KAMPALA – UG Standard’s Samuel Sanya has made the shortlist for the prestigious 9th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards in April.
The nominees from across the continent were released on Friday, March 23, 2024, with UG Standard’s favarite to win the online category.
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Sanya faces fellow Ugandan Isaac Wafula K, Khisa (Uganda) – The Independent Magazine, Afeez Hanafi (Nigeria) – Daily Trust, G.U Chukwu (Nigeria) – Daily Review Online, Nike Popoola (Nigeria) – Punch Nigeria Limited and Taurai Craig Museka (Zimbabwe) – The Chronicle Zimbabwe and Insurance Biz South Africa.
This highly anticipated event, in association with Continental Reinsurance, celebrates journalistic excellence in reporting on insurance and reinsurance matters across various media platforms.
The nominees for the awards ceremony, scheduled to coincide with the Continental Re 9th CEO Summit on April 12th, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, have been announced.
The event promises to be a memorable occasion as winners, runners-up for Dr. Femi Future Talent Award recipients will be unveiled during the ceremony.
NOMINEES BY CATEGORY:
Broadcast (English)
• Carolyne Tomno (Kenya) – KASS TV
• Destiny Onyemihia (Nigeria) – Voice of Nigeria
• James Eshun (Ghana) – Joynews TV
• Peter Wakaba (Kenya) – Business Today show – KTN News
• Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman (Ghana) – Star News
Print (English)
• Alfred Onyango (Kenya) – The Star Newspaper
• Bbalewa Zyuulu (Zambia) – Scoop News Zambia
• John Kamau Muthoni (Kenya) – The Standard Group PLC
• Nike Popoola (Nigeria) – Punch Newspaper
• Prosper Ndlovu (Zimbabwe) – The Chronicle
Online (English)
• Afeez Hanafi (Nigeria) – Daily Trust
• G.U Chukwu (Nigeria) – Daily Review Online
• Isaac Wafula Khisa (Uganda) – The Independent Magazine
• Nike Popoola (Nigeria) – Punch Nigeria Limited
• Samuel Sanya (Uganda) – www.ugstandard.com
• Taurai Craig Museka (Zimbabwe) – The Chronicle Zimbabwe and Insurance Biz South Africa
French (Print, Online, or Broadcast)
• Daouda Zongo (Burkina Faso) – Wakat Séra
• Deudjui Ghislaine (Cameroon) – Le Financier d’Afrique
• Fraterne NDACYAYISENGA (Rwanda) – Africa 24 TV
• Mahamadi SEBOGO (Burkina Faso) – Sidwaya
• Oltas Yavis Teddy Goudalo (Benin) – Television Canal3-Benin
Arabic (Print, Online, or Broadcast)
• El Hadi Issa (Egypt) – جريدة المال
• Elshazly Gomaa Ahmed Ali (Egypt) – Almal newspaper
• Islam Abdelhameed Abdelmutlib Farahat (Egypt) – أموال الغد
• Maher Fadl Hanaa (Egypt) – موقع خبري الاقتصادي
• Mohamed Hamdy Ahmed Mahmoud (Egypt) – موقع أموال الغد
The nominees represent a diverse range of media houses and publications, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent in African journalism covering the re/insurance industry.
Their contributions have played a vital role in informing and educating the public about crucial issues in the industry.
Stay tuned for the exciting announcements of the winners, runners-up positions, and the recipient of the Dr. Femi Future Talent Award during the awards ceremony. The event promises to be a highlight of the Continental Re 9th CEO Summit, bringing together industry leaders, journalists, and stakeholders to celebrate excellence in re/insurance reporting.
