LONDON, United Kingdom – July 17, 2024
Mr. Benedito Paulo Manuel, the Director General of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca Lda Angola, was announced as the recipient of the acclaimed Industry Personality of the Year at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024 for his contributions to the mining sector in Angola.
Benedito Paulo Manuel Receives ABLA Industry Personality of the Year Award
Mr. Manuel was awarded for his contributions to promoting a sustainable model of diamond mining in Angola by integrating digital technology and climate-friendly waste management.
Mr. Manuel has been at the forefront of the Catoca in the development of nature reserves for fauna preservation in the Eastern region of Angola. He has also been commended for his efforts in enhancing the skills of local miners through comprehensive training programs, fostering environmentally responsible mining practices, and promoting sustainable livelihoods within the communities surrounding Catoca.
Mr. Benedito Paulo Manuel is a PhD holder in Technological Management, a Master in Geotechnics, Madrid, a Master in Metallic Structures at AEEUK, KHARKOV, a Master in Cement Engineering at CEDEX, Madrid, and a Business Administration graduate at AEIC, in Brazil, among other degrees and certifications which has helped him propel his career in the mining sector in Angola.
The African Business Leadership Awards is an annual event by the African Leadership Magazine, that honours the exceptional achievements and contributions in the business sector across Africa. The award celebrates excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact on the continent’s economic development. These awards recognize individuals, companies, and institutions that perform outstandingly with corporate practices and leadership in Africa’s business sector; aligning with ALM’s tradition of showcasing often overlooked aspects of Africa’s businesses and leaders.
The ABLA was the highlight of the ALM Africa Summit London 2024, a major platform for high-level networking, collaboration, and forming strategic partnerships to address challenges and drive change in Africa. The summit was established in 2016, to showcase the innovative projects and practices aligned with the continent’s development goals.
The 2024 edition of the ALM Africa Summit, themed “Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities,” served as a platform for leaders to deliberate on pathways toward the sustainable development of the continent. The summit featured esteemed speakers, including The Right Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives; Dr. Olavo Correia, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance of Cape Verde; The Right Hon. Lord Dollar Popat, UK House of Lords Member & Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda, Uganda & DRC; and H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy & Finance of Madagascar. These leaders, along with other distinguished guests from Africa, the UK, and Europe, convened to discuss key issues affecting Africa’s business and socio-economic landscape.
There were notable attendees in this year’s edition of the award who provided valuable insights, experiences, and success stories of their business journey in the African space. Participants of the summit sought new strategies and partnerships towards advancing Africa’s prosperity. The panel discussion focused on mobilising Africa’s public-private sector as a sustainable progress and development catalyst. Participants equally had the opportunity to collaborate and showcase investment opportunities within Africa.
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