Yearly Archives: 2024

Wechiau Hippos Sanctuary at Risk as Galamseyers Takeover

The Wechiau Hippos Sanctuary, which established in 1998 by a community-based initiative born from the collaborative efforts of local chiefs, landlords, queen mothers, and the people of over 40 communities in the Wa West District is now facing a dire threat from illegal mining activities. The serene Hippos sanctuary, nestled …

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Ghana loses GH¢1bn to illegal lottery operators

In spite of the estimated GH¢1.8 billion yearly value of Ghana’s lotto industry, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) rakes in about GH¢800 million, leaving the remaining GH¢1 billion in the hands of illegal lotto operators dotted across the country. The Director-General of the NLA, Sammi Awuku, who disclosed this in …

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Ghana loses GH¢1bn to illegal lottery operators

In spite of the estimated GH¢1.8 billion yearly value of Ghana’s lotto industry, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) rakes in about GH¢800 million, leaving the remaining GH¢1 billion in the hands of illegal lotto operators dotted across the country. The Director-General of the NLA, Sammi Awuku, who disclosed this in …

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