Ithuba CEO, Charmaine Mabuza has been nominated for the prestigious Businesswoman of the Year award at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA).
Mabuza is nominated along other finalists such as senior vice-president at Visa Sub-Saharan Africa region, Aida Diarra; and Happiness Azaria Maduhu, MD of Advanced Logistics Ltd in Tanzania.
There are eight other categories at the AABLA, including young business leader of the year, innovator of the year and business leader of the year.
The awards ceremony is set to take place on October 24, 2024, in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Reacting to her nomination Mabuza Said she was privileged to have been nominated in such prestigious award ceremonies.
"I am honoured by this prestigious nomination.
This nomination is a testament that my vision of leading and propelling Ithuba to a Pan African industry role player and influencer is recognized. I am grateful for this nomination."
Under Mabuza's leadership, Ithuba has achieved remarkable milestones in the gaming and lottery sector, establishing itself as a benchmark for corporate responsibility and innovation across Africa.
Her dedication to empowering communities and driving economic growth has solidified Ithuba's position as a key player in the industry.
The AABLA is renowned for honouring excellence in business across the African continent, emphasising the significance of leadership and innovation in fostering economic development.
Mabuza’s nomination highlights her exceptional contributions to the business landscape and her role as a mentor and advocate for women in business.
Ithuba Holdings Proprietary “(RF) is the official operator of the National Lottery in South Africa.
Since taking over the operation of the National Lottery in 2015, Ithuba has been living up to their objective to reinvigorate it by optimizing the consumer experience, restoring faith and trust in the National Lottery, and showcasing its positive social contribution to society.
The lottery operator said under Mabuza's dynamic leadership, Ithuba achieved remarkable milestones in the gaming and lottery sector, establishing itself as a benchmark for corporate responsibility and innovation across Africa.
“Ithuba, proudly rooted in South Africa, intends to contribute positively and actively to socio- economic development by producing as many millionaires as possible and uplifting communities through various initiatives”.
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