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BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched – Out Source
The BBC is looking for a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its eighth yr.
Journalists from throughout Africa are invited to use for the award, which goals to uncover and promote contemporary expertise from the continent.
The winner will spend three months on the BBC headquarters in London, gaining abilities and expertise.
Applications shut on 14 February 2023 at 23:59 GMT.
The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, an distinctive Ghanaian broadcaster and presenter for BBC World News, who died all of the sudden aged 41 in 2014.
Dumor’s widow, Kwansema Dumor stated she was “proud” of her husband’s influence on the BBC, and likewise stated her household have been “thankful to the BBC for remembering him” via the prize.
The BBC is encouraging journalists throughout Africa to use for the prize, which seeks to advertise and have fun.
As properly as receiving coaching, the profitable candidate could have the chance to journey to a rustic in Africa to report on a narrative that they’ve researched, with the report broadcast to the BBC’s world audiences.
Known for championing strong, dynamic journalism and for his dedication to reporting African tales comprehensively and authentically, Dumor made a big influence on Africa and the remainder of the world.
The BBC is dedicated to persevering with his legacy via the award by empowering journalists from Africa to inform unique and nuanced African tales to succeed in worldwide audiences.
Zambian TV host and reporter Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya was final yr’s winner – the primary to come back from southern Africa.
During his placement, he travelled to Seychelles to report on how the nation’s ocean vegetation may assist sort out local weather change.
“Komla Dumor was an inspiration to me, so to win the award and take part in his legacy has been an honour,” Buyoya stated.
“I encourage African journalists to apply for the awards, it’s an incredible way to learn and further develop skills needed to tell even more ground-breaking stories in Africa.”
Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services, stated: “The award and our previous winners are a fitting testament to Komla’s dedication to telling African stories with depth and integrity.”
Dumor was the presenter of Focus on Africa, the BBC’s first-ever devoted each day TV information programme in English for African audiences. It was broadcast on BBC World News, which later this yr is merging with the BBC News Channel to create a single 24-hour TV information service.
He was additionally one of many lead presenters for BBC World News’ European morning section.
He joined the BBC in 2007 after a decade of broadcast journalism in his native Ghana the place he received the Ghana Journalist of the Year award.
Between 2007 and 2009 he hosted Network Africa for BBC World Service, earlier than becoming a member of The World Today programme.
In 2009 Dumor turned the primary host of the African enterprise information programme on BBC World News, Africa Business Report. He travelled throughout Africa, assembly Africa’s prime entrepreneurs and reporting on the most recent enterprise traits across the continent.
In 2013 Dumor was featured in New African journal’s record of the 100 most influential Africans.
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Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
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