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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
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Sammy Ayeh has picked up nomination forms to contest for the position of Deputy National Communications Officer position.
Announcing his intention, Dr. Ayeh said he is offering himself to help communicate the party’s vision clearly and connect its message with the aspirations of Ghanaians.
He expressed deep gratitude to the party’s National Communications Officer, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, describing him as an able leader on whose shoulders he has risen.
“His exceptional leadership, mentorship and confidence in me have shaped my journey and strengthened my resolve to serve,” Dr. Ayeh stated.
He said if elected, he will seek to build on that foundation by strengthening research-driven communication, empowering grassroots communicators, and enhancing strategic media engagement.
Dr. Ayeh humbly appealed to party members and supporters for their support.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Data Protection Commission has called on the Minority Caucus in Parliament, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JoyNews and other media houses to protect the personal information of 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Commission expressed concern over the public disclosure of the evacuees’ personal details, including their names, signatures and records of financial assistance received.
It warned that making such information public could expose the affected individuals to identity theft, fraud and other forms of harm, especially given the threats to their safety that some of them may have faced.
The Commission explained that the 1992 Constitution protects the dignity and privacy of every individual. It also cited the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), which sets out rules for the lawful collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
While acknowledging the importance of transparency, parliamentary oversight, the right to information and press freedom, the Commission stressed that these principles do not automatically justify the unrestricted publication of personal details.
It said the disclosure of the records by the Minority Caucus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JoyNews and other media organisations must be assessed based on the law, the purpose of the disclosure and the privacy rights of the individuals involved.
The Commission further noted that although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Parliament are registered data controllers in good standing, their registration does not exempt them from their legal responsibilities under the Data Protection Act.
It has therefore urged all the parties involved to take appropriate steps to protect the affected individuals, including immediately restricting access to or removing personal details from publicly available records where their continued disclosure is not legally justified.
The Commission announced plans to conduct a regulatory review to determine whether the disclosures had a lawful basis, what safeguards were applied and whether the privacy rights of the evacuees had been adequately protected.
It said it would engage the relevant parties as part of the review and take appropriate regulatory action if any breach of the law is established.
The Commission reiterated that protecting personal information and respecting human dignity must remain central to efforts to promote public accountability.
By: Jacob Aggrey
