Tag Archives: GOLD

Gold is considered one of Ghana’s most priced minerals which in recent times is being exploited by many even through illegal means. In the case of Addaekrom, an island community in the Eastern Region of Ghana, their gold is a most unimaginable basic need: good drinking water. Sad as it …

Otekokosou – Perhaps you’ve heard this a number of times. Indeed, it’s an accolade for the Asantehene, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom, one that has stayed on from time immemorial. It literally means – ‘He who sits on gold’ and you may wonder why? And although many kings and …

A group of illegal small-scale miners (galamseyers) have taken to the popular social media platform Tik Tok to mock President Nana Akufo-Addo’s effort at combating the menace. In a video shared on the Twitter handle of broadcast journalist, Kafui Dey, a caterpillar earth-moving machine is seen busily at work while …

In the first place, this is not gold that comes from the ore that is mined from many kilometers beneath the earth’s surface per se, but this product is as cherished as the jewelry you wear on your wrist or neck. Known differently to different tribes in Ghana by name: …

Over a dozen veterans in Ghana’s private broadcasting landscape will converge in one space today, September 21, for a reunion on one of Ghana’s oldest radio stations, Radio Gold 90.5 fm. Today’s return to the station, credited with grooming some of the finest broadcasters, is dubbed “The Homecoming” and is …

After Tristram Hunt, the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), recently visited the West African nation Ghana, it is expected that the V&A will return with Asante gold regalia, The Art Newspaper has reported. These artifacts had been taken during an 1874 British expedition. With a permanent collection …

Africa is the third largest gold producer in the world with mining operations in at least 21 countries. The mining sector is one of the major sources of employment in many African nations. Out of these 21 countries, 10 have the largest gold reserves, according to data firm Statista. Algeria …

To help shore up the foreign exchange reserves of the Bank of Ghana, starting September 1st, the Bank of Ghana will purchase gold from gold mining companies in the country at world market prices but payment will be made in cedis. This was the agreement between the Economic Management Team, …

The 2019 song ‘Already’ by American singer Beyoncé featuring Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has received gold certification in the United States of America. The certification, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marks 500,000 units of the Afrobeats song sold. The achievement was chalked on Monday 8 August 2022. It …

Following the arrest of Kizz Daniel in Tanzania for failing to perform at an event, the show promoter has spoken up. Kizz Daniel was arrested by the Tanzanian police on Monday, August 8 after he failed to perform on the said day despite being paid. According to the show promoter …