A Legacy etched in gold: Damang community hails 25 years of transformation as mining giant prepares to depart

A palpable mix of gratitude and hopeful anticipation hangs in the air of the lush, green hills of Damang. After more than two decades of shared history, the Gold Fields era is drawing to a close. But as the mining giant prepares to hand over the baton to a new owner in April, the people of this close-knit community are not just saying goodbye; they are standing up to tell a powerful story of partnership and progress.

By Caleb Ahinakwah