United Africa Group - Windhoek, Namibia

In 1992, Haddis Tilahun established the United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd. Since its inception, UAG has expanded its operations to many different sectors of the Namibian economy, including Hospitality, Real Estate, Property Development, Financial Services, Renewable Energy, and Health Care. It has grown into a successful business with assets worth over NAD 1.7 billion (USD 121 million) and 665 employees, of which 46% are women. UAG also has a significant presence in Windhoek's Central Business District, with a real estate portfolio of over 35,000 square meters of Office Space and less than 3,000 square meters of Retail Space, valued at NAD 750 million as of February 2016. Through its investments in various areas of the Namibian economy, UAG has been contributing to the nation's competitive environment and economic growth.