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Man, 80, warns against bribery and galamsey’ amid curses. In a poignant statement that resonates deeply within the context of Ghana’s ongoing struggle with illegal mining—known locally as “galamsey”—an 85-year-old elder, Paul Manu from Gomoa Odoben in the Central Region, has admonished fellow Ghanaians that God will curse anyone who accepts bribes and allows these unauthorized mining practices to continue. His remarks ignite a critical discourse on corruption, environmental degradation, and the moral obligations of the nation’s leader Galamsey has gained significant notoriety in recent years as it poses jeopardizing threats to Ghana’s environment, economy, and public health. Characterized by…

Catholic Bishops Conference Clarifies Prayer Walk Against Galamsey The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has refuted claims that it is organizing an environmental prayer protest walk against galamsey, a form of illegal mining, in Ghana. According to Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, Archbishop of Kumasi, the prayer walk is actually being organized by the Accra Archdiocese . This clarification comes amidst attempts by some political elements to politicize the issue. Background: The GCBC has been vocal about its opposition to galamsey, citing its devastating impact on the environment and human lives. The conference has urged the government to take decisive…

NPP PC RESCUES OVER 300 COMMUNITIES IN ATWIMA MPONUA WITH FREE MEDICAL EXERCISE: As we all recall, the health of the people is the wealth of a nation, the New Patriotic Party-NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidate for the good people of Atwima MPONUA Constituency in the Ashanti region Mr Seth Osei Akoto in collaboration with Afari Community hospital,on Tuesday,8th October organised a massive free medical screening, free renewal and fresh National Health insurance card for over thousands of residents within over three hundred (300) Communities in the area. Over five thousand residents benefitted from days free medical screening exercise and others…

MTN Ghana Supports Bonnwirehene With Cash ,Others Ahead of Kente Festival Mr. Simon Amoh, Senior Manager- General Trade, MTN Northern Ghana on Wednesday presented an assorted drinks hamper, 1000 cedis worth of airtime and a cheque of GhC 10, 000 cedis to the Bonwire Traditional Council. The gesture, Mr Amoh noted was towards the upcoming Kente Festival which is celebrated by the Bonwire chiefs and people. Speaking to the media later, the MTN Officer said his outfit believes in the sustenance of friendships as well as relationships, adding that the company sees the people of Bonwire as its partners in…

Stakeholders in WASH Sector tasked to prioritize achieving reviewed 2010 Sanitation policy Dr Bertha Darteh a member of the Consulting team from TREND – ECOPSIS supporting the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on the Environmental Sanitation Review 2010 has urged stakeholders in the Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Sector to contribute towards achieving the goals of Environmental Sanitation policy 2010 review. According to her, though the policy had gained some achievements including construction of toilet facilities, and treatment plants among others in the country, there is more to be done because of increase in population and waste. She urged…

KWAMANG TRADITIONAL COUNCIL COMMENDS NPP GOV’T FOR UNPRECEDENTED DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS: The kwaman traditional council has laud the npp government for its zeal to ensure the availability of developmental projects in Ghana. The Krontihene of kwaman traditional council, Nana Adu Agyei Bonsafo, urged the Npp government to continue their efforts to develop Ghana and kwaman. He made the remarks when Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh aka NAPO, Dr Bawumia Running Mate visits Nsuta Kwamang Beposo Constituency yesterday. The running mate of the New Patriotic Party Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, used the opportunity to ask Ghanaian to vote against any racist politician.…

Asantehene Installs Nana Kwame Mensah As New Kudapaakuohene: The Ashanti kingdom headed by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,Asantehene have installed 51 years business Nana Kwame Mensah Diabode3 Ababioa native of Atwima Amanfrom widely called Agric Junction as the new (Otumfuor Kudapaakuohene) after the demised of his uncle, marking the end of months vacancy on the stool. In a colorful ceremony held in Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti region, dignitaries,families and community members arround gathered in their numbers to witness the historic installation. The event featured traditional drumming, dancing, and songs, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the…

MTN LAUNCHES YELLO BIZ TO BOOST THE OPERATIONS OF SME AT GHANA INDUSTRIAL SUMMIT MTN Ghana has launched an all-new package of Technology solutions to boost the operations of SMEs in Ghana. Dubbed Y’ello Biz, SME operators will benefit from a wide range of a robust suite of business solutions designed to drive operational excellence and business growth. Customers who sign on to the MTN Yello Biz package will receive the following: 4G+ Router with 10GB of free data Microsoft Office 365 – Genuine Microsoft applications Webwiz – A customized business website for your business Unicom Service – A unified…

Kumasi based Clergy Declared stands,Preaches Victory 2024 For NDC. The Founder and leader of Open Arms Ministry, St. Sark is vehemently pushing for the election of NDC’s John Dramani Mahama for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Kumasi-based clergy for some time now has been advocating vociferously for a governance, steered by a President who belongs to the Christian faith. At a press conference held on Monday, 7th October, 2024, St. Sark said without mincing words that Christians in Ghana must vote for John Dramani Mahama. Per his reasons, Ghana is a Christian country, owing to the…

MTN Ghana Foundation Awards 200 Deserving Students With Scholarships: The MTN Ghana Foundation is pleased to announce that, as part of its Bright Scholarship initiative, 200 scholarships have been given to students enrolled in public tertiary institutions. For the duration of the academic year and while they are enrolled at their respective colleges, these outstanding students will receive complete tuition, housing, and stipends. At a ceremony held at MTN House in Accra to award the scholarships to the students, Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, counseled the recipients to seize the chance that had been given to them. He made…