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Warm up to Valentine …gift shops, streets turn red
• Gifts ready for dispatch
The month of love is here again and the city, as usual, is warming up to commemorate the day, with barely three days left for various lovers’ day activities to take off.
Apart from chocolates, champagnes and other gift bouquets, some traders in Accra are taking advantage of the celebrations to sell anything red.
Clearly, high prices of some of the items, however, would not deter the ‘love birds’ from showing their love in a special way.
A number of customers were seen stocking their gift baskets at some of the shops visited at the Central Business District ahead of the celebrations.
Some of the shops have virtually turned red with the display of skimpy dresses, lingeries, and underwear, all in red. Traders who spoke off record said apart from expressing love, the day was an opportunity to sell outfits and items which were not bought in previous years.
One would have thought that in this era of digitalisation, greeting cards would no longer be stocked on shelves. However, one of the shops visited, had enough for those who still want to express their love in the ‘traditional way.’
Although Tuesday, February 14, 2023 is the D-day, Valentine would not always be about amorous love, it is an occassion to show appreciation, deepen existing relations or even celebrate everything one has achieved in other aspects of their lives
By Lizzy Okai
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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
