General News of Thursday, 12 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAdministrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, has revealed the challenges she has faced in her fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Speaking on GHOne on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Dr Bisiw-Kotei disclosed that she was poisoned as a result of her anti-galamsey efforts, but fortunately survived the attempt. Seized 'galamsey' pumps redirected to farmers to strengthen irrigation - Dumelo“Along the line, I got poisoned but by the grace of God, I survived,” she recounted. Dr Bisiw-Kotei also shared details about the operational challenges her team faces while tackling illegal mining activities across the country. Weija-Gbawe MP criticises gov't over gold sector management, illegal mining“We have northern zone A, northern zone B, then we have middle belt A, middle belt B.

Source: GhanaWeb March 12, 2026 15:11 UTC