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Nominations open for 2023 Ladies in Media Awards in Africa
Mrs Diana Hopeson presents an award to Lali and Lola
The Ladies in Media Organisation has opened nominations for the 2023 edition of its flagship Ladies in Media Awards in Africa.
The awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the media industry across the African continent and stand as a beacon of recognition, honouring trailblazers, and empowering visionaries who have made exceptional strides in their respective fields in media.
The President of the organization, Ms Akua Barden, told The Spectator that the event also seeks to recognise and honour the outstanding efforts of women who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and resilience in shaping the landscape of media in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Togo, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and beyond.
It would award individuals in the field of journalism and broadcasting to digital media, content creation, and leadership roles.
The categories include African Female News Anchor of The Year – TV, African Female News Anchor of The Year – Radio, African Female Entertainment Show Host of The Year – TV, African Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year – Radio, African Female Sports Media Personality of the Year, African Female Reporter of the Year and African Female Digital Media Influencer of the Year.
Others are African Female Author of the Year, African Female Journalist of the Year, African Female Voice Over Artiste of the Year, Outstanding African Female Musician of the Year, African Female Producer of the Year and Outstanding African Female Actress of the Year.
The rest are African Female Film Director of the Year, African Female Camera Operator of the Year, African Female Humanitarian of the Year, African Female Print Journalist of the Year, New Female Artiste of the Year and The Purple Award – (Female C.E.O/ Leader in Media).
A statement by the organisation urged interested individuals to visit its official website www.ladiesinmedia. org to access the nomination form, adding that all nominations must include detailed information about the nominee’s achievements and contributions in their respective fields.
The deadline for nominations is December 20.
“The Ladies in Media Awards are not only about honouring achievements but also about inspiring the next generation of women in media. By celebrating the accomplishments of trailblazers, these awards serve as a catalyst for empowerment, encouraging aspiring talents to pursue their dreams fearlessly,” the statement said.
By Andrew Nortey
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
