"AABLA is a recognition and tribute to African Business Leaders who have made a qualitative and quantitative difference to the companies, industries and communities that they serve. Supported by the CNBC brand and through an exhaustive process of diligence by KPMG, these awards will be the most coveted in the African Continent", said Rakesh Wahi, the founder of the ABN Group.
Finalists in the categories are (in no particular order):
Business Leader of The Year: sponsored by Telkom
Entrepreneur of The Year: sponsored by the IDC
The finale is expected to be a memorable one, with a line-up of entertainment including 'The Three Afro Tenors' and 'Magdalene Minaar'.
The grand finale will be broadcast on Tuesday, 30 October on CNBC Africa, DStv Channel 410.
For more, go to www.aabla2012.com.
