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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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KNUST

Also known as: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

KNUST — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a tertiary institution in Ghana's Ashanti Region receiving a GH₵400m GETFund contract for a teaching hospital.

Culture

Ghanaian VR developer preserves African cultural heritage through immersive technology

The News

Edmund Darko, a Ghanaian alumnus of KNUST now studying at Ohio University, has created Reliving Relics, an interactive virtual reality platform that documents and presents African history through experiential storytelling. His project, which explores cultural heritage such as the Golden Stool's historical significance to the Ashanti Kingdom, won first place at the 2026 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.

Why it matters

Ghanaian developer's VR platform preserving African cultural heritage internationally showcases innovative tech application by Ghanaian talent.

13 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghanaian VR developer preserves African cultural heritage through immersive technology

    Edmund Darko, a Ghanaian alumnus of KNUST now studying at Ohio University, has created Reliving Relics, an interactive virtual reality platform that documents and presents African history through experiential storytelling. His project, which explores cultural heritage such as the Golden Stool's historical significance to the Ashanti Kingdom, won first place at the 2026 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Former Education Minister shares secondary school journey

    Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe, recalled becoming the first in his family to attend secondary school, describing the challenges of navigating the system as a village boy and the financial hardships that forced him to attend as a day student at Jachie Pramso Senior High School, studying General Arts with Mathematics and French electives.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. KNUST physicist Dr Labik awarded DARA research grant on planet formation

    Dr Linus Kweku Labik of KNUST's Department of Physics has been awarded a research grant from Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) to support work on planet formation processes. His former year group at St Augustine's College has celebrated the achievement as a reflection of academic excellence.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. KNUST secures GH¢400m GETFund contract for teaching hospital

    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured a GH¢400 million contract from the Ghana Education Trust Fund for medical equipment to establish a new teaching hospital, expected to enhance medical training and specialised healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide

  5. MTN Ghana appoints Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief HR Officer

    MTN Ghana has appointed Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026. Wilson, a seasoned HR executive with over 23 years of experience, was previously instrumental in Ghana's banking sector consolidation, leading the integration of seven banks and overseeing the transition of more than 2,500 employees.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. GETFund awards GH₵400m contract for KNUST Teaching Hospital equipment

    The Ghana Education Trust Fund has awarded a GH₵400 million contract to procure medical equipment for a new teaching hospital at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The facility will support medical training, research, and specialized healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.

    23 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  7. GETFund awards GH¢400m contract to equip KNUST Teaching Hospital

    The Ghana Education Trust Fund has awarded a GH¢400 million contract for medical equipment to establish a new teaching hospital at KNUST, aimed at enhancing training for medical professionals and delivering specialised healthcare services to the Ashanti Region and beyond.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  8. GETFund awards GH¢400m for KNUST teaching hospital medical equipment

    The Ghana Education Trust Fund has committed GH¢400 million to procure modern medical equipment for a teaching hospital at KNUST, aiming to transform the institution into a centre of excellence for clinical training, research, and healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  9. Fashion founder stresses intentional career planning over chance

    Oheneba Yaw Boamah, founder of Abrantie TheGentleman menswear brand, told young entrepreneurs at Hitz FM's "My Hustle" initiative that success comes from deliberate positioning and careful planning rather than chance, tracing his own path from secondary school visual arts through textile studies at KNUST.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Fire at Akosombo substation causes blackouts in three regions

    A fire at the Ghana Grid Company substation in Akosombo disrupted bulk power transmission, causing widespread outages across the Ashanti Region, Central Region, and Tema enclave, affecting residential communities, educational institutions, and industrial zones.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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