2025 Africa Best Business Awards honours over 30 firms driving Africa's economic transformation

The 2025 edition of the Africa Best Business Awards (ABBA) has honoured more than 30 of the continent’s most innovative and resilient companies and entrepreneurs for their contributions to Africa’s economic transformation.

Held in Accra on November 7, 2025, under the theme “Honouring Business Brilliance, Shaping Africa's Future,” the ceremony celebrated excellence in innovation, sustainability, ethical leadership, and cross-border impact. The event was organised by Delve Afrique Communications and Maven Communications, with support from Zeliatte Media.

According to Maven Communications Director Seth Jojo Danso Asante, nominees were evaluated on innovation, competitiveness, governance, and longevity.

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“ABBA is not just about recognition, it’s about inspiring African businesses to adopt sustainable and forward-thinking practices,” he said.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana emerged as a major winner, claiming three awards: Beverage Industry Icon (West Africa), Visionary Multinational Business Leader for MD Felix Gomis, and Excellence in Brand Loyalty and Consumer Trust.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited was named Best in Waste Management Services, while Enterprise MEP Engineering Limited took Best Company (Integrated Engineering Services). Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited earned three distinctions — Best FMCG Manufacturing Company, Most Innovative Manufacturing Company, and Outstanding Company in National Economic Development.

In finance, Nzema Manle Rural Bank PLC won Rural Bank of the Year, and Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC received Best Savings and Loans Institution and Most Innovative Financial Service Provider.

Sustainability stood out at this year's awards. Dredge Masters Limited received the Best Company (Green Marine Solutions) award, while Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Limited won the Best in Sustainable Recycling and the Green Innovation Award.

GhanaWeb named Best Media Company (Digital) at Africa Best Business Awards

Ghana's leading digital media powerhouse, GhanaWeb, was crowned the Best Media Company (Digital) at the recently held 2025 Africa Best Business Awards.

GhanaWeb, a part of the AfricaWeb Holding Group, was honoured for its outstanding service, consistency, and high standards of leadership in journalism and the media industry.

In agribusiness, Adama West Africa Limited and Kuipers Breeders Ghana were honoured for Crop Production Solutions and Poultry Breeding, respectively.

Happy Sunshine Limited won Best Product Discovery of the Year (Lavonce Pepper Powder) and Manufacturing Company of the Year (Tomato Paste), while Genau Ghana Limited was named Best Business Support Company (Cash Handling Equipment Supply).

Among indigenous firms, McDan Aviation Ghana Limited won Indigenous Company of the Year (Aviation Services); Ransboat & Company Limited earned Indigenous Agri Company of the Year, and its CEO, Ransford Kwaku Otopa Atiemo, was named CEO of the Year (Agribusiness).

Emerging enterprises also shone. White Sand Travel Consult was awarded Best Emerging Travel and Tour Company, and its CEO, Mark Hayford, received Young Business Personality of the Year. Grace Mobility Ghana won the Best Company (Electric Car Dealership) award.

In healthcare, Top-Up Pharmacy was named Best Pharmacy Brand of the Year, with CEO, Dr Richard Odor, honoured as CEO of the Year (Pharmaceutical).

Other winners included Samartex Timber & Plywood Company Limited, Skones Security Limited, Polytank Ghana Limited, and Weir Minerals West Africa, which received the Company of the Year (Mining Equipment and Solutions) award.

Organisers said the ABBA platform aims to promote collaboration, innovation, and ethical leadership.

"We are not just celebrating success; we are building a movement that promotes integrity, sustainability, and African excellence," Danso said.

The 2025 ABBA reinforced the private sector's central role in driving sustainable growth and affirmed that African enterprises are ready to lead the continent's next phase of transformation.