Two Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group subsidiaries, Hartlief and O&L Leisure, have received Certificates of Recognition at the SADC Quality Awards 2025/2026, held in Johannesburg on 25 March.
Hartlief Continental Meat Products was recognised in the Exporter of the Year category for large enterprises, while O&L Leisure received recognition in the Service of the Year category for large enterprises. The awards were accepted by Hartlief Marketing Manager Beverly Jandrell.
The SADC Quality Awards recognise organisations across the region that demonstrate compliance with international quality standards, robust management systems and measurable performance. Only national award winners qualify to compete at regional level.
O&L Group Executive Chairman Sven Thieme said the recognition reflects the group’s operational focus on quality and performance.
“We are genuinely grateful for this acknowledgement. At O&L, our pursuit of excellence is embedded in how our people work, the standards we set and the accountability we maintain as we work towards Vision 2029,” he said.
Namibian Standards Institution Chief Executive Officer Dr Eino Mvula also congratulated the group on the achievement.
Jandrell said the recognition underscores the competitiveness of Namibian products and services at a regional level.
“This recognition affirms that Namibian-made products can compete at the highest level. It reflects the commitment of our teams across production, quality control and operations,” she said.
She added that the award for O&L Leisure highlights the group’s focus on service delivery across its hospitality operations.
The recognition marks a milestone for the O&L Group as it advances its Vision 2029 strategy, with the awards seen as validation of its standards across products and services in the region.
