The Ga Mantse has called on mining companies to make their corporate social responsibility programmes measurable and impactful rather than occasional gestures, emphasizing that CSR should translate into tangible and sustainable benefits for host communities through infrastructure, education, health services, and local employment opportunities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse has urged Ghana's mining industry to ensure that communities dependent on mines do not collapse when operations end, arguing that mining must create enduring opportunities rather than leaving behind economic hardship and environmental degradation. He warned against pursuing immediate economic gains at the expense of future generations' prospects.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on mining stakeholders to consider the long-term consequences of exploiting Ghana's mineral resources rather than pursuing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations, stating that the current generation must account for how the country's natural resources have been used.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse said mining companies' social licence to operate in host communities can be withdrawn if they act irresponsibly. He emphasized that social licence is not a legal document granted by a minister or regulator, but rather a continuous acceptance conferred by traditional authorities and affected communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called for responsible and sustainable mining practices, warning that Ghana cannot pursue mineral wealth today at the expense of future generations. He stressed that mining companies and policymakers must balance economic development with environmental protection and the interests of mining communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Mining Dialogue 2026 is taking place in Accra, organised by Asempa 94.7 FM's Ekosiisen in partnership with Semmis DS and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The event addresses key issues including local content and participation, formalisation of small-scale mining, gold traceability, and strategies for retaining mining revenue, amid concerns that mining wealth has not translated into meaningful development for host communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio has improved from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama's government has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority, viewing preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications as a critical health challenge.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →