Times Of Swaziland: MINISTER  SAVANNAH  BAGS ANOTHER  PRESTIGIOUS  AFRICA AWARD

MINISTER  SAVANNAH  BAGS ANOTHER  PRESTIGIOUS  AFRICA AWARD
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Phiwase Phungwayo on 06/08/2024 08:12:00


MANZINI – Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Savannah
Maziya, is once again making waves on the global stage, this time earning an
internationally-renowned and distinguished leadership award.
The French African Marketing Association, in a historic move, presented Minister
Maziya with the highly-coveted and acclaimed Lifetime Africa Economy Builders
Forum and Awards (Les Battisseurs de L’Economie Africaine) award. This
accolade, one of the most illustrious and esteemed recognitions on the African
continent, serves as a prestigious honour in recognition of her contributions to
Africa’s economic growth.
On a momentous occasion on July 4, the minister was presented with the
distinguished Lifetime Africa Economy Builders Forum and Awards (Les Battisseurs
de L’Economie Africaine) in an elegant and prestigious ceremony held in the
Ivory Coast. In a press release issued yesterday, the ministry congratulated
Minister Maziya for her significant achievements this year. The theme of the
event was ‘Act and Impact,’ and Maziya’s leadership was praised for its
wide-reaching influence across Africa, including French-speaking countries.
Recognised
Her contributions were recognised alongside those of other notable Lifetime
Award recipients, such as Mo Ibrahim, the Sudanese-British telecommunications
magnate; Sir Sam Jonah, the Ghanaian gold mining entrepreneur and Samuel
Dossou-Aworet, a leading figure in the petrochemical industry. The ICT Ministry
noted that the African Economy Builders Awards, established in 2006, honour
African and diaspora leaders, who have achieved both national and global
success, as well as multinational companies that have made significant
investments in Africa.
The statement highlighted that Minister Maziya was the sole recipient of the
Lifetime Award this year, underscoring her status as a visionary leader and
advocate for sustainable economic growth across the continent. Minister Maziya
attended the event virtually as the guest of honour, joining over 300
participants from various sectors, including oil, infrastructure, hospitality,
asset management and banking. The event featured leading companies and senior
government officials, mostly from French-speaking countries.
The Minister of Infrastructure and ICT of Ivory Coast, who presented the award,
praised Minister Maziya for her exceptional contributions and strategic focus on
the African continent, particularly her work in South Africa and with
French-speaking nations. Additionally, Minister Maziya was recognised for her
outstanding marketing excellence and leadership by the French African Marketing
Association, receiving a Leadership Award that further highlights her global
recognition and significant contributions to leadership and innovation.
Congratulated
The Ministry of ICT and the Kingdom of Eswatini congratulated Minister Maziya on
her remarkable achievements, which not only honour her personal success, but
also reinforce her commitment to advancing innovation, economic prosperity and
collaboration with the Kingdom of Eswatini on the global stage. Further
testament to Maziya’s outstanding leadership, she had already received a
prestigious Leadership Award in South Africa prior to her latest international
accolades. This notable recognition underscores the far-reaching impact of her
exemplary work, not only in Eswatini but also across the African continent.