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Management of VLTC calls on NTC
Management members of the two companies after the meeting Photo Seth Osabukle
The leadership of the Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC) has called on the management of New Times Corporation (NTC) to explore partnership strategies for promoting their initiatives.
The move, according to Mrs Rose Appiah Okyere, Managing Director of VLTC, would be crucial in the company’s brand promotion efforts.
She said the company considered the corporation as a strategic partner and would be delighted to have a sustainable relationship with the corporation.
On their capacity, Mrs Okyere said the company has three barges with a capacity of 2,250 tonnes, each dedicated to the transportation of solid bulk cargo, as well as six additional barges with a combined capacity of 4,676 tonnes, adding that the company was capable of transporting bulk cargo across the Volta Lake to various destinations.
She added that VLTC operates two tugboats on the north-south commercial route.
She said using the Volta Lake to transport goods from the South to the North meant that over 2000 trucks would be moved off the roads annually as one voyage accounted for the goods about 140 trucks usually carry.
That, she added, would free the country’s roads, conserve as well as reduce the amounts of money used to rehabilitate same.
She, therefore, called on Ghanaians to tap into the advantages inland water transport presented, adding that if its commercial lines were significantly boosted by increased patronage, the company would be able to recapitalise with enough funds to subsidise its ferry operations.
She was accompanied by Mr Godwin Owiredu Yeboah, Commercial Manager, and Mr Daniel Peprah Agyei, Publicity Officer.
The Managing Director for the NTC, Mr Martin Adu-Owusu, pledged the outfit’s support towards their initiatives and assured the delegation of the corporation’s readiness to work with them.
“Our doors are always open, we are ready for you. Whatever information you want us to put out, it is our mandate to inform the public in a professional manner,” he stated.
According to Mr Adu-Owusu, it would be a solid relationship as the NTC was also committed to the growth of its partners.
The Editor, The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu, added that the relationship between the company and the Corporation had come to stay as it fell in line with the corporations objectives.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
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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
