CNBC Africa, the continent's biggest business news television channel,
hosted the second annual 'All Africa Business Leader Award's (AABLA) last
night. Kenya's Equity Bank CEO, James Mwangi, walked away with the
Business Leader of the year prize. It's the second high profile
recognition for the Kenyan businessman, after he won the Ernst & Young
World Entrepreneur of the Year in June.
The awards, organised by ABN Productions had took place at the Vodadome in
Midrand, South Africa. They will be broadcast on Tuesday, 30 October 2012
on CNBC Africa at 9pm CAT. The event was hosted by senior CNBC Africa
anchor, Alishia Seckam and former 'Top Billing' presenter, Nico Panagio.
It was attended by captains of industry and government leaders including
MEC Nkosiphendule Kolisile, who was the key note speaker.
"I have founded these awards in 2011 as a derivative of the Business
Leaders Awards that are held by CNBC all over the world. These awards are
a tribute to those Captains of Industry who have made a qualitative
difference to the companies, industries and communities that they serve",
said Rakesh Wahi, Founder of the ABN Group.
"On behalf of the ABN Group, I would like to congratulate all the winners
and finalists for their superb work, they are promoting African leadership
that will eventually create and preserve the wealth and glory that
belongs to its people", he said.
The AABLA 2012 winners in the different categories are:
Business Leader of The Year sponsored by Telkom:
James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank
Entrepreneur of The Year sponsored by the IDC:
Jannie Mouton, CEO, PSG Group
Business Woman of the Year:
Funke Opeke, CEO, Main One Cable Company
Young Business Leader of The Year:
Jack Kayonga, MD, Rwanda Development Bank
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Manu Chandaria , Comcraft
The Forbes Africa Advertising Leader of the Year:
Bharat Thakrar, CEO, Scangroup
Forbes Africa Agency Network of the Year:
Ogilvy & Mather Africa
"The AABLAs are an important calendar item in our coverage of African
business and markets," said Godfrey Mutizwa, CNBC Africa's Chief Editor.
"The winners once again demonstrate the quality and depth of business
leadership across the continent, and we look forward to continuing to
showcase Africa's best', he said.''
Don't miss the broadcast of the AABLA Grand Finale on 30 October at 9pm on
CNBC Africa only on DStv, channel 410!
Tweet about It: @cnbcafrica @forbesafrica @abnproductions @aabla2012 would
like to congratulate all the finalists! #aablas2012 Southern Africa