38 h. ago KNUST launches Nkabom collaborative project to transform Ghana’s agri

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially launched the Nkabom Collaborative Project, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s agri-food and nutrition ecosystem. Speaking at the launch on Farmers’ Day, Mr Piere Brunache Jr., Director of the Nkabom Collaborative Secretariat at McGill University, Canada, described the project as a platform that will create thousands of jobs and support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

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38 h. ago Ghana’s future football stars shine as Adrobaa R/C wins Milo U

Adrobaa Roman Catholic School from the Ahafo Region has been crowned champions of the Milo U-13 Champions League, marking the return of one of Ghana’s most celebrated grassroots football tournaments after a six-year hiatus. Speaking at the finals held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Paa Joe Park in Kumasi on Saturday, December 6, Nestlé Ghana Managing Director, Salomé Azevedo, praised the tournament for shaping young talent. “We are thrilled to witness the young talents showcasing their skills today. The kids’ performance is truly impressive, and we hope to see this tournament continue annually without interruptions,” she said.

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5 d. ago Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama makes history as first African to top ArtReview’s Global Power 100 list

Ghanaian Artist and PhD student in Painting and Sculpture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ibrahim Mahama, has become the first African to top ArtReview’s prestigious Power 100 list, the influential annual ranking of the most powerful figures in contemporary art. The 2025 list was released on December 4, 2025. […]

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8 d. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

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9 d. ago Otumfuo Urges Mahama to Prioritize Unemployment Crisis Threatening National Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent steps to address Ghana’s rising unemployment, describing it as a growing threat to national stability that can no longer be ignored. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/

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1 week ago Asantehene warns private legal practitioners over KNUST land disputes

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed strong displeasure with private legal practitioners who take up lawsuits challenging the ownership of lands belonging to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the University, the Asantehene said some lawyers continue to file cases on behalf of individuals falsely claiming to be Abusuapanin or family heads with legitimate rights to KNUST property. He described this trend as unethical and unacceptable.

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1 week ago Asantehene urges President Mahama to act swiftly on unemployment, calls for support for SMEs

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise Ghana’s growing unemployment crisis, warning that the situation poses a threat to national stability. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, the Asantehene said the country can no longer overlook the scale of joblessness among the youth.

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1 week ago Otumfuo praises government on KNUST Teaching Hospital but urges financial clearance to fix lecturer

The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has welcomed renewed government commitment to the completion of the KNUST Teaching Hospital, following the release of GH¢46 million and US$389,000 through GETFund for equipping the facility. He urged that the final stages of the project be accelerated so the hospital becomes a national legacy. Addressing the climax of the University’s 59th Congregation in Kumasi, Otumfuo appealed to government to grant immediate financial clearance to recruit additional academic and administrative staff, warning that the current lecturer-student ratio poses a long-term threat to academic quality.

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1 week ago AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi launches first community scholarship for KNUST students

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has awarded full scholarships to 20 students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Obuasi Campus, as part of its newly launched AGA Obuasi Community Scholarship. Speaking at the launch in Obuasi, the mine’s Managing Director, Ing. Samuel Boakye Pobee, said the initiative forms a critical part of the company’s 10-year Socio-Economic Development Plan.

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1 week ago 20 KNUST students receive scholarships as AGA Obuasi Mine launches new community scholarship scheme

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has launched the first edition of the AGA Obuasi Community Scholarship, awarding full support packages to 20 students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Obuasi Campus.

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1 week ago KNUST IDL Valedictorian Turns Personal Struggles Into Academic Triumph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/knust-idl-valedictorian-turns-personal-struggles-into-academic-triumph/At the 59th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), one story stood out—not because of perfect grades alone, but because of the extraordinary resilience behind them. Wisdom Selasie Degbey, a staff member at the Ministry of Interior, has been celebrated as the valedictorian for the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/knust-idl-valedictorian-turns-personal-struggles-into-academic-triumph/

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1 week ago Prof Danquah of UG and KNUST’s Prof Emikpe elected Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences

Profs. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah of the University of Ghana and Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been elected Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS).

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2 w. ago My ‘mo Kwame Nkrumah’ comment was totally misunderstood – NAPO

The running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says his controversial “mo Kwame Nkrumah” remark was taken out of context and completely misunderstood.

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2 w. ago Over Seven Hundred Schools Join National Agriculture Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-seven-hundred-schools-join-national-agriculture-programme/The Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) celebrated a major milestone in its School Farm Programme, with participation rising to more than 700 schools across all 16 regions, reflecting growing national interest in practical agriculture and youth entrepreneurship. Speaking at the 2025 KIC School Farm Awards Ceremony held Friday, November 22, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-seven-hundred-schools-join-national-agriculture-programme/

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2 w. ago Accra–Kumasi expressway will cut travel time significantly — KNUST Architect

An Urban Designer and Architect at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Charles Essel, has thrown his support behind the government’s plan to construct a new expressway linking Accra and Kumasi.

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2 w. ago GIF holds 28th annual general meeting to address mining challenges and forest restoration

The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Institute of Foresters (GIF) was held on November 6, at the Amonoo-Neizer (IDL) Conference Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

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2 w. ago Government Inaugurates Nuclear Power Ghana Board for Energy Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-inaugurates-nuclear-power-ghana-board-for-energy-expansion/Government has inaugurated the Nuclear Power Ghana Board as the country advances efforts to add nuclear energy to its national power mix, marking progress in a decades-long pursuit first envisioned by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-inaugurates-nuclear-power-ghana-board-for-energy-expansion/

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2 w. ago KNUST workshop trains 182 students on branding and marketing under ACCESS project

The African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS 2.0) has trained more than 180 students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in branding and marketing strategies to boost their employability and entrepreneurial competitiveness. The event, held at the Department of Publishing Studies and themed “Building Brands That Sell and Last: Marketing Strategies & Personal Branding for Small Businesses,” formed part of the Time with the Master’s Series 2025 under the ACCESS project.

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2 w. ago Teachers, students and amorous relations: Finding the way out for policymakers and protect students from undue influence

In October 2025, Ghana was rocked by a shocking betrayal of trust at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS). A viral video showed the school’s Assistant Headmaster (Academic), Mr. Charles A. Aidoo, in a compromising position with a female student.  The Ghana Education Service (GES) reacted swiftly – dismissing Mr. Aidoo from office and barring him from the campus pending investigation.  Almost simultaneously, another scandal emerged from Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School, where Mr. Richard Tibetor was interdicted after a video allegedly showed him in an act of sexual misconduct with a student

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2 w. ago Africa remains rich in natural resources but poor in global influence – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed continental push toward economic liberation, technological sovereignty, and deeper unity, warning that Africa continues to face modern forms of domination despite decades of political independence. Speaking at the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, […]

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