41 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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60 h. ago Police Christmas special operation: 101 suspects arrested in Greater Accra

As part of efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful festive season, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 101 suspects during targeted operations at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Nungua, Adabraka, Achimota, East Legon, and Railways.

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5 d. ago Former NBA star impressed with ‘Her Time To Play’ basketball initiative in Ghana

Over 150 girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years took part in this year’s “Her Time To Play” basketball leadership summit in Kumasi. The two-day event held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, was put together by Seed Academy Ghana and the NBA Africa CSR Department, under the auspices of […]

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6 d. ago Why Ghana’s insurance laws still fail claimants, according to new KNUST research

A doctoral researcher at KNUST says personal experience and community-based research reveal deep enforcement failures in Ghana’s motor insurance system, allowing bad-faith claims denial to persist despite existing laws. Dr. Edmund Nelson Amasah, a doctoral researcher at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), says personal experience shaped his resolve to investigate what […]

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7 d. ago AMA Boss Leads Task Force to Arrest Six Drivers Over Unapproved Fares

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city. The operation, which commenced around 5:30 pm, began at the COCOBOD section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/

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9 d. ago Vice President honours Nkrumah’s photographer, Chris Hesse, for safeguarding national memory

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid glowing tribute to Rev. Christian Tsui Hesse, the celebrated personal photographer of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, describing his life’s work as an irreplaceable asset to Ghana’s national memory. In a Facebook post shared after visiting Rev. Hesse at his residence, the Vice President said she was deeply honoured to meet a man whose lens captured some of the most defining moments of Ghana’s independence and Pan-African history. She noted that his contribution “is not something any nation can forget,” stressing that his iconic photographs continue to shape how generations understand the country’s political and cultural evolution.

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9 d. ago State to honour Alex Dadey with  Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Award

In a major recognition of his contributions to the nation’s socio-economic landscape, Alex Dadey, the Executive Chairman of the KGL Group  has been selected as a recipient of the Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Award for Business Excellence in Ghana. The award will be presented during the high-profile Diaspora Summit 2025, scheduled to take place at the Accra International […]

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2 w. ago Colombia’s Vice President visits Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has become the focus of renewed national and international attention as the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, paid a visit to the historic site during her tour of Ghana.

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2 w. ago KNUST, Yinson and Petroleum Commission inaugurate Ghana’s first Net

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yinson Production West Africa Limited (Yinson), and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have commissioned the Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL), Ghana’s first specialised centre dedicated to scientific carbon measurement, emissions modelling, advanced decarbonisation research and industry-focused training. The lab, situated at the College of Engineering, forms part of the Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Project (NCEP), a five-year research and development partnership signed on 12 June 2025 to harmonise Ghana’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data into a single interactive national map and conduct a full carbon-intensity assessment of the oil and gas sector. Yinson funded the establishment of the facility with an investment of about US$350,000, with the first tranche released immediately after the inception report and implementation plan were submitted. Prof. Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering, said the ...

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2 w. ago KGL Eve Medical centre inaugurated to transform mental healthcare across Ghana

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated the KGL Eve Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art mental wellness facility at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), aimed at transforming mental healthcare delivery across northern Ghana. Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the centre would provide accessible, dignified, and professional mental health services to children, students, working adults, and retirees. “Facing mental and medical health challenges nationwide, the facility provides accessible services supported by strong partnerships,” she noted.

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2 w. ago Veep Unveils KGL Eve Medical Centre at KNUST to Transform Mental Healthcare delivery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veep-unveils-kgl-eve-medical-centre-at-knust-to-transform-mental-healthcare-delivery/Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, yesterday inaugurated the KGL Eve Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art mental wellness facility at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, to transform mental healthcare delivery across northern Ghana. The multimillion-dollar purpose-built centre, commissioned in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Lady Julia Osei Tutu II, represents the first […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veep-unveils-kgl-eve-medical-centre-at-knust-to-transform-mental-healthcare-delivery/

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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