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AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine observes International Women’s Day 2026
THE township of Obuasi came alive last week as AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a stirring celebration of women’s leadership, resilience, and achievement.
A two-part programme — an EmpowerHer Conference followed by a Dinner and Awards Night — drew employees, community leaders, and stakeholders to the AGA School Park, underscoring the mine’s commitment to gender inclusion both within its operations and across host communities.
The EmpowerHer Conference opened the day with energy and candour. Female employees and leaders from across departments gathered to share experiences, confront challenges, and chart strategies for strengthening women’s participation in the mining industry — a sector long dominated by men.
The sessions brimmed with mentorship and dialogue, offering inspiration and practical pathways for women determined to grow, lead, and thrive.
As dusk fell, the celebration shifted into elegance and recognition. The Dinner and Awards Night honoured 28 outstanding individuals across nine categories, spotlighting contributions in education, entrepreneurship, professional excellence, and community service. Among the honourees were female employees, women-led businesses, students, and public service professionals — each a testament to the power of investing in women’s potential.
In his keynote, Samuel Boakye Pobee, Managing Director of AGA Obuasi Mine, reaffirmed the company’s pledge to gender equity and inclusive growth. “Both men and women deserve equal opportunities to excel in their professions,” he declared.
Beyond the awards and accolades, the event reflected AngloGold Ashanti’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, while inspiring the next generation of women to pursue leadership and professional excellence.
For Obuasi, it was more than a corporate programme — it was a community statement that women’s voices, talents, and ambitions are vital to the future of mining and development.
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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