Six exceptional diploma graduands from the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nalerigu, have been honoured for their outstanding academic performance in their respective programmes. The awards, presented at the climax of the 12th Graduation Ceremony of the Ministry of Health Training Institutions (MoHTI), affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, by the Provost of KNUST’s College ...
Sabbathsian Asante Bonsu, a third-year Information Technology student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is charting an unconventional path in educational innovation through a project that began with a simple question: if we can design it, why can’t we make it here in Ghana? Thinking about Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported educational materials. He believed local ...
A former General Arts student who self-studied Physics and Chemistry to pursue engineering has defied the odds to emerge as Valedictorian of the College of Engineering, graduating with a CWA of 86.75. Otuo Serebour’s path to engineering excellence was anything but conventional. Unlike most of his colleagues who came from science backgrounds, he began his academic journey in General Arts. ...
When Felix Quacoe Baidoo walked onto the KNUST campus as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, he carried more than dreams; he carried the weight of a story that almost ended before it started. For a moment, he thought his dream to pursue higher education was over. Financial constraints had pushed him out of school once, and the future looked uncertain. ...
As pharmacies stay open late and online drugstores thrive, more and more people are reaching for medications without prescriptions, often without realizing the risks. Self-medication, the practice of treating health issues without professional advice, is becoming a silent but dangerous epidemic across communities. From common headaches to anxiety, insomnia, and even chronic conditions, millions are choosing to self-diagnose and ...
I am Lordina Konadu Yiadom, a proud alumna of Amaniampong Senior High School, Library Prefect, Literary Group President, and Ashanti Regional SRC Literary Group President for the Class of 2014. I studied General Arts, and eleven years after completing, I could not be prouder of my alma mater. For the first time in our school’s history, Amaniampong SHS has reached ...
Transitioning from campus life to the world of work is often exciting the thrill of earning your first paycheck, dressing up for work, and finally being independent. But beneath that excitement lies a reality many young graduates are unprepared for, the challenge of managing money, navigating workplace politics, and making sound decisions that can define one’s career and financial future. ...
Peter Pan has always been creepy, to an extent, spine chilling. It is not just his mischievous 1953 animated face that seems somewhat eerie for a supposed child, his entire demeanour counts. The 1953 Disney peter pan animation puts a face to the never-growing adult of a child but also tames down the story̶ very on theme for Disney. Most ...
Four final-year students from the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Abigail Osei Sarpong, Janet Yeboah, Anthony Amoah Mensah and Ninyeh Benjamin Teye have highlighted the critical role of the University Hospital as a healthcare hub not only for staff and students, but also for the general public. Speaking on Focus ...
Cocoa production contributes about 8% to Ghana’s GDP and revenue of over 2 Billion dollars annually . With Europe being the largest consumer of Ghana’s Cocoa, the economy heavily depends on its foreign exchange earned from cocoa exports. . With Europe being the largest consumer of Ghana’s Cocoa, the economy heavily depends on its foreign exchange earned from cocoa exports. ...