African Business Awards 2009 Winners

The African Business Awards an event that “celebrates excellence and best practices in African businesses and recognizes those who have driven Africa’s rapidly transforming economy,” held its 2009 Awards dinner in London in early July. The event organized by African Business Magazine and was attended by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and other leading African government officials and leaders. Ethiopia Airlines won “Best Airline of the Year,” Morocco walked away with “Toursim Destination of the Year,” “Best Global Business” went to Diaego, a global giant in the business of drinks and Maria Ramos was the winner of the coveted “Business Woman of the Year.”

The Awards are;

Award for Governance
Lagos State, Nigeria



Tourism Destination of the Year
Morocco

Airline of the Year
Ethiopian Airlines

Best Global Business in Africa
Diageo

Award for most improved Investment Climate
Mauritius

Lifetime Achievement
Pascal Dozie, Founder and Chairman Diamond Group, Chairman, MTN Nigeria

Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Standard Chartered Bank

Telecoms Company of the Year
MTN

Award for Best Agricultural Development
Malawi

Outstanding Businesswoman
Maria Ramos, CEO, Absa



Business Leader of the Year
Cyril Ramaphosa, Executive Chairman Shanduka


African Business of the Year
Equity Bank, Kenya

Special Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Watch out for the 2010 Awards