The evening's events will feature in a CNBC Africa broadcast on 30 September at 10pm Central African Time.
The business awards recognise innovators and pioneers in a variety of categories, reflecting the diversity of the African business environment.
The Southern African winners of the AABLA will now go to the finale to be hosted by Durban's Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on 8 November, where all regional finalists from the Western, Eastern and Southern African rounds will compete for the ultimate business accolade in their respected fields.
• Businesswoman of the Year - MizingaMelu
• Entrepreneur of the Year - Francis Grogan
• Young Business Leader - Rob Stokes
• Southern African Business Leader of the Year - Michael Jordaan
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr Richard Maponya
