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

3M Africa : Regional Restructure Generates Growth

Driven by the continuous economic improvement in Africa, 3M is currently reaping the benefits of restructuring its African business.

HBS Africa Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd : The Engineers of Choice

HBS Africa Consulting Engineers has spent more than three decades honing its high level of experience and technical knowhow, working in some of the continent’s fastest-developing construction markets.

Pearl Dairy : Stronger Bones, Smarter Minds

Pearl Dairy is contributing to a healthier and stronger Uganda as it leverages huge amounts of scientific expertise and innovation to expand the distribution of its infamous LATO Milk branded products across the country and wider region.

Lobels Biscuits & Sweets : First-Class Standards

The prosperous and dynamic history of Lobels Biscuits & Sweets has been a direct result of continuous improvement and monitoring of the latest industry trends in order to shape the future direction of the brand.

Conlog (Pty) Ltd : Solutions for Utilities

Conlog is celebrating its 50 year anniversary in style as the South African pre-payment electricity meter Company looks to build upon an already worldwide influence that sees more than 70 utilities reaping the financial benefits of its revenue management solutions.

National Water and Sewerage Corporation : Water for All

National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has been Uganda’s source of sustainable water provision and delivery since 1972, striving towards its goal of bringing “Water for All”.

Motheo Construction Group : Leaving a Legacy

Motheo Construction Group continues to be driven by the significant national need to fulfil basic housing requirements, while remaining an agile, sustainable and adaptable market player.

Lithon Project Consultants : Bringing Hope to Communities

Lithon Project Consultants has spent much of the past 12 months strengthening its reputation from a geographical perspective as it looked to expand its renowned service provision across both Namibia and South Africa.

Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited : Trusted Local Reinsurance

Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) is a proudly local Company, providing both Life and Non-Life services after starting operations in June, 2013, with a full staff compliment of local workers.

MonuRent Holdings : Africa’s Seasoned Equipment Provider

Since its founding six years ago, MonuRent has evolved beyond its base in Nigeria to become a seasoned player in the delivery of heavy equipment rental and sales solutions and services across Africa.

Airtel Zambia : Committed to Cultural Preservation 

Airtel Zambia has maintained the momentum gained in recent years in 2015 into 2016 via a series of capital investments and significant business partnerships that will see the Company tighten its stronghold at the top of the national market.

Airtel Malawi : Telecoms Right on Your Doorstep

The appointment of Charles Kamoto as the new Managing Director of Airtel Malawi marked the start of a new chapter for the company.

Kargo National : Investing in the Customer

Kargo National – one of South Africa’s few privately-owned road transport Companies – aims to reduce its internal costs and increase efficiencies while securing reliable supply and delivery.

Progroup Holdings Pvt Ltd : Zimbabwe’s Premier Agribusiness

Leading Zimbabwean agribusiness, Progroup Holdings has demonstrated a multifaceted approach to operating in the nation’s fluctuating economic climate since establishment two decades ago.

Tantalizers PLC : Tantalising Innovation

Tantalizers has evolved over the best part of two decades, and continues to leverage its concerted commitment to innovation in order to keep ahead of the industry curve.