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04/10/2026

https://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-gaec-push-practical-application-radiation-safety-training

Radiation protection training for health professionals must be backed by assessments and long-term follow-up to ensure that knowledge gained translates into safer practices in health facilities, experts have said.

03/10/2026

https://3news.com/news/ghana-to-establish-space-agency-zanetor-agyeman-rawlings

She announced this at a media engagement held as part of her first 100 days in office on October 2, where she outlined government’s plans to make space science and technology a more integral part of Ghana’s national development agenda.

03/10/2026

Space Science Technology Key to Ghana’s Development – Zanetor

Accra: The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, says space science and technology are critical to Ghana’s socio-economic development. Agyeman-Rawlings stated this during an engagement…

01/10/2026

GAEC Superannuation Fund Contributors Hold 8th Annual General Meeting

Contributors of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) Superannuation Fund, on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, held their 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the GAEC Auditorium in Accra.

The meeting, held under the theme “Building Resilient and Sustainable Pension Funds for Lasting Retirement Security,” brought together contributors, trustees, fund managers, auditors, and other stakeholders to review the performance of the scheme, discuss strategies for its long-term sustainability, and call for stronger governance, prudent investment strategies, and sustainable pension fund management to safeguard contributors’ retirement security.

In his opening address, the Chairperson of the AGM and Director-General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, commended the fund managers, trustees, and other stakeholders for their stewardship and commitment to safeguarding the retirement interests of contributors.

He noted that while managing pension funds presents significant challenges, pension administration must be guided by a long-term vision that ensures the fund remains strong enough to meet its obligations to contributors, well into the future.

Prof. Dampare called on the scheme’s fund managers to pursue innovative yet prudent investment approaches, guided by sound governance principles and strict adherence to relevant legal, regulatory, and professional frameworks.

He further urged stakeholders to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability in the management of the scheme while embracing innovation that enhances service delivery without compromising the security of contributors’ retirement savings.

“We need innovative financial products, sustainable and competitive interest-rate propositions, and technology-enabled services that solve real problems for contributors,” he added.

Speaking on the purpose of the AGM, the Chairman of the Superannuation Management Committee (SMC) and Deputy Director-General of GAEC, Prof. Francis Hasford, explained that the AGM serves as an important platform for accountability, transparency, engagement, and collective decision-making on issues relating to the management and sustainability of the scheme.

He stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for contributors to review the activities of the previous year, consider reports on the scheme, engage with the Board of Trustees, and contribute to shaping the future direction of the fund.

“The long-term strength of any pension scheme depends not only on sound investment and product management but also on effective governance, transparency, member participation, and a shared commitment to sustainability,” he noted.

He therefore encouraged contributors to actively participate in discussions aimed at improving the scheme and enhancing retirement security for members.

Delivering the closing remarks, the Co-Chairperson of the AGM and Director-General of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA), Prof. Francis Otoo, encouraged fund managers to continue pursuing innovative approaches that would strengthen the scheme and boost contributors’ confidence.

He expressed optimism that future AGMs would showcase further improvements and innovations in the management of the fund.

The AGM provided contributors with an opportunity to engage directly with trustees and fund managers, review reports on the scheme’s performance, and contribute to discussions on its future direction. Discussions focused on the fund’s performance, governance, investment outlook, and measures to ensure its long-term sustainability, culminating in a renewed commitment to safeguarding the retirement security of both current and future contributors.

01/10/2026

GAEC Emerging as Regional Hub for Genome Editing Research in Africa

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is advancing research in CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology to support sustainable agriculture, as scientists explored innovative approaches to develop improved crop varieties at a training programme in Accra.

The training and mentorship programme, organised by the African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) in collaboration with the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, sought to build capacity in plant genome editing and establish CRISPR-Cas9 platforms at participating research institutions across Africa.

The Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats associated protein 9 (CRISPR-Cas9) is a modern genome-editing technology that enables scientists to make precise changes to the DNA of crops to enhance desirable traits such as disease resistance, improved nutritional value, and tolerance to environmental stresses.

Speaking in an interview after the training, the Manager of the Plant Disease Research Centre of the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) of GAEC, Dr. Andrew Sarkodie Appiah, said the CRISPR-Cas9 programme began in 2023 with a year-long training course in Nairobi, Kenya, comprising three intensive two-week sessions.

"I participated in the inaugural cohort, while two other researchers from the Centre joined subsequent cohorts, enabling the Commission to build a growing pool of expertise in genome editing research," he said.

Dr. Appiah noted that, following the training, participants received seed funding to establish CRISPR-Cas9 platforms at their respective institutions and enabled the GAEC research team to apply the technology in rice research targeting key traits such as virus resistance, nitrogen-use efficiency, iodine biofortification, and salinity tolerance.

He explained that participating institutions have received continuous support from mentors who visit research facilities to supervise activities, provide technical guidance, and assist researchers in addressing challenges encountered during the project implementation.

"We recently welcomed a mentor for a four-day visit, during which activities included the commencement of genetic transformation work. The visit marked the mentor's second engagement with the research team and formed part of the continuing supervision and technical support provided under the programme," he added.

Speaking during the visit, the Director of Mentorship at the African Orphan Crops Consortium, Dr. Nicholas George Karavolias, explained that the mentorship programme was designed to support the establishment and advancement of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing platforms across Africa, with Ghana among the participating countries.

According to him, Ghana's participation in the programme has yielded encouraging results, with the GAEC-BNARI research team demonstrating remarkable progress and emerging as a regional hub for knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.

He noted that the team's progress has already begun benefiting the wider region through collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives with scientists in neighbouring countries, including colleagues at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin.

Dr. Karavolias expressed confidence in the potential of genome editing technology to transform agriculture in Ghana and across Africa and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the team's continued progress.

"The team at GAEC is emerging as a leader in genome editing research in Africa. Their achievements demonstrate the continent's growing scientific capacity, and we are confident that this work will contribute significantly to transforming agriculture and strengthening food security across Africa," he stated.

30/09/2026

https://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-gaec-equip-health-professionals-radiation-safety-skills

The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Radiation Protection Institute (RPI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has begun a national training course to strengthen radiation protection and saf...

26/09/2026

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26/09/2026

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Scientists on Chanbel One TV discussing the Commission' role in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) in agriculture and food security, health, training, etc

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24/09/2026

GAEC Joins National Efforts to Advance Socioeconomic Development at 70th IAEA General Conference

Representatives of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) joined a high-level Ghana delegation to the 70th General Conference of member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.

The delegation, led by the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to harnessing nuclear science and related technologies for the socioeconomic development of Ghana and the sub-region.

The conference, held from September 14 to 18, 2026, brought together representatives of IAEA Member States to discuss advancements in nuclear science and technology and strengthen cooperation for sustainable development.

The Ghanaian delegation included Ghana's Ambassador to Austria, Mrs. Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman; the Director General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare; the Director General of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA), Prof. Francis Otoo; Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr. Richard Gyan-Mensah; Deputy Director General of GAEC, Prof. Francis Hasford; Deputy Director General of the NRA, Prof. Augustine Faanu; as well as other GAEC officials, government representatives and technical experts.

On the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings met with IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi to discuss Ghana's collaboration with the Agency and efforts to expand the application of nuclear technology in healthcare, agriculture, energy, food security and water resource management.

The Minister noted that the engagement reaffirmed the strong partnership between Ghana and the IAEA and their shared commitment to the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology for national development.

She further emphasized the importance of international cooperation in enhancing technical capacity, strengthening regulatory frameworks and maximizing the developmental benefits of nuclear applications.

Ahead of the conference, Ghana's Ambassador to Austria, Mrs. Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman, hosted members of the Ghana delegation in Vienna, providing an opportunity for engagement and discussions on Ghana's objectives at the conference.

GAEC's participation in the 2026 IAEA General Conference underscores its central role in advancing Ghana's nuclear science and technology agenda. Through its Institutes and research facilities, the Commission continues to apply nuclear science and related technologies to support agriculture, health, industry, environmental management and energy development. The conference also provided a platform for Ghana to engage international partners, strengthen technical cooperation and explore opportunities for capacity building and knowledge exchange in support of the country's development goals.