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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School Wins the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category
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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School Wins the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category

  Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa category. The school was recognised for its pioneering aquaponics project, aimed at addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices within the school and the wider community. Sakafia Islamic Senior High School’s project will establish a full-scale urban aquaponics system, integrating aquaculture and hydroponics in a closed-loop design that efficiently produces both fish and vegetables. This innovative approach reduces water usage, enhances food production, and minimises environmental impact, offering a practical, scalable solution to food security challenges in the regio...
Asantehene praises Afua Asantewaa for her exceptional courage 
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Asantehene praises Afua Asantewaa for her exceptional courage 

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended Ms Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, a Ghanaian World Guinness Record hopeful, for her exceptional courage and perseverance in pushing the boundaries of Ghana’s musical influence on the global map.  He said Asantewaa’s perseverance to gain world recognition with Ghanaian music had received admiration from all people and needed to be acknowledged.  Otumfuo Osei Tutu gave the recommendation when Ms Asantewaa paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi.  The visit, which coincided with the first Awukudae celebration of Asanteman, was for the marathon singer to showcase her remarkable dedication, talent and appreciation to the Asantehene, for his gracious reception during her ambitious second attempt to set a Guinness...
Super Clash: Hearts of Oak Coach Abubakar Ouattara Names 22 Man Squad for Asante Kotoko Clash
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Super Clash: Hearts of Oak Coach Abubakar Ouattara Names 22 Man Squad for Asante Kotoko Clash

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Abubakar Ouattara has named a strong 22-man squad ahead of the highly anticipated classico clash, against arch rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. signaling his intent to bounce back after two tough matches without a point against the Porcupine Warriors, Coach Ouattara expects his side to win the game against in a bid to secure a favorable spot on the Premier League ladder and also claim a bragging right over their counterparts. With his side under pressure following recent struggles, Ouattara will be looking to this balanced squad to deliver a much-needed result in this crucial match. Below is a Full Squad Breakdown: Goalkeepers: • Benjamin Asare • Akwasi Nketia Defenders: • Samue...
Super Clash: Check Stats and current form of both Kotoko and Hearts ahead of Sunday’s game in Kumasi
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Super Clash: Check Stats and current form of both Kotoko and Hearts ahead of Sunday’s game in Kumasi

The highly anticipated Super Clash between Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak will unfold this Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Both teams are eager to claim bragging rights in this iconic Ghanaian rivalry. Current Form: 1. Kumasi Asante Kotoko: • Kotoko has had mixed results recently, including 3 wins in their last 6 matches. • They are currently 10th in the league standings with 40 points . • Kotoko’s strength at home will be key, as they look to build on recent wins . 2. Accra Hearts of Oak: • Hearts have struggled, losing 67% of their last 6 matches . • They sit 12th on the table with 38 points. • Hearts will be keen to turn their form around and climb the league standings . Head-to-Head Stats: • Historically, matches...
Super Clash: Asante Kotoko vs. Hearts of Oak – Sunday Showdown in Kumasi
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Super Clash: Asante Kotoko vs. Hearts of Oak – Sunday Showdown in Kumasi

The stage is set for the 115th Super Clash between Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. Both teams, separated by a single point on the league table, are eager to assert dominance in this historic rivalry. Form Guide • Asante Kotoko: The Porcupine Warriors have struggled recently, with just one win and four losses in their last five games. Currently in 7th place with 18 points, Kotoko have won 5 matches, drawn 3, and lost 4 this season, scoring 10 goals and conceding 9. • Home Struggles: Kotoko have lost their last two home games without scoring (1-0 to Heart of Lions and 2-0 to Nations FC). • Hearts of Oak: The Phobians are in 6th place with 19 points, having won 5, drawn 4, and lost 3. They’ve scored 9 goals and ...
President Akufo-Addo Commissions Four District Hospitals In Ashanti Region
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Four District Hospitals In Ashanti Region

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on Monday, 25 November 2024, commissioned four(4) of the five(5), 40-bed District Hospitals in the Ashanti region. The four District Hospitals in the Ashanti region are located at, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District; Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South East District; Twedie, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District and Suame, in the Suame Municipal area. The district hospital at Manso Nkwanta, in the Amansie West District, is also complete but yet to be commissioned.It will be recalled that in 2020, the Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu, broke the ground for work to commence on the construction of twelve 40-bed Hospitals in Ashanti, Eastern, Greater Accra regions and one Polyclinic at Mim, in the Brong Ahafo region.Construc...