AAR scoops top Africa business award

Medical insurance provider, AAR emerged first runner-up at the annual Legatum Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Awards. AAR was nominated alongside its founder, Maryjka Beckmann during the awards ceremony held on Wednesday in Kigali, Rwanda. The ceremony was presided over by Rwandese Head of State Paul Kagame and President Kibaki. Legatum Africa Awards seek to recognise and reward the best small and medium size business enterprises in emerging markets within the continent.

Winners are chosen based on their ability to create unique value for customers through innovative products, generate sustainable profits for shareholders, invest in employees and protect the future by way of strengthening local and global environments.