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The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin project is instituting measures for the formation of a task force to combat illegal gold mining (galamsey) in the Ashanti Region. The task force, to be known as Asanteman Task Force Against Illegal Mining, will be a corporate social responsibility initiative of the Otumfuo Commemorative …

Kenya’s Raila Odinga and South Africa’s Julius Malema, born in different backgrounds and at different times, are not political allies, but last week were at the centre of protests that went on concurrently in their respective countries. They rode on popular frustrations of the poor in their respective countries, unsettling …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reportedly disconnected power supply to the Keta West Municipal Health Directorate over non-payment of bills. This has put some vaccines meant for routine immunisation, including new deliveries received last week at risk of going waste. The incident according to a report by Asaaseradio.com …

Report indicates that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has beaten American singer, Beyoncé to sell out his tickets for their tours in the Netherlands. It was said that both singers booked a stadium tour in the Netherlands on the same night. Some claim that Burna Boy’s ticket sold out quickly because they are cheaper …

The Ashanti people of Ghana are noted for their industrious nature and rich culture. A number of Ashantis have made great strides in the field of business and commerce, both locally and even on the international stages. A post shared by The Asante Nation on Facebook highlights the achievements of …

Ghanaian boxer, Richard Commey suffered a Round 11 Technical Knockout [TKO] defeat to American boxer, Jose Carlos Ramirez in their WBC Super Lightweight eliminator in California, USA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The two-time Olympic champion knocked down Commey twice in the fight to earn the win and inch closer …

Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in September 2021. By Simon Wohlfahrt (AFP/File) Ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President …

Drama unfolded in Sunyani in the early hours of Thursday, when some irate youth forced an alleged thief of a tipper truck tyre to push it for hours in the capital. The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, and might have stolen the tyre from a vulcanizing shop, near …

A New Pariotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has slammed the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government over its decision to ban the importation of used cars into Ghana. Ken Agyapong said that the decision by the government is totally wrong and was not well thought off. Speaking at an event …

The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden’s visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of …