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We’re ready for roles in energy sector reforms …Women in engineering declares at ShePower summit
THE College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was electrified last week as more than 500 students, industry leaders, and stakeholders gathered for the third edition of the ShePower Summit — a gathering that turned International Women’s Day into a rallying call for women’s leadership in Ghana’s energy sector.
Organised by Vivo Energy Ghana, the summit carried the theme ‘Empowering Women in Energy: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Ghana.’
It was more than a conference; it was a declaration that the future of energy must be inclusive, innovative, and driven by the creativity of young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
From the outset, the atmosphere was charged with ambition. Shirley Tony Kum, Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, welcomed participants with a reminder that ShePower was created to open doors for young women eager to break into engineering and energy.
“Now in its third year, ShePower has become one of the country’s leading platforms connecting female engineering students with mentorship, career opportunities, and innovation,” she said.
The unveiling of the Next Generation Energy Innovators Challenge added fresh excitement, inviting students to design practical solutions to Ghana’s evolving energy needs.
“ShePower reflects our commitment to building a sustainable talent pipeline, championing inclusion, and shaping the future of energy through innovation and opportunity,” Ms Kum affirmed.
Keynote speaker David Ato Quansah, Director of the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at KNUST, urged students to seize opportunities in renewable energy, policy development, and emerging technologies. “Innovation, research, and collaboration will be critical in building a sustainable energy future for Ghana,” he stressed.
The most stirring moment came when Christian Li, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, looked across the packed auditorium. “Standing here today and looking at over 500 bright and determined faces, I am reminded of a powerful truth: you do not just have a space in the energy sector — the future of energy actually depends on you,” he declared, drawing a standing ovation.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Kwaku Amaning Adjei commended Vivo Energy Ghana for creating “a powerful platform to inspire and mentor women in engineering.” He noted that female students now make up about 30 per cent of the College of Engineering’s population, a figure that continues to rise each year — a sign of progress in a field where women have long been underrepresented.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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