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

Haussmann Africa : Diversification and Expansion

Executives from Haussmann Africa discuss the company’s diversification towards hospitality on the back of a disruptive 2020.

HamiltonJet : Propelling into the Future

Led by innovation, we speak to Ben Reed, Managing Director of HamiltonJet, about the company’s varied and high-quality propulsion systems.

GOGLA : Spotlight on Off-Grid Solar Energy

Exploring the development and deployment of off-grid solar solutions across Africa, as the continent’s most promising renewable energy solution.

Ghana Rubber Estates : Proudly Ghanaian

Controlling 98 percent of the domestic rubber market, Ghana Rubber Estates Limited is the leading name in the Ghanaian industry.

Ethanol Company Limited : The Spirit of Transformation

CEO of Ethanol Company Limited, Lusubilo Chakaniza, discusses increasing visibility for Malawi’s premier ethanol manufacturer.

CFAO Technology & Energy : Enabling African Industry

“We contribute to the future of Africa through supporting our customers.” Alexis Madrange, CEO of CFAO Technology & Energy, discusses the company’s efforts towards developing African industry infrastructure.

Burmeister & Partners : Laying the Foundations for Namibia

We speak to Burmeister & Partners about the practice’s provision of engineering consultation services within Namibia and the wider continent.

Beglin Woods Architects : Building Kenya and Beyond

We speak to David Beglin, founder and Director of Beglin Woods Architects, about the firm’s history of architecture within Kenya.

Arnot OpCo : Community Coal

We speak to Arnot OpCo about the company and its historic establishment as the first community-owned coal mine in South Africa.

Adapt IT | Telecoms South Africa : Demand and Evolution

Steven Sutherland, Divisional Executive of Adapt IT, discusses the company’s solutions within the ever-changing telecommunications space.

World Courier : Planning Distribution

With Africa’s biopharmaceutical industry growing, World Courier is establishing a network to transport, store and deliver medical products.

Rendeavour : the Rise of African Cities

Executives from Rendeavour discuss the transformation of Africa’s cities and the launch of key projects to harness its development.

New Way Power : Backing up SA’s Power Supply

In a country struggling with an unreliable electricity grid, New Way Power provides reliable backup with its diesel generator solutions.

NAMDOCK : Shipping in Africa

We examine a leading force in West Africa’s ship repair market, NAMDOCK, and uncover how it delivers first-class service despite COVID-19.

Motus : African Automotive Adaptation

Alongside many upcoming sectors in Africa, Motus Africa is harnessing automotive manufacturing as a promising sphere of industry.