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

Advanta Seeds International : From Lab to Field

Regional Head of Africa and the Middle East, Ndavi Muia, tells us about Advanta Seeds, the company using science to revolutionise agriculture.

WBHO Building Africa : Leading Pan-African Development

We take a look at WBHO Building Africa, and the company’s key projects and values within the continental construction space.

Telehealth : Technology Meets Health

We explore the developing role of telehealth services, and how the use of digital information and communication technologies in health-related services is accelerating across Africa.

Zamseed : Smart Crop Solutions

Zamseed is a leading company in the African agriculture sphere, supplying a variety of seed products to farmers across the continent. We speak to executive members of the business to learn more.

Southey Contracting Offshore : Beyond Africa

We examine the Offshore Division of Southey Contracting, and speak to Kyle Nash, Divisional Director, about the company’s expansion.

Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (SASSDA) : Spotlight

Shining a light on the current predicament of South Africa’s steel industry and attempts at recovering national manufacturing.

SABC : A Broadcasting Powerhouse

We tune in with Madoda Mxakwe, Group Chief Executive Officer of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Rwanda Mountain Tea : A Blend of Quality

Boasting a rich infusion of quality product, we speak with Michael Muhumuza, Marketing and Sales Manager at Rwanda Mountain Tea.

Office National : More Than Just Stationery

We put pen to paper on Office National, whose Management Strategist and Founder, Ryan Bidgood, discusses stationery and office supplies.

MTN Cameroon : New Technology New Thinking

The face of African digital connectivity and Fintech is evolving. At the centre of the sector, we take a look at MTN Cameroon.

Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) : Spotlight

We talk to the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) about the growth of renewable energy across the Middle East and Northern Africa, and the increasing exploitation of solar power. 

Link Africa : Connectivity is Key

Craig Carthy, Chief Executive Officer of Link Africa, discusses one of South Africa’s fastest-growing providers of telecoms infrastructure.

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCII) : Spotlight

An overview of Kenya’s industries and the state of the economy as it pursues recovery and sustainability in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indwe Risk Services : Adaptive Insurance Investment Services

We take a look at the growing complexity of the insurance realm and speak to Peter Olyott, CEO of Indwe Risk Services, about the company’s recent developments in South Africa.

Eswatini Investment and Trade Promotion Authority (EIPA) : Spotlight

Unveiling Eswatini as a nexus of trade and investment in pursuit of diversification on the global commerce landscape.