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Akoefe Tokor residents mark 10th anniversary of Togbe Dosor with fundraising exercise
Residents of Akoefe Tokor in the Ho Municipality last weekend celebrated the 10th anniversary of the chief of the town, Gligbafia Togbe Kakla Akoe Dosor, with an impressive durbar that saw the inhabitants commit to the chief’s developmental projects.
Faced with numerous challenges in the area, the residents momentarily abandoned the celebration and merry-making, channelling their energies into a special fundraising exercise to support the projects.
Amidst some rich borborbor and zigi dance moves and displays from an ‘asafo’ group, the area was thrown into frenzy with the Development Chief of Akoefe Tokor, Dumega Deti Kwawuvi, leading the celebration and an intense fundraising.
The original plan was for the inauguration of a water system, the first of many projects promised by the chief and his elders.
Togbe Kakla Akoe Dosor needed a total of GH₵631,466.00 to complete five of the mechanised water systems he initiated.
At the end of the exercise, over GH₵32,000 was realised to support of the project.
Togbe Kakla Akoe Dosor thanked the citizens for the support for the past 10 years, making it possible for him to make progress in the community.
The Development Chief, Dumega Deti Kwawuvi, said the completion of the GH₵210, 488.00 mechanised water system for the population of 2,213 people was not adequate but showed the chief’s commitment to improve the living conditions of the people.
The Agbonugla of Akoefe Tokor, Kofisa Fiagbor said the Gligbafia Togbe Kakla Akoe Dosor has also built a library, computer laboratory for the basic school and a community information centre for the town.
From Samuel Agbewode, Akoefe Tokor
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Gold Board secures $1bn deal to boost responsible mining in Ghana
The Ghana Gold Board has entered into a partnership with Goldstream Global DMCC to attract a US$1 billion investment into the country’s mining sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, disclosed at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on August 22, 2025.
The agreement, he explained, will pave the way for the establishment of more than 300 responsible mines across the country.
The project will be carried out in collaboration with concession owners, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and allied agencies.
Mr Gyamfi said the initiative is expected to increase Ghana’s gold output, create thousands of jobs, and ensure that mining is done in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
He emphasised that the partnership forms part of the Gold Board’s commitment to transform small-scale mining, curb illegal operations, and maximise the benefits of the sector for national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Gold Board set to establish gold village in Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi
The Ghana Gold Board is preparing to set up a gold village in the country to boost local jewellery and ornament production.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed this at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention.
He explained that the project will be modelled after the famous Gold Souk in Dubai and will position Ghana as a continental hub for gold jewellery and other ornaments.
According to him, the gold village forms part of efforts to add value to Ghana’s mineral resources instead of exporting them in their raw state.
He stressed that value addition was critical to creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and ensuring that the nation benefits fully from its mineral wealth.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the initiative will also promote local craftsmanship, attract investors, and make Ghana a key player in Africa’s gold and jewellery market.
By: Jacob Aggrey
