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

EMIs Chamber of Ghana commits to increased collaboration with the Securities & Exchange Commission

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Accra, Ghana – The EMIs Chamber of Ghana has assured the leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their commitment to increased collaboration, to help boost the investor base in the securities market.

This was made known during a courtesy call by the leadership of the EMIs Chamber of Ghana on the SEC. The meeting allowed for the new Chamber to share its goals and objectives with Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh and his leadership team.

This courtesy call follows similar ones to the National Insurance Commission, the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation and the Ghana Association of Banks.

On his part the Director-General of the SEC, Rev. Ogbarmey Tetteh, welcomed the team and expressed hope of increased collaboration with the EMIs Chamber to bring more people into the securities market. He went on to share details of the Ghana Capital Market Master Plan, focusing on four pillars: improving product diversity, market liquidity, investor base, market infrastructure, and investor confidence. He also touched on an initiative by the SEC called the FinTech forum which would help deepen the securities market and leverage various sectors.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the EMIs Chamber of Ghana, Ing. Dr, Kenneth Ashigbey, who was accompanied by representatives from AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited and Telecel Cash, emphasized the need for partnerships to ensure the securities market is accessible to the general public.

While discussing the many opportunities and challenges within the securities market space, the two teams agreed on the need for capacity building and the development of relevant guidelines to enable the SEC regulate the growing cryptocurrency space in coloration with other relevant institutions.

During the courtesy call, representatives of the two outfits held fruitful discussions on matters ranging from increased collaboration to deal with fraud in the space as well as the need for increased consumer education, among others.

Ing. Ashigbey used the opportunity to invite the leadership of the SEC to the launch of the EMIs Chamber on Thursday October 3, 2024.

About the EMIs Chamber of Ghana

The Chamber was officially registered on March 26, 2024, with a vision to become the leading catalyst for inclusive and innovative digital finance in Ghana. The Chamber’s mission meanwhile, is to foster innovation, enhance regulatory collaboration, and support the growth and sustainability of the digital finance sector.

By representing the unified voice of Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, the Chamber aims to create a thriving and inclusive financial landscape that benefits all Ghanaians.

Membership

The EMIs Chamber of Ghana proudly represents leading digital finance entities, including AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Telecel Cash, and Zeepay Mobile Money.

Goals and Objectives

The EMIs Chamber aims to:

  1. Foster Innovation: By encouraging the development and adoption of new technologies and solutions that enhance the efficiency and reach of digital finance services.
  2. Enhance Regulatory Collaboration: Working closely with government agencies, regulators, and other stakeholders to create a favorable operating environment for digital finance operators.
  3. Support Growth and Sustainability: Advocating for policies and practices that ensure the long-term success and stability of the digital finance sector.
  4. Promote Financial Inclusion: Facilitating partnerships and collaborations among different mobile money operators to extend financial services to underserved and unbanked populations in Ghana.

EMIs Chamber of Ghana pays courtesy call on Ghana Association of Banks

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Leadership of the Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB). This forms part of a familiarization exercise being undertaken by the new institution, which represents the interests of the leading Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs) in Ghana, namely AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Telecel Cash and Zeepay.

During the courtesy call, representatives of the two outfits held fruitful discussions on matters ranging from increased collaboration amongst mobile money operators, banks, and telecommunication companies, to address systemic issues like fraud, customer data security, and operational efficiencies.

Leading the delegation from the EMIs Chamber of Ghana was the Chairman of the Chamber, Philip Amoateng, Director of Telecel Cash along with Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the EMIs Chamber, along with leading representatives from MML, Telecel Cash, and G-Money.

The team from the GAB was meanwhile led by its CEO, Mr. John Awuah.

So far, similar visits have been undertaken by the EMIs Chamber to the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) and the National Insurance Commission (NIC), with more being planned in the coming weeks.

About the EMIs Chamber of Ghana

The Chamber was officially registered on March 26, 2024, with a vision to become the leading catalyst for inclusive and innovative digital finance in Ghana. The Chamber’s mission meanwhile, is to foster innovation, enhance regulatory collaboration, and support the growth and sustainability of the digital finance sector.

By representing the unified voice of Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, the Chamber aims to create a thriving and inclusive financial landscape that benefits all Ghanaians.

Membership

The EMIs Chamber of Ghana proudly represents leading digital finance entities, including AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Telecel Cash, and Zeepay.

Goals and Objectives

The EMIs Chamber aims to:

  1. Foster Innovation: By encouraging the development and adoption of new technologies and solutions that enhance the efficiency and reach of digital finance services.
  2. Enhance Regulatory Collaboration: Working closely with government agencies, regulators, and other stakeholders to create a favorable operating environment for digital finance operators.
  3. Support Growth and Sustainability: Advocating for policies and practices that ensure the long-term success and stability of the digital finance sector.
  4. Promote Financial Inclusion: Facilitating partnerships and collaborations among different mobile money operators to extend financial services to underserved and unbanked populations in Ghana.