Continental Re unveils shortlist for 10th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards
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Continental Reinsurance has announced the shortlist for the 10th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards.
The winners and runners-up will be revealed during the awards ceremony, which will take place on April 7–8, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.
The statement detailing the shortlisted nominees, obtained today, Friday, by Dailyeconomy, is published below:
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 10th edition of the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards (2025)!
As we celebrate a decade of excellence in re/insurance journalism across Africa, these prestigious awards continue to recognize outstanding journalists who bring key industry issues, challenges, and developments to the forefront.
On March 5, 2025, a Judges’ Roundtable convened a distinguished panel of industry professionals and media experts who conducted a rigorous review of all the 150 submitted entries. Each submission was carefully evaluated based on quality, depth and impact, ensuring that the finalists represent the very best in re/insurance reporting across the continent.
SHORTLIST / FINALISTS
Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Article (English)
1. Blessing Ifechukwude Enebeli – Voice of Nigeria, Nigeria
2. Destiny Onyemihia – Voice of Nigeria, Nigeria
3. James Eshun – Multimedia Group Limited (Joynews TV), Ghana
4. Peter Wakaba Njuguna – Standard Group, Kenya
5. Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman – EIB Network, Ghana
Best Re/Insurance Print Article (English)
1. Chris Ebong – Independent Newspapers Limited, Nigeria
2. Dominic Omondi – Nation Media Group, Kenya
3. Isaac Khisa – The Independent, Uganda
4. Nanjinia Wamuswa – The Standard Group, Kenya
5. Patrick Alushula – Nation Media Group, Kenya
Best Re/Insurance Online Article (English)
1. Etornam Agbemor – Pent Media Centre, Ghana
2. Isaac Khisa – The Independent Magazine, Uganda
3. Nelson Mandela Muhoozi – The New Vision, Uganda
4. Okello Jesus Ojara – TND News Uganda, Uganda
5. Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman – The World, Ghana
Best Re/Insurance French Entry (Print, Broadcast, or Online)
1. Bahwa Ferdinand – Le Journal.Africa, Burundi
2. Ghassan Waïl El Karmouni – Medias24, Morocco
3. Gouba Gnintabouré Emmanuel – Info Nature, Burkina Faso
4. Rabo Oumarou – Les Editions Sidwaya, Burkina Faso
5. Sawadogo Adama – Editions Sidwaya, Burkina Faso
Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry
1. Ibraheem Essa – Almal, Egypt
2. Islam Sherif, Almal, Egypt
3. Islam Abdul Hamid Abdul Muttalib Farahat – Amwal Alghad, Egypt
4. Mohamed Azab Tawfik – Alborsa newspaper, Egypt
5. Mostafa Mahmoud Mohamed – Followict, Egypt
Next Steps
The winners and runner-up positions will be revealed at the awards ceremony. The 2025 category winners, along with the overall winner, will have the opportunity to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, for the event on April 7–8, 2025, and will be contacted with further details.
This year’s ceremony marks a special occasion, coinciding with two major milestones—the 10th CEO Summit and Continental Reinsurance’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. Winners will gain exclusive access to leading insurance executives from across Africa, fostering valuable industry connections and insights.
In line with our commitment to developing talent in re/insurance journalism, we will provide all participants with jury feedback to support their growth and professional development in the field.
We sincerely appreciate every journalist who submitted their work for this year’s awards. Your dedication and contributions are shaping the future of re/insurance journalism in Africa.
