Galamsey Fight

05 Sep

Lands Minister Declares War On Galamsey Amid Water Shortage Fears

Wontumi1BusinessGalamsey Fight, Hon Samuel Abu Jinapor, water shortage

Amid heightened fears about the devastating impact of illegal mining, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured of immediate actions by the government to tackle the menace. While downplaying suggestions that the government had taken its foot off the pedal in the galamsey fight, the Minister disclosed that the government will hold an emergency meeting on the matter. He added that the security forces will be immediately deployed to areas affected by the canker and will deal vigorously with the situation. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, the Minister expressed conviction that the new…

11 Dec

We Must Explore Fighting Galamsey With Drones And Apps – Pianim

Wontumi1NewsGalamsey Fight, illegal mining

Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has urged Ghanaian authorities to leverage digital tools like drones, apps, and even satellites to combat the illegal mining practice known as “galamsey.” Expressing concern over the widespread destruction caused by illegal miners across various mining areas in the country, the NPP stalwart proposed the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies that can aid in identifying galamsey hotspots, facilitating a more targeted and effective approach to eradicate this harmful practice and restore the integrity of Ghana’s water bodies and forest ecosystems. Speaking at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Annual Leadership Lecture 2023, under the theme…