President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, announcing a series of targeted initiatives at the launch of the reintroduced National Sanitation Day campaign. Addressing the gathering at the launch on Saturday, September 6, Mr Mahama outlined key environmental programmes that will form part of his government’s green agenda,…
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the leading subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, is set to extend its expertise to Burkina Faso’s waste management sector, following a high-level meeting between its Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Dr. Siaw Agyepong led a…
The Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has called on the government to expedite the payment of over GH₵1.3 billion owed to Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The debt, which has been pending for some time, is critical to ensuring the continued functioning of the company and the country’s waste management efforts. During a recent visit…
Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, Collins Dauda, has called on the government to establish a permanent unit within the Ghana Armed Forces to lead the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to the former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, current efforts to curb illegal mining…
Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has told the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration to fulfil its promise to declare a state of emergency in the districts affected by illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He stressed the need for the government to honour its manifesto promise made while in opposition. “The opposition…
As anticipation builds ahead of this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), one debate is dominating the headlines — who truly deserves to be crowned Artiste of the Year? From the streets to social media, the buzz is deafening, and the list is stacked with undeniable talent and heavyweights such as reigning champ Stonebwoy, hit…
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed deep concerns and disappointment over President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to amend rather than repeal the Legislative Instrument (LI) 2562.In the face of increasing illegal activities and their devastating impact on the environment, especially the water bodies and forest reserves, lovers of nature…
The burial mass of renowned Ghanaian musician and saxophonist Teddy Osei, a founding member of the iconic Afro-rock band Osibisa, will be held on Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Hill, Kumasi, at 9:00 a.m. He will be laid in state at his family house in Chirapatre, Kumasi, at 8:00 a.m same day…
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…
The Director of the Mining Department at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael Sandow Ali, has raised concerns over the proposed move to repeal the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (L.I. 2462). He cautioned that repealing the regulation without introducing a stronger, more comprehensive law could lead to widespread, unregulated mining activities…
