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

EPC Groupe : Having a Blast

Frontrunners in drilling and blasting services, the African division of EPC Groupe has consolidated the continent as an integral part of the global mining industry. Wilfred Latte, Regional Head of Business Development, tells us more.

CSI Construction : Quality in Every Build

With a longstanding reputation for success in Africa, CSI Construction is committed to quality, safety, and client-centric solutions. Zuh Versi, Director, tells us more about the company’s continuous growth and expansion

Formex Industries : True to Form

Formex Industries, consisting of Formex Pressings and Formex Tubing, continues to flourish as a primary economic driving force in the South African automotive manufacturing industry. We find out more with CEO, Hennie Venter.

Bamburi Cement PLC : Bringing Modern Architecture to Life

As Kenya’s most trusted cement and concrete partner with over 70 years of expertise, Martin Kariuki, Commercial Director at Bamburi Cement PLC, speaks to us about putting innovation and customised solutions to work to build a nation.

JTC Building Systems : Construction You Can Count On

With facilities in South Africa, and having worked in around 15 countries across the continent, JTC Building Systems emerges as one of the leaders in the structural steel industry. Toit Oosthuizen, Managing Director, tells us more about the company’s recent successes and its hopes for the future.

De Beers’ Venetia Underground Project : Milestone Delivery

Kobus Van den Berg, General Manager of Underground Production, updates us on the latest progress of De Beers’ Venetia Underground Project during the past year and details the landmark delivery of first production.

Galito’s : Serving Opportunities

South African chicken chain, Galito’s, has shown impressive growth and is taking a stand as one of the most popular flame-grilled chicken brands. Managing Director, Francois Rousseau, discusses flavour, franchises, and the future.

DerbyWheel Africa : Pedalling a Revolution

With the goal of globalising professional keirin racing, DerbyWheel emerges as a pioneer of velodrome cycling and hopes to share the profits generated from its global operation. Shaaban Mohammed, Managing Director of DerbyWheel Africa, tells us more about its growing popularity on the continent.

Raubex Roads and Earthworks : Cementing Road and Construction Excellence

Raubex Roads and Earthworks is driving the acceleration of the South African construction industry. We speak to the Managing Directors of the four pillars that have cemented the division as the frontrunner in road construction for nearly 50 years.

African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) : Empowering Expansion

As South Africa’s renewable energy sector grows, so does energy and utilities company African Clean Energy Developments. James Cumming, General Manager, tells us more about its recent expansion and vision for the future.

Komatsu : Sustainable Solutions Informed by Innovation

Hermann Hollhumer, General Manager – Mining Operations South Africa at Komatsu, discusses creating value through technology and manufacturing innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and planet thrive together.

IXAfrica : A Digital Revolution

IXAfrica is the site of a considerable tech revolution as Kenya’s investment in digital infrastructure continues to expand. Snehar Shah, CEO, tells us more about the company’s recent growth.

Burkina Faso Chamber of Mines : Spotlight

Since the 2000s, Burkina Faso has been experiencing a mining boom. However, despite being in the midst of a modern gold rush, the country has undergone security challenges over the past two years with a significant impact on the mining industry.

Digistics : Delivering Supply Chain Success

Amidst a landscape of continuous economic change, electricity and water supply issues, and considerable social unrest in South Africa, Digistics has remained resilient. The company’s CEO, Renier Du Preez, tells us more.

Sulzer South Africa : Celebrating a Century of Heritage

Comprehensively supporting customers across South Africa, Sulzer Services is dedicated to improving pumping processes, operational reliability, and high performance of their rotating machinery. We discuss all this and more with Managing Director, Henry Craukamp.