Chris Cramer, Managing Director, CNN International and Nolo Letele, CEO MultiChoice, South Africa, presented him with the award at a gala ceremony hosted by CNN in partnership with MultiChoice and in association with SAA as well as the Awards sponsors, at The Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Kenya, this evening (Saturday 25 June).

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Chris Bushby, executive director of SAA, is hoping for some sunshine, as he said two days of rain could see about 10, 000 fewer people attend.

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The SAA allows for greater links between the EU and Serbia in areas such as trade and on tackling cross-border crime.

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