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SLT-MOBITEL Annual Report 2020 wins at prestigious ARC International Awards 2021
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider has been conferred Gold and Silver awards in recognition of excellence for its 2020 Annual Report at the ARC International Awards 2021 held recently.
SLT-MOBITEL’s Annual Report 2020 ‘Mapping the Digital Highway’ won Gold in the ‘Interactive Annual Report’ and Silver in the ‘Financial Data’ categories under the Telecommunications sector. Additionally, the report secured an honourable mention under the ‘Specialized Annual Reports’ category for Integrated AR & CSR – Non-Traditional Format.
SLT-MOBITEL’s winning entry was an Integrated Annual Report providing information in a comprehensive and clear manner showcasing the company’s strategy, value creation and related performance and impact for the financial year that commenced on 1 January 2020 and ended on 31 December 2020.
The report also provided an overview of the Sri Lanka Telecom’s entire operations including its subsidiaries. Key financial aspects are discussed in the context of the Company and the Group, which is consistent with the framework adopted in the previous year.
To present the company’s sustainable management performance in an easy-to-understand manner the Report drew concepts, principles, and guidance from renowned global frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards for sustainable reporting, International IR Framework (IIRC) and Smart Integrated Reporting Methodology
Previously winning in 2019, the multiple awards for its Annual Report at consecutive ARC Awards underscores SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to meet international standards in corporate governance, showcasing a high degree of transparency and disclosure of information to stakeholders.
SLT Group Chief Finance Officer, Sanjeewa Samaranayake said, “We are pleased that our Annual Report 2020 has been recognised and honoured by a top global awarding authority. Through the report we strove to showcase our clear strategic path, transparent in disclosing financial data, and fulfilled social responsibility and other comprehensive information of the company while adhering to governance philosophy and unremitting efforts in investor relations and information disclosure. Moreover, we also sought to maintain consistency in the design of both cover and content in keeping with our selected theme.”
ARC Awards is the world’s largest international competition providing a platform for the highest standards in the annual report industry. Established in 1987 by US-based MerComm Inc., the ARC Awards honours outstanding achievements in creativity and communications in annual reports from over 35 countries.
The Awards serves to promote awareness of the annual report as an important corporate communications tool and to highlight excellence in annual report design and writing. The focus of the evaluation is on the presentation of the company and its financial data, how corporate attitude and culture are portrayed, the clarity of the design and the comprehensibility of the text. The entries were assessed by a panel of distinguished judges representing different sectors, industries and from global corporations.
Company stresses ambition to surpass this milestone
Eyes markets across Africa and beyond
In a groundbreaking achievement for Sri Lanka’s IT and electronics manufacturing industry, EWIS Colombo Ltd, the country’s first and only local computer manufacturer, has successfully exported its first consignment of locally built laptops to Zimbabwe.
This landmark event not only positions Sri Lanka as an emerging force in global IT hardware manufacturing but also highlights EWIS’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence on the international stage.
This historic shipment, dispatched from EWIS’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Samajasewapura, Sooriyawewa, underscores the company’s dedication to delivering world-class technology solutions. With over 11 years of expertise in manufacturing and assembly, EWIS Colombo Ltd has played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s ICT sector forward. As a Board of Investment (BOI) Section 17-approved company, EWIS has established the country’s first and only local computer manufacturing plant, paving the way for the nation’s growth in high-tech exports.
Speaking on this momentous achievement, Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Chairman of EWIS Colombo Ltd, said: “This milestone is not just for EWIS but for Sri Lanka as a whole. It proves that our country has the talent, capability, and ambition to manufacture and export high-quality IT products, competing confidently on the global stage. As we continue expanding beyond local markets, we take immense pride in showcasing Sri Lanka’s excellence in technology and innovation to the world. EWIS’s commitment to world-class quality is reinforced by its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications, ensuring compliance with international quality, safety, and environmental standards.”
Speaking further he said:
“For nearly four decades, EWIS has been a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, delivering cutting-edge solutions for education, businesses, and government enterprises.
With over 11 years of local manufacturing and assembly expertise, EWIS has continuously refined its capabilities to produce high-quality, internationally competitive IT hardware. The successful export to Zimbabwe represents a bold step toward expanding EWIS’s global footprint, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s potential as a world-class technology and manufacturing hub.”
Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, has partnered with Emerging Media to enhance the convenience and effectiveness of advertising. This collaboration brings together Dialog Television’s world-class entertainment, featuring 18 advertisable channels across genres such as movies, edutainment, kids, music, sports, and local content, with Emerging Media’s expertise in digital advertising and targeted marketing. This synergy creates a seamless platform for businesses to maximize brand exposure across multiple channels.
With a reach of over 1.7 million households, Dialog Television provides advertisers with a powerful avenue to engage diverse audiences. Brands can place advertisements on leading international and local channels such as &flix, Star Movies, TLC, Animal Planet, AXN, Zee Café, Comedy Central, Star Plus, A+, Nickelodeon, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, Star Sports, Ten Cricket, Sony SIX, ThePapare TV, Channel One, Citi Hitz and Channel C. Through this partnership, Emerging Media will facilitate advertising sales, allowing businesses to target specific viewer segments while simplifying the media buying process with a single point of contact.
Commenting on the partnership, Lim Li San, Group Chief Operating Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, stated, “As Sri Lanka’s premier Pay-TV service provider, we serve more than 1.7 million households with over 6 million pairs of captive eyeballs across Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to embark on this partnership with Emerging Media to avail our Dialog Television platform and brand strength to provide quality advertisement exposure and customer engagement to local businesses across Sri Lanka.”
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), a pioneer in healthcare training for over 23 years, has partnered with the University of Surrey, UK, to revolutionise healthcare education in Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region. This will create a world-class academic pathway for aspiring nursing and healthcare professionals, as well as young individuals seeking careers in the field. Under this agreement, IIHS and the University of Surrey will introduce a series of academic initiatives to enhance healthcare training and accessibility.
These include delivering internationally recognised nursing programmes that allow Sri Lankan and regional students to earn globally competitive qualifications in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the move, Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, CEO & Dean of Undergraduate Studies at IIHS, said: “This MOU marks a significant step in our mission to deliver world-class healthcare education to Sri Lanka and the region. IIHS remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals and fostering global healthcare leadership.” Dr. Shelini Surendran, Associate Dean (International) at the University of Surrey, emphasised: “Sri Lanka is establishing itself as a regional education hub, and this partnership ensures students across Asia can access top-tier UK healthcare education at IIHS. By bridging academic excellence with accessibility, we provide students with a clear pathway to their professional goals.”
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