Podcasts about galamsey

Residents of Obuasi PTP Quarters say they are living in fear due to illegal mining activities near the Obuasi East Municipal Assembly Office, with even immigration officers and assembly staff expressing concern

The fight against galamsey (illegal mining) and the ongoing efforts to curb its impact on the environment.

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey is urging the government to declare a state of emergency in areas heavily impacted by illegal mining.

President Mahama is more committed to fighting galamsey than the previous government; and for that, the galamsey classmates the NPP is seeking in the NDC, they'll never find. - Dr. Samuel Ayeh, Presidential Aide, Government Communications

Community ownership doesn't guarantee responsible mining- Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante

“Only Accra sees galamsey as a problem; the affected villages fully support it and see nothing wrong.” - Michael Kojo Peprah, President of Concerned Small Miners

"The tragic helicopter crash should inspire President Mahama to intensify the fight against galamsey and bring it to an end once and for all, as a lasting legacy to honour the soldiers who gave their lives." - Samuel Ofosu Ampofo (Former NDC National Chairman)

Galamsey in the spotlight after fatal helicopter crash as coalition demands immediate dismissals in affected districts.

"When the IGP's team went to seize excavators in the area, the Assemblyman came around and attempted to claim the machines." - Erastus Asare Donkor, Multimedia Journalist.

All security personnel in the Manso area must be transferred, as galamsey has spiraled out of control. The youth now believe it is their right, fueled by the shameful reality that those entrusted to protect the land are taking money from the very galamsey operators destroying it- Erastus Asare Donkor

Ghana's leaders could end the galamsey menace in just three days using AI if they are intentional about it, says Dr. David Kings Boison, who outlines how the technology can be applied to tackle the problem

Former KNUST UTAG President, Professor Charles Marfo, says he supports calls for Ghana to take stronger action to end galamsey in honour of the eight people who died in the plane crash

"Accusing the NDC of galamsey is pure nonsense; no party has done more galamsey than the NPP, so SHUT UP! and allow them to fix the mess your party created."

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has threatened a nationwide strike if the government fails to take concrete action to address the galamsey menace within the next three months.

The level of galamsey we are witnessing in 7 months of NDC's governance surpasses that of the NPP's 8 years in government; they are mining as far as President Mahama's Bole Bamboi constituency. - Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary, NPP

At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 others are reportedly trapped after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Akyem Wenchi in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region

Individuals and Task Force who engage in galamsey will be arrested and dealt with - Mark Oliver Kevor. Listen for an engaging interview with Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, Director-General of NITA and Eastern Regional Minister for the NDC, as we dive into interesting political and national issues.

President Mahama has declared galamsey a national emergency. If you were given the opportunity to lead the fight against illegal mining, what would be your first move?

A 29-year-old motorcycle rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has tragically died after allegedly being severely beaten by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce

Joseph Yamin is not involved in galamsey. It's a calculated move by some ungrateful bigwigs within our party to tarnish his image, and we'll deal with them soon. -Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC.

"In this part of the world, when people are in opposition they have all the solutions, and when they are in power they plead for more time" - Winston Amoah, Host of SMS.

Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has rejected claims by Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot be eradicated. Speaking at a media event in Accra on June 19, the Ambassador argued that Ghana should manage the environmental impact of galamsey rather than aim to eliminate it, and blamed Ghanaians for enabling the illegal activity. His comments have sparked controversy and backlash

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, has stirred national controversy by asserting that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, and must instead find ways to manage its environmental impact.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested sixteen (16) suspects during an anti-illegal mining operation at Essuminya and Apraprama Forest Reserves in the Ashanti Region.

"Some party people can even call and tell me that why don't I leave them to mine illegally" - Erastus Asare Donkor, Multimedia Journalist.

JoyNews' investigation has uncovered a vast illegal mining operation hidden deep within the Anwiaso East Forest Reserve, near Diaso in the Bibiani area of the Western North Region.

The administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and her team narrowly escaped death when they were allegedly targeted by gun-wielding thugs while attempting to release illegal Chinese miners.

President John Mahama says his administration is introducing stricter controls on the importation of excavators as part of a renewed national effort to clamp down illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress , Bernard Owusu, has once again pressed the government to rescind Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which permits mining activities within Ghana's forest reserves.

An Accra High Court has struck out a motion filed by the Ghana Police Service that sought to prohibit a planned protest against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the immediate revocation of all mining licenses held by Akonta Mining Company Limited

"This company has not only trespassed into protected reserves but has become a criminal syndicate, selling access of the Aboi Forest Reserve to illegal miners for a staggering GH₵300,000 per concession. Worse, these illegal miners operate under Akonta's protection, devastating the River Tano and surrounding forests with impunity," Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called on his constituents—including farmers, youth, chiefs, and all community members to rise up and put an end to galamsey activities in the area

The Ministry of the Interior has clarified the government's decision to deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining and other criminal activities, rather than prosecuting them in Ghana.

Ghanaians in Nigeria are concerned about the escalating issues of corruption and the galamsey menace in Ghana. They have called on the Mahama government to find solutions to these problems

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has ordered the immediate transfer of all Police Commanders stationed in mining areas as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey.

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says illegal miners, or galamsey operators, should be viewed as "terrorists" who are actively endangering the lives of Ghanaians.

Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region . Others are believed to be trapped in the pit as rescue efforts to retrieve the illegal miners continue

This is What the Minister for Lands Said About Galamsey Operations in Ghana!

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need to pay cocoa farmers a fair price for their produce, which he believes is the most effective incentive to boost production in the country. This approach, the President says, will discourage farmers from selling their lands to illegal miners and engaging in activities like Galamsey

See What Galamsey Operators Have Done to This Man!

Two individuals have been confirmed dead in separate incidents at Karlo in the Suaman District of the Western North Region after falling into abandoned galamsey pits

Wer auf Ghana schaut, kommt am Thema Gold nicht vorbei: Denn das Edelmetall ist das mit Abstand wichtigste Exportgut des westafrikanischen Landes. Doch es stammt nicht nur aus großen Goldminen, sondern wird auch in Handarbeit abgebaut. "Galamsey" wird diese Praktik genannt, frei nach dem englischen Ausdruck "gather them and sell". In vielen kleinen Projekten sammeln Einzelpersonen Gold und verkaufen es anschließend.Julian Hilgers ist Wirtschaftsjournalist und Afrika-Experte. Im Podcast "Wirtschaft Welt & Weit" berichtet er von seinen Recherchen zum Goldabbau in Handarbeit. Der wird auch als "Small-Scale-Mining" bezeichnet - und ist mit einer entsprechenden Lizenz erlaubt. "Das ist theoretisch legal", sagt Hilgers: "Praktisch ist es aber so, dass es kaum überblickt wird, wer hier eigentlich gerade eine Lizenz hat und wer auch innerhalb seiner Lizenz operiert."Goldabbau in Handarbeit macht etwa 30 Prozent der Goldexporte Ghanas aus, berichtet Hilgers. Ein wichtiger Faktor, denn schließlich steckt das Land in einer schweren Wirtschaftskrise. Durch die Corona-Pandemie und den Ukraine-Krieg kam es zur Inflation und steigenden Lebensmittelpreisen. Der Goldpreis ist hoch und gepaart mit einem Mangel an Jobs bietet der Goldabbau für viele Menschen eine Chance. Rund eine Million Menschen sind seinen Recherchen zufolge direkt in diesem Bereich tätig, weitere vier bis fünf Millionen profitieren indirekt.Was genau mit dem Gold weiter passiert, bleibt meist im Dunkeln. Normalerweise muss "das ganze Gold über die Zentralbank in Ghana das Land verlassen", sagt Hilgers. "Aber auf dem Weg dahin verschwimmt illegales und legales Gold komplett", berichtet er. Ghana exportiere Gold in die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, aber auch nach Indien und China. Zudem werde das Edelmetall in großem Maßstab außer Landes geschmuggelt. Ist es erst einmal als legal klassifiziert, kann auch illegal abgebautes Gold wieder bei uns in Europa landen."Ghana wird es möglicherweise nicht alleine schaffen, da den Daumen drauf zu halten und diese Regeln strenger zu kontrollieren", analysiert Hilgers. Hilfreich könne sein, die "anderen Länder bei diesem Thema stärker in die Pflicht zu nehmen". Und auch die Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher könnten verstärkt Informationen beim Goldkauf einfordern.Bis dahin bleibt der illegale Goldabbau ein massives Problem für Ghana, und das gleich in doppelter Hinsicht: Zum einen kommt es zu schweren Umweltbelastungen durch Chemikalien, die die Landwirtschaft schädigen und verteuern. Auch Kakao ist als Exportgut von großer wirtschaftlicher Bedeutung für das Land. Zum anderen entgehen Ghana immense Steuereinnahmen. "Dabei wäre ein wirtschaftlicher Aufschwung für dieses Land wirklich wichtig", mahnt Hilgers, "damit die vielen jungen Menschen irgendwie Arbeit finden."Schreiben Sie Ihre Fragen, Kritik und Anmerkungen gern an www@n-tv.de. Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

The Cheddar ‘Dark-UMentary' About Galamsey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Roman Catholics in Accra hold peaceful prayer walk against galamsey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Akufo Addo To Stop Galamsey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Discover more Sincerely Accra!By 2030, Ghana will have to import water into the country because 60% of the country's water bodies have been destroyed by Mercury and other heavy metals from illegal small scale mining - 'Galamsey' (BBC). Joseph speaks to three experts about the extent of the damage, how it affects each citizen and what can be done to curb the carnage. Press Play!Song CreditsMusic ListOpening MusicOshe - Reynolds the Gentleman ft. Fra!Music BridgesSoul Eaters - Worlasi Sleeping Bear - Worlasi Decorated Monkey - Worlasi Music CloserWe No Go Gree - WorlasiA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network

The Minister Of Environment Said This About Galamsey In Ghana --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

A coalition of civil society organizations, labor unions, media outlets and religious leaders in Ghana have intensified pressure on the government to act decisively against illegal mining, known as galamsey. What impact does galamsey have on the country? Also, an appeal from Amnesty International to release four activists detained in Angola. There's concern over their detriorating health. We'll hear from the wife of one of those detained. And a challenge to the organisers of Fashion Week in Nigeria..to add plus size models to the catwalk!Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi and Todah Opeyemi in Lagos. Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi