Issue 07

Airtel Uganda : Airtel goes for Leadership in Uganda

After acquiring the operations of Warid Telecom Uganda, Airtel Uganda is now hot on the heels of market leader MTN.

SAPETRO : Built in Africa

SAPETRO is a Nigerian based upstream oil and gas exploration and production company with portfolio of five assets in four countries spanning the full E&P value chain.

Cyclone Engineering Projects : Waste Masters

Gerrit Van Jansen Van Ryssen formed mine residue handling company Cyclone Engineering Projects following demand from the mining industry and the fast growing company has gone from strength to strength.

SBD Guinea : Thrill of the Drill

Reverse circulation drilling specialist SBD Guinea has worked on some of West Africa’s most significant and exciting exploration projects and operating mines.

Aureus Mining : Gold Production in Liberia

Aureus Mining Inc. is engaged in the exploration and development of gold deposits in highly prospective and under-explored areas of Liberia and Cameroon.

African Consolidated Resources : A Bright Future

African Consolidated Resources is a company perched on the brink of great things. This Zimbabwe-focused company has projects covering gold, nickel, platinum, copper, phosphate and diamonds.

Energold Drilling : Global Speciality Driller

Canadian company Energold Drilling Corp is listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange (EgD:tSX-V) and can drill in most conditions using modular portable drilling rigs which are manufactured in-house. Vice President of operations for the Europe, Middle East and Africa Division, Richard Thomas, tells us more.

Roymec Technologies : The Best Tools for the Job

Filtration and separation technology specialist Roymec Technologies continues to supply its clients “best service and equipment to be found anywhere.”

HPE Africa : Importing Quality

Earlier this year Invicta holding company acquired High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa, a strategic investment which will enable Invicta to broaden its product offering to the plant hire, construction, quarrying and mining industries across Africa.

Airtel Malawi : On the Up and Up

Airtel Malawi has been deploying high-speed Internet capacity across its network. Managing Director Saulos Chilima tells us more.

Airtel Nigeria : Taking a Megabyte out of the Competition

Airtel Nigeria is redefining the data experience and is reaping the rewards – including a 92 percent increase in its internet customer base.

Anchor Yeast : A Proud 90-Year Legacy

This year anchor Yeast celebrates 90 years of supplying innovative product solutions to customers and consumers, locally and internationally.

Airtel Tanzania : Pushing for More

Airtel Tanzania has slashed tariff costs, making it easier than ever for Tanzanians to communicate at the most competitive rates.

Ethiopian Airlines : Living the Dream

Ethiopian Airlines recently announced it made a record profit. The company’s chief executive officer, Tewolde Gebremariam, credited the profitability to the use of new, modern and fuel-efficient jetliners such as the Boeing B787 Dreamliner and B777, and his “exceptionally dedicated employees”.

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital : Healing a Nation

In August JSE-listed pharmaceuticals giant aspen Pharmacare pledged to contribute R5 million towards the establishment of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital.

Daymed Medical Centre and Private Hospital

Africa Outlook profiles Pietermaritzburg’s Daymed Medical Centre and Private Hospital, the realisation of one man’s dream.

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital : Pioneering Healthcare

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is Ghana’s “premier healthcare facility”. It is also celebrating its 90th birthday.

Tsebo Outsourcing Group : Food for Thought

Tsebo Outsourcing Group offers market-leading services in outsourced catering solutions, contract cleaning and hygiene solutions. We talk to Dr Chris Jardine, the man who heads up its Catering arm.

Motseng Project Management : Planning Expansion

Motseng Project Management is fast carving out a niche as one of the very best end-to-end property development and project managers around.

SA Corporate Real Estate Fund : The Turnaround Specialist

Rory Mackey has put SA Corporate Real Estate Fund on a much sounder footing thanks to a new focus and four pillar approach.

Piza E Vino : A Pizza of the Action

Piza e Vino is the brainchild of Paul Christie and Miki Milovanvic, the clever folks behind the much-loved Doppio Zero franchise. Plans are afoot that will see both brands flourish.

Teubes : Oiling the Wheels

South African oils manufacturer Teubes is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We popped to meet founder Clive Teubes who says that “a new era is opening up” as it reaches the milestone.