Minerals Development Fund Set to Train and Equip 2,500 Young People from Mining Communities
The Minerals Development Fund will train 2,500 youth in agribusiness, drone tech, and aquaculture, while promoting environmental responsibility and partnerships to drive inclusive, sustainable development in mining communities. Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, the Administrator of Ghana‘s Minerals Development Fund (MDF), has said that the Fund is set to train and equip over 2,500 young people in […]
Minerals Development Fund takes steps to develop mining communities
The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) is intensifying its drive to ensure mining communities receive a fair share of Ghana’s mineral wealth, rolling out a range of transformative development initiatives across the country. Speaking at a recent stakeholder engagement, MDF Administrator Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei unveiled a multifaceted plan aimed at bridging the development gap in […]
Ex-Pres Kufour’s nephew attempted to bribe me with $10k – Hanna Bisiw-Kotei
Kwabena Kufuor, nephew of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has been accused of offering a $10,000 bribe to Dr Hanna Bisiw-Kotei, the newly-appointed Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), in an attempt to silence her concerning an allegedly inflated office rental agreement worth $1.4 million. She clarified she did not accept the bribe but […]
MDF Administrator Calls for CSR Task Force, Stronger Accountability in Mining Sector
The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), Dr Hanna Louisa Bissiw-Kotei, has called on stakeholders in the mining sector to consider forming a task force on corporate social responsibility (CSR) tracker and polluter-pays principle (PPP). She said this would allow mining companies to accurately declare their profits and also ensure those who damaged the [...]
Collapsed Mpasatia Mining Pit: Another painful reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining – Hanna Bisiw
The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has expressed deep concern over the tragic collapse of an illegal mining pit in Mpasatia, Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of five individuals. In a statement signed by the Acting Administrator, Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, the MDF extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by […]
Eid Mubarak: Let values of unity, generosity, and faith continue to guide all — Dr Hanna Bisiw-Kotei
The Minerals Development Fund has extended heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community as they mark the end of a 30-day-long fast. The fund in a statement signed by Ag. Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei wished that unity, generosity, and faith continue to guide all toward a more prosperous and […]
Independence Day Celebration: Minerals Development Fund reaffirms commitment to sustainable development
As Ghana marks its 68th Independence Anniversary, the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the nation’s mineral wealth translates into meaningful socio-economic development. In a statement commemorating the occasion, the Acting Administrator of MDF, Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, said the fund is dedicated to responsible mineral resource management, transparency, and […]
Dr. Hanna Bisiw pledges transformation as she assumes office as new Minerals Development Fund Administrator
Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw, the newly appointed Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), has vowed to lead a transformational agenda to ensure that Ghana’s mining communities fully benefit from the country’s mineral wealth. She officially assumed office on Monday, 17th, following her appointment by President John Dramani Mahama. During the handing-over ceremony, she reaffirmed […]