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… Born in Sekondi-Takoradi and based in Kumasi, Appiah completed a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) in Painting at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2022. …
Celebrating Ghana’s Artistic Excellence: ABSA Spotlights Ezra Appiah’s Solo Exhibition and Reginald Boateng’s Award WinJoy Online
… Born in Sekondi-Takoradi and based in Kumasi, Appiah completed a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) in Painting at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2022. …
Absa Bank spotlights Ezra Appiah’s solo exhibition at L’Atelier eventJoy Online
… He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). …
Ghanaian veterinarian leads campaign against proposed African battery cage standardJoy Online
… Professor John Amuasi, Head of Global Health at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), said visible screening measures offered limited assurance because people infected with the virus might not show symptoms when they arrived in t …
Ebola: Ghana must track incoming travellers, not rely on temperature checks – Prof AmuasiJoy Online
… He is also the first Ghanaian to receive the MSD Animal Health/World Veterinary Association (WVA) Veterinary Student Scholarship. “KNUST and its social environment gave me my foundation. …
From KNUST to Yale: Ghanaian veterinarian makes history at Yale School of the EnvironmentThe Chronicle
… GNASSM said the comments were made during a stakeholder engagement programme jointly organised by the Association and GoldBod at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). …
Sammy Gyamfi Has Done Nothing Wrong – GNASSMJoy Online
… She made the call on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the 14th Global Biennial Congress and Alumni Homecoming of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. …
Trade Minister urges laboratories, factories to work as partnersJoy Online
… A food science research team from KNUST working in the Saboba District of the Northern Region says several locally available food commodities contain valuable nutrients, yet traditional preparation practices and limited knowledge of alternative uses prevent households from maximi …
Nutritious foods, malnourished children: Researchers explore hidden nutrition gap in SabobaJoy Online
… He said the government would work with the Ministry of Finance to secure financial clearance for recruitment, including young engineers graduating from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). …
Ghana Hydrological Authority identifies three outstanding issues affecting operationsDaily Guide
… Eric Appau Asante delivering the keynote address The Coordinator of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Eric Appau Asante, has cautioned newly trained teachers against allowing AI to replace their profe …
‘AI Must Not Replace Teachers’Ghanaian artist Ezra Appiah's solo exhibition "Family Album: A New and a Reborn Version" runs from 7 to 27 November 2026 at The Mix Design Hub in Accra, exploring family memories through archival photographs and montage. Photographer Reginald Boateng has been named a 2026 Absa L'Atelier Art Ambassador Award winner.
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Ghanaian artist Ezra Appiah's solo exhibition "Family Album: A New and a Reborn Version" runs from 7 to 27 November 2026 at The Mix Design Hub in Accra, exploring family memories through archival photographs and montage. Photographer Reginald Boateng has been named a 2026 Absa L'Atelier Art Ambassador Award winner.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artist Ezra Appiah, a 2024 Absa L'Atelier Art Ambassador Award winner, will present his first solo exhibition titled Family Album: A New and a Reborn Version from 7–27 November 2026 at The Mix Design Hub in Accra, drawing on childhood memories and archival family photographs to explore how people remember and understand family life.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel Baba Abiliba, a Ghanaian veterinarian and founder of the Animal Welfare League, is leading a continent-wide campaign against a proposed African standard that would approve battery cages for egg-laying hens. The campaign calls on African national standards bodies to reject the draft standard, arguing that the system causes pain and suffering to chickens and contradicts African values.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A public health expert at KNUST warned that Ghana's Ebola preparedness should prioritise surveillance and tracking of incoming travellers, collecting accurate contact details to enable quick follow-up if they develop symptoms, rather than relying on temperature checks and hand sanitisers at airports, which offer limited assurance since infected people may not show symptoms on arrival.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel Baba Abiliba, a KNUST veterinary graduate, has become the first Ghana-trained veterinarian to enrol at Yale School of the Environment's Master of Environmental Management programme in August 2026. He is also the first Ghanaian to receive the MSD Animal Health/World Veterinary Association Veterinary Student Scholarship.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners has defended the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board against criticism of his recent comments on illegal mining, stating he was advocating for the formalisation of eligible unlicensed miners rather than endorsing galamsey. The remarks were made during a stakeholder engagement at KNUST attended by more than 1,500 mine owners to discuss the District Gold Market concept and sector reform.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare urged closer partnership between research laboratories and factories to boost Ghana's local manufacturing and production capacity. She made the call at KNUST's 14th Global Biennial Congress, asking alumni to contribute expertise and resources to strengthen the institution's role in industrial growth.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A KNUST food science research team working in Saboba District found that communities have access to over 50 nutritious local food commodities but lack knowledge on how to prepare and combine them to maximize nutritional benefits. The researchers are collaborating with residents to develop improved recipes and preparation methods for locally available ingredients to address malnutrition.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Hydrological Authority has identified three major obstacles to its operations: passage of supporting regulations, approval of conditions of service, and operationalisation of its statutory fund. The government has pledged to address staffing shortages and poor retention, which the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources warns could undermine flood forecasting and coastal protection efforts.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Eric Appau Asante, Coordinator of AI Courses at KNUST, cautioned newly trained teachers against allowing AI to replace their professional judgment and human responsibility in the classroom. While AI can help prepare lesson plans and develop assessments, he stressed that teaching requires human understanding, compassion and moral guidance that machines cannot provide, and that careless AI use risks exposing learners' personal information and spreading misleading information.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's banking system has recovered following years of turmoil that saw 420 financial institutions collapse between 2017 and 2019, costing over 10,000 jobs and GH¢25 billion in government spending on a clean-up. Under John Mahama's government, recapitalized banks, lower borrowing costs, and greater currency stability mark a recovery built on stabilization and confidence.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST has signed an MoU with MTN Ghana to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, offering student internships, graduate recruitment, and industry-led training with a focus on developing AI solutions. The partnership aims to equip graduates with practical skills and address brain drain by encouraging skilled workers to remain in Ghana.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The College of Engineering at KNUST is seeking deeper collaboration with industry and plans a GH¢40 million Technology and Innovation Building to enable students to develop and test ideas while enabling companies to collaborate with university researchers on new technologies and products.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah has stressed that Ghana's One Million Coders Programme must translate digital skills training into real jobs, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities for young people, moving beyond certification to real-world application in the digital economy.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian researchers are using AI-powered computational methods to identify materials that could make solar panels more efficient and affordable by increasing conversion efficiency from about 22% to between 25% and 30%, with potential benefits for rural communities and local renewable energy capacity.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Six of nine finalists at the 2026 National Bible Quiz were former PRESEC Legon students; the winning team AGCM-KNUST consisted entirely of PRESEC alumni, including Benjamin W. Jackson competing in his third consecutive final.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Caleb Nii Okai, known as Nii the Menace, completed a seven-day 240-kilometre run from Accra to Kumasi to promote breast cancer awareness and the importance of early screening. He covered an average of 35 to 40 kilometres daily, interacting with communities along the route to spread awareness about women's breast health.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Apprenticeship Programme pledged support for Ask Media Training School graduates to establish businesses using practical skills, with the deputy coordinator noting that graduates can approach the National Youth Authority to explore available assistance including tools for business development.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana has partnered with Google to secure more than 96,000 licences for "Gemini for Education" to equip students and faculty with AI competencies as employers increasingly prioritise AI proficiency in graduate employability.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After fiber cuts on 26 September 2026 disrupted voice and data services across the five northern regions and parts of Oti, Ghana's National Communications Authority and network operators restored services the same day. The incident highlights the need for telecommunications infrastructure to have truly independent redundant routes, not just multiple providers using the same underlying infrastructure.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 5G infrastructure investment can improve everyday business operations—from retail payment systems to medical image transfer and remote work—but realizing economic gains requires not just speed but dependable connectivity, adequate capacity for specific workloads, and affordable pricing suited to business needs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Guinness Ghana DJ Awards brought its ALL OUT RAVE experience to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, attracting more than 10,000 ravers to Republic Hall for a celebration of music and DJ culture featuring performances by DJs Safety, Qwerty DJ, DJ Fabian, DJ Phuture and DJ Kveb.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has donated 100 bags of cement and GH¢5,000 towards the construction of an ultramodern palace at Ankaase in the Ashanti Region, made during celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the enstoolment of Nana Adomako-Ansa I as Ankaasehene.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is investing heavily in artificial intelligence—with a $250 million AI Computing Centre and $20 million National AI Strategy—and attracting major data centre operators, but faces risks from inadequate power grids, weak cybersecurity defences, and regulatory frameworks still in development.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress is vetting 54 aspirants on October 17 for the party's Western Regional executive elections in November, following a peaceful online nomination process. The Deputy Regional Secretary position attracted the most applicants, and the Regional Elections Committee chairman said the region is ready for the contest.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Akosua Achiaa Sarpong Esq, the 2026 Best Graduating Student of the Ghana School of Law, said she hoped to win an award because of her hard work and dedication, though she did not expect to emerge as the overall best student given the calibre of her classmates. She was drawn to law by the prestige and confidence she observed in lawyers while growing up.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hamdia Issahaku, a University for Development Studies nursing student from Gambaga, sold body splash to fellow students in hostels to support herself through school after financial hardship following her mother's death and her brother's medical emergency. She balanced her small business with her studies to graduate as the best female graduating student in her class.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Akosua Achia Sarpong Esq., named the 2026 Overall Best Law Student at the Ghana School of Law, said she was filled with disbelief and gratitude upon learning of the honour, having not expected to emerge as overall best despite hoping to win an award in a specific course category.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ten Ghanaian public and private institutions are accessing a GH¢7 million grant from Lakehead University in Canada to strengthen technical expertise in environmental degradation, forest value chain management, and sustainable natural resource management over five years. The partnership will train 36 Ghanaians in wood science, remote sensing, ecological remediation, and forestry.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has announced revised reopening arrangements: freshers are to report October 15, continuing students October 17, and lectures begin October 19, 2026. The revision was announced following an emergency Executive Committee meeting, though no reason for the change was provided.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →