The West African winners will go on to compete against the boldest business innovators from around the continent in the final to be held later this year for the coveted title of Africa's most respected pioneer in their chosen field.
The Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards travel next to Kigali, Rwanda for the East African regional round on 9 September, before moving to Johannesburg for the Southern African round on 19 September.
The finale will take place in Durban, South Africa, on 8 November, as the definitive leaders of African business are named and applauded for their contribution to the continent's success.
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