General Manager of Focus FM and morning show host at Nhyira FM, Nana Kwadwo Jantuah, has underscored the transformative impact of volunteering in the media industry. Speaking at the MESCA program on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Gardiners Conference Room in the Great Hall, he encouraged aspiring media professionals to embrace volunteerism as a stepping stone to success. The ...
Senior lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Mrs. Mercy Badu, has called on women to see themselves as agents of change in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She made this passionate appeal on Friday, March 7, at the Lady Julia’s Mentorship Masterclass 2025 held ...
Fashion at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is more than just appearance; it reflects discipline, identity, and future aspirations. Across the campus, students express themselves through a mix of personal style and faculty-specific dress codes. These distinct outfits symbolize unity and professionalism, preparing students for life beyond academia. In the Business School, the signature blue shirts ...
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 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 ...
Ghana stands at a crossroads, and the direction it takes will significantly determine its trajectory for decades to come. The New Patriotic Party (NPP), with its track record of transformative initiatives, has consistently been the architect of Ghana’s most impactful developmental projects. From major infrastructure advancements to economic stabilization programs, the NPP has demonstrated a vision for progress unmatched by ...
Gold’s role in the global economy and protecting the financial security of nations cannot be overemphasized. It is a necessity for hedging declining currencies globally. Mining is an important economic activity in Ghana, contributing significantly to the country’s export earnings, revenues, and employment and about 6% of GDP. The Minerals Commission Report estimates that artisanal and small-scale mining sector employs ...
In Ghana, the practice of illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as “galamsey,” has emerged as a double-edged sword, providing livelihoods for many while simultaneously creating destruction on the environment and public health. Galamsey, derived from the phrase “gather them and sell”, is local Ghanaian jargon that means illegal small-scale mining. The attractiveness of the lifestyle of gold miners drive thousands ...
A delightful photo capturing a momentous encounter between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s (KNUST) Student Representative Council (SRC) President, Yvonne Osei Adobea, and the esteemed Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has surfaced online, sparking admiration and excitement across social media platforms. In the enchanting snapshot, the poised and graceful Yvonne Osei Adobea can be seen adorned in ...
For many workers across Africa, retirement looms as a daunting prospect, often accompanied by fears of financial insecurity and loss of purpose. In the collective consciousness, retirement is sometimes perceived as a looming shadow, casting doubt on the future rather than promising a golden age of leisure and fulfilment. In this brief article, I wish to shift this perspective. Rather ...