The awards, which are now in their ninth year, celebrate the journalists and media outlets who have delivered excellent business journalism from and about Africa. Entries this year were received from 27 countries, with two-thirds of entries published in the African media.
Oliver August, Africa editor of The Economist, was named Journalist of the Year and the Best Newcomer title was awarded to Drew Hinshaw, a freelance journalist writing for The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among other titles. The award for Media of the Year went to The Africa Report.
Paul Walsh, chief executive, Diageo and chair of the judging panel, said: “Africa is becoming increasingly important as a business and investment destination; this is rightly reflected in the media as it reports on the full spectrum of economic activity in Africa, providing fair and balanced coverage of the opportunities as well as the challenges.
“As a leading pan-African business, Diageo believes that companies also have a responsibility to help create a more favourable business environment, and our support for these awards is just part of our commitment to building a long-term, sustainable business that benefits the communities and countries within which we operate.”
A full list of winners can be found here.
Source: Diageo
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