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Accra 2023 LOC courts support for African Games in Takoradi
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 13th Africa Games, made a huge presence at the 2023 Westside Carnival held on Tuesday, December 26, in Takoradi.
With over 30 masquerade groups marching through the principal streets of Takoradi, the LOC was hugely represented among the groups, as participants displayed placards of the 13th African Games to be held in Accra in 2024.
This follows a collaboration between the LOC and organisers of the carnival, as the former used the opportunity to create awareness about the games and mobilise support for it.
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, Executive Chairman of the LOC addressing the huge crowd expressed appreciation to the people of Takoradi for embracing the games.
He said plans were in place to get some of the groups to perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the event.
He said the LOC was keen on getting the entire nation involved in the games, adding that though it would be hosted in Accra, there was the need for Ghanaians to be actively involved in the organization no matter where they live.
“The African Games is the biggest sports festival on the continent, and there is the need for Ghanaians to get themselves ready.
“The people of Ghana must be ready to host the rest of the continent. Businesses must be ready to embrace the opportunities that comes with the hosting and organization of the games,” he added.
The event was preceded by a float of masqueraders through the principal streets of Takoradi to create awareness about the games.
The masqueraders marched through town with flyers and banners of the competition before converging on the Market Circle, amidst brass band music.
The huge crowd dressed in their colourful attire displayed their unique dancing skills with arts and culture to mark the festival as well as promote the 13th edition of the African Games in Takoradi.
The continental party is scheduled for Friday March 8, 2024, to Saturday March 23, 2024.
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
