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A Kumasi restaurant is making sure no one feels left out this Valentine's Day with special packages for singles, couples, and families. The Crush Smoothies and Juice Bar teams up with Luv FM for a night of live music, food, and fun at their Boadi Junction location.
On June 6, 2026, Kumasi will launch Ghana's most ambitious running event, a 21-kilometer half marathon through the cultural capital's most iconic landmarks. One lucky runner will even take home a brand-new car.
A free creative writing program is growing across Ghana after participants traveled hundreds of miles to attend last year's sessions. Now aspiring writers in Kumasi get their own workshop, with books and mentorship included at no cost.
Ghana is transforming Kumasi into a major industrial energy hub with four power plants expected to generate more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The expansion will strengthen the country's power grid and support growing businesses across the region.
A group of tailors and traders in Ghana's second-largest city spends their evenings protecting commuters from price gouging by taxi drivers. The 'Sua Nyansa' Movement has become a nightly shield for market workers struggling to get home.
Ghana's second-largest city is getting its green identity back through a comprehensive urban greening project led by local universities. The initiative aims to reverse decades of urbanization that stripped away Kumasi's famous "Garden City" reputation.
Ghana is building a massive new expressway that will slash the journey between its two largest cities from six hours to just two, with funding already secured through domestic resources. The 199-kilometer road project represents the first phase of an ambitious corridor designed to connect southern and northern Ghana, transforming trade and development across the nation.
Ghana's new Aksa power plant in Kumasi is already feeding 123 megawatts into the national grid and promises to deliver its full 205MW capacity by April 2026. The milestone marks a major step toward stable electricity for millions in Ghana's middle belt.
After a year of disappointment, St. Louis Senior High School fought back from an early deficit to clinch their spot at Ghana's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz championship. The Kumasi school's 53-point victory marks their return to the country's most prestigious academic competition.
Dr. Williams Kwasi Peprah, who started his education in Kumasi, Ghana, just earned the prestigious rank of Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University in Michigan. His journey from humble beginnings to global academic recognition inspires students across three continents.
A Ghanaian community came together for their annual festival and raised funds to build desperately needed schools and health facilities. The celebration in Gomoa Kumasi showed how traditional culture can drive modern progress.
Okyeame Kwame is celebrating his 50th birthday by building a pediatric emergency center at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The music icon will host a star-studded concert to fund the project that could save countless young lives.
A women's fellowship in Ghana brought Mother's Day early to female inmates at Kumasi Central Prisons with donations worth $1,500. The gift shows how faith communities are stepping up to support women society often forgets.
A climate journalist in Ghana's second-largest city traded his car for an electric bicycle, turning his daily commute through congested streets into a living lesson on climate solutions. His quiet rides are sparking curious conversations across Kumasi.
Bawaa the Artist is proving young Ghanaians don't need certificates to build creative careers. His Kumasi studio teaches painting skills and connects artists directly with buyers who value their work.
Over 400 educators from six countries gathered in Ghana to reimagine education by fusing critical thinking with practical skills training. The landmark conference at USTED in Kumasi tackled how to prepare students for real-world challenges while keeping human values at the center.
Scientists from Ghana, Brazil, and the UK are training a new generation of researchers to use AI and cutting-edge tech to reverse the 73% decline in global wildlife populations. The four-day workshop in Kumasi is equipping conservation professionals with tools that could transform how Africa protects its endangered species.
Four police officers at a highway checkpoint in Ghana found a bag containing $85,000 in cash and tracked down the owner to return every cent. Their act of integrity is restoring faith in public service across West Africa.
Ghana is restarting construction on two major urban markets that were 58% and 82% complete before financial challenges paused work in 2024. Once finished, the projects will provide modern, safe trading spaces for thousands of small businesses.
Ghana's Ashanti Region is making measurable progress on multiple fronts, from enhanced security for traditional leaders to major road upgrades that are easing congestion and boosting trade. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the Regional Coordinating Council for coordinated improvements touching everything from drainage systems to community safety.
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