Author: Krobea

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines Joyce Aryee says the fight against illegal small-scale mining should not be directed at the labourers who descend into the bellies of the earth in search of precious minerals but to those who invest money into it. According to Ms Aryee, those who invest money into the unlawful act, by paying the illegal miners and securing equipment for the purposes, must rather be tackled. She explained that those who labour in the value chain do so because they want to earn a living and are given this by investors. Speaking…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has found yet another evidence giving credence to its oft-made claim of chaos in the Akufo-Addo-led government. The evidence is the upside-down flag in a picture posted by Flagstaff House, the seat of government, during the short visit of Gambian leader Adama Barrow to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The flag, hoisted just behind the Ghanaian president, had the green on top of the gold and red instead of the red, gold and green layout. The NDC tweeted: That the Ghana flag is turned upside down is yet another manifestation of the chaos…

Anthony Joshua produced the performance of his career to add the WBA world heavyweight title to his IBF crown with an enthralling knockout win over Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium. A post-war record 90,000 fans at the national stadium were treated to a see-saw contest, Joshua dropping the former unified world champion in the fifth round, before being put down – for the first time in his 19-fight career – in the sixth. Both men looked in danger of being stopped over two rounds which will live long in the memory, before Joshua delivered the clinical blows in the 11th.…

The sound of a baby crying is nearly impossible to ignore and triggers an urgent response from Mom or Dad. Your baby is fully dependent on you, and you want to do everything you can to stop the crying quickly and effectively. Obviously, your baby cannot tell you what is wrong, and it can be tricky to interpret the cries, especially for those who are new parents. Also, living with a baby who regularly cries inconsolably can be very stressful, so it is important to be aware of the possible reasons behind the tears. This can help you handle the…

Nearly 10,000 Tanzanian civil servants have fake school certificates, according to a report received by President John Magufuli. The details released in the capital, Dodoma, show that 9,932 government employees were found to have fraudulent secondary school qualifications. The BBC’s Sammy Awami says that this is just over 2% of the country’s 435,000 civil servants. AFP President Magufuli, seen here in the right at his inauguration, has a reputation for being a no-nonsense leader

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his government to providing the youth of Ghana with a functional, ICT-driven educational system, that constantly responds to the challenges and evolution of modern science and technology. According to President Akufo-Addo, “my government’s focus is to work to provide every school and community with an ICT infrastructure to keep them in touch with global trends, and also equip our youth with the skills that will be necessary in Ghana’s economic transformation.” He made this known on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, when he commissioned the Akyem Wenchi…

Small scale miners in the Ashanti Region have expressed readiness to assist the government in fighting the menace of illegal mining, popularly referred to as galamsey. The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners intends to constitute a taskforce with the mandate to monitor and report activities of illegal miners to security personnel. Civil society organizations and the media have in the past month joined the government to launch series of campaigns against illegal mining which is causing havoc to livelihoods and property. The government has directed the suspension of all small scale mining activities in a move to streamline…

Yenyeya Small Scale Mining Group and Porbotaaba Small Scale Mining Group operating underground mining in Gbane in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region are calling on the Minerals Commission and, by extension, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to grant them medium- or large-scale mining licenses in order to expand their operations. Shaanxi Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of China Gold Resources Group Company, is providing technical support services to the two companies with huge investment in the area of machinery, technology and technical expertise. The Gbane community is the heart of gold mine in the Region…

Kenya’s veteran politician Raila Odinga has been confirmed as the main opposition coalition’s presidential candidate for August’s election. Mr Odinga, 72, is set to face incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta, the man who beat him in 2013. This will be the fourth time Mr Odinga runs for president. He also ran in the disputed 2007 poll. The violence that followed led to the creation of a unity government in which Mr Odinga served as prime minister. Mr Odinga will represent the National Super Alliance (Nasa), which is a coalition of the country’s main opposition parties including the candidate’s Orange Democratic Movement.…

The much talked about and anticipated maiden National Baby and Toddler Fair comes off Friday, April 28 at the Accra Mall. It is scheduled to end on Monday, May 1. It starts from 9.00am – 6.00pm each day. The maiden edition of the Fair will be exhibiting manufacturers, products and providers of babies’ and toddlers’ services. The family will also have loads to patronise. Organizers Onua 95.1 FM and Planet One Multimedia promise patrons and exhibitors value for their time and money. There will also be surprises on the days as there will be so much at the Fair. Source:…