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CEO of SES HD Plus Limited honoured
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SES HD PLUS Ghana Limited, Adelaide Abbiw-Williams has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to the technology sector with the prestigious Technology Leadership Award at the 5th edition of the National Communication Awards.
The award acknowledges her consistent dedication to innovation, leadership, and empowerment of women and young persons in Ghana’s media and technology landscape.
A citation accompanying her award said, “As the first female CEO of a multinational satellite platform that is innovating the free-to-air satellite TV broadcasting industry in Ghana, she has emerged as a role model for many women.”
It said she was particularly excited about young people and women working towards an all-inclusive future in an ever-increasing digital world.
“She believes it is imperative that the potential of young people is developed and harnessed to bring about sustainable development. This is demonstrated through the HD+ digital satellite installation trainings where the skills of over 10,000 technicians have been updated.
Additionally, a special training program for Ghanaian female prison officers in satellite installation was launched in October 2023,” it stated.
The citation said Mrs Adelaide Abbiw-Williams was an ardent promoter for women in leadership and knowledge-sharing.
It said Adelaide Abbiw-Williams was a seasoned business leader with two decades of experience spanning diverse fields such as FMCG, manufacturing, telecommunications, mobile financial services, and satellite broadcasting. Prior to her appointment as CEO of SES HD PLUS GH Ltd.
The citations said she “Is a member of Institute of Directors Ghana as well as the Chartered Institute of Marketing in both the UK and Ghana and holds an MBA from Lancaster University UK, and an alumnus of the University of Cape Coast and Wesley Girls High School.”
Receiving the award, Adelaide Abbiw-Williams said, “I am grateful to receive the Technology Leadership Award of the Year’ at the National Communications Awards 2023, and proud that SES HD PLUS GH also earned ‘Innovation in Digital Solutions of the Year.’ Kudos to Team HD+ and our Partners for making it happen.
This win is for all of us! Looking forward to collaborating with more stakeholders so we can push boundaries and inspire change in the world of satellite TV technology.”
BY KINGSLEY ASARE
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
