Newsfile Set to Ignite National Debate on Xenophobia, Galamsey, Power Crisis, and Mining Tensions
By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada | April 26, 2026
Ghana’s flagship current affairs programme, Newsfile, is once again positioning itself at the center of national and continental discourse, with a high-stakes broadcast scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Hosted by seasoned legal journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini, the programme will air from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon across Joy FM, JoyNews, and Luv FM, tackling four major issues shaping public concern.
Among the most pressing is the resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa, a development that continues to threaten African unity and regional cooperation.
The programme will also confront the escalating galamsey crisis, which has moved beyond environmental degradation into public health and even spiritual disruption. Reports indicate that polluted rivers are now affecting medical work and Christian practices such as baptism.
Another critical topic is the tension surrounding the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, where uncertainty over operations is fueling local agitation and economic anxiety.
Additionally, the discussion will revisit Ghana’s persistent power challenges, contrasting the historic “Dumsor” era with the emerging phrase “Dum Sie Sie,” now widely used in political and public discourse.
Commentary (Boakye Stephen):
This lineup reflects more than topical discussion, it exposes systemic cracks in governance, environmental stewardship, and continental solidarity. When a nation begins to debate whether power outages are real or politically manufactured, it signals a deeper crisis of trust. Likewise, when illegal mining affects both hospitals and baptistries, the issue transcends policy, it becomes moral and spiritual.
