Earlier this year ABN Productions announced the launch of AABLA in an attempt to identify and honour those leaders who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their industry sectors.
Honoured guests in attendance at the ceremony included MEC for Economic Development, Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu; director general, Sibusiso Xaba of the Department of Arts and Culture; retail pioneer, Raymond Ackerman and representatives from the office of Aliko Dangote.
The winners in the categories are:
Founder of AABLA and vice chairman for ABN Group, Rakesh Wahi's vision for the awards is for it to continue to serve as a platform to discover the business leaders who are creating a culture of entrepreneurship, developing best practices and carving out powerful and sustainable models of business in the global economy.
He says that "AABLA is set to be an annual event, with plans to expand into regional awards across the continent."
