Excessive use of alum in water treatment, combined with substance abuse, can contribute to serious kidney problems.

Scientists warn of dangerous heavy metal contamination in food from artisanal mining areas, posing a major health risk. Toxic substances are making their way into rice production fields as galamsey continues to cause devastation.

The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has announced plans to deploy military and security forces to key river bodies, marking a significant escalation in the fight against this environmental menace.

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

UTAG has sounded a serious alarm, warning that it may suspend academic work nationwide unless the government steps up urgently in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of leaving its professional path and turning partisan.

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The destructive impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, is now weighing heavily on Ghanaian consumers as the Ghana Water Company is demanding a steep tariff increase to be able to treat water for consumers.

"If the NDC is settling scores, they should let us know. Why do they keep making reference to Charlotte Osei?" - Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP - Manhyia South/Vice Chairman, Subsidiary Legislation & Member - Constitutional And Legal Affairs Committee