Crime
E/R: Anti-Galamsey taskforce arrests 13, destroys several equipment
The Commander of the small scale miners taskforce, Patrick Don Chebe said the operations took place on Thursday and Friday.
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General
Increase mineral royalties allocated to MDF-GMWU
the government made only 1 per cent of the mineral revenue in 2020 available under its current arrangement for the development of the numerous communities affected by mining operations and this was woefully inadequate and unacceptable.
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Courts
Seizure of excavators: Government slapped with $15 million judgment debt
IMCIM was established by the government to clamp down on illegal small mining also known as galamsey which is causing havoc to the country’s water resources and lands
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General
Go to court if you believe burning illegal mining excavators is wrong – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday reaffirmed his determination to root out illegal mining and stated that the burning of equipment used for the pollution of water bodies and forest reserves will not cease till the criminal...
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Crime
Court issues bench warrant for road contractor’s arrest
An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a road contractor who defrauded the Managing Director of Cadmus Mining Limited of GH¢297,500 under the pretext of securing him a gold mining concession at Anyinabirim near...
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Crime
Two officers hurt in Kukurantumi unrest after suspect dies in custody
Tensions escalated when reinforcements from the Eastern Regional Police Counter Terrorism Unit joined officers from the Akyem Tafo Division, only to be met with stone-throwing from agitated locals.
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Courts
Another man jailed eight months over false missing genitals claim
Agbeshie, a 22-year-old apprentice, claimed the teacher’s touch made his penis disappear.
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US
Coachella files copyright infringement lawsuit against Afrochella
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday at a California district court and obtained by Rolling Stone, comes three years after AEG (which owns Goldenvoice) issued a warning to the Afrochella festival about infringing on the festival’s trademark.
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Election Petition
NDC’s calculation became basis of EC’s response – Tsatsu tells SC
Lead lawyer for the petitioner in the ongoing election petition has told the court that the changing figures of the Electoral Commission was a serious cause for concern.
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General
Thaddeus Sory Writes: Judicial Independence or Judicial impunity
The Chief Justice has been removed from office. This is subject to any rights she may legitimately assert at law against her removal. I acknowledge that.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court grants Ato Forson leave to file witness statements by May 4
Dr. Ato Forson and two others have been charged by the state for causing financial loss, over the importation of 200 ambulances in 2012.
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Courts
Case against Ato Forson, two others adjourned to March 30
With two others, former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson are facing charges for causing financial loss over the importation of 200 ambulances
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US
Global tax deal seeks to end havens, criticized for ‘no teeth’
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Paris would use its European Union presidency during the first half of 2022 to translate the agreement into law across the 27-nation bloc.
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Opinion
ESG: The Ghana Perspective
This article discusses the Ghanaian perspective on ESG, including defining ESG, its difference from corporate governance, its relationship with sustainability, and the impact of not implementing ESG factors in Ghanaian business.
Ewurama Osam Tawiah and Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Courts
Inside Wontumi's motion for bail pending appeal in Akonta Mining conviction
In the bail application, the lawyers argue that the appeal raises serious legal and constitutional questions with strong prospects of success.
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Courts
Why Counsel Appiah-Kubi is withdrawing from the Wontumi mining case
The application, filed before the High Court, Criminal Court 4, concerns the case titled The Republic v Bernard Antwi Boasiako @ Wontumi, Kwame Antwi (at large), and Akonta Mining Co. Ltd, with suit number CR/0004/2026.
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Courts
Court sets July 3 for judgment in Wontumi galamsey case
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai announced the development in a social media post on Wednesday, June 3.
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Crime
Two Chinese nationals arrested in NAIMOS raid on galamsey site
The operation was carried out by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, NAIMOS, together with the Blue Water Guards on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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Business
Parliament approves Levy to reduce taxes on mining companies’ gross production
The Law, passed on Friday, 13 March, is designed to soften the impact of Ghana’s revised royalty regime, which requires miners to pay more when global commodity prices rise.
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Courts
Judiciary to set up three special High Courts for illegal mining cases
Speaking at the Annual Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme in Accra on Wednesday, 17 December, Justice Puamang said the courts will focus heavily on cases arising from the work of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAI...
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