Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says he will be reflecting on 79 years of his existence on earth as he marks his birthday. Speaking on 3FM’s morning show, Sunrise, hosted by Winston Amoah from Monday to Friday, the former first gentleman said he will be taking stock of his life. He said he will welcome … Read more
Former President of the Republic, John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed the first ever Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT). The appointment was announced by the University Council in a statement signed by the Council Chairman, Dr Stephen S. Yirenkyi. “The council of the University of Mines and Technology at its 62nd (regular) Meeting held … Read more
The Tarkwa Police Station has arrested 10 Chinese nationals suspected to be engaged in illegal mining. The 10 were caught in the act at a site at Efua Nta Kamponase opposite the Tarkwa Senior High School in the Western Region. They were arrested Wednesday afternoon following a tip-off by a group called Volunteers Against Illegal … Read more
It is now almost certain that the National Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku, may not lead his party’s youth into the 2020 elections, which means the party is likely to miss its inspirational and charismatic youth leader in the 2020 elections. Awuku, who has been credited with building a … Read more
Government has been urged to consider the national bill on Occupational, Safety and Health (OSH) that seeks to cure challenges on safety especially in the extractive industry. “Currently, we have a fragmented system – for instance in the mines sector, we have the inspectorate of Minerals Commission handling mines safety and on factory we have … Read more
The John A. Kufuor Foundation (JAKF), a non-profit making organisation, has awarded scholarship to 20 students of various tertiary institutions across the country to undergo a leadership training programme. The beneficiaries who are second-year students pursuing various degree programmes will be supported through their tertiary education, while they also undergo grooming to take up leadership … Read more
Members of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Mining [GNASSM] have condemned what they termed irresponsible mining activities leading to destruction of forest reserves and water bodies. At a media interaction in Kumasi, members of GNASSM said the association is not a law enforcement agency and thus is not able to prevent or stop the … Read more
Headmaster of Wenchi Methodist Senior High School has revealed that the ill-fated excursion to Kintampo waterfalls in the Bong Ahafo region was duly sanctioned. Mr Foster Boateng who lost 15 of his students in the tragedy revealed this at a meeting with the Vice-President Dr. Bawumia and management of Methodist schools on Monday night. He … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has joined dozens to express sympathy with families of victims of the Kintampo Waterfalls disaster that claimed 20 lives. In a statement issued on Monday, March 20, the Minority, however, warned journalists to be circumspect in posting images accompanying their reportage. Signed by leader Haruna Iddrisu, the statement urged government to … Read more
Professor Sitsofe Anku, Executive Director of Meagasa Mathematics Academy has expressed worry about little interest in the study of Mathematics which had caused damage to the citizenry. Prof Anku posited that the misuse of Mathematics had led to the death of a patient where a Doctor prescribed a medicine for 5.0 milligrammes and the Nurse … Read more
Ghana has for the fourth year running, participated in the prestigious Harvard University National Model United Nations (HNMUN) Conference in Boston, USA. The conference was organized by the Harvard University, The Resolution Project and The Resolution Social Venture Challenge. Ghana’s delegation, led by the Executive Director of Life-Link Friendship Schools Ghana, Mr. Ernest Gyimah-Danquah included … Read more
Mining equipment and engineering giant, Sandvik Mining & Construction Ltd., has joined several companies in a career fair held last week at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The fair, which was organised by the College of Engineering of the Kumasi-based University, offered companies the opportunity to showcase their unique skillset in … Read more
A team of Ghanaian Model UN students from Life-link Friendship Schools Ghana, have won two awards for Resolution Projects they presented at the 2017 Harvard National Model United Nations conference in Boston, USA. The Life-link Model UN delegation was represented by three different teams at Harvard resolution project. All three made it past the first stage and … Read more
The Laweh Open University College on Thursday inaugurated its Governing Council in Accra. The council is the highest decision making body in the University and is expected to oversee the effective administration of the university as a world class facility. The new Governing Council is also expected to work with national and international partners to … Read more
The Laweh Open University College on Thursday inaugurated its Governing Council in Accra. The council is the highest decision making body in the University and is expected to oversee the effective administration of the university as a world class facility. The new Governing Council is also expected to work with national and international partners to … Read more
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has stated that Black Magic, popularly known as Juju, and corrupt practices cannot help in the development of any country in the world. The perception that African politics is influenced by Black Magic and other bad practices is not entirely true, owing to … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour says President Nana Akufo-Addo and Speaker Prof Mike Ocquaye will undoubtedly change perceptions people have about politics and politicians in Ghana. On a continent where political leaders are deemed to be corrupt, with some of them reportedly dabbling in black magic (juju), the young … Read more
A Reverend Minister, who’s now the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has said he takes pride in the election of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as President, and Rt Hon Rev Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, as Speaker of Parliament. Speaking to citifmonline.com, the Senior Pastor of Victory Bible Church International, East … Read more
Ghana has signed a 7.84 million Euros mixed credit facility agreement with the Nordea Bank of Denmark for the establishment of an Environmental Monitoring Laboratory at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT). The Environmental Monitoring Laboratory is to promote teaching and research for the UMaT and the establishment of an Environmental and Safety Engineering … Read more
Government has been asked to adequately provide equipment and facilities to technical universities to realise their full potentials. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Professor Jerry Kuma , explained this is the only way to ensure they effectively contribute to the strategic development of the nation. Professor Kuma, who also … Read more