10.5 trillion by the end of 2025, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). The GI-TOC’s Global Organized Crime Index for 2023 introduced cyber-dependent crimes as a distinct criminal market indicator. These offences rely entirely on information and communications technology (ICT) and include hacking, ransomware attacks, identity theft, and online scams. Although cybercrime scored an average of 4.55 out of 10 globally, lower than traditional forms of organized crime, experts warn it is among the fastest-growing criminal markets worldwide. Evidence of…