Many have wondered the sudden growth of the fine dining business in the Ashanti region; a business which previously was alien to the region and largely, had been identified with the cosmopolitan life of the capital city, Accra. Well, it all started with the vision of Mr. Albert Owusu Amoako, a Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) alumnus, ...

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with SEND-GHANA and the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND), has intensified efforts to promote the adoption of Front-of-Package Warning Labelling (FOPWL) policies in Ghana. At a symposium held to discuss the impact of food labelling on consumer health, experts underscored the need for clear nutritional information to ...

Scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are making strides in renewable energy by developing a new method of producing battery materials from taro peels. This innovation could reduce electronic waste and reliance on expensive imported materials. The research, led by Dr. Daniel Nframah Ampong and his team at the KNUST Centre for Engineering Materials Research ...

At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, a BSc. Physics student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has taken a step closer to his aviation dreams; the young scholar recently boarded a private jet, courtesy of businessman and aviation enthusiast Ibrahim Mahama. Mahama, impressed by Melchizedek’s academic excellence—securing five As and three Bs in the ...

The ongoing vetting process for ministers under the 9th Republic of Ghana took a significant turn on Thursday, 30th January 2025, as the Minister Designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, Hon. Mutala Muhammed, faced scrutiny from Members of Parliament. During the session, Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, questioned the nominee about how he plans to ...

Minister-designate for Labour and Employment, Abdul Rashid Hassan, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting gender equity in employment, emphasizing its role in economic growth. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 30, 2025, the Wa Central MP stressed the importance of gender balance in the workforce, arguing that equal opportunities for both men and women would contribute significantly ...

The 2025 Nyansapo Dialogue Series, organized by the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), provided a platform for fresh students to glean invaluable life lessons from distinguished alumni. This year’s edition of the Series reaffirmed the university’s dedication to bridging the gap between academia and real-world experiences, while fostering mentorship and ...

The government’s initiative to cover academic fees for first-year students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has sparked diverse reactions among beneficiaries. While many students celebrated the relief it brings, others questioned its long-term sustainability and equity, suggesting better targeting for underprivileged students. “This initiative reduces the financial burden on families, especially in these tough times. It ...

A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has highlighted the critical role parental involvement plays in boosting the academic performance of university students in Ghana. Published in Cogent Education, the research surveyed 613 students, exploring how campus visits, regular phone calls, and parental encouragement impacted students’ cumulative weighted averages. The findings were striking: parental ...

A groundbreaking study conducted jointly by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, has raised serious health concerns regarding the presence of cancer-causing substances in meats singed using various fuel sources. Published in Environmental Health Insights, the study reveals that meats singed with tyres contain alarmingly high levels of harmful ...