The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on all labour unions and civil society at large to be measured in their demands on the government. In the same vein, he has asked the government to ensure equity in its dealings with the labour unions to give assurance to the citizenry. Speaking at a special […]
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About 6000 KNUST students deferred for not paying fees
About six thousand students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been forced by the University to defer their courses. This was after KNUST issued a release notifying students who owe more than 70 per cent of school fees by April 7 would be deferred automatically. But the warning did not […]
High Court denies husband of missing woman bail
Dr Wilberforce Aggrey, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) lecturer, who is currently in police custody following a new evidence allegedly linking him to the disappearance of his wife, Rhodaline Amoah-Darko has been denied bail by the Kumasi High Court. Dr Aggrey was last Friday (November 12) remanded in police custody by the […]
KNUST begins vaccine trials for typhoid fever
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), has begun the trial of a vaccine for typhoid fever in Agogo in the Asante Akyem North District in the Ashanti Region. The trial of the vaccine, which is already in use in some countries in Asia, will […]
Katanga, Unity halls clash over SRC vetting
Students of the University Hall, popularly called Katanga, and their counterparts of Unity Hall (Conti) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in the early hours of Sunday, clashed at the vetting of candidates for the Students Representative Council (SRC) elections. The clash, which was characterised by the throwing of chairs and […]
KNUST gets first female Vice Chancellor
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed its first female Vice-Chancellor. Professor Rita Akosua Dickson was appointed on June 25, for a four-year term by the University’s Council at its 258th Special meeting. She commences her term on August 1, 2020 till July 31, 2024. Until her appointment, Prof. Rita Dickson […]
COVID-19: VP Bawumia extols KNUST and Incas for developing 15-20 minute Rapid Diagnostic Test
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has eulogized the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Incas Diagnostics for the breakthrough in developing a Rapid Diagnostic Test. KNUST and Incas yesterday Monday April 27, 2020 announced the development and optimization of Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) for COVID-19 testing. A statement under the hand […]
KNUST and INCAS diagnostics develop rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Incas Diagnostics, a diagnostic company in Kumasi have developed and are optimising Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) for COVID-19 testing. This significant contribution towards the fight against COVID-19, will augment the current COVID-19 testing regime in the country. The development of the RDT is in line […]
Final year student of KNUST electrocuted in her bathroom
A final year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has reportedly been electrocuted in her bathroom. Bernice Akyeama Baah, who was studying Metallurgical Engineering according to BestNewsGH.com sources, died on the night of Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Bernice who lived in an apartment at Ayeduase within the KNUST enclave was said […]
President Akufo-Addo encourages Pitch winners to create jobs
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged winners of the second edition of the Presidential Pitch to be instruments of job creation in their entrepreneurial endeavours. He emphasised that at the heart of government’s agenda to groom young entrepreneurs through such awards is to create avenues for people to grow businesses that would not only […]
We will ‘finish’ you politically-Conti Hall Alumni to Napo
Members of the Alumni Association of Unity Hall also known as Continental Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have vowed to end the political ambitions of Education Minister Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh (Napo). According to the group, Dr Prempeh who is an alumnus has betrayed the oath he took to […]
Executive Council of Katanga Hall calls for calm
The Executive Council of Katanga has called for calm promising that concrete and pragmatic steps are being taken to arrive at decisions that will be in the best interest of all fellows. It therefore appealed to all Fellows to act cautiously and with maximum care as they await the final decision of the Chancellor, His […]