PRESS RELEASE
Portsmouth, United Kingdom – March 19, 2024
Dr. Ken Giami, Chairman of the African Leadership Organisation and Publisher of the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has officially announced Botswana as the designated host country for the 2025 edition of the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Awards Ceremony, with the theme chosen as ‘Inclusive Leadership for an Interconnected Africa – New Paradigms for future Realities’ . This exciting announcement was made during the 2024 edition of the ceremony, held on March 15, 2024, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Botswana’s selection as the host country underscores its growing influence and stature in Africa’s political and economic spectrums. Renowned for its stable democracy, sound governance, and commitment to sustainable development, Botswana serves as an exemplary model for the continent. Hosting the POTY ceremony in Botswana provides a unique opportunity to showcase the nation’s achievements, leadership in driving positive change across Africa, and the many investment opportunities in the country.
The choice of Botswana as the host country is based on an evaluation of various factors, including its political stability, growing infrastructure, top-tier hospitality services, and dedication to promoting African excellence and innovation. Botswana epitomizes the values and principles championed by the African Leadership Magazine.
The ALM Persons of the Year (POTY) is a flagship annual event of the African Leadership Magazine that has been consecutively held over the past 12 years, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society leaders, thought leaders, and stakeholders from across Africa and the rest of the world to deliberate on issues concerning Africa’s socio-economic growth and development. The event has also evolved into a prestigious platform for honouring people-cantered leadership and Africans who are advancing a pan-African agenda in their respective fields of endeavour.
The 2024 edition witnessed the esteemed presence of H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, who delivered the keynote address. Other high-profile participants included Right Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Liberia; Hon. Justice Martha Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya; H.E. Adanech Abebe, Mayor of Addis Ababa; Dr. The Hon. Kailesh Jagutpal, Minister for Health, Mauritius; Kennedy G. Bungane, CEO, African Bank, South Africa; Jeanette Chanda Makgolo, Commissioner-General, Botswana Unified Revenue Service; and Dr. Zafivanona Lainkana, Director General, Madagascar Customs Commission.
Participants also included Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Group CEO, First Bank Nigeria; Mike Kamungeremu, President, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce; Prof. George Openjuru, Vice Chancellor of Gulu University, Uganda; Hien Yacouba Sie, Director General, Autonomous Port Of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; Akol E. Ayii, CEO, Trinity Energy Group, South Sudan; Daniel Asiedu, CEO, Omnibsic Bank, Ghana; and other leaders from across Africa.
Looking ahead to 2025, in collaboration with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service- the official partner for the 2025 edition of the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY), scheduled for February 28, 2025, the African Leadership Magazine promises an unforgettable event as the POTY ceremony with a dazzling showcase of exceptional talent, exemplary leadership, remarkable impact, outstanding achievements, and boundless inspiration.
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership Magazine is the flagship publication of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited. For the past 16 years, the organization has been dedicated to promoting impactful leadership in Africa and showcasing African opportunities globally. Through its various initiatives, including quality Afro-positive content, trade facilitation, market entry solutions, business networking platforms, and public sector training and consulting, the African Leadership Magazine plays a vital role in driving positive change and development across the continent.
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