Galamsey Journalism: A Death Sentence in Slow Motion" By Andrew Pratt-Quainoo Why I chose Sustainability Reporting I stepped into journalism with eager eyes, full of energy and curiosity. Everyday reportage on social life and political controversy was routine. Then came 2011. An exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas on illegal mining (galamsey), titled "Ghana's Gold", shook me. Ghana was losing its fertile lands, its water bodies, and its environment to this relentless activity. I watched the footage, jaw clenched. Men…

South Africa World Cup Squad Departs for Mexico Amid Visa Chaos for Assistant Coach The South Africa World Cup squad has finally embarked on their journey to the historic World Cup, but not without a final dose of administrative drama. After a frantic 24-hour delay, the team left for their training base in Pachuca, Mexico, on Monday, setting their sights on a monumental opening clash against the tournament co-hosts on June 11. While the players are eager to focus on football, the departure was overshadowed by a…

Rain Should Not Be a Source of Fear: The Reality of Ghana’s Flooding Crisis Rain should not be a source of fear : Yet, in Ghana, every major rainfall brings anxiety. Dark clouds gather, heavy showers begin, traffic grinds to a halt, homes become submerged, and daily life is disrupted. Traders watch years of investment wash away within hours. Families spend sleepless nights monitoring rising water levels. Children miss school. Some people lose their livelihoods, while others tragically lose their lives. As soon as the…

TRAVEL ADVISORY - South Africa ACCRA, 1 ST JUNE, 2026 – The Government of the Republic of Ghana has observed with great concern, the increasing xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeted at Africans by groups presenting themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes which have resulted in degrees of injuries, closure and takeover of businesses, looting and loss of properties. The Mahama Administration has taken a number of steps including conveying formal protests at the highest diplomatic level,…