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Galamsey and it's harmful impact in Ghana.

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Small scale mining, popularly known as 'Galamsey', a word derived from the phrase 'gather and sell', or   Illegal Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASM)   has been a canker of corruption and destruction in the Ghanaian communities. It is an illegal small scale mining activity independent from mining companies and performed by people known as 'galamseyers' or 'orpaillers' in the neighbouring Francophone countries.  Galamseyers normally operate by digging small holes  that appear shallow and smaller than those of mining companies. The number of galamseyers is quite undetermined by estimation to be between 20,000 to 50,000 with over 1,000 of them being Chinese citizens. (Reference:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galamsey#:~:text=Galamsey%20is%20illegal%20small%2Dscale,tunnels%2C%20and%20sluices%20by%20hand.  ) This act of illegal mining has become a major problem in Ghana over the few years. Water bodies have been awfully polluted. Galamsey has affected so many

The Craze and Rampant Use of Sexual Drugs in Ghana

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A report on Adom Online dated 20th June 2024, captures the incident involving the late Mr. Akwasi Yeboah, a 30 year old taxi driver in Kasoa who reportedly died during sex in a hotel with his side chick. According to reports, he died from an overdose of sexual enhancement drugs or aphrodisiacs during a sexual marathon with his supposed side chick. This incident occurred on the Sunday, 16th of June, 2024.  CC...  https://www.adomonline.com/kasoa-family-of-taxi-driver-reveals-cause-of-death/ So many issues have popped up regarding the use of aphrodisiacs and male enhancement drugs. A lot of males especially the youth have now resulted to the rampant use of these enhancement drugs and aphrodisiacs. Are these aphrodisiacs and drugs being used right? Have they no side effects? Lets delve into that. In 2021, a team of researchers from the University of Ghana, Legon conducted a study, which brought   to light that approximately 30% of men between the ages of 15 - 50 years who are sexually act

A Call For Sustainable Solutions to Galamsey By Joyce Achiaa Obeng

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A CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ILLEGAL MINING(GALAMSEY) IN GHANA.                 https://images.app.goo.gl/h5fMcdMV4qABMfAy7                             As a nation, there have been persistent challenges for Ghana’s economy, environment and social fabric. Galamsey is one of the challenges in Ghana that has become controversial issue over the past few decades and therefore need a maximum attention.  Galamsey is the illegal small-scale mining activities practiced in Ghana. According to a report from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, illegal mining accounted for approximately 34% of the country’s total gold production in 2019.  There are several factors that contribute to the prevalence of Galamsey in Ghana. Many people engage in Galamsey because they lack alternative sources of income, according to a study by the University of Ghana about 85% of small-scale miners in Ghana are unemployed or underemployed. The lack of strong legal and regulatory frameworks to govern the mining sector in G

VGMA 24.

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 On Saturday, 6th May, 2023, the 24th edition  of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMA) took place at the Accra International Conference Centre. This was a night of awe and fun.  The awards night started off with a red carpet show where our celebrities showcased their beautiful and nice attires on the red carpet.  In the course of the night, outstanding and amazing performances and displays were witnessed by attendees of the program, as the various artistes in the music industry took turns to make merry with music. Among these were, Piesie Esther, Sarkodie, Black Sheriff, King Promise and many more. Each artiste gave their best performance as they got the audience amazed and inspired.  Below is the list of all award winners. Best Music Video of the Year – Konongo Zongo (Black Sherif) Songwriter of the Year – Perez music (Hewale lala) Unsung Act of the Year – DSL Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year – Niella Best Male Vocal Performance of the Year – Perez Music Vodafone Green Award

66 Years Of Black Governance.

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 "We have won the battle and again rededicate ourselves … OUR INDEPENDENCE IS MEANINGLESS UNLESS IT IS LINKED UP WITH THE TOTAL LIBERATION OF AFRICA."........ Did we really win the battle? It's been sixty-six years since Dr. Kwame Nkrumah uttered the words "At long last, the battle has ended, and Ghana our beloved country is free forever!" at the Old Polo Grounds, Accra on the 6th of March in 1957. Sixty-six years of governance under the black man. Though some may argue a form of colonialism still exist today, with our country heavily dependent on foreign aid, it still doesn't steal the joy of obtaining freedom (no matter how shadowed it may be) from many years of terror. Ghana has seen 4 Republics within this sixty-six years with the current regarded as the most democratic of all since its inception in 1992 under the Late Flight Lieutenant J.J Rawlings. This year's celebration of the independence day would be hosted by the capital of the Volta Region,

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2022/2023 Academic Year

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The 2022/2023 academic year begun across all universities in the country. Latest to report to school is the KNUST class of 2026( 4 year programs) and 2028(6 years). Students who had the opportunity to be admitted to the school reported on the 14th of January and have gone through orientation. Freshmen came in their numbers as they reported to their halls and hostels of residence . Orientation for freshmen took place in their colleges, faculties and departments from the 16th to 20th of January. Students got to familiarise themselves with lecture halls and the campus at large.  Freshmen orientations ended on friday.  Lectures started today 23rd January with all academic advices bagged. Freshers had a first experience of what university lecture is and are hoping to keep up a momentum throughout the academic year. Good luck to all.
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  The Harmonious Chorale held a grande concert yesterday at the ICGC Christ Temple, Abossey Okai to mark it's 15th Anniversary this year. The concert was dubbed the Harmonious   Ascending Praise. The Harmonious Chorale is an interdenominational choir established in the year 2005 under the name Harmonious Quartet which was later in 2007 changed to Harmonious Chorale. It is known to be one of the best Chorale groups or choir in the country and across the globe. The Harmonious Chorale was founded by Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee. She is the Chairwoman for the Chorale group and the executive director for Salt and Light Ministries, Accra.  The Harmonious Chorale is under the directorship of Mr. James Varrick Armaah, composer of the popular Chorale song 'Oye' and others. The Harmonious Chorale choir has along the years held concerts to entertain its fan base. The Ascending Prasie which happened yesterday started off with an introduction by Jerry Ajorlolo. He then introduced the choir