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Illegal miner falls and drowns in abandoned mining pit

An illegal miner in his early 20s, only identified as Akwasi, has fallen and drowned in an abandoned mining pit at Sibriso near Akrofuom, in the Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

According to the account of his colleagues to the police, the deceased together with others were prospecting for gold in the area, but he fell into one of the illegal mining pits, filled with water but was rescued and rushed to Akrofuom Health Centre for treatment but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The body has since been removed and deposited at the Obuasi Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

 

Source: mynewsgh.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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