The pan-African news platform Platform Africa has been crowned Best African News Platform 2023 in the APAC Insider Business Awards, announced on 12 December 2023.
The APAC Insider Business Awards, now in their eighth consecutive year, seek to recognise the leading companies and individuals who are at the cutting edge of their chosen industries, from SMEs and sole traders all the way to international corporations. The Awards offer an equal opportunity for businesses of all sizes and industry categories to be recognised in the programme, who are responsible for driving growth and advancement across the APAC region.
Set up by representatives of the business, legal and media communities in Mauritius in 2016, Platform Africa is a high level forum and pan-African news portal which focuses on providing first-hand news and views from those who are already doing business in Africa in the areas of finance and the economy, sustainability, leadership, innovation, health, lifestyle, culture and entertainment.
Towards this end, Platform Africa acts as a media partner for high level events regarding Mauritius and Africa and targets an audience of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, government representatives and international institutions across the continent.
Commenting on the Award, Samantha Seewoosurrun, creator and co-founder of Platform Africa, said: “When we set up Platform Africa back in 2016, our aim was to showcase what Mauritius can do as a platform for Africa on the one hand, and what Africa can do for the world on the other. Since then, we are thrilled to have provided an opportunity for leading players on the continent to tell their stories and share their insights through our articles and video content, whether corporates, start-ups or women entrepreneurs. We sincerely thank APAC Insider Business Awards for this recognition which will inspire us to reach even greater heights.”
Sruthi Menon Seeboo, Editor of Platform Africa, added: “Celebrating our win as the Best African News Platform 2023 at the APAC Insider Business Awards, Platform Africa takes pride in its dedication to covering diverse and vital aspects of African news. From socio-economic developments and cultural milestones to political shifts and technological advancements, our platform strives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic African landscape. We are committed to delivering news that not only informs but also inspires, fostering a deeper connection to the rich tapestry of stories that define our continent. This award reaffirms our mission to be a trusted source for news that matters, contributing to a more informed and engaged African community.”
Deputy Editor for Asia, Nishika Bajaj, concluded: “We are thrilled that Platform Africa has won Best African News Platform 2023 in the prestigious APAC Insider Business Awards. As Deputy Editor for Asia, I believe that this regional and global recognition is certain to attract more international audiences to our news platform. With Africa being the world’s next growth frontier, and Asia Pacific being home to countries that are recognised among the world’s best places to do business, it is clear that there are many synergies that each region can leverage for more enduring success.”
