YAFO holds virtual policy dialogue on illegal mining
The Young African for Opportunity (YAFO), a policy and research think tank based in Accra, has held its maiden virtual policy dialogue on illegal mining and its associated challenges.
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In Gbetsiley, a man illegally connects power to 33 structures
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Afienya District, has uncovered 33 structures unlawfully connected to power by an unidentified customer in Gbetsile, Tema Region.
Energy Commission urges house and business owners to engage certified electrical wiring practitioners
Mr Oscar Amonoo-Neizer, Executive Secretary of Energy Commission, has advised house and business owners to engage certified electrical wiring practitioners to protect lives and properties.
ECG Tema Region detects 6,491 illegal connections in six months
From September 2022 to February 2023, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Tema Regional Office, found a total of 6,491 illicit connections activities on its meters in the region.
Electrical wiring practitioners advised to desist from illegal connections
Mr Anthony Bleboo, Director of Electricity and Natural Gas at the Energy Commission has advised Certified Electrical Wiring Practitioners (CEWP), to abstain from all forms of illegal connections.
Illegal Mining : I will not try accused persons without their accomplice – Judge
The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has refused to try two persons accused of illegal mining popularly known as ‘Galemsey’ without their accomplice.
Illegal Miners destroy football field and footpaths of Dagliga Cluster of schools
Major footpaths and a football field for sporting activities of the Dagliga cluster of schools in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region have been destroyed by illegal miners ...
Mining communities advised to follow due process to get demands addressed
Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has advised agitating gold mining communities to follow the appropriate procedures to get their demands addressed rather than resorting to violence, ...
GNFS joins forces with ECG to clamp down on illegal connections
The Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has joined forces with the Electricity Company of Ghana to clamp down on illegal power connections within the jurisdictions.
Upper East NHIA Director bemoans illegal charges on NHIS clients
Mr Kasimu Abudulai, Upper East Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has bemoaned increasing reports of illegal charges on clients at healthcare facilities in the region.
