Two Ghanaians Shortlisted For Diageo Business Reporting Awards

Diageo, the parent company of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) has announced finalists of the annual Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards (DABRA) for 2013.

This year marks the ten-year anniversary of the Awards, initiated by Diageo to recognise journalists and editors who provide high quality coverage of the business environment in Africa.

A statement signed by the Corporate Relations Director of GGBL, Preba Greenstreet said, 'Diageo is pleased to announce that two journalists from Ghana have made the shortlist: Thomas Naadi Bitegma (ETV Ghana), shortlisted in the Best Agribusiness and Environment category with his story 'The E-Waste Menace in Ghana'; and Pauline Bax (Bloomberg, Ghana), shortlisted in the Best Finance Feature with her entry 'Ivory Coast's Women Reject Equality in Household Law Debate''.

Over 1,000 entries were received from across Africa and the rest of the world, representing the very best reporting from print, broadcast and new media.  A panel of eminent judges will now select the winners of each category.

Winners of the ten categories will be announced during the Awards ceremony, which will take place in London on Wednesday 17 th July 2013.

Commenting on this year's awards, Nick Blazquez, President, Diageo Africa, Turkey, Russia & Eastern Europe, said, 'This year's Awards have once again demonstrated the increasing strength and depth of reporting on African business matters. Our finalists come from across Africa, as well as from Europe and the United States, showing the enormous appetite around the world for insightful and thought-provoking news on Africa's business and investment climate.

'At Diageo we remain convinced that an accurate and balanced view of the risks and opportunities of doing business across Africa is essential to inform investment decisions. Journalism plays a fundamental role in that process and I am once again highly impressed by the quality of the entries that we have received.  Our finalists for this, our ten year anniversary, are among the best in their field and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at the ceremony in July,' continued Blazquez.

Ms Preba Greenstreet concluded that 'the company is extremely proud of the two finalists from Ghana and we hope they bring the awards home to Ghana. Business reporting is key to all major business development on the continent and as the leader in Ghana's beverage industry and the only beverage business listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, we acknowledge the vital role informed, accurate and balanced reporting makes in the business world”.