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

Octea Diamond Group : Exploring Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone diamond company the Octea Diamond Group owns two mining leases: the Koidu Kimberlite Project and the Tonguma Project.

Lodestone Namibia : The Newest Iron Ore Mine in Namibia

Africa Outlook discusses the challenges and opportunities of opening a new iron ore mine in Namibia with the CEO and CFO of Lodestone Namibia.

Hyprop Investments : Africa Beckons

Hyprop Investments is South Africa’s largest listed retail property fund and it recently co-invested a 37.5 percent in Atterbury Africa, which develops and owns quality shopping centres in Africa.

Zep-Re : Towards a Better Future

Africa Outlook profiles ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), a specialised institution of COMESA and a regional reinsurance player in Africa.

Interswitch : Nigeria’s Transition to a Cashless Economy

The group managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe, is the founder of Nigeria’s first electronic payments system and the leading figure in its move from a largely cash economy to embracing online payment facilities.

Airtel Nigeria : Taking a Megabyte out of the Competition

Airtel Nigeria is redefining the data experience and is reaping the rewards – including a 92 percent increase in its internet customer base.

Surgitech : The Science of Specialisation

Surgitech is a leading supplier of innovative speciality surgical devices throughout South Africa.

Drake & Scull : Best in FM

Facilities management is the cornerstone of operations of Drake & Scull, a Tsebo Outsourcing Group company with aspirations to conquer Africa. CEO John Wentzel tells us more about the challenges facing the FM industry.

DipCivils : Driving Operational Excellence

DipCivils (Pty) Ltd is a Civil Engineering contractor that specialises in the construction of roads and other services throughout South Africa. Procurement Manager Raymond Carter-Johnson tells us more.

Kuku Foods Kenya : Embracing the Brand

Gavin J Bell, GM of Kuku Foods Kenya Limited, the KFC franchisee in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, tells us more about exciting expansion plans and how Kenyans have embraced the brand.

MLife : In It For Life

Africa Outlook talks to Agnes Chakonta, the Managing Director of Madison Life Insurance Company Zambia (MLife).

Oragroup : Continent of Dreams

Oragroup is expanding as demand for banking services in West and Central Africa grows. Ferdinand Kemoum Ngon, Managing Director of Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) and Deputy CEO of Oragroup, tells us more.

Ericsson Sub-Saharan Africa : Setting Sights on Africa

Globally, the telecoms industry has been facing rough trading conditions. However, with Ericsson, Africa seems to be growing from strength to strength.

Bannon Limited : Strike it Rich

Brandon Munro, Managing Director of African Mining Capital, Joint Venture partner of Bannon Limited, tells Africa Outlook more about this emerging mineral resources exploration company with ambitious plans for the future.

Baobab Resources : High Hopes for Tete

Ben James, Managing Director of Baobab Resources, talks about the development of the Tete pig iron project in Mozambique, one of the most exciting development stories in southern Africa.