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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.

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Fire at Akosombo substation causes widespread power outage in Ashanti

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A fire at the GRIDCo substation in Akosombo has caused widespread power outages across the Ashanti Region, affecting dozens of communities including KNUST, commercial centres, and industrial zones. The Electricity Company of Ghana reports that engineers are working to restore supply as technical challenges are resolved.

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Major infrastructure failure: Fire at Akosombo substation causes widespread power outages across Ashanti Region, affecting KNUST and commercial zones.

26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Fire at Akosombo substation causes widespread power outage in Ashanti

    A fire at the GRIDCo substation in Akosombo has caused widespread power outages across the Ashanti Region, affecting dozens of communities including KNUST, commercial centres, and industrial zones. The Electricity Company of Ghana reports that engineers are working to restore supply as technical challenges are resolved.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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