We live in difficult times with Covid still a big issue in the country that is causing considerable disruption and suffering to many.
Though there are good prospects of a return to new normality with the vaccine rollout, which we are strongly encouraging our staff to have, the ramifications of the ongoing pandemic continue to be felt in many areas. This is particularly so within the world supply chain caused by Covid restrictions, material shortages and price increases and now disruption to the world shipping and logistics networks.
D&S has released its latest report on the activities of its #ImprovingLives corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities with Group Chairman Alec Davis noting in the foreword that the initiative has had an active 1st half of 2021,
D&S Tanzania under Managing Director Ben Munyao has recently been awarded the coveted and stringent ISO9001:2015 certification. The standard, which recognizes the highest levels of professionalism and integrity
D&S Zambia has recently been celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its inception in Lusaka by founding Managing Director Jonathan Mainga and Group Chairman Alec Davis. Originally an Engineer working at D&S Head Office, Jonathan landed in Lusaka in 2001 with little more than a suitcase and an idea but quickly and effectively set about creating the market-leading organization that D&S Zambia is today.
It's been a busy period for the D&S Group since the last Newsletter as we celebrated our annual Founders Day that marked our 75th Anniversary as well as holding our annual Mid-Year Strategy Review, an important event in the Group calendar. May also marks the middle of the financial year and I am pleased to report some growth from last year, though many of our markets remain muted as the effects of Covid continue to be felt. It is a most pernicious pandemic that recurs with a vengeance once some progress appears to have been made!
The D&S Group is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with the Hach Corporation USA, a global leader in water testing analysis whose unique and innovative range of products will complement the existing range of solutions offered by D&S' Water Treatment Division.
D&S' founding in 1946 is traditionally celebrated in May with 'Founders Day' but this year being the 75 year Anniversary, the occasion was marked by a special groupwide digital event with the main activities taking place at Head Office in Nairobi under strict COVID-19 compliance. Hosted by incoming D&S Kenya MD Edward Davis, the event was screened live to all other business units across the region, who participated virtually and congregated at their respective locations.