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SANDF troops moved into a high-risk veld near Mohlakeng, where large illegal mining operations are suspected to be underway. Heavy-armed soldiers searched deep into the bush, uncovering pits and holes left by mining activity. More than 15 generators, including compressors and phendukas, have been seized. The suspected illegal miners... show more

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SANDF troops moved into a high-risk veld near Mohlakeng where large illegal mining operations are believed to be active. Heavily armed soldiers searched deep in the bush, uncovering pits and holes left by mining activity. More than 15 generators, along with compressors and phendukas, have been confiscated. Suspected illegal miners fled the area before the raid.

SANDF troops moved into a high-risk veld near Mohlakeng where large illegal mining operations are believed to be active. Heavily armed soldiers searched deep in the bush, uncovering pits and holes left by mining activity. More than 15 generators, along with compressors and phendukas, have been confiscated. Suspected illegal miners fled the area before the raid.

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BREAKING NEWS: More than 150 suspected illegal miners have been arrested during Operation Prosper at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria, Gauteng. The operation, involving SAPS, SANDF and Sibanye Protection Services, targets illegal mining and related crimes. The crime scene remains active. #NewsOnBeast

BREAKING NEWS: More than 150 suspected illegal miners have been arrested during Operation Prosper at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria, Gauteng. The operation, involving SAPS, SANDF and Sibanye Protection Services, targets illegal mining and related crimes. The crime scene remains active. #NewsOnBeast

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[WATCH] More former illegal miners at Bapong in the North West are coming out to speak about what their operations entailed. Some are revealing where chrome they dig is sold. Illegal mining in the area has expanded into residential zones, with reports of zama zamas digging beneath homes and public infrastructure. Even though illegal mining activities have been halted by the police's operation Vala Umgodi, some houses and roads have been significantly damaged. Refiloe Fiffy Seboko has more. #Newzroom405

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Dozens of illegal miners jumped from their moving canoes and fled into nearby vegetation after encountering a task force from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in an apparent attempt to evade arrest during the operation. [🎥: naimos2026]

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The investigator in the illegal mining case against NPP Ashanti regional chairman Wontumi's Akonta Mining has told the Accra High Court that armed men led by the former general manager of the mining firm in Akonta Mining-branded vehicles accosted and held officials from the Forestry Commission hostage until seized equipment was returned to them. The investigator is the prosecution's second witness in the illegal mining case against Akonta Mining, Wontumi, and two others. #News360 #TV3GH

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Police and soldiers deployed under Operation Prosper have shut down a suspected illegal mining safe house in the Losberg area near Westonaria. A 62-year-old South African man, who owns the property, has been arrested. Movable assets and livestock belonging to the suspect have also been confiscated. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the owner used the property to allegedly shelter undocumented foreign nationals involved in illegal mining. Police say the farm was also apparently used to process illegally mined minerals. PM #KayaNews

Police and soldiers deployed under Operation Prosper have shut down a suspected illegal mining safe house in the Losberg area near Westonaria. A 62-year-old South African man, who owns the property, has been arrested. Movable assets and livestock belonging to the suspect have also been confiscated. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the owner used the property to allegedly shelter undocumented foreign nationals involved in illegal mining. Police say the farm was also apparently used to process illegally mined minerals. PM #KayaNews

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INSIDE OYO NATIONAL PARK: HOW ILLEGAL MINING HAS TURNED A PROTECTED FOREST INTO A LAWLESS COMMUNITY. As some of you might recall, i did a light report about illegal mining carried out in Old Oyo National Park which is linked to Kwara State as well in 2023. After the report which, I remembered reaching out to Ministry of Mining, a taskforce was established to curtail the activities of the miners, it worked effectively especially at the Oyo state side but it wasn't working effectively in Kwara state. After the killings of 5 National Park personnel by bandits last week, which I broke the news, I carried out an investigation to see the level of compliance at the Old Oyo National Park where lithium mining activity is going, then i discovered the said mining has become a full blown community. The current number of illegal miners operating at Old Oyo National Park is estimated to be between 200,000 and 400,000, including individuals involved in buying and selling activities at the site. According to my research , there is nothing sold outside the illegal mining site that is not also sold within the site. Items sold include foodstuffs, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and various forms of hard drugs. There is also the presence of sex workers who render their services to illegal miners inside grass huts constructed within the area. Additionally, medical drugs and medical items such as needles, injections, and intravenous fluids are openly sold at the site. Explosives are also sold to illegal miners and are used for blasting lithium during excavation. There are thousands of blacksmiths on site who fabricate various tools used for illegal mining activities, including shovels, diggers, chisels, and hammers. There is a high rate of child labour at the illegal mining site, also known as Daba. These children are used mainly for sorting lithium from rocks. The illegal mining site is divided into two sections: the Yoruba illegal mining section and the Hausa/Fulani illegal mining section. Both sections are located within Old Oyo National Park. The road leading to the illegal mining site (Daba) is not motorable. Access to the site is only possible by motorcycle. All extracted lithium is transported by motorcycles to Bonni, Igbeti, or Soro in Kishi. This indicates that illegal miners access the mining site through Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni. As at the time of writing this report, many empty trucks are observed entering through Igbeti, Oyo State, heading directly to Bonni, and passing through Bonni to Jeba Oloru, Kwara State, from where the lithium is transported to destinations of their choice. They operate within the confines of laws established by the illegal miners’ chairman, popularly known as “CD.” Anyone who commits the crime of stealing is punished by death. The area is so enclosed that outsiders can be fished out by them. A bike man who carries lithium from the forest to the truck earns ₦12,000 per bag. One bag of lithium weighs 100kg, and they carry two bags, making 200kg. The miners are so familiar with the area that they can easily move to Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni in Kwara State from the forest while evading security forces without being noticed, because many of them have been living in the forest for more than three years without seeing the outside world. It is imperative that both the Kwara State Government, Oyo State Government, and the Federal Government get hold of this before it becomes a security problem for the whole country. Illegal mining in Old Oyo National Park is progressing, not regressing.

INSIDE OYO NATIONAL PARK: HOW ILLEGAL MINING HAS TURNED A PROTECTED FOREST INTO A LAWLESS COMMUNITY. As some of you might recall, i did a light report about illegal mining carried out in Old Oyo National Park which is linked to Kwara State as well in 2023. After the report which, I remembered reaching out to Ministry of Mining, a taskforce was established to curtail the activities of the miners, it worked effectively especially at the Oyo state side but it wasn't working effectively in Kwara state. After the killings of 5 National Park personnel by bandits last week, which I broke the news, I carried out an investigation to see the level of compliance at the Old Oyo National Park where lithium mining activity is going, then i discovered the said mining has become a full blown community. The current number of illegal miners operating at Old Oyo National Park is estimated to be between 200,000 and 400,000, including individuals involved in buying and selling activities at the site. According to my research , there is nothing sold outside the illegal mining site that is not also sold within the site. Items sold include foodstuffs, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and various forms of hard drugs. There is also the presence of sex workers who render their services to illegal miners inside grass huts constructed within the area. Additionally, medical drugs and medical items such as needles, injections, and intravenous fluids are openly sold at the site. Explosives are also sold to illegal miners and are used for blasting lithium during excavation. There are thousands of blacksmiths on site who fabricate various tools used for illegal mining activities, including shovels, diggers, chisels, and hammers. There is a high rate of child labour at the illegal mining site, also known as Daba. These children are used mainly for sorting lithium from rocks. The illegal mining site is divided into two sections: the Yoruba illegal mining section and the Hausa/Fulani illegal mining section. Both sections are located within Old Oyo National Park. The road leading to the illegal mining site (Daba) is not motorable. Access to the site is only possible by motorcycle. All extracted lithium is transported by motorcycles to Bonni, Igbeti, or Soro in Kishi. This indicates that illegal miners access the mining site through Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni. As at the time of writing this report, many empty trucks are observed entering through Igbeti, Oyo State, heading directly to Bonni, and passing through Bonni to Jeba Oloru, Kwara State, from where the lithium is transported to destinations of their choice. They operate within the confines of laws established by the illegal miners’ chairman, popularly known as “CD.” Anyone who commits the crime of stealing is punished by death. The area is so enclosed that outsiders can be fished out by them. A bike man who carries lithium from the forest to the truck earns ₦12,000 per bag. One bag of lithium weighs 100kg, and they carry two bags, making 200kg. The miners are so familiar with the area that they can easily move to Igbeti, Kishi, and Bonni in Kwara State from the forest while evading security forces without being noticed, because many of them have been living in the forest for more than three years without seeing the outside world. It is imperative that both the Kwara State Government, Oyo State Government, and the Federal Government get hold of this before it becomes a security problem for the whole country. Illegal mining in Old Oyo National Park is progressing, not regressing.

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#sapsHQ [READ] Lt Gen TC Mosikili, in her capacity as both the Chairperson of the #NatJOINTS and the Deputy National Commissioner of Policing, joined by the Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt Gen Senthumule, visited the area in Bapong today following allegations of heavily armed zama zamas that are guarding #IllegalMining activity sites. Management received a briefing on ongoing joint law enforcement disruptive operations by the police to prevent and combat illegal mining and related activities. We have dedicated crime-combatting operations that have been deployed from the province to assist the district — they are operating under the command of the District Commissioner. Plans are afoot to ensure we augment and add to the existing capacity based on what we have uncovered thus far. We have also been briefed on the ongoing operations through #OperationShanela II. In the last 24 hours, 3 illegal miners were arrested and 10 excavators and other illegal mining machinery were seized. ME

#sapsHQ [READ] Lt Gen TC Mosikili, in her capacity as both the Chairperson of the #NatJOINTS and the Deputy National Commissioner of Policing, joined by the Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt Gen Senthumule, visited the area in Bapong today following allegations of heavily armed zama zamas that are guarding #IllegalMining activity sites. Management received a briefing on ongoing joint law enforcement disruptive operations by the police to prevent and combat illegal mining and related activities. We have dedicated crime-combatting operations that have been deployed from the province to assist the district — they are operating under the command of the District Commissioner. Plans are afoot to ensure we augment and add to the existing capacity based on what we have uncovered thus far. We have also been briefed on the ongoing operations through #OperationShanela II. In the last 24 hours, 3 illegal miners were arrested and 10 excavators and other illegal mining machinery were seized. ME

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Residents in the West Rand, including Krugersdorp and Randfontein have welcomed the deployment of troops to the area, expressing hope they will restore order and clamp down on crime. Communities there have long been plagued by illegal mining. eNCA's Silindelo Sebata was on the ground. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403.

Residents in the West Rand, including Krugersdorp and Randfontein have welcomed the deployment of troops to the area, expressing hope they will restore order and clamp down on crime. Communities there have long been plagued by illegal mining. eNCA's Silindelo Sebata was on the ground. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403.

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Osogbo Community Erupts: Residents Block Suspected Illegal Miners, Demand Proof of Approval Tension is rising in the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo, as residents have halted the activities of suspected illegal miners operating within the community. The locals, particularly around Olowookere, opposite Fehintolu Medical Clinic, confronted the miners and demanded to see official approval documents authorizing their operations. According to residents, the miners failed to provide any valid permits, resulting in further suspicion and outrage. Community members say they are deeply worried about the potential health risks and environmental damage linked to the mining activities. They are calling on the Osun State Government and the Nigerian Police Force to urgently intervene, verify the legality of the operations, and protect the wellbeing of residents. As tensions continue to mount, residents insist they will not allow mining to commence until proper authorization is confirmed and safety concerns are addressed. : : copied from Osogbo Updates

Osogbo Community Erupts: Residents Block Suspected Illegal Miners, Demand Proof of Approval Tension is rising in the Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo, as residents have halted the activities of suspected illegal miners operating within the community. The locals, particularly around Olowookere, opposite Fehintolu Medical Clinic, confronted the miners and demanded to see official approval documents authorizing their operations. According to residents, the miners failed to provide any valid permits, resulting in further suspicion and outrage. Community members say they are deeply worried about the potential health risks and environmental damage linked to the mining activities. They are calling on the Osun State Government and the Nigerian Police Force to urgently intervene, verify the legality of the operations, and protect the wellbeing of residents. As tensions continue to mount, residents insist they will not allow mining to commence until proper authorization is confirmed and safety concerns are addressed. : : copied from Osogbo Updates

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South African police have arrested about 190 illegal miners, including four Zimbabweans, during a massive joint security crackdown at the Losberg section of the Kloof Mine near Westonaria, Gauteng. Those arrested included 107 Lesotho nationals (Basotho), 56 Mozambicans and four Zimbabweans. During the operation, police confiscated an assortment of illegal mining equipment and weapons at the site. Illegal mining in South Africa, often carried out by "zama zamas", drains billions from the economy annually and costs the sector tens of billions in lost revenue. Driven by high unemployment and organised syndicates, this crisis fuels massive state revenue losses in unpaid taxes, severely threatens human safety, fuels regional crime, and causes devastating environmental damage. The industry is frequently controlled by heavily armed, transnational syndicates. This leads to territorial warfare, human trafficking, forced labour, and elevated rates of murder and gender-based violence in affected communities. Many miners involved are undocumented foreign nationals subjected to dangerous and inhumane conditions.

South African police have arrested about 190 illegal miners, including four Zimbabweans, during a massive joint security crackdown at the Losberg section of the Kloof Mine near Westonaria, Gauteng. Those arrested included 107 Lesotho nationals (Basotho), 56 Mozambicans and four Zimbabweans. During the operation, police confiscated an assortment of illegal mining equipment and weapons at the site. Illegal mining in South Africa, often carried out by "zama zamas", drains billions from the economy annually and costs the sector tens of billions in lost revenue. Driven by high unemployment and organised syndicates, this crisis fuels massive state revenue losses in unpaid taxes, severely threatens human safety, fuels regional crime, and causes devastating environmental damage. The industry is frequently controlled by heavily armed, transnational syndicates. This leads to territorial warfare, human trafficking, forced labour, and elevated rates of murder and gender-based violence in affected communities. Many miners involved are undocumented foreign nationals subjected to dangerous and inhumane conditions.

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#sapsNW [NORTH WEST SAPS CONFIRMS 14 DEATHS OF ILLEGAL MINERS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (#SAPS) in the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg). The incident was reported to the police at approximately 21h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of suspected zama-zamas was conducting an illegal mining operation at a dumping site. A permit had been granted to a company to extract PGM (Platinum Group Metals) in the area. The group of zama-zamas was allegedly manually digging in an excavated area when the walls caved in, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security was informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, after reporting the incident, disappeared. Police were subsequently called to the scene, where the deceased illegal miners were discovered. Most of the deceased are understood to be Basotho nationals. Eight people who were rescued have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Three were discharged shortly after receiving treatment and were detained for contravention of the Immigration Act. The remaining five are still being kept in hospital under police guard. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation amid concerns that an unknown number of illegal miners may still be trapped underground. The immediate priority remains the safe rescue and recovery of anyone who may still be underground, with all relevant resources being mobilised to support the operation. An inquest investigation has also been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Lieutenant General Arthur Adams described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining. Illegal mining takes place outside regulated mining environments, often without proper safety measures, oversight, or lawful working conditions. He warned that people entering abandoned or active underground areas expose themselves to significant risks, including rockfalls and other life-threatening hazards. #IllicitMining #IllegalMining ST

#sapsNW [NORTH WEST SAPS CONFIRMS 14 DEATHS OF ILLEGAL MINERS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (#SAPS) in the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg). The incident was reported to the police at approximately 21h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of suspected zama-zamas was conducting an illegal mining operation at a dumping site. A permit had been granted to a company to extract PGM (Platinum Group Metals) in the area. The group of zama-zamas was allegedly manually digging in an excavated area when the walls caved in, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security was informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, after reporting the incident, disappeared. Police were subsequently called to the scene, where the deceased illegal miners were discovered. Most of the deceased are understood to be Basotho nationals. Eight people who were rescued have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Three were discharged shortly after receiving treatment and were detained for contravention of the Immigration Act. The remaining five are still being kept in hospital under police guard. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation amid concerns that an unknown number of illegal miners may still be trapped underground. The immediate priority remains the safe rescue and recovery of anyone who may still be underground, with all relevant resources being mobilised to support the operation. An inquest investigation has also been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Lieutenant General Arthur Adams described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining. Illegal mining takes place outside regulated mining environments, often without proper safety measures, oversight, or lawful working conditions. He warned that people entering abandoned or active underground areas expose themselves to significant risks, including rockfalls and other life-threatening hazards. #IllicitMining #IllegalMining ST

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BREAKING NEWS: The Standard Digital and KTN News reported that Thirty-eight illegal aliens from Ethiopia arrested in Kitengela, suspected to be in transit to South Africa. Only hungry dangerous man are running away from their countries. Leon Shreiber’s move to prioritise illegal foreigners in South Africa will have a devastating impact on the country, no skill is imported but hardcore criminals and terrorist members.

BREAKING NEWS: The Standard Digital and KTN News reported that Thirty-eight illegal aliens from Ethiopia arrested in Kitengela, suspected to be in transit to South Africa. Only hungry dangerous man are running away from their countries. Leon Shreiber’s move to prioritise illegal foreigners in South Africa will have a devastating impact on the country, no skill is imported but hardcore criminals and terrorist members.

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𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄 Yumbe District has taken a major step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, strengthening efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible exploitation of Uganda’s mineral resources. State Minister for Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro said the launch demonstrates Government’s commitment to developing the mineral sector under NDP IV. She noted that Yumbe and Zombo are among gold-rich areas in West Nile and urged Euro Gold to comply with the law, create jobs and internships, support communities and progressively move into medium- and large-scale mining. She reaffirmed Government’s resolve to close illegal mining operations and called for improved safety, insurance and healthcare for miners. Euro Gold CEO Ben Feni said the company spent more than two years surveying and exploring the area before securing its mining ground. Its operations cover about 79 square kilometres across West Nile, with Yumbe as its pioneer site. The company targets production of at least 20kg of gold per week and plans to establish a processing plant to strengthen traceability and accountability. “We are going to build our nation,” Feni said. Assimwe Kenneth, CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners, commended Euro Gold and Government for supporting formalisation. He urged communities to keep children in school and out of mining, encouraged the use of PPE and called for accessible insurance schemes for small-scale miners. Tusigwire Julius, Head of the Mineral Police Unit, said the unit, established in 2017, is responsible for combating illegal mining, mineral smuggling, fraud and forced labour. He revealed that more than 15 illegal mining sites have been closed this year, while raising concern over recent deaths in illegal mining sites. Eng. Grace Nakku, from the Office of the Commissioner, Minerals and Energy Department, said responsible mining is key to attracting investment and growing Uganda’s mineral sector. She advised that only people aged 18 and above should enter mining sites and encouraged Euro Gold to scale up while continuing to support artisanal and small-scale miners. The launch reinforces Government’s commitment to a formal, safe, responsible and investment-driven mining sector that creates jobs, supports communities and contributes to Uganda’s economic transformation.

𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄 Yumbe District has taken a major step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, strengthening efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible exploitation of Uganda’s mineral resources. State Minister for Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro said the launch demonstrates Government’s commitment to developing the mineral sector under NDP IV. She noted that Yumbe and Zombo are among gold-rich areas in West Nile and urged Euro Gold to comply with the law, create jobs and internships, support communities and progressively move into medium- and large-scale mining. She reaffirmed Government’s resolve to close illegal mining operations and called for improved safety, insurance and healthcare for miners. Euro Gold CEO Ben Feni said the company spent more than two years surveying and exploring the area before securing its mining ground. Its operations cover about 79 square kilometres across West Nile, with Yumbe as its pioneer site. The company targets production of at least 20kg of gold per week and plans to establish a processing plant to strengthen traceability and accountability. “We are going to build our nation,” Feni said. Assimwe Kenneth, CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners, commended Euro Gold and Government for supporting formalisation. He urged communities to keep children in school and out of mining, encouraged the use of PPE and called for accessible insurance schemes for small-scale miners. Tusigwire Julius, Head of the Mineral Police Unit, said the unit, established in 2017, is responsible for combating illegal mining, mineral smuggling, fraud and forced labour. He revealed that more than 15 illegal mining sites have been closed this year, while raising concern over recent deaths in illegal mining sites. Eng. Grace Nakku, from the Office of the Commissioner, Minerals and Energy Department, said responsible mining is key to attracting investment and growing Uganda’s mineral sector. She advised that only people aged 18 and above should enter mining sites and encouraged Euro Gold to scale up while continuing to support artisanal and small-scale miners. The launch reinforces Government’s commitment to a formal, safe, responsible and investment-driven mining sector that creates jobs, supports communities and contributes to Uganda’s economic transformation.

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Disturbing videos have surfaced showing the aftermath of a devastating attack on an elderly cocoa farmer’s plantation in Wassa Akropong in the Western Region, where several cocoa trees were reportedly cut down. According to the victim’s son, the incident appears to be a forceful takeover of his father’s land by suspected illegal mining syndicates. [🎥: vida19615]

Disturbing videos have surfaced showing the aftermath of a devastating attack on an elderly cocoa farmer’s plantation in Wassa Akropong in the Western Region, where several cocoa trees were reportedly cut down. According to the victim’s son, the incident appears to be a forceful takeover of his father’s land by suspected illegal mining syndicates. [🎥: vida19615]

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