G4S : Zambia awarded for outstanding work

A leading African business publication has awarded G4S Zambia its highest possible accolade in recognition of outstanding work.

For the fourth year running, PMR.africa presented the business with an Arrow Award for enhancing quality and excellence in the security industry.

And with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5, G4S achieved the prestigious Diamond level of the award for the first time.

The awards are judged by an independent panel that looks at contribution to economic growth and development, management expertise and the implementation of good corporate governance.

'We are very proud of this award and believe that it is a testament of our leadership in the security industry,' said Steven Barry, G4S Zambia Managing Director.

'A combination of our local knowledge, expertise and continuous focus excellence in customer service delivery has been the key in establishing our leading position in the market.'

Customers keen to praise the business included the British Council, whose spokesperson said: 'The security manager and guards deployed at this site are well-trained and proactive.'

G4S is the world's leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents.

The group is active in more than 100 countries*, and is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with over 610,000* employees and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

*Includes 44,000 employees in businesses in 15 countries that are being sold or exited.