South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"

By Denis Ejulu
The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. James Alic Garang on Wednesday won the African Economic Resilience & Growth Champion award in London at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) organized by the African Leadership Magazine.
While addressing the gathering, Dr. Alic appreciated the Common Wealth for recognizing his contributions and he dedicated the award to the people of South Sudan.
He appreciated President Salva Kiir Mayardit for guiding and supporting him and the Bank of South Sudan in stabilizing economic growth and macro-economic stability in the country.
The African Business Leadership Awards took place from 17 – 18 July 2024 at the UK House of Lords.
The Chairman of the African Leadership Organization and Publisher of the African Leadership Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami, expressed his admiration for the winners during the final review of all nominees.
“The winners exemplify the spirit of innovation, resilience, and excellence driving growth and development across the continent. By celebrating their achievements, we not only honour their individual success but also hope to inspire others to push the boundaries of what is possible and contribute to Africa’s continued prosperity. Through their leadership across the critical sectors of the African economy, they are shaping a brighter future for Africa and demonstrating the immense potential within our business community,” said Giami.
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) is a flagship annual recognition event by the African Leadership Magazine, aimed at honouring exceptional corporate practices and outstanding achievers in Africa’s business landscape and private sector.
The awards align with the magazine’s tradition of showcasing often overlooked aspects of Africa’s businesses and leaders, celebrating exemplary business leadership on the continent.