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

Lesedi Nuclear Services 2019 : Bringing Excellence to EPC

Lesedi is now firmly established as a leading provider of engineering, project management and maintenance solutions for a various sectors.

Konga : Rewriting the E-commerce Narrative

Having come under new ownership in 2018, Konga has stepped up its efforts to provide the perfect blend of physical and online shopping options to Nigerian consumers

Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa : Machine Maintenance Made Smart

Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa has invested heavily in technology to provide a more streamlined, intelligence-driven offering to its industry customers.

Forte Supply Chain Consulting : The Digital Companion

By approaching software implementation and utilisation through an industry lens, Forte Supply Chain Consulting continues to tackle the practical issues faced by organisations through its esteemed network of technology partners.

FMI : Inspiring Insurance-Led Impact

For life insurer FMI, the insurance industry is all about protecting incomes and positioning purpose above profit, motivating its people to champion an admirable customer-first culture.

Cepheid : The Diagnostics Revolutionary

Cepheid is helping to deliver lifesaving diagnostic solutions across Africa, its GeneXpert System widely recognised as a game-changer in the fight against tuberculosis.

Caspian Tanzania : Mining Made Simple

Offering a range of life-of-mine services, Caspian Tanzania has consolidated its reputation as a dependable, high-quality contractor.

Belgotex 2019 : Culture of Care

Belgotex continues to champion a culture centred around human mindfulness, the company also expanding its export activity in order to navigate a challenging domestic backdrop.

Atlantis Foundries : Shaping the Automotive Mould

One of the world’s largest foundry networks, Atlantis Foundries helping to form an innovative future for the auto manufacturing market.

Tayanna Mozambique : Building a Brighter Future 

Tayanna Mozambique, one of the country’s leading civil contracting and mining companies, is championing industry collaboration, upholding community development and capitalising on opportunity. Matt Davis, Operations Director, explains how.

Simbisa Brands Kenya : Quintessential QSR

Simbisa Brands’ Kenyan operation is an embodiment of the entire group, providing quality food retail for the benefit of customers, employees and shareholders alike.

SAP Africa : Ensuring Profit Benefits People and Purpose 

In the eyes of SAP Africa and its Managing Director Cathy Smith, the sky is the limit when it comes to social upliftment, technological innovation and enterprise transformation on the continent.

Pride Milling : Counting on Consistency 

Pride Milling has emerged as a go-to, reliable supplier of milled maize products thanks to its bold investment in technology and continuous improvement.

Inchcape Shipping Services : Global, Local, Transparent

By adding a global, technology-enabled layer of transparency to shipping agency operations, Inchcape Shipping Services continues to gain the trust of clients to manage their vessels and cargo the world over.

FPT Group : South Africa’s Port of Call 

FPT Group continues to provide efficient landside and port logistical services at its hubs in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, recent investments allowing it to handle more goods for more customers.