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UG Students Triumph at International Packaging Awards in Italy, Present Trophies to Vice-Chancellor

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Three brilliant students from the University of Ghana (UG) have brought international glory to the institution after excelling at the 2025 International Student Packaging Design Competition held in Italy. The award-winning team—comprising Rudolph Zikpi and Mary Eyram Chukwu from the Department of Food Process Engineering, and Richmond Oteng Kumah from the Department of Food Science—clinched the Best in Food Category Award and a Silver Award in Food Packaging for their innovative project, EcoFlex: Innovative Sustainable Packaging . At a brief ceremony on campus, the students presented their trophies to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo , who lauded their remarkable achievement. “This is really big,” Professor Amfo remarked. “I’m excited because you have proven that University of Ghana students are capable of world-class innovation. You’ve connected the dots and shown that with the right environment and support, our students can turn knowledge into practical solu...
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At Just 21, Nana Danquah Adjei Domson Makes History as Ghana’s Youngest Lawyer

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  From the quiet town of Breman Asikuma in Ghana’s Central Region emerges a story that is both remarkable and inspiring. Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq., has achieved what many only dream of being called to the Ghana Bar at just 21 years old, making him the youngest person in the nation’s history to do so. Born on April 12, 2004, Nana Danquah’s path has been defined by discipline, brilliance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. He began his education at Breman Asikuma Colonel Baidoo Basic School, where he completed basic school at the age of 12, far ahead of his peers. He continued at Breman Asikuma Senior High School, later transferring to Life International College in Tema. There, he completed his secondary education at the impressive age of 15. In 2019, while many of his mates were still in high school, Nana Danquah secured admission to the University of Cape Coast’s Faculty of Law. With focus and determination, he pursued his studies with distinction and graduated in 2...
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Volta Regional Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Support Ziavi Tutu Coffee The Volta Regional Minister

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The Volta Regional Minister Hon. James Gunu, has expressed strong support for Ziavi Tutu Coffee, pledging government collaboration to boost coffee production and promote the Volta Region as a major coffee hub in Ghana. This assurance came during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Ziavi Tutu Coffee, Mr. Benjamin Horlali Kofi Atidjah, who led a delegation to present the company’s vision, operations, challenges, and expectations to the Minister. Mr. Atidjah underscored the vast potential of coffee cultivation in the Volta Region and appealed for greater government and stakeholder involvement to strengthen the sector, create employment, and increase exports. Hon. Gunu commended Ziavi Tutu Coffee for its innovation and commitment to developing a robust local coffee value chain. He noted that “the coffee we have in Volta is unique and must be expanded and exported,” stressing that investment in technology is crucial to improving productivity and farmer livelihoods. The Minist...
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"A Historic Gathering: Ewe Chiefs Summit at Volta Serene as Part of Asogli Te Za 2025”

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On  2 October , Volta Serene Hotel in Ho became the venue for a landmark meeting of traditional authority among the Ewe people, as the Summit of Ewe Chiefs convened in conjunction with the Asogli Te Za (Yam Festival) . The summit brought together rulers from Ghana, Togo, and Benin in a show of pan-Ewe unity and cultural diplomacy. Asogli Te Za and the Ewe Tradition The Asogli Te Za , often called the Yam Festival, is a central cultural event of the Asogli State (in Ho Municipality, Volta Region). It celebrates the yam harvest, gives thanks to ancestors and deities, and fosters reconciliation, unity, and cultural renewal among the Ewe people. Over the past few years, the festival has evolved to include intellectual and traditional leadership forums. One such development is the annual Summit of Ewe Chiefs , which has become a key highlight of Te Za. Highlights of the Summit Attendance & Scope : The 2025 summit was the 4th edition of this gathering. About 200 rulers from a...
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