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Posted on Friday 13 November 2009 - 09:38
Sam Banda Junior
Sam Banda Junior, AfricaNews reporter in Blantyre, Malawi
South African president Jacob Zuma has been conferred with the 2009 African President of the Year award. Established by the African Consciousness Media and the Kenneth Kaunda Foundation, the prize recognizes achievements as well as honour African leaders. Zuma hailed the founders of the award.
Zuma, who took over leadership of the rich southern African country in May said: “What is most special about the award is that it is Africans recognizing what they regard as achievement and appreciating their own.”

A Sapa report said Zuma received the award in Johannesburg, South Africa and paid a special tribute to African leaders who fought for freedom and independence.

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