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Maintain good cultural practices – Nii Ashitey Tetteh
Nii Ashitey Tetteh with the inductees after the ceremony
The good cultural practices that promoted virtuous women and prepare them for marriage would be maintained and promoted in the Ga State.
Nii Ashitey Tetteh, Acting Amomole Mantse gave this assurance last Saturday when he outdoored 10 young ladies at Okortsoshishi in Accra after undergoing puberty rites.
He said these puberty rites were practised by their ancestors since 1700 when they migrated from Ada Terkperbiawe to settle at Ngleshie, James Town, in Accra.
Nii Ashitey Tetteh said these cultural practices produced virtuous women all over the country and pleaded that the practice should never be truncated.
The young ladies who were confined for over three weeks went through orientation in housekeeping, hygiene, cooking, child birth and other skills that promoted a good home
He, however, lamented that teenage pregnancy, prostitution and other social vices had eroded the prestige associated with these cultural practices.
Nii Ashitey Tetteh appealed to the Ministry of Education to make conscious and deliberate policies that “promote the teaching of culture” from basic schools to the university level.
By Francis Xah
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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
