London, United Kingdom— As responsible business practices become a cornerstone of sustainable development in Africa’s extractive industries, Catoca Mining Company, Angola’s leading diamond mining firm, has emerged as a model of corporate responsibility and community engagement. At the prestigious 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the landmark Africa Summit 2025 in London, Catoca was honoured with the Special Commendation Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Community Development in recognition of its exemplary social impact programs and long-term commitment to inclusive growth.
Organised by African Leadership Magazine, the award ceremony took place at The Landmark London and the UK House of Commons, in the presence of over 300 high-profile leaders, including Heads of State, policymakers, global investors, and captains of industry. The African Business Leadership Awards are widely regarded as the gold standard for celebrating excellence in corporate governance, strategic innovation, and leadership impact across the continent.
Catoca Mining Company was recognised for its far-reaching CSR initiatives in Angola, including investments in education, healthcare, clean water access, local infrastructure, and economic empowerment programs for host communities. Through its inclusive development model, Catoca has elevated the well-being of thousands of families in mining-affected areas, demonstrating that profitability and people-centered progress can go hand in hand.
With a commitment to sustainability at its core, Catoca has consistently demonstrated leadership beyond its core business, prioritizing environmental stewardship, workforce development, and partnerships that promote socio-economic transformation. The company’s social investments reflect a strong alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Angola’s national development strategy.
The Africa Summit 2025, chaired by H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, and Dr. Ken Giami, Founder & CEO of the African Leadership Organization, was held under the theme “Africa Forward: Powering Leadership, Investments, and Competitiveness.” This year’s summit spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a global growth frontier, with 24 African countries projected to exceed 5% GDP growth.
About African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), now in its 15th year, is a flagship initiative of African Leadership Magazine that celebrates visionary leaders and institutions driving Africa’s transformation through innovation, enterprise, and resilience. As a vital platform for spotlighting African excellence often overlooked by global media, ABLA continues to honour outstanding changemakers whose leadership is redefining the continent’s business and development landscape.
About African Leadership Magazine
African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation, a UK-registered company (Company No. 07435198), is the continent’s leading platform spotlighting transformational leadership and African excellence. Since 2008, it has bridged Africa and the world through compelling storytelling, high-level dialogue, and strategic events, including the Africa Summit and ABLA, engaging over 1.2 million readers globally and facilitating over $5 billion in investments and partnerships.
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