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

KFC Sub-Saharan Africa : Unlocking Africa

As the KFC brand continues to expand further across Africa, Africa Outlook talks to Bruce Layzell, KFC general manager for new African markets.

National Real Estate : Keeping it in the Family

National Real Estate in Bloemfontein currently manages over 12,000 residential properties in both the sectional title and property rental portfolios. It also manages more than 1,200 commercial properties and offers insurance services.

Eigenbau : Engineering Success

Africa Outlook talks to Derek Weston, the General Manager of Sandton-based civil engineering contractor Eigenbau.

Murray & Dickson Construction : 30 Not Out

In its 30 years of existence, Murray & Dickson Construction has undertaken building projects from shopping centres to university buildings.

Autohaus Windhoek : Wheeling Ahead

Volkswagen, Germany’s biggest carmaker, has been leaving rivals in the dust. Africa Outlook talks to JP Pretorius, Dealer Principal and Director of Autohaus Windhoek, the only distributor of the whole Volkswagen range in Namibia.

ADB Airfield Solutions : Taking to the Skies

As Africa continues to grow, so do its airports. ADB Airfield Solutions Southern Africa’s CEO Manfred Oettl tells us more.

Feltex Automotive : King of the Trim

Africa Outlook profiles Feltex Automotive a leading supplier of a wide range of quality automotive acoustic, comfort and trim components.

Ingram Micro Mobility : Brightpoint Rebranded

Earlier this year BrightPoint was rebranded Ingram Micro Mobility. Africa Outlook learns more.

Olam Mozambique : Crafting Roller Cotton Gin

Olam International, a leading global integrated supply chain manager and processor of agricultural products and food ingredients, has started construction of its first state- of-the-art roller cotton gin in Mozambique.

Ekurhuleni Municipality : Set for Take-Off

Key to the 2055 Growth and Development Strategy for Ekurhuleni Municipality is the aerotropolis masterplan. Africa Outlook has a look at the proposals.

Paradigm Project Management : Paradigm Shift

Is South Africa losing its status as the gateway to Africa? Not if Gauteng-based multidisciplinary mining consultancy Paradigm Project Management is anything to go by. Africa Outlook talks to Jeremy Clarke.

Cardno BEC : Seeking Expansion into Africa

Africa is undergoing a period of unprecedented economic growth and this represents huge opportunity says Bruce Johnson, Area Manager/ Manager New Projects, Cardno BEC.

Swakop Uranium : The World’s Third Largest Uranium Deposit

Swakop Uranium has started developing the $2.5 billion Husab mine near Swakopmund, the third-largest known primary uranium deposit on the planet.

Wilderness Holdings : Targeting African Growth

Africa Outlook talks to Wilderness Holdings, who have recently announced a reshuffle, and are now targeting African growth.

Msunduzi Municipality : Rising from the Ashes

Like a phoenix from the flames, the Msunduzi Municipality has risen from the ashes. Africa Outlook find out more.