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About Us

A proudly owned Namibia Company

OUR VISION

To grow beyond our borders, develop African economies and contribute to a more united and prosperous Africa through innovation, entrepreneurship and responsible investment.

OUR VALUES

Apart from our innovative strengths and knowledge of the local market, our continued growth is based on characteristics that really differentiate us from our nearest competitors being

Agility
Diversity
Innovation
Leadership

OUR MISSION

To be the market leader in the industries we participate in by:

  • Strengthening our market position and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Promoting an equitable and prosperous work environment to inspire wealth creation.
  • Improving the human experience locally and internationally.

Our Journey

From humble beginnings in 1992, UAG has continued to evolve through strategic investments, new businesses, partnerships and expansion across Namibia. Our journey reflects a commitment to building businesses that stand the test of time and create opportunities for future generations.

1992
Our Inception

United Africa Group was founded by Haddis Tilahun.

2000
United Paymaster
2001
Opening of Ondangwa Hotel
2002
Completion of Pelican Bay Hotel Construction
2006
Rebranding of all United African Hospitality Hotels to Protea Hotels

Protea Hotel Furstenhof
Protea Hotel Thuringer Hof
Protea Hotel Ondangwa
Protea Hotel Zambezi

2011
Completion and Opening of Hilton Windhoek 5* Hotel
2015
Opening of Plaza Casino Windhoek
2016
Construction of the 1990 Freedom Plaza
2017
Construction of the Hilton Garden Inn
2018
Opening of the 1990 Freedom Plaza Mixed-Use Property
2019
Opening of Windhoek Hospitality & Culinary College
2020
Completion of Capital Residence (Student Accommodation)

DIRECTORS

Haddis Tilahun

Founder & Co-Chairperson

Dr Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun

Founder & Co-Chairperson

Management Team

Lloyd Nzou

Group Chief Executive Officer

Graham Howard

Group Chief Operations Officer

Celeste Ngozu

Group Head: United Africa (Namibia)

Halima Kyababa

Group Head: Financial Technology, Compliance and HR

Tobias Shinyongo

Group General Manager: Services

Angela Tilahun

Group Head: Sales and Marketing

Amos Mworia

Cluster Genera Manager: Hilton Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn

Quintin Byloo

Cluster General Manager: Protea Hotels by Marriott Namibia and United Africa Hospitality

Lisel Smith

Group Marketing and Sales Manager

Magarete Van Niekerk

Group Legal Advisor

D’Arlin Benade

Group Information Technology Manager