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Kenya launches universal HPV vaccine access to youths
As the world celebrates the Cervical Cancer Week, Kenya has taken a leap of faith by launching universal distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, expected to treat cervical cancer- the most dangerous disease among womenfolk worldwide. Tuesdays launch in Kitui County is good news to Kenyan women, who like most African countries, die annually…
As the world celebrates the Cervical Cancer Week, Kenya has taken a leap of faith by launching universal distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, expected to treat cervical cancer- the most dangerous disease among womenfolk worldwide. Tuesdays launch in Kitui County is good news to Kenyan women, who like most African countries, die annually…
Malawi Electoral body appeals for ethical journalism
The Malawi Electoral Commission has challenged the media to follow ethical standards in the coverage of the 2014 tripartite elections to avoid fueling electoral disputes that could result into civil unrests and loss of life. MEC Commissioner Elvey Mtafu made the call in Blantyre at the opening of the Bridge Corse for Media practitioners which kick…
The Malawi Electoral Commission has challenged the media to follow ethical standards in the coverage of the 2014 tripartite elections to avoid fueling electoral disputes that could result into civil unrests and loss of life. MEC Commissioner Elvey Mtafu made the call in Blantyre at the opening of the Bridge Corse for Media practitioners which kick…
Amplats to cut 6,000 jobs in South Africa
Top global platinum producer Anglo American Platinum announced on Friday that it will cut 6,000 jobs at its South African operations, in a move that risks sparking a resurgence of labour unrest. ~~~~The company said the bulk of job losses would be felt at mines near the northern city of Rustenburg, the crucible of fatal labour violence last year, and…
Top global platinum producer Anglo American Platinum announced on Friday that it will cut 6,000 jobs at its South African operations, in a move that risks sparking a resurgence of labour unrest. ~~~~The company said the bulk of job losses would be felt at mines near the northern city of Rustenburg, the crucible of fatal labour violence last year, and…
Kofi Annan: Africa plundered by secret mining deals
Tax avoidance, secret mining deals and financial transfers are depriving Africa of the benefits of its resources boom, ex-UN chief Kofi Annan has said. Firms that shift profits to lower tax jurisdictions cost Africa $38bn (£25bn) a year, says a report produced by a panel he heads."Africa loses twice as much money through these loopholes…
Tax avoidance, secret mining deals and financial transfers are depriving Africa of the benefits of its resources boom, ex-UN chief Kofi Annan has said. Firms that shift profits to lower tax jurisdictions cost Africa $38bn (£25bn) a year, says a report produced by a panel he heads."Africa loses twice as much money through these loopholes…
Bomb blasts rock Libyan city of Benghazi
A bomb has exploded outside the a police station in the Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, Reuters news agency reports. Police officials told Reuters Friday's blast damaged the building and shattered the windows of a school opposite, without inflicting any injuries.Around the same time, about 4am, a second police station was hit by a smaller explosive…
A bomb has exploded outside the a police station in the Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, Reuters news agency reports. Police officials told Reuters Friday's blast damaged the building and shattered the windows of a school opposite, without inflicting any injuries.Around the same time, about 4am, a second police station was hit by a smaller explosive…
Kenya calls on UN to drop Kenyatta trials
Kenya has written to the UN Security Council seeking to scrap the international crimes against humanity trials for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Vice President William Ruto. "What this delegation is asking for is not deferral," Kenya's ambassador to the UN, Macharia Kamau, wrote in a letter to the Council seen by AFP news agency on Thursday.…
Kenya has written to the UN Security Council seeking to scrap the international crimes against humanity trials for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Vice President William Ruto. "What this delegation is asking for is not deferral," Kenya's ambassador to the UN, Macharia Kamau, wrote in a letter to the Council seen by AFP news agency on Thursday.…
Zanu PF Spruces up Voter Victimization Strategy
Zanu PF has perfected its intimidation and coercive electoral machinery ahead of Zimbabwe’s next elections, an investigative visit to Mutoko, Mashonaland East province has revealed. Located 142km North East of the capital Harare, Mutoko has a history of covert violence being met against perceived Zanu PF opponents. Now, tactics seem to have…
Zanu PF has perfected its intimidation and coercive electoral machinery ahead of Zimbabwe’s next elections, an investigative visit to Mutoko, Mashonaland East province has revealed. Located 142km North East of the capital Harare, Mutoko has a history of covert violence being met against perceived Zanu PF opponents. Now, tactics seem to have…
Africa Oil & Gas, Finance & Investment Forum 2013
AME Trade Ltd are happy to announce the launch of the Africa Oil & Gas, Finance & Investment Forum (http://www.aogfi.com). This event is supported by the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) Fund for Technical Cooperation and will be held at the Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek, United Arab Emirates on 22-23 October 2013. AOGFI will bring…
AME Trade Ltd are happy to announce the launch of the Africa Oil & Gas, Finance & Investment Forum (http://www.aogfi.com). This event is supported by the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) Fund for Technical Cooperation and will be held at the Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek, United Arab Emirates on 22-23 October 2013. AOGFI will bring…
Cameroon: Anti-poaching Operations Intensified
Wildlife authorities in Cameroon arrested 20 suspects and confiscated 45 guns during a 10-day anti-poaching operation that targeted elephant poachers in, Yokadouma the southeast of the country. Thirty-nine forest rangers, backed by 25 soldiers of the country’s rapid intervention battalion, commonly known by its French acronym as BIR, carried…
Wildlife authorities in Cameroon arrested 20 suspects and confiscated 45 guns during a 10-day anti-poaching operation that targeted elephant poachers in, Yokadouma the southeast of the country. Thirty-nine forest rangers, backed by 25 soldiers of the country’s rapid intervention battalion, commonly known by its French acronym as BIR, carried…
Mugabe warns against foreign interference
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has said he will not accept foreign interference during elections later this year. In an address to mark 33 years of Zimbabwean independence on Thursday, Mugabe welcomed recent efforts by Western nations to reopen dialogue with Zimbabwe after years of isolation to protest political violence, rights abuses and…
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has said he will not accept foreign interference during elections later this year. In an address to mark 33 years of Zimbabwean independence on Thursday, Mugabe welcomed recent efforts by Western nations to reopen dialogue with Zimbabwe after years of isolation to protest political violence, rights abuses and…
Our Achievements
OBE Television was awarded the 2010 Ghana Society, Carnival Group Best TV Award on the 20th of November.The award, which was the 25th in OBE Television’s history, was presented to OBE TV for its immense contribution to the African Diaspora in respect of the positive impact the channel has made in bringing awareness in the political, economic religious and educational sectors.
The event was organised as part of the Black History Month celebrations in the United Kingdom by the Ghana Society Carnival Group in Luton, England.
The award was received by Mrs. Catherine Ampaw, OBE TV’s Executive Director on behalf of OBE TV’s Chairman, Mr. Bernard Ampaw and the hard working OBE TV staff members who work diligently behind the scenes.
Mrs. Ampaw acknowledged that ‘despite the challenges over the years, we need to remember what God has done for us.’
OBE Television is grateful for this award and wishes to take this opportunity to thank all our viewers and sponsors without whom this recognition would not have been possible.
The Channel will endeavour to improve the quality of programming as we move forward.
Our Pride in presenting Africa without ‘make-up’ has over the years not only won the hearts of our audience but also won us many prestigious awards:-
- Ghana Professional - Innovation and Excellence Award (July 2004)
- Pinnacle Award - Best African Media (August 2004)
- Reconciliation International Award - Community Support (2004)
- London’ African Caribbean Entrepreneur (LACE) Award - Media Category (November 2004)
- European Federation of Black Women Business Owners (EFBWBO) Award - Media Category (October 2005)
- Africa Film & Television Arts (ZAFAA) Award - Contribution to the film industry (2006)
- Remember Africa Awards - Innovative Programming (2006)
- Screen Nation Award - Best BME Channel (October 2006)
- BBI – Business Innovation Award (2007)
- Africa’s International Media Tunis Tunisia - Rebranding Africa Award (March 2008)
- Music & Movies (M&M) - Award of Excellence (2009)
