Botswana company among ten Africa Entrepreneurship Awards finalists

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NTR Technology Holdings, a local company, is among ten finalists for this year's Africa Entrepreneurship Awards, which carry a value of US$350, 000 (P2.27 million).

The awards, run by investment firms Legatum and Omidyar Network, are designed to honour and celebrate Africa's most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs. NTR Technology is a diversified engineering group specialising in industrial automation, electrical distribution, ICT, telecommunication, electrical and mechanical engineering and fleet management systems. Should it be successful, the wholly citizen-owned and ISO-registered company will be presented with various accolades in Nairobi, Kenya on December 6. Designed to promote commerce as a driving force in Africa's economic growth, the Africa Awards focus on celebrating the standards of business excellence within Africa and building a strong network of African entrepreneurs as a source of learning and shared best practices.

More than 2, 700 companies from 15 countries submitted entries to compete for the grand prize of US$100, 000 and five other prizes of US$ 50, 000 each. Speaking about the Awards, Alan McCormick, Managing Director of Legatum, commented: "This year's Africa Awards has far surpassed our expectations in terms of quality and leadership and trumpets the message that Africa is open for business. The 10 finalists from diverse sectors and geographies all demonstrate the vital role played by entrepreneurs in creating opportunity and growth within their economies, and through the Africa Awards, Legatum is pleased to recognise these leaders of remarkable companies and the contribution they are making to promoting prosperity across the continent."

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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