Davis & Shirtliff Zambia recently celebrated a major milestone, the achievement of being the first company in the country to attain the international ISO9001:2015 certification. Guest of Honour was the Hon Margaret Mwanakatwe, the Minister of Commerce Trade & Industry and also in attendance was Mr Manuel Mutale, Executive Director of ZABS who handed over the ISO Certificate to D&S MD Jonathan Mainga.
He commended the company on the achievement and encouraged other organisations to follow Davis & Shirtliff's example. Also present was D&S Group Chairman Alec Davis who thanked ZABS for their great support in assisting with the certification process. This accolade confirms that D&S Zambia applies and conforms to international quality standards in terms of product, systems and process and can provide assured quality to its various stakeholders. Click here to see a collection of photos taken during the day.
Davis & Shirtliff was recently featured in the latest issue of the Sustainable Business Magazine EMEA. The popular magazine published by SBM Media Limited (UK) aims to spread awareness of the values of sustainability, as well as the brilliant ways in which organizations continue to meet challenges and champion corporate social responsibility. Sustainable Business Magazine spoke with Group CEO David Gatende about how Davis & Shirtliff, the leader in water and energy solutions is working to support a progressive vision for East Africa.
The article highlights key development milestones of Davis & Shirtliff since its establishment in 1946 to the current regional giants in the Water & Energy sectors, various projects and their impact in the community, Davis & Shirtliff's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, technology adoption and the future for the company.
The feature can be accessed online by clicking here or on the Sustainable Business Magazine online version.
D&S has recently been recertified under the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard. The certification is an endorsement to D&S’s deep commitment to the highest quality standards.
The new ISO 9001:2015 standard is a much improved version from the 2008 one and demonstrates that D&S is an organization that is continuously improving and aiming for the highest standards in all dealings.
Pictured during the presentation of the certificate at the Head Office is Group CEO David Gatende (4th left), Linda Koyonzo, SGS Sales & Marketing Manager (center) ,Finance director George Mbugua (4th right) and ISO champions.
Outstanding ICT Manager, Joab Mak'ongul was recently featured in the July Edition of the CIO East Africa Magazine, the leading magazine for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in East Africa,
published by Kommunication Ultimate Limited (KUL) in conjunction with the International Data Group (IDG), a world-renowned publisher of legendary brands . Get a copy online by clicking here. The ICT department, led by Joab has been responsible for the revolutionary systems that allow Davis & Shirtliff to operate smoothly over 8 subsidiaries.
The ongoing branch expansion programme has in the last two months seen the opening of two additional branches by D&S Kenya. D&S Coast under dynamic GM Mohamed Farook has opened a branch in Mtwapa, the famously lively coastal resort town on the Kenyan coast where newly appointed Branch Manager Christopher Muli
has established a smart new and fully air-conditioned premises in Mtwapa Mall at the Northern end of the town. The branch is ideally located to serve the local areas around Mtwapa including Vipingo, Kilifi and Shanzu and, due to its location inside the mall, will offer a cool and tranquil refuge from the heat and bustle of the town.
Meanwhile D&S Nairobi Branches Director Edward Davis has organised the opening of a large new branch in Eastleigh, a well-known district of the City that is famous for its dynamic business community and rapid expansion over the last few years. Branch Manager Samuel Kibet has overseen the refurbishment of the large and ideally situated premises on 1st Avenue, a thriving hub more commonly associated with traders, souks and bazaars that will now also offer residents the much needed range of D&S products and solutions.