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

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.

Lucara Botswana : Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

As the first female and first Motswana woman to run an African diamond mine, we discuss tunnelling a path for women in mining with Managing Director of Lucara Botswana, Naseem Lahri.

Mopani Copper Mines : Placing Prosperity in Zambian Hands

The Executive Team at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) discuss a copper-fuelled future for Zambia and their ambitious mission of ‘Making Mopani Great Again’.

Yara Zambia : Helping Africa Grow

We speak to the executive team at Yara Zambia Cluster, about the company’s provision of fertiliser across Africa and its consequential actions in helping feed those in need.

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions: Digital Mining Evolution

We talk to Dr. Wilfred Barkhuizen, CEO of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, about its expanding digitalisation in the field.

South African Breweries : South Africa Born and Brewed

Sphe Vundla, Brand Director at South African Breweries, discusses what sets SAB apart as a brewer and a long-standing corporate citizen.

South African Aerospace and Maritime Defence Industries Association : Spotlight

Shining a light on South Africa’s defence industry as an integral asset to the country’s economic growth, and the challenges that hamper its progression.

Pernod Ricard Western Africa : Unleashing the Power of People

Sola Oke, Managing Director at Pernod Ricard Western Africa, discusses the importance of people and its talent management strategy.

National Medical Stores : Keeping Uganda in Good Health 

National Medical Stores (NMS) is the parastatal organisation fulfilling the critical mandate of distribution, storage, and procurement on behalf of Uganda’s public healthcare facilities.