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

Isipani Construction : Constructing the Western Cape

Wynand Smit, Managing Director of Isipani Construction, provides a comprehensive overview of their extensive project portfolio across the Western Cape of South Africa.

Letšeng Diamonds : A Cut Above

Characterised by its geographical position high in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, Letšeng Diamonds is known for its exceptional recoveries. We dig deep with CEO, Motooane Thinyane to find out more about its mining operations.

Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (Special Economic Zone)

Muzi Shange, COO at Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company (SOC) Ltd, located in close proximity to the international deep-water port of Richards Bay, reveals the impact of its megaprojects.

OCP Africa : Committed to the Continent

Sowing the seeds of a more sustainable future, OCP Africa is transforming the agriculture industry one crop at a time. We dig through the company’s inspirational story with Country Manager, Oluwatoba Asana, and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President (East Africa), Mohamed Hettiti.

Ritluka : Discovering Beyond the Earth’s Crust

As its business grows, so does the commitment of Ritluka to ensuring safety, meeting production targets, and performing at top operational capacity. We explore Ritluka's offering of mining, construction, and trading services in South Africa and beyond.

PPC Barnet DRC : Cementing Success

PPC Barnet DRC has left its indelible footprint on the construction industry by providing concrete solutions across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)

Dedicated to surveillance and research, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has an essential role in preventing outbreaks/epidemics. Executive Director Adrian Puren explains how it responds to outbreaks.

MANERGY : Industrialisation Challenge in Africa

Launched by MANERGY at the beginning of this year, IROKO Africa is enabling the development of eco-resilient and competitive industry in Africa. With Managing Director, Emilie Delevallee, we learn more about the group’s first international subsidiary and how it is tackling the challenge of sustainable industrialisation in Africa in line with the Paris Agreement.

Bestmed Medical Scheme : A Culture of Care

With comprehensive and competitive healthcare strategies that are leading South Africa’s medical aid industry, Bestmed Medical Scheme is a titan in preventative care. Principal Officer and CEO, Leo Dlamini tells us more.

Berman Brothers Group : Perfection, Elegance, and Timeless Luxury

Marika Abrahams, Project Director for Berman Brothers Group, speaks to us about the passion and dedication that goes into the poised elegance of modern, urban living.

GE Healthcare : Innovating Healthier Possibilities

The future of healthcare is changing, and GE Healthcare is paving the way by advancing personalised, connected, and compassionate medical care while simplifying the patient journey.

The Smart Cube : The Cocoa Challenge

Speaking to Nidhi Jain, Commodity Specialist at The Smart Cube, we discuss how tight cocoa supplies in West Africa are impacting the cocoa supply chain, as well as the effect it is having on food production and prices.

APM Terminals Nigeria : Terminally Brill

We speak to CEO of APM Terminals, Frederik Klinke, about the company’s vital work and its goal of lifting global trade.

Ndalamo Resources : Growing a Small Seed into Sustainable Roots

We speak to Shammy Luvhengo, CEO of Ndalamo Resources, as he reflects upon the company’s environmental goals for coal production.

IPT PowerTech Group : Strengthening Specialised Systems

With the ability to combine power, telecommunications, and managed services, IPT PowerTech Group is a leading complete solutions provider.