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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!

Let's dive deep into some of the most pressing issues shaping today's world, with a special focus on the controversial and destructive practice of galamsey (illegal mining). We explore its devastating environmental impact, the socio-political challenges surrounding it, and the government's efforts to curb its rise. Join us as we dissect these critical issues, offering insights, expert opinions, and thought-provoking discussions that you won't want to miss

There needs to be a stronger awareness of the devastating effects of galamsey among Ghanaians, so they can fully understand its impact and take conscious steps to unlearn these harmful practices. – Prof. Felicity Aseidua Appiah, Lecturer, KNUST

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

"All standards are voluntary at best unless the state makes it mandatory." - CEO of the Standards Authority, Prof. Alex Dodoo explains why those producing substandard paints cannot be cited for crime despite the high led levels in their products.

What does the 2025 budget hold? Galamsey fight, E-Levy, 10% betting tax, emission levy, and the 24-hour economy - hear Ghanaians' expectations and an in-depth analysis by the team.

"It's outrageous to host a galamsey discussion at Kempinski, a five-star hotel! This topic could be tackled anywhere, even with the help of AI. Holding it in such a lavish setting is nothing but a reckless waste of resources and money, especially when real solutions are what's needed. I am beyond disgusted by this shocking misuse of priority."

Stop being too diplomatic and go after them! Arrest the NPP and NDC gurus involved in galamsey. You know who they are, and you don't need to be told. It's time they were taught a lesson – Nana Kwadwo Jantuah charges Mahama.

Illegal mining (galamsey) persists because the government fails to prosecute offenders when they are caught. It's time to take action and make an example to deter future perpetrators. – Nana Yaw Akuoko (Otumfuo Assinhene - Sepaase)

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.

Folge 52. In Ghana finden ab dem 7. Dezember die Präsidentschafts- und Parlamentswahlen statt. Das Land gilt eigentlich als demokratischer Stabilitätsanker in Westafrika, leidet aber seit einigen Jahren unter eine Wirtschaftskrise. Auf der anderen Seite steigen die Goldpreise an. Immer mehr Menschen in Ghana zieht es deshalb in den illegalen Goldabbau. Doch das hat fatalen Folgen für die Umwelt und die Gesundheit der Menschen.

In this episode, Farrah, Nana and Sade with special guest @manifestive discuss Halle Bailey and DDG issues. Ambush and his lightskin Baby Mothers, Black men on twitter coming for Mimi the blogger, Galamsey in Ghana. Will Tim Westwood get charged with S.A. The offical top 10 Black Bald men 2024Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrHRR7F5wdsemykVoCQkPQ/join

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault on some Luv FM journalists during a report on the illegal mining issue at Asumenya near Manso Nkran. The three staff members, including Erastus Asare Donkor, were attacked by armed men claiming to work for Edelmetallum Resources Limited in the Ashanti Region.

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

A renowned medical researcher and Chief Executive Officer of Meaningful Life International, Dr. Kofi Ahlidjah has revealed that there are many silent killer diseases such as Blood Pressure, liver and kidney failures and several others heavily caused by the rise in galamsey activities

UTAG's strike against galamsey is being influenced by a political party. We will not allow their self-serving interests to compromise our studies. - Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, NUGS President.

¡Champaign para unos cuantos o agua para todos - Basta de Galamsey - ! El poder de un pueblo unido y organizado se materializa en Ghana. Hoy es miércoles y toca #LALLAVE. Escúchanos en nuestros canales de YouTube y Spotify: https://youtu.be/RvQkwQ54iwA Cualquier revolución popular debe de estar siempre vinculada a la tierra. Las movilizaciones sociales que vemos en Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Niger, Nigeria entre otros lugares demuestra que cuando el pueblo esta unido y organizado los gobiernos están forzados a escuchar. En el programa de hoy analizamos lo que se ha acontecido en Ghana en las últimas semanas donde a través de huelgas y manifestaciones se ha conseguido forzar el brazo al gobierno neo-colonial ghanés para que se acabe de una vez por todas con el Galamsey (la minería ilegal). Dicha práctica a destrozado el medio ambiente, contaminado las aguas y el suelo arable. En el podcast de hoy analizamos la historia del Galamsey y como extranjeros (en la mayoría chinos) llevan décadas explotando minas de oros a costa de la salud y el bienestar de los lugareños. Como siempre aportamos una solución Panafricanista basada en las practicas de #OsagyefoKwameNkrumah Acompañado de música: - Obrafour - Becca - Y mucho más #stopGalamseynow #saynotoGalamsey #landandrevolution #sabiasqueÁfrica #otraÁfricaesposible

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

Do you feel betrayed by organized labor's decision to back down?

The chief of Akyem-Apapam in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern region, Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori IV has charged miners to take part in the government's fight against illegal mining and help protect water bodies speaking at Akyem Osino in the Eastern Region during the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) media encounter.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has organized a prayer protest march against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, following a “Service of Preparation” held at the Holy Spirit Cathedral.

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

I'm disheartened by Organised Labour's decision to call off the strike. They should have sustained it to see the government's response. The government's promises are empty, with no concrete action. This approach will weaken Organised Labour's grip on the government. - Kojo Adu-Asare, Former Adentan MP.

The government has failed to combat galamsey (illegal mining). We demand the President repeal the mining Legislative Instrument, declare a state of emergency in affected areas, remove mnining equipment from river bodies, and arrest those responsible. - Angel Carbonu, NAGRAT President.

US-based engineer, Dr. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah, has disclosed that some food items exported from Ghana have been found to contain high levels of heavy metals

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

In the wake of growing calls for the release of the 53 detained anti-Galamsey protesters, President Akufo-Addo has spoken against suggestions that the government is stifling voices of dissent.

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It's no long talk; you have just a few weeks left in office. Act firmly now to stop galamsey if you truly mean business - Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, urges President Nana Addo.

National Women Organizer for the New Patriot Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfuah says the NPP government has decided not to fight against Galamsey until the 2024 general polls is over

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

This week we're discussing various pressing issues across Africa, including the illegal mining crisis in Ghana known as Galamsey, political unrest in Tunisia, Senegal's shifting political alliances, competition in Kenya's internet market with Starlink, Malawi's economic initiatives, JP Morgan's expansion into Africa, and Russia's growing influence in the region. We'll also be providing a comprehensive review of Nigeria's current state, touching on its economy, safety, tech investments, and governance.Join us in keeping it brief across the continent. Time stamps00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Africa01:05 Galamsey: The Crisis of Illegal Mining in Ghana09:06 Political Unrest in Tunisia: Protests Against Authoritarianism13:00 Senegal's Political Landscape: Snap Elections and Alliances17:02 Competition in Kenya: Safaricom vs. Starlink24:55 Malawi's Economic Revamp: New Airline Partnerships28:54 JP Morgan's Expansion Plans in Africa30:53 Russia's Growing Influence in Africa33:55 Nigeria's State of the Nation: A Comprehensive Reviewhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

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

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has assured Ghanaians that no member of the party would attempt to engage in illegal mining operations. According to the former Minister for Youth and Sports, the party is committed to protecting the country's ecosystem, especially forests and water bodies from destruction

I accept that mining is still happening in our forest reserves because of their mineral history. But I reject the claim that all the 328 reserves are completely ruined. The situation is not that bad. - Samuel Abu Jinapor explains.

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.”

Bono Regional House of Chiefs has given the government a month ultimatum to use legal means to stop the operations of illegal mining in the forest reserves else chiefs will be force to take their lands from government

There's a serious problem in galamsey areas. Babies are being born with birth defects like extra fingers, single eyes, and genital abnormalities. We need to act now. We're calling this a health emergency and asking President Nana Addo to stop galamsey immediately. We also ask the youth to use their social media to help fight against this." - Prof. Ernest Yorke, Vice President of Ghana Medical Association President of Ghana Medical Association

"I will begin filing a motion of censorship on the President citing him for failing to manage galamsey when we resume sitting."- Haruna Idrissu

Galamsey: Ghana on the brink of severe water crisis – Ghana Water Company Limited. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Galamsey Operations In Ghana --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

We don't have any job opportunities within our community; the only job here is galamsey. As for the galamsey, it is not something we can stop if you tell us to stop” - Akyem Wenchi Chief tells Bawumia.

A man believed to be in his early 30s, Gideon Nanpark has been found dead at Jukwa at Western in the Wassa Amenfi East District. Brother of the deceased Evans Yennukwa says his brother from Accra Amassan went to Jukwaa in the Western Region to visit a friend who introduced him to Galamsey.

Chief of Akyem Wankyi, who doubles as Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has frankly disclosed that the youth of Wankyi and it enclave cannot stop Galamsey regardless of restrictions against the menace.

The critical issue of galamsey and the ongoing struggle to combat it.

Galamsey: Cases involving Chinese are thrown out over difficulty finding interpreters – Forestry Commission --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

NPP parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi East constituency Ernest Frimpong clarifies his comment on the trending video where he is captured inciting illegal miners against the security services.

Aisha Huang -- a Chinese national with the notorious nickname "Galamsey Queen" -- is now sitting in a Ghanaian prison cell after she was sentenced this week by the High Court in Accra for running a massive illegal mining operation.The verdict dominated the media this week in Ghana but rather than focus on Huang and her offenses, commentators directed their ire towards wealthy landowners and the government who they feel enable people like Huang and other illegal miners to destroy the environment.Francis Xavier Tuokuu is a Ghanaian scholar who has done extensive research on illegal mining in West Afric and joins Eric & Cobus to explain why so many people in Ghana were disappointed in the court's verdict and why Huang should spend more time behind bars.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque| @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.