The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) processed GH¢1.33 billion across 658 transactions on Friday, November 28, 2025, with treasury bills and sell and buyback trades maintaining their dominance as investors balanced liquidity needs with strategic positioning in government securities ahead of year end.

Treasury bills captured GH¢260.96 million through 575 separate transactions, accounting for 19.60 percent of total trading volume. Sell and buyback trades involving Government of Ghana (GOG) notes and bonds contributed GH¢438.67 million through 42 transactions, representing 32.94 percent of market activity and providing institutional investors with liquidity management tools while maintaining exposure to longer dated government debt.

New GOG notes and bonds attracted GH¢624.89 million in fresh investments across 33 trades, marking the session’s largest segment at 46.93 percent of total volume. The most actively traded instrument was a GOG bond maturing February 11, 2031, carrying an 8.95 percent coupon, which recorded GH¢365.76 million in volume across 10 transactions at a yield of 15.51 percent and a closing price of 77.05 cedis per 100 cedis face value.

Old GOG notes and bonds contributed GH¢205,850 through three transactions. A GOG bond maturing March 2, 2026, with an 18.30 percent coupon represented the largest old bond trade at GH¢184,500 in a single transaction, yielding 19.53 percent and closing at 99.48 cedis.

Corporate bond activity demonstrated modest participation, with CMB bonds maturing August 30, 2027, carrying a 13 percent coupon recording GH¢7.18 million through five transactions at a closing price of 95.79 cedis. This limited corporate participation continues reflecting challenges in developing the corporate debt segment, where only eight active issuers currently operate after four companies recently exited.

The elevated yields visible in Friday’s trading continue reflecting risk premiums that investors demand for holding Ghanaian government debt. Medium and long term government securities still carry significant rate structures despite improvements in the country’s fiscal position and declining inflation rates.

Friday’s volume positions November as a strong month for the GFIM despite lower activity compared to October, which recorded the highest monthly volumes with government notes and bonds at GH¢12.41 billion and treasury bills at GH¢12.91 billion. The GFIM celebrates its 10th anniversary in November and December under the theme “10 Years of the Ghana Fixed Income Market: Deepening Markets, Expanding Possibilities.”

Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama revealed during anniversary celebrations that cumulative trading has surpassed GH¢1.2 trillion since inception in August 2015, establishing the platform as one of Sub Saharan Africa’s most liquid fixed income markets outside South Africa and Nigeria. Asiama noted that inflation has fallen from 54 percent to 8 percent within the target band, while the cedi has appreciated more than 35 percent year to date.

The GFIM continues its strong recovery trajectory in 2025 following its first significant downturn in 2023 after implementation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Managing Director Abena Amoah revealed that cumulative trading volume from January to October 2025 crossed the GH¢200 billion mark, positioning the market to approach pre DDEP levels.

Looking ahead, the GSE aims to admit 100 companies to the GFIM and expand participation to 10 million Ghanaians, up from the current 2 million securities account holders. The exchange plans launching an academy providing preparatory programs designed to demystify capital markets for companies and their boards while guiding them through listing requirements and financing procedures.

Market participants consistently favor government securities over corporate debt and shorter maturities over longer dated instruments despite Ghana’s improving macroeconomic fundamentals. Banks, which represent the largest institutional players, typically match short term deposit liabilities with short term assets like treasury bills rather than committing to longer duration exposures.

Pension fund assets on the GFIM have grown to over GH¢90 billion, comprising approximately 90 percent of assets under management. This concentration reflects the conservative investment approach of pension fund managers who prioritize fixed income securities for their stable returns and capital preservation characteristics.

Friday’s trading patterns suggest momentum could carry through the remainder of November as institutional investors position portfolios ahead of December. Market observers continue monitoring fourth quarter government borrowing requirements, monetary policy signals from the Bank of Ghana regarding interest rate direction, and developments in Ghana’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program that could impact investor confidence.

Mahama Ayariga is the Majority Leader of Parliament

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the termination of the government’s contract with Zipline for drone delivery of essential medicines, arguing that the arrangement has become a waste of state resources.

His remarks follow a request by the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, for the Health Minister to appear before Parliament next week to brief the House on efforts to restore Zipline’s operations at three centres closed down due to the government’s GH₵175 million debt.

Addressing Parliament, Mahama Ayariga stated that the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is fully capable of acquiring its own drones to deliver critical medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities, eliminating the need for the costly contract.

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A Questionable Shift: Abandoning the Accra–Kumasi Dualisation for a New Expressway is Misguided

By Francis Asenso-Boakye

The recent announcement by President John Dramani Mahama to begin the construction of a brand-new six-lane expressway from Accra to Kumasi has understandably captured public attention. The President stated that the project will commence next year and be completed before he exits office; a timeline of less than three years. But beyond the headline-grabbing promise lies a troubling set of contradictions, omissions, and misplaced priorities that call for urgent scrutiny.

First, let us consider the context. The Accra–Kumasi Road is Ghana’s most critical transport corridor, connecting the capital to the Ashanti Region to Bono East to Northern to North East, Upper East and beyond, forming the spine of the national economy. With Kumasi as nodal, the same section will connect travelers to Bono Region, Savanna, Upper West and beyond as well as West North and Ahafo.

The current Mahama administration has announced to construct a new expressway from Accra to Kumasi and plans to jettison the comprehensive dualisation project that is already well underway started by President Kufuor, neglected by the Mills/Mahama administration, and resurrected by the Akufo-Addo administration. As of today, over 100 kilometers of the 240km corridor have been dualised, and an additional 46 kilometers are currently under active construction. These include major bypasses at Anyinam, Osino, Enyiresi, and Konongo, with physical progress ranging between 58% and 100%. After their completion, only 94 kilometers will be left to dualise. This is the real, tangible progress made under a long-term national strategy.

So why abandon it?

Instead of completing this existing project; whose scope, cost, and design are already known; the government now proposes to start afresh with an entirely new expressway, without a completed feasibility study, without an established cost, and without confirmed funding. In fact, during his own press briefing last week Wednesday, the Minister for Roads and Highways admitted that the Ministry is still in the process of hiring a consultant to undertake the feasibility study. This stunning admission raises the obvious question: how was the President able to determine a start date and a completion date for a project whose design, cost, and funding are unknown?

This defies logic and prudent planning.

It also raises significant governance concerns. Article 35(7) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, obligates every government, as far as practicable, to continue and execute projects and programmes initiated by previous administrations in the interest of continuity and national development. What we are witnessing, however, is a blatant disregard for this constitutional directive and rather a politically driven effort to undermine the work of a previous government by abandoning an ongoing project in favour of an untested alternative.

The cost implications of this shift are deeply concerning. Initiating an entirely new six-lane expressway which will likely involve new alignments, fresh compensation payments, environmental assessments, and a whole new procurement process, will place an even heavier financial burden on the state. At a time of severe fiscal pressure, when government is already struggling to finance ongoing projects nationwide, such a move is not only ill-advised; it is actually wasteful.

I am aware that the Minister for Roads and Highways has raised concerns about alleged cost overruns arising from project variations. While such claims deserve to be thoroughly investigated and, if necessary, addressed through appropriate corrective measures, they should not serve as justification for abandoning the entire project. Variations and cost adjustments are common in major infrastructure works and can be managed within existing contractual and legal frameworks. Discontinuing a critical national project on the basis of unresolved variations not only undermines continuity but also sets a troubling precedent for future infrastructure development.

Let’s be clear: we are not opposed to infrastructure development. We support every effort that brings progress to the people of Ghana. But progress must be strategic, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term national goals, not tailored to the political egos of a few individuals.

The Accra–Kumasi dualisation project is a technically sound, economically justified, and legally valid undertaking. To abandon it midway in favour of an unfunded and undefined expressway is to betray the public trust, waste scarce resources, and derail continuity in our infrastructure agenda.

Ghana deserves better. Our people deserve better.

Let us stay the course; not start over for political showmanship.

The author is the Member of Parliament for Bantama, and a planner by profession. He’s the immediate past minister for Roads and Highways and also a former minister for Works and Housing.

A group photo from the maiden National LPG Forum

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday, November 27, 2025, convened its maiden National LPG Forum at the Authority’s head office in Accra.

The event, described as the first of its kind, brought together key industry players, representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.

It marked a significant step in broadening engagement on policies and developments in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.

Welcoming participants to the forum, the Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, explained that the initiative was designed to create a platform for open and constructive dialogue.

He said such engagements were essential for discussing the current state of the sector, identifying emerging challenges, and exploring future prospects for the LPG industry.

According to him, the Authority remains committed to ensuring a transparent and collaborative regulatory environment.

Tameklo noted that the LPG value chain continues to play an important role in Ghana’s energy mix, especially in promoting cleaner and more accessible household energy.

He emphasised that the forum would enable regulators, partner agencies, and market operators to exchange insights that could guide policy reforms and strengthen operational standards.

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He added that the NPA aims to foster greater cooperation to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the industry.

Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration in achieving national energy objectives.

He stressed that Ghana’s transition to cleaner energy sources requires deliberate and continuous engagement among all actors in the sector.

The minister further reaffirmed government’s commitment to expanding LPG access while ensuring that environmental and safety considerations remain at the forefront of policy implementation.

Participants at the forum welcomed the initiative, noting that it provides an avenue for deeper conversations on pricing, infrastructure development, safety regulations, and long-term investment opportunities.

The NPA indicated that the National LPG Forum will become an annual event, aimed at strengthening communication and promoting shared responsibility in the growth and transformation of Ghana’s LPG industry.

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Nov 28 (BBC/GNA) – The Trump administration has said it will re-examine green cards issued to individuals who migrated to the US from 19 countries.

The head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, said the president had directed him to conduct “a full scale, rigorous re-examination of every green card for every alien from every country of concern”.

When asked by the BBC which countries were on the list, the agency pointed to a June proclamation by the White House that included Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela.

The announcement comes in the wake of an Afghan national allegedly shooting two National Guard troops in Washington DC on Wednesday, gravely injuring them both.

The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, came to the US in 2021 under a programme that offered special immigration protections to Afghans in the wake of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

US President Donald Trump said the shooting underlined a major national security threat.

Edlow’s social media post on Thursday about the sweeping green card review did not explicitly mention that attack.

“The protection of this country and of the American people remains paramount, and the American people will not bear the cost of the prior administration’s reckless resettlement policies,” he said.

There were no further details about what the re-examination would look like.

The June proclamation his agency highlighted to the BBC set out an aim to restrict foreign nationals from entering the US to protect from “foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats”.

The administration said security concerns and the overstay rate of business, student and tourists visas were among the reasons for a country to make the list.

“The Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, controls Afghanistan,” the proclamation said. “Afghanistan lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures.”

Other countries whose green card holders will undergo this examination include Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo and Libya.

Wednesday’s attack on members of the US military prompted a forceful response from Trump.

“This attack underscores the greatest national security threat facing our nation,” he said.

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The bus completely burnt to ashes

A school bus carrying students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa tollbooth on Friday, November 28, 2025.

The bus was transporting 83 students and five teachers to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event when the incident occurred.

According to a CitiNewsroom.com report on November 28, 2025, smoke was noticed coming from the vehicle while it was in motion.

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Richard Boafo, the sports teacher who accompanied the students, said their quick response helped prevent casualties.

“We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately.

“Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes,” he stated.

Emergency services were later called to the scene, but the bus had already been reduced to ashes.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be established.

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play videoThe awards is on the theme: “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development”

The 9th Ghana Energy Awards is being held today, Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra.

The event, which is organised by the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) Secretariat, is being held on the theme, “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development.”

This year’s theme reflects a renewed sense of purpose and underscores the urgent need for bold innovation, decisive reforms, and strengthened cross-sector collaboration to enhance the energy sector’s contribution to Ghana’s socio-economic development.

The Special Guest of Honour will be Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition. His presence reinforces Ghana’s commitment to clean energy, local content, and sector reforms.

The evening will also welcome Mr Nishant Kumar Sharma, Executive Co-Chair of the World Energy Council’s Studies Committee on the Energy Trilemma, whose presence brings a valuable international perspective to the event.

This year’s awards will highlight exceptional achievements in renewable energy, power and petroleum operations, energy infrastructure, and leadership excellence. It will also shine a spotlight on emerging talents whose contributions are shaping Ghana’s evolving energy landscape.

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The White House dinner of September 4, 2025, will be remembered not for the menu or the politics, but for the spectacle of trillion-dollar titans lining up to make investment pledges to Donald Trump.

It felt like a night designed for theatre, a carefully staged parade of wealth, influence and corporate patriotism. Yet behind the shimmering figures lay a deeper insight into leadership, insecurity, and the curious limits even the most powerful CEOs cannot escape.

Mark Zuckerberg went first, and he went the biggest. His pledge of at least 600 billion dollars in U.S. investments through 2028 stunned the room. It was bold, dramatic and unmistakably attention-grabbing.

But it also exposed something more fragile, a man desperate to reclaim relevance in an industry where his peers, once behind him, now outpace him in innovation. For all his early brilliance with Facebook, Meta has struggled to produce anything comparably transformative. The name change dazzled no one. The Metaverse dream peaked as a punchline. Billions have been poured into ideas that seem to drift further away from market reality rather than closer to it.

This is where the Peter Principle quietly enters the conversation. People rise to their level of incompetence, and sometimes the traits that made them great in one era cannot carry them into the next.

Zuckerberg’s genius was perfectly matched to the fast-moving, disruptive environment of early social media. But the higher he climbed into visionary abstraction, the more his bold bets seemed disconnected from what people actually want. His enormous pledge at the White House felt less like a declaration of strength and more like an attempt to out-shout the creeping suspicion that Meta’s influence has begun to plateau.

His peers meanwhile played different games. Tim Cook matched his 600 billion dollar pledge but did so with a calmness that comes from a company whose products need no fireworks to prove their impact. Sundar Pichai spoke of 250 billion dollars, far less than Zuckerberg, but Google’s record in artificial intelligence, cloud and global digital infrastructure gives his words a weight that requires no exaggeration. Satya Nadella was almost casual, noting that Microsoft already invests about 80 billion dollars every year. When your company defines the backbone of enterprise technology, you do not need theatrics.

Some CEOs even chose silence, joining the quiet but powerful group that prefers to under-promise and over-deliver, where credibility is earned through performance and not through pronouncements.

The broader lesson from that night is striking. Creativity and not cash is what sustains relevance in the long term, and no amount of billions can replace the hard work of consistent innovation. The Metaverse hype wave has long collapsed, and while Meta is still spending, the returns remain elusive. Companies that maintain modesty and focus continue to win quietly by shipping useful products that shape daily life.

There is also a lesson in humility. Cook, Pichai and Nadella demonstrate a maturity that comes with recognising that leadership is not a shouting contest. They do not need to announce dominance because their ecosystems demonstrate it. Sometimes staying in one’s lane is not a retreat but a wise recognition of what works. Facebook succeeded. Instagram and WhatsApp succeeded, though Meta acquired them rather than invented them. But the attempt to force the future into a virtual headset has exposed the limits of Zuckerberg’s range.

The story of that White House dinner is not about who pledged the most money or who flattered the president best. It is a window into how leaders respond when their influence is challenged. A CEO’s loudest moment may be the moment he feels the least certain. And in a tech world defined by relentless innovation, the safest and most reliable path remains a simple one: deliver value, speak less, innovate consistently and never confuse noise with vision.

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The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has declared that Ghana’s economic transformation will hinge significantly on the dynamism of the Volta Region, describing it as one of the country’s most underestimated engines of growth.

Speaking at the maiden Volta Regional Stakeholder Engagement in Ho, Dr. Mumuni said the Central Bank was deliberately shifting its approach to ensure that monetary policy is shaped not only in Accra boardrooms but also by the experiences of farmers, traders, transport operators, artisans, and business owners across Ghana.

“National development begins in markets, farms, workshops, and border towns, not just conference rooms,” he stated.

“Your voice must matter in the policy-making process, and the Volta Region has always had a clear voice in Ghana’s economic story.”

Dr. Mumuni highlighted signs of renewed growth and stabilisation, including easing inflationary pressures “felt in every home and every shop.”

He revealed that the Monetary Policy Committee’s bold 350-basis-point policy rate cut, from 21.5 per cent to 18 per cent, is one of the largest in Ghana’s history, paving the way for banks to lend more affordably and for businesses to expand.

Ghana’s economic growth reached 6.3 per cent for the first half of 2025, compared with 5.1 per cent in the same period of 2024, while the Composite Index of Economic Activity surged by 9.6 per cent by August.

On the foreign exchange market, he reported sustained stability, with reserves now at US$11.4 billion, equivalent to 4.8 months of import cover.

“These gains did not happen by accident,” he stressed.

“They are the result of deliberate and disciplined policies, fiscal consolidation, effective forex management, and improved gold export performance.”

Dr. Mumuni emphasised that the Volta Region is not a passive participant in Ghana’s development but a strategic contributor through agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, cross-border commerce, and strong rural banking institutions.

“The Volta Region is not waiting to be invited to Ghana’s economic future. It is already shaping it,” he said.

The BoG delegation, led by the governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, earlier visited Hohoe and surrounding communities, holding discussions with traditional authorities and business groups, and paying a courtesy call on the Asogli State.

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By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA 

Hatorgodo (VR), Nov 28, GNA – Mr Wisdom Seade, Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Volta Region, has urged the public to prioritise local food production to help boost the agricultural sector and enhance more productivity. 

He said the Assembly had various strategies for transforming the sector in the municipality, including the  showcasing of the importance of climate-smart agriculture and investment in storage facilities, value addition, and agro-processing. 

He was speaking during the 41st Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration at Hatorgodo. 

“We are all aware that agriculture is a key sector in the country. It provides livelihoods for many citizens. However, the sector faces challenges such as climate change, limited access to credit, and poor infrastructure. And the government is poised to solve all these challenges to promote the sector as well.” 

The MCE stated that to address the challenges, the farmers should embrace climate-smart agriculture practices, invest in storage facilities, and add value to agricultural products through processing and packaging. 

He explained the potential of youth in agriculture and agribusiness, which highlighted their roles as game changers in transforming the sector and noted that empowering young people to engage in agriculture could help achieve sustainable food security and economic growth. 

“There are many opportunities for youth in agriculture, including primary production, value addition through agro-processing, and service provision in logistics and digital agriculture from the government through the municipal assembly.” 

Mr Seade noted that there were barriers that discouraged youth from pursuing agriculture as a career, which included limited access to land, credit, training, and ready markets and to address the challenges, interventions such as youth-focused training, affordable start-up grants, access to land, cooperative models, and incubation hubs for agribusiness startups would be implemented. 

He charged young people to view agriculture as a frontier of opportunity, while committing to invest in the next generation of farmers and agripreneurs for a prosperous and food-secure future in the Keta Municipality. 

Mr Seade said local farm produce like okro, pepper, onion, leafy vegetables, fishes among others were of high quality and nutritious and could provide healthy life for all. 

Mr Godwin Tettey, the Director of Agriculture at Keta, said the livestock sector remained vital to the municipality, noting that veterinary officers put in much efforts to ensure that cattle, small ruminants and poultry in the area were well kept and in good health. 

“This year alone, the department of agriculture has received about 10 requests for farm assessment from police prosecutors to initiate court processes on recurring destruction of farm by cattle.” 

Mr Pascal Dasilveira, a 54-year old farmer at Nolopi, who was adjudged the Overall 2025 Municipal Best Farmer, in an in interview with Ghana News Agency, expressed excitement about the award but lamented the challenges faced, such as high incidence of disease and pests, high inputs costs, unpredicted rainfall patterns, post-harvest-losses, and limited access to mechanisation, credit and structured market. 

He suggested that the department of agriculture should continue to deepen collaboration with private sector actors, non-governmental organisations, research institutions and other government establishments to solicit the needed interventions to address the constraints. 

Mr Dasilveira urged that the focus should also be directed to irrigation system, strengthening extension service, empowering youth in agriculture, expanding mechanisation support and leveraging digital tools to enhance productivity. 

He appealed to the government to provide all the necessary support to farmers and urged the public to continue prioritising local products to boost the local economy. 

All the award winners on the day received various forms of prizes and certificate for their dedication and hard work. 

The main national Farmers’ Day celebration, which would be held in the Volta Regional capital, Ho on Friday, December 5, necessitated the change in the district-level celebration to allow stakeholders focus on the national event. 

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The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is steadily rising to its feet, driven by the skill and dedication of Ghanaian engineers whose expertise is steering the facility toward a full comeback.

This was the message from TOR Managing Director, Edmund Kombat, as he addressed attendees at the induction ceremony of the newly elected executives of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Ghana.

IET honoured Mr. Kombat for his leadership in transforming the refinery and encouraged him to continue pushing the agenda, pledging full support from the institute.

With optimism and renewed purpose, Mr. Kombat announced a significant milestone: TOR is on track to become fully operational by the end of the year.

The declaration was met with resounding applause, symbolising hope that the refinery, once a cornerstone of Ghana’s energy sector, will soon regain its full capacity.

The ceremony also served as a celebration of the engineers whose ingenuity and resilience have powered TOR’s recent breakthroughs.

Mr. Kombat described them as the backbone of the refinery’s revival, noting that their technical expertise has been crucial in navigating the complex processes required to restore operations.

Beyond operational success, TOR’s revitalisation carries broader national significance.

A fully functional refinery, Mr. Kombat stated, will boost Ghana’s local refining capacity, reduce reliance on imported petroleum products, enhance energy security, and unlock significant economic benefits within the downstream petroleum sector.

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The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), ushered in a new era of leadership as Engr. Wonder Davor Salami was officially sworn in as President, delivering a powerful acceptance speech that underscored the urgent need for engineering-driven national development.

The ceremony, attended by distinguished engineers and members of the engineering fraternity, marked a moment of both celebration and reflection.

Engr. Salami expressed deep gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and acknowledged the outgoing president, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, for his service.

He also paid tribute to the distinguished candidates who contested the presidency alongside him, Engr. Dr. George Eduful, Engr. Prof. Mike Agbesi Acheampong, and Engr. Dr. Dr. Surv. Gyamera, calling them remarkable professionals who embody the spirit of engineering excellence.

Engr. Salami emphasized that his new role is “not a ceremonial position, but a call to action.”

He noted that Ghana stands at a critical point where engineering leadership is more essential than ever, especially in the face of poorly maintained infrastructure, collapsing buildings, underutilized local expertise, and the persistent outsourcing of major national projects without adequate local content participation.

Declaring that “the era of silent engineering is over,” he rallied engineers across the country to speak boldly and act decisively.

Under his leadership, he pledged that IET-GH will be assertive, principled, and proactive in protecting engineering standards and enhancing professional integrity.

He outlined key commitments for his administration, including holding institutions accountable for breaches of engineering standards, championing reforms in licensing and ethics, and advocating for the full implementation of Act 819 and the enforcement of L.I. 2410, which governs engineering practice in Ghana.

Engr. Salami reaffirmed IET-GH’s readiness to support national development but insisted that engineers must be included at every stage of infrastructure planning, execution, and commissioning.

He urged the government to develop robust maintenance systems, especially for road infrastructure, highlighting the need for a National Roads Asset Management System to protect major investments and sustain long-term development.

Engr. Salami reassured young engineers and students that IET-GH will modernize its operations, digitize its systems, and create opportunities that foster growth, innovation, and professional advancement.

He also extended an invitation to stakeholders and partners, noting that collaboration is welcome, but always with the clear aim of strengthening local engineering capacity and ensuring Ghana’s engineers remain central to national progress.

The newly sworn-in president pledged to lead with integrity, transparency, and unwavering dedication, urging all members to rise with him.

“Together, let us build a stronger, more respected IET-GH and a Ghana where engineering truly transforms lives,” he said.

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History was made on 9 October when Saint-Germain forward Derek-Owusu Lee became the first Ghanaian ever to play in the Euro Hockey League (EHL), Europe’s premier club competition in field hockey.

Born in Adedeinkpo, Accra, Derek’s journey from the streets of Ghana’s capital to Europe’s biggest hockey stage is nothing short of inspirational.

The Euro Hockey League, organised by the European Hockey Federation, brings together the continent’s best clubs and top talent. Since its inception in the 2007–08 season, it has been regarded as the pinnacle of club hockey in Europe. Just so you know, it is equivalent to football’s UEFA Champions League — a stage where only the very best get to compete.

For Derek, taking to the field in such a tournament was more than just a sporting milestone; it was the realisation of a dream born thousands of miles away in Ghana.

“Honestly, it felt amazing,” Derek told JoySports in an exclusive interview. “Being on that pitch in Barcelona was a dream come true. Growing up in Ghana, I always dreamed of playing in Europe and becoming a professional, and here I am today.”

When he finally had the chance to step onto the turf representing his European Club, the emotion was overwhelming.

“I was speechless,” he recalled.

“It felt like years of hard work had finally paid off. I had a chat with my family, and they were so proud. It was a really special moment.”

Derek left Ghana at the age of 15 and has spent the last 11 years in France, honing his craft and building a career that now serves as a beacon of hope for many young Ghanaian players.

“I’m proud to represent Ghana at this stage,” he said.

“I hope my journey opens more doors for others so that in the coming years, we’ll see many more Ghanaians playing in competitions like this.”

His experience with the Ghana national team, he believes, was a key turning point.

“I grew up playing hockey here in France, but joining the Ghana national team in 2020 really changed me,” Derek explained.

“Competing at international tournaments like the Commonwealth Games gave me belief. It showed me that I could match players at the highest level and that gave me the confidence to dream bigger and work harder.”

Now, with young players back home looking up to him, Derek is embracing his new role as a trailblazer and role model.

“A lot of Ghanaians are watching me, so I try to set a good example — both in how I play and how I carry myself. It’s a kind of pressure, but it’s positive pressure.”

He highlights what he believes is essential for Ghanaian hockey to progress: greater investment and exposure.

“The talent is there,” he said.

“But we need more investment, especially in coaching and tactical development. If we can bring in more training opportunities and learn from top hockey nations, it will make a big difference.”

Derek-Owusu Lee has broken new ground for Ghana in European hockey. His story — from a teenage dreamer in Adedeinkpo, Accra, to making history in one of the world’s top club competitions, stands as an inspiration to a new generation of athletes determined to follow in his footsteps.

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Citizen Fellowship Church, led by Reverend and Mrs Azigiza, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Saturday 14th December 2025 at 1pm at the church’s headquarters opposite Allied Oil Filling Station at Comm 18 Junction.

This year’s theme, “Open Heavens”, sets the tone for a service centred on God opening the heavens and pouring down his blessings.

Since its establishment, Citizen Fellowship Church has focused on restoring hope, shaping society and helping members live out their faith within a diverse community. Over six years, it has grown into a place where lives are transformed and love is deliberately practised.

The anniversary service will feature Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, regarded as one of Ghana’s spiritual fathers, as the main speaker.

Known for his wisdom and spiritual depth, he is expected to lead the congregation into a season of open heavens. There will also be musical ministrations from Celestine Donkor, Paa Kyeremanten and the host choir, Citizen Voices.

Reverend Azigiza has extended an invitation to the public. “Our anniversary is a moment to celebrate God’s faithfulness and look ahead with hope,” he said.

The event will be covered across the church’s media outlets, and followers are encouraged to keep up with Citizen Fellowship Church and Reverend Azigiza on social media for updates.

Members, guests and the general public are encouraged to attend and experience this milestone celebration.

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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the cancellation of the contract between the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Zipline Ghana for the delivery of essential healthcare products in remote health facilities. 

According to him, he was against the Zipline contract since the GHS could not continue to spend GH¢170 million annually for the company to be sending blood and other products to health facilities using drones.

In his view, the GHS should have developed its own in-house capacity to deliver blood through its own drones to cut costs enormously. 

“The Ministry of Health should have bought its own drones by now; you cannot continue spending that kind of money that you are paying a service provider, as it is a total waste of money,” he said.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, November 28, 2025, Mr Ayariga insisted that the Ministry of Health should have bought its own drones after all those years the contract had existed.

“So please, that is my personal view of the matter,” he said when he responded to a concern raised by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over the cancellation of the Zipline contract.

Mr Afenyo-Markin had said the government had just this week cancelled the Zipline contract.

He said Zipline Ghana announced the shutdown of three of its centres just this week because of over GH¢170million outstanding claims. 

“Mr Speaker, we know the critical role Zipline has been playing, especially in delivering medication to rural healthcare,” he said. 

He, therefore, said it was important that the Minister of Health address the issue, especially regarding steps being taken to deal with it, “because it is not those of us in the cities that will suffer from this shutdown.”

“It is those in the rural areas who otherwise would need emergency medical care, and if there is blood, there is the need for them to get a blood transfusion as quickly as possible,” he said. 

In response, the Majority Leader said even in his debate on the 2026 budget statement, he indicated clearly that he was against the Zipline contract. 

He recalled that the Zipline contract was signed somewhere in 2021, but such a contract had been a drain on national resources. 

“Can you imagine every year we are spending GH¢170 million so that they will go and drop blood in some village and then come back?” 

“Meanwhile, there is a road network leading to almost every town, every community in this country, and there are only a few locations that you would say the roads are not accessible,” Mr Ayariga said.

The Bawku Central MP said the money expended could have been used to tar the roads to all those locations where Zipline delivered medicines, and the GHS could have bought its own drones and done its own deliveries anytime it needed to do a delivery. 

Asking how much the cost of a drone was, the Leader said some drones were as cheap as $4,000 and $5,000, with the most expensive drones not costing beyond $10,000 and $20,000. 

“By now, we would have had drones for every district in this country managed by the Ghana Health Service. 

“Let us go and do a total calculation of how much money we have wasted on this Zipline contract,” he said.

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