By Diaspora Insurance News
LONDON: The African Business Chamber (AfBC) held its inaugural African Business Awards on 3 July 2025 at the Millennium Conference and Hotel Kensington in London, honouring exceptional contributions by African business leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers operating across the UK and internationally.
Diaspora Insurance was one of the companies honoured with CEO Jeff Madzingo winning the Financial Services Excellence Award which he dedicated to the global Diaspora Insurance team.
The evening brought together a distinguished array of high commissioners, diplomats, parliamentarians, and industry leaders to recognise innovation, resilience, and leadership across fourteen diverse sectors of African enterprise.
Full List of Winners:
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Business Excellence Award:
Edward Obi Chartered FCIPD, MIRP, TechIOSH
Entrepreneur of the Year:
Cody Gapare (CMgr MCMI MBA)
Startup and New Business of the Year Award:
Michaelle Kubwimana
Technology and Innovation Excellence Award:
Olusola (Sola) Idowu
Healthcare Excellence Award:
Professor Rotimi Jaiyesimi
Creative Industry Excellence Award:
Juliana Olayinka
Financial Services Excellence Award:
Jeff Madzingo
Professional Services Excellence Award:
Leslie Owusu
Women in Business (WIB) Excellence Award:
Fungai Ndemera
International Trade Excellence Award:
Veronica Bolton Smith
Social Enterprise Excellence Award:
Leah Chikamba-Mulando
Diaspora Excellence Award:
Jabo Butera
Business of the Year Award:
Bank Of Africa UK
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