A Research Fellow and author, Dr. Charles Prempeh, has called on Ghanaian youth to align their political activism with the country’s cultural, religious, and historical foundations. Speaking on Focus FM’s “Good Morning KNUST” show, he shared insights from his new book, “Youth Activism in Modern Politics in Ghana” and offered practical advice to the youth. Dr. Prempeh stressed that youth ...
A lecturer at the Department of Economics at KNUST, Dr. Prince Boakye-Frimpong, has cautioned the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) against compelling its members to reduce prices following the recent appreciation of the cedi. Speaking on the TeknoKrat Show on Focus FM with Audrey Sika Dzifa, Dr. Boakye-Frimpong stated that although the strengthening of the local currency is a ...
Kumasi — Scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have found a surprisingly simple way to estimate whether a young Ghanaian woman is from the drier north or the wetter south: by measuring the width of her left hand. In a study involving 100 female students, researchers discovered that women from the forest zones of southern ...
Anti-corruption campaigner, Senanu Edem is calling on the government to convert the newly introduced Code of Conduct for public officials into enforceable law. Speaking on the Teknokrat show on Focus FM, Senanu emphasized that the current framework lacks the legal backing needed to ensure real accountability. He noted that although the Code announced by the President, John Dramani Mahama on ...
A lecturer in History and Political Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Amakye Boateng, has described the government’s new code of conduct for public workers as part of a broader presidential vision to “reset” the nation. Speaking on Focus FM’s Teknokrat, Dr. Boateng said the President’s move signals a shift towards accountability and discipline ...
Deputy Health Officer, Korkor Barimah Djimatey, has cautioned that the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is not solely transmitted through sexual activity, challenging widely held misconceptions and urging broader public awareness. Speaking on the Teknokrat Show on Focus FM with host Audrey Sika Dzifa, Ms. Djimatey clarified that while sexual contact remains the most common transmission route, HPV can also be ...
The Director of Passports, Mr. Kwesi Asante, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s new electronic passport will immediately phase out the existing biometric passport system. He assured Ghanaians that the transition will be gradual, with both passport types valid until 2030 or their expiration date. Speaking on The Teknokrat Show on Focus FM with host Sika Audrey Dzifa, Mr. Asante clarified ...
The Oforikrom Health Centre has stepped up efforts to raise awareness about anaemia among pregnant women, hosting a health talk to address the silent but deadly condition. Also the intervention was a community durbar organised by family medicine residents from KNUST AND KATH as part of their community intervention based on findings from data they collected about anemia in pregnant ...
In line with its mission to spread love and compassion, the Afetsi Awoonor Foundation has made a notable donation to nursing mothers and newborns at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital during the Easter festivities. The donation, which took place on Easter Monday, included diapers, wipes and detergents. The initiative is aimed at supporting mothers and promoting maternal and child health in ...
There is growing concern over the safety of students in Senior High Schools following a shooting incident at Kumasi Adventist Senior High School on Saturday, April 5, 2025. A student is reported to have accidentally shot a fellow student while trying to prove that a gun he was holding was fully loaded. Media practitioner, Jeff Aboagye, has blamed weak security ...