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KNUST BUDGET READING TURNS CHAOTIC  The 16th KNUST SRC Parliamentary budget reading turned chaotic after members objected to the financial secretary’s fundraising and allocations. Sparking tensions among attendees. Members bemoaned low accountability and clarity in how the budget was read. On 3rd March, Mr. Ohenaku Kelvin the KNUST SRC Financial secretary was according to the constitution of the SRC stipulated to appear before the Parliament House and present budget of the 2023/2024 academic year. After reading a 42 page budget, submissions were made on the budget. According to eye witnesses, the chaos started when the speaker of Parliament gave mandate to only caucus heads to give their submissions. The members of the honorable house not getting the reason why permission was given to only the caucus heads questioned the speaker of parliament.  The honorable speaker of parliament then queried secretary on why the report of the budget was not sent to the Budget and Finance com...

The unemployment issue in Ghana keeps on skyrocketing by the break of day. In as much as scarcity of jobs is becoming a societal norm, many are those who keep on enrolling in university. These students, at the end of their four years, have just degrees to show off, making the various universities in the country craft just degree holders.  That might sound disappointing, but just consider yourself an exemption from unemployment as long as you are a student of this noble institution, KNUST. The inception of the Centre for Business Development is a beacon of hope and opportunity to students in KNUST that dream to be more than mere degree holders. The Centre for Business Development guides students towards a future where innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship thrive.  At the heart of the CBD`s mission lies a commitment to crafting futures - futures that extend far beyond graduation day. Here students are not merely educated; they are empowered to become architects of their d...

A dangerous footbridge students use The roads students ply off-campus, especially Ayeduase, home to many students, have long been a source of frustration and danger.  Despite being a key route for students commuting to and from the university, the condition of those roads has continued to deteriorate, with no plans for improvement in sight. The rainy season exacerbates the situation, transforming the roads into a maze of mud and deep potholes. Students are sometimes seen jumping on stones to avoid messing their shoes. During the dry season, the roads are marred by dust and uneven surfaces, making travel uncomfortable and hazardous.   For students off-campus, this means navigating treacherous paths daily, risking their safety and well-being in the process. Adding to the hazards are the open trenches, unsafe bridges and makeshift wooden structures over gutters. The hilly and rocky terrain further complicates the commute, requiring students to maneuver through challenging landsca...

The disruption of the internet for the country’s main two network providers these past few weeks have proved fatal for the student body. This has affected studies in many forms as students rely heavily on online services. The big boys in the telecom industry including MTN and Vodafone now Telecel having had their subsea cables disrupted have affected multiple countries spamming from the west to the south of Africa. These countries include Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and South Africa. This has had negative impact on most industries relying heavily on integrated services from these telcos.  One of these industries being the Fintech sector which accounts for most food services and deliveries in and around the campuses of the tertiary institutions. Unless the student in question prefers his walk ins and dines, the food joints further away require some form of transport which has been affected. How we have managed to stay productive in these trying times as students is a question for t...

  The end of semester exams approaches, students across the university are hitting the books and gearing up for the upcoming examinations.  Libraries are bustling, study groups are in full swing, and the atmosphere is charged with a sense of urgency and determination. However, amidst the diligent preparation of the majority, there's a notable contrast with a subset of students who seem unfazed by the looming exams. These students, colloquially known as the ' last-minute association' , appear to be taking a more relaxed approach to their studies, with little sign of the impending exams on their radar. Their slogan being ' I'll get to it eventually ' or ' There's still time, and I work best under pressure anyway' Students are advised to not take chances and put in their best efforts for maximum results – Click here to follow the author.

A second year KNUST student has been spotted motionless on Friday, February 17th 2023 at Ultimate Hostel (formerly Evandy hostel) in a video circulating with different back stories.  It is alleged that he fell from the fourth floor of the annex block after attempting to jump from one balcony to the other. A statement received from a witness states that, "They were reported for smoking which led the Police to  secure a spare key from the hostel Potter to unlock the door when they got the news. In their quest to escape nuisance, they tried to jump from their balcony to the next which was a successful attempt for the room owner but the victim who's a visitor unluckily slipped and fell". Another statement from an eye witness states that "they were smoking and someone went to report them....so the security men came knock at their door...and he was trying to escape from his balcony to the next balcony and his hand slipped causing his death". This incident has left the...

  CampRide Bus The KNUST SRC President Master Frank Owusu on Monday 13th February confirmed through a tweet that his administration has negotiated for private shuttles to augment the services provided by the Campride. Over the years, transportation on and off campus have been a major challenge for students. Students would have to go through hell before moving from one point to another. The situation has become worse now especially when the university increases freshmen intake year in year out. One would have to join a long queue in order to join a shuttle that is even overcrowded which is not condusive for students.  Students are mostly late or even absent from classes because of transport challenges. The SRC president Master Frank Owusu in his tweet earlier on in the week confirmed that his administration has negotiated for the reintroduction of the private shuttle system. However, many students have expressed some mixed feelings about the resurgence of private shuttles. Fra...