Corporate Stories

Africa Outlook’s corporate stories highlight the innovation, history, goals, and mission of the companies featured. We provide a deep dive into the world of business and industry, showcasing the people and ideas that are driving progress and shaping the future.

Latest Corporate Stories

Airtel Kenya : Kenya’s Champion for Communications Coverage

Airtel Kenya aims to connect communities across Kenya by providing affordable, relevant and innovative mobile solutions to all.

Vanguard Properties : Building Ghana

Ghana’s property shortfall means a potentially lucrative time for developers – but customers need a name they can trust, which is good news for Vanguard Properties. Africa outlook talks to Managing Director, Mr. Kwabena Dapaah-Siakwan.

SS Mehta & Sons : Building a Reputation

SS Mehta and Sons are leading the way in the civil engineering market and building a reputation for quality engineering in Kenya.

Mobus Property Holdings : Moving up the Ladder

Mobus Property Developments CEO Richard Jonah talks about the company's plans to combat the housing deficit, and their award winning developments across Ghana.

Pareto : Shop Until You Drop

Pareto has developed and nurtured a reputation for being the go-to investor in South Africa’s blue chip malls.

Filcon Projects : Building for the Future

Filcon Projects is a construction and engineering firm based in South Africa, who implement passionate ideas and excellence through a team of driven professionals who have acquired invaluable experience and skills over many years in the business.

Roko Construction : From the Ground Up

Family-run ROKO Construction is at the forefront of business developments across the East of Africa, looking to expand into new markets.

Imperial Logistics : Targeting African Growth

Imperial Logistics has been reinvented and is targeting African growth. Chief Integration Office Cobus Rossouw talks to Ian Armitage.

Drake & Gorham : A Breath of Fresh Air

German efficiency is propelling Zambian air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration specialist Drake & Gorham to new heights.

Brollo Kenya : Men of Steel

Brollo Kenya have built their success on a solid foundation of steel and meticulous workmanship with an Italian flair.

Crown Paints Kenya : Colouring the Manufacturing World

Impressive paint manufacturer Crown Paints Kenya has reported a 15% increase in profitability, with an annual turnover of over 4.4 billion Kenyan shillings.

Quality Products : Scrubbing Up Nicely

Living up to its name in every respect, Quality Products has consistently delivered high quality soap, toiletries and cosmetics to both clients and consumers for over fifty years.

Nampak Bevcan : Drinks On Us

Where others have fallen, Nampak Bevcan has continued to flourish. This is thanks to an unrelenting commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction, in spite of economic constraints and a lack of infrastructure across Africa.

John Holt Nigeria : Bouncing Back

Conglomerate John Holt Nigeria has had a difficult few years. However, this isn’t a company that gives up easily, and through hard work it has returned to profitability. We talk to Executive Deputy Chairman David Parmley.

New Horizon Printing Press : Prints Charming

Africa Outlook talks to Shawky Hemeidan, the Managing Director of Lusaka-based New Horizon Printing Press.