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GHALCA Executives pay courtesy call Kurt Okraku, GFA leadership
The newly elected executives of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) paid a courtesy call on the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, at the GFA Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday April 15, 2025.
John Ansah, chairman of the club’s welfare body, led the delegation and warmly received by President Simeon-Okraku and the leadership of the GFA.
The meeting served as an official introduction of the new GHALCA leadership to the Football Association, and a platform for discussion on key issues of mutual interest concerning the development and welfare of clubs across all divisions in the country.
The discussions focused on strengthening administrative structures, supporting club development initiatives, and fostering unity among stakeholders in the domestic game.
President Simeon-Okraku congratulated the new executives on their election and expressed confidence in their ability to steer the affairs of GHALCA effectively. He emphasised the importance of strong institutional partnerships in driving sustainable progress across the football pyramid.
Chairman of GHALCA, John Ansah expressed his gratitude to the GFA President for the warm reception and reaffirmed the association’s readiness to collaborate with the GFA to champion the interests of league clubs.
The meeting ended with a renewed spirit of cooperation and a firm commitment to deepening the partnership between GHALCA and the GFA for the benefit of Ghanaian football.
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Government, GoldFields,reach agreement on Damang Mine
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an amicable agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine.
The operational modalities of the transition involve issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending parliamentary ratification in
May 2025.
Under the new arrangement, Goldfields will resume open-pit mining during the transition period, safeguarding jobs and conducting feasibility studies to establish Damang’s reserves and mine life.
At the same time, the processing of existing stockpiles will continue under the supervision of a joint management team composed of representatives from the Government of Ghana
and Goldfields. The two parties will work in good faith to secure a successful transition and eventual transfer of a viable mine to Ghanaian ownership.
Both parties have agreed to advance discussions in good faith on the renewal of the lease for the Tarkwa mine, due in 2027, and pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s
potential in the mining sector as a favourable investment destination,
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Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57
In an exciting turn for Ghana’s fashion industry, celebrated designer Ophelia Crossland has officially assumed leadership of Nineteen57, the iconic menswear brand founded by her husband, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD).
This transition follows KOD’s recent appointment as Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President—a prestigious national role that reflects his continued service to Ghana on a global scale.
With this new chapter in public service, the reins of Nineteen57 have now passed to Ophelia Crossland, who will take on both the day-to-day operations and creative direction of the brand.
Ophelia Crossland, the CEO and founder of her eponymous womenswear label, brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion.
Known for her keen eye for detail and mastery in haute couture, her leadership is expected to usher in a new era for Nineteen57—one that blends timeless African sophistication with modern sensibilities for the stylish gentleman.
“Nineteen57 has always stood for bold sophistication and African excellence,” said Ophelia Crossland. I’m excited to build on that legacy and explore new creative horizons with the team,” she said.
The transition marks a defining moment for the fashion power couple—Ophelia taking the creative lead in fashion innovation while KOD serves the nation in his new diplomatic role.
Together, they continue to elevate Ghana’s presence across fashion and governance.
