Staff Writer
Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has been named best life insurance company of the year for the second consecutive year at the Momentum Africa Awards.
Out of 41 awards across Africa, Namibia secured 24, leading the continent in recognition.
“This achievement is not only a triumph for our business, but it is a victory for every Namibian who entrusts us with their future. It is their dreams, their resilience and their belief in us that drive our success,” Momentum said in its announcement on Monday.
“This recognition reflects the collective strength of Namibian excellence. From Windhoek to every corner of our country, advisers, managers, and leaders continue to deliver world-class financial solutions that place clients at the centre.”
Namibia was recognised under the leadership of CEO Sakaria Nghikembua.
Ingah Ekandjo was named best head of retail distribution for life insurance.
PG Louw received the award for regional sales manager in the metropolitan category.
Sales manager awards went to Denias Shituwa Hangula, Benecky Ndilimeke Ndapandula Penda, Simeon Hilongwa, Kaija Karolina Auala, Lemisia Ndahambelela Uushiku, and Devin Jansen.
In the financial adviser category, Momentum was represented by Ndinelago Olivia Shituna, while metropolitan advisers recognised included Hendrick Shifengula, Elizabeth Taati Nakale, Kornelius Tangeni Namboga, Betty Ndjiva, Maria Amutenya, Patrick Penasha Petrus, Simon Kinda Nangolo, Martin Mekondjo Shilongo, Ruusa Ndewenda Emvula, Helvi Magano Carlo Elago, Mateus Shikongo, Victoria Ndemupelila Hailulu and Emilia Taleingenawa Nakale.
Luandro Steyn represented Momentum as the winning broker consultant.
Nghikembua said the award reflects the commitment of the entire organisation.
“This recognition belongs to the entire Momentum Metropolitan Namibia family. For two consecutive years, we have demonstrated that Namibia is not only a leader locally but also a driving force across the continent. Our advisers, managers, support teams and executive members live our purpose every day, to build and protect our clients’ financial dreams. This award is proof that when every part of the business works together with passion and commitment to serving clients, excellence naturally follows,” he said.
Momentum said Namibia contributed nearly 60% of all Momentum Africa wins this year.
“Our success is measured not only in awards but in the countless lives we touch daily. Every family supported, every dream safeguarded, and every business empowered is a manifestation of why we exist: to build and protect our clients’ financial dreams,” the company stated.
Momentum Metropolitan Namibia is a Namibian-based financial services group comprising Momentum Metropolitan Life, Momentum Asset Management, Momentum Collective Investments, Momentum Wealth and Methealth Namibia Administrators.
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Photo 1 – Sakaria Nghikembua, chief executive officer of Momentum Metropolitan Namibia, was awarded the title of best life insurance company for the second consecutive year.
Photo 2 – The Windhoek headquarters of Momentum Metropolitan Namibia.
