Ultimate FM’s Ivan Heathcote-Fumador Tops Winners Of Inaugural TIMEA Awards Initiative

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Ultimate FM’s Ivan Heathcote-Fumador Tops Winners Of Inaugural TIMEA Awards Initiative

Ivan Heathcote-Fumador, a rising journalist with Ultimate FM of the EIB network, has emerged the overall winner at the inaugural Technology Industry Media Excellence Awards (TIMEA) event held in Accra.

The awards ceremony, established by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the EMIs Chamber of Ghana, seeks to recognize and reward journalists telling industry-related news stories that highlight key industry issues, technological deployment, ICT investment, as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR) undertakings, among others.

Mr. Heathcote-Fumador was adjudged winner in the Broadcast sub-category under the EMIs category of the awards. He was joined by Suleiman Mustapha of the Graphic Communications Group Limited who took home the honors for the Print and Online sub-category under the MNOs and OEMs category of the awards. Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey from the EIB Network, rounded up the three winners on the night, taking home the award for the Print and Online sub-category under the EMIs category of the awards.

All three winners received a brand new laptop, each, along with a citation certificate congratulating them for their achievement.

Held on Friday, December 13th, 2024, the new awards initiative was attended by leadership from across the membership of both the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the EMIs Chamber of Ghana, editors and senior journalists from the leading media houses in Ghana as well as friends and family of the awardees.

The Winners

  • Ivan Heathcote – Fumador
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Ivan is a solutions and impact driven journalist with over a decade experience. His interest cuts across disability and gender equality; politics and governance; climate change and sustainable development; the green and digital economy as well as business and finance reporting with a priority for young start ups. He works with Ultimate FM of the EIB Network. He is visually impaired but certainly not vision impaired.

  • Suleiman Mustapha

Suleiman is the Special Correspondent at the Graphic Communications Group Limited. He has won several awards in his career as a journalist including the 2018 GJA Business and Financial Journalist of year.

He is an investigative journalist with special focus on Economics, Business and Finance. He is the President of the Journalists For Business Advocacy (JBA)

  • Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey

Rosemond is a business journalist driven by the pursuit of truth. She is dedicated to uncovering stories that challenge power and amplify marginalized voices. With a deep passion for agriculture, economics, fintech, and energy reporting, she navigates complex issues to bring clarity and context to her audience. Her work aims to inform, inspire change, and hold the powerful accountable.

About the Technology Industry Media Excellence Awards

The Technology Industry Media Excellence Awards (TIMEA) was established by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the EMIs Chamber of Ghana to encourage greater media interest in the telecommunications and digital finance industries. The awards aim to recognize and reward journalists who contribute to the development of these sectors through insightful stories and reports. This initiative highlights the critical role of the media in shaping public understanding of industry trends, innovations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Award Categories

The awards cover multiple segments, including:

  • MNOs & OEMs
    • Broadcast (TV & Radio)
    • Print and Online
  • Infrastructure Companies & Tower Companies
    • Broadcast (TV & Radio)
    • Print and Online
  • EMIs
    • Broadcast (TV & Radio)
    • Print and Online

Each category focuses on recognizing excellence in industry-related reporting across various media platforms.

Eligibility

  • Open to journalists affiliated with recognized media houses.
  • Recognized independent journalists are also eligible to participate.

Awards Ceremony

The TIMEA awards will be held annually, with the condition that awards will only be presented if suitable candidates meet the criteria for excellence. This ensures the integrity and credibility of the award process.

The scheme underscores the media’s vital role in driving awareness and engagement within Ghana’s telecommunications and digital finance ecosystems.

Source: Chamber News Desk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Misconceptions About Telecom Companies Involvement During Elections

1.Q: Do telecom companies support political parties?

A: No, telecom companies do not support political parties.

2.Q: How involved are telecom companies in monitoring and collating election results?

A: Telecom companies are not involved in monitoring and collating election results.

3.Q: Do telecom companies sell our data?

A: Telecom companies are law-abiding and do not sell customer data as the Data Protection Act, 2012, Sections 88 and 89, prohibits the purchase and sale of personal data.

4.Q: Why am I receiving messages from political parties?

A: The political parties could be using their own generated database.

5.Q: Do telecom companies listen to customers’ phone conversations?

A: No. Telecom companies do not and are incapable of listening to customers’ conversations. Such a practice is unethical and would infringe on customer privacy.

6 Q: Can telecom companies interfere with or manipulate election results?

A: No. Telecom companies cannot access the voting systems or election data to manipulate election outcomes. Telecom companies act as independent bodies and are not party-affiliated. You can be assured of our neutrality.

7. Q: Are telecom companies involved in the election processes?

A: No, telecom companies are limited to ensuring stable connectivity throughout the election process.

8. Q: Can telecom companies intercept voting information?

A: No. Voting data is typically encrypted and transmitted securely by the Electoral Commission, and telecom companies cannot access those systems or databases. Telecom companies strictly adhere to data privacy principles in their operations.

9. Q: Can telecom companies block or throttle election-related content?

A: As ethical and responsible corporate entities, telecom companies remain politically neutral throughout the election process. We do not post or support political content and will take down any election-related content that would compromise our position or reputation. This does not affect the constitutional rights of Directors or staff to post any election-related content.  

10. Q: Can telecom companies collude with governments or parties to manipulate elections?

A: No. This is highly unlikely due to our commitment to high ethical standards, regulatory oversight, legal frameworks, and adverse reputational risks.

11. Q: Have telecom companies been implicated in election interference in Ghana?

A: No telecom company in Ghana has ever been implicated in election interference.

12. Q: How are telecom companies demonstrating election integrity?

A: Through collaboration with all stakeholders within the electoral ecosystem. Telecom companies are committed to a culture of openness in the conduct of their business. In line with their Code of Ethics, telecom companies, directors, and employees are prohibited from engaging in any activity compromising the various companies’ political neutrality or public perception.

The telecom companies’ position does not diminish their respect for the constitutional rights of directors or employees to personal participation in the election process and rights to absolute privacy.