April 1, 2026 – Eastern FM 105.1

VIDEO: KsTU students unveil electric car that charges while driving

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 admin

Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has unveiled an electric vehicle fitted with regenerative braking technology, marking a significant step in locally driven innovation in sustainable transport.

The five-seater vehicle, named Nimde3 Hyiren REV, was developed within six months by three final-year students as part of their Bachelor of Technology (BTec) in Automotive Engineering programme.

The project was supervised by the Head of the Automotive and Agricultural Mechanisation Department, Professor Prince Owusu-Ansah, with support from industry players.

Unilever Ghana proposes GH¢1 per share dividend as cash balance doubles

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 admin

Unilever Ghana PLC recorded a profit after tax of GH¢95.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 65 per cent increase from the GH¢58.05 million reported in the previous year, according to the company’s audited financial statements released on March 30, 2026.

The financial statements, signed by Managing Director Chris Wulf-Caesar and Director Charles B. Nimako, showed that total revenue for the year rose by 12 per cent to GH¢1.04 billion from GH¢930.81 million in 2024. Gross profit increased to GH¢409.23 million from GH¢352.82 million.

Operating profit climbed to GH¢143.31 million from GH¢95.24 million in the prior year, while profit before taxation stood at GH¢143.06 million, up from GH¢92.25 million. Income tax expense for the year amounted to GH¢47.33 million.