Being a woman entrepreneure in an entirely male-dominated sector is the winning bet that Divine Simbi Ndhlukula This is what SECURICO, a security systems and services company, has done. Established in Zimbabwe in 1998, SECURICO, which employs to date 3800 people has become the undisputed leader in the field of property and personal security in the country. Let's discover the trajectory of a successful company led by one of the most influential women in Africa and which works for the empowerment of women.
SECURICO: tailor-made security solutions for companies and individuals
Having noted significant gaps in the market for the security of people and their property in Zimbabwe, Divine Ndhlukula lance in 1998 SECURICO, from his home, which has been turned into an office, with only 4 employees, a limited budget and little knowledge of this mainly in the field of dominated by men . Indeed, the proposed solutions so far were not very market-oriented and the service lacked professionalism. To remedy this, SECURICO will refer to all its efforts to the creation of innovative solutions by putting forward a service of irreproachable quality for each of its services.
SECURICO originally offered its customers a simple, but high quality security service. efficiency. Very quicklythe company won the trust of large clients such as lbanks and other large companies. After only 4 years of existence, it becomehas the first security company to provide a transit asset service for delivery of money and valuables. In 2005, the company decided to diversify its activities and launched its subsidiary CANINE Dog Services, with over-trained, intelligent dogs trained to act as guards.
In 2008, when everyone is impacted by the economic crisis in Zimbabwe, SECURICO successfult to be acquired Multi-Link (Pvt) Ltdan electronic security systems company with expertise in the development of digital tools for security. Thanks tos acquisition, it raddson offers solutions security systems such as smart cameras, security systems and anti-theft devices for the enterprises, houses, or even cars...
All of these major advances have earned SECURICO the distinction of being the first Zimbabwean security company to be awarded the title of "Top Security Company".The European Commission has certified to international standards of ISO quality management system9001 : 2008.
A successful, inclusive company with strong social values
In addition to a successful business model, Divine Ndhlukula has built a social model for its company based on ethics, transparency and social responsibility. Indeed, the human is at the heart doncerns of the company, and there is actively involved in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as gender equality. Today, the company employs 3,500 security guards, including 900 brave women. If at the beginning of the adventure, many customerss have shown their reluctance to leave women in charge of their security, Divine and her team were able to convince them from leave a chance to women. This initiative has led to the fact that today, women are widely accepted in the sector in Zimbabwe.
SECURICO is also an example in terms of management. The management methods applied within the company encourage professionalism, rigour, but also ingenuity, as the entire team is involved in the innovation process of the services. In fact, the company has twice (2010 and 2011) been listed as one of the 7 best employers in Zimbabwe. And its founder and CEO, Divine Ndhlukulawas awarded Businesswoman of the Year at the Forbes Woman Africa Awards 2019, po mention just one of his many awards.
Starting with modest means, SECURICO has managed to make its way in the field very of the security industry. Over the years, the company has established itself through excellent service, a qualified team and the adoption ofstate-of-the-art technological tools to provide security solutions ever more innovative to businesses and individuals. In 2022, Zimbabwe's No. 1 security company continues to grow with a vision to expand throughout Southern Africa. Its Divine founder Ndhlukula says he has always beené ready for a great adventure. She confided at the microphone of a organ ofhe local press that : "Women entrepreneurs have to work twice as hard to succeed. They have to expect that some difficulties will arise simply because they are women. With SECURICO, the womanpreneure struggle to give women their rightful place.
