The National Maize Corporation (NMC) has once again put the Kingdom of Eswatini on the map, securing first place in the Service of the Year category at the SADC Quality Awards.
This regional win is a major milestone for the corporation, affirming its commitment to high-quality standards and its growing reputation as a leader in the agricultural and food security space within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Winning the Service of the Year award is no small feat. It highlights NMC’s consistency in delivering services that meet and often exceed strict regional standards. For a country focused on economic growth and agricultural stability, this recognition underscores the professionalism and resilience of the NMC team in driving impact across the entire value chain.
The corporation remains a central pillar in Eswatini’s national priorities, particularly in the pursuit of food sovereignty and sustainable development. By setting a high bar for service excellence, NMC is proving that Eswatini-based institutions can compete and lead on an international level.
Reflecting on the achievement, NMC CEO Mr. Mavela Vilane emphasized that this accolade serves as fuel for the corporation’s long-term mission.
“We are inspired by this accolade to continue working hard to foster a vibrant maize industry in Eswatini,” Vilane said.
“We are convinced that food sovereignty is possible within our lifetime, and we will continue to strengthen the grains sector by delivering optimal services to our farmers, ensuring they produce enough to meet national demand and build strategic reserves.”
As a forward-looking institution, the NMC is not just celebrating a trophy; it is using this momentum to strengthen resilience within the local agricultural sector. Through providing better service to farmers, the corporation ensures that Eswatini can move closer to meeting its own national demand and building the necessary reserves to protect against global market shocks.