Corporate Stories

Latest Corporate Stories from across Africa.

Latest Corporate Stories

Swakop Uranium : The World’s Third Largest Uranium Deposit

Swakop Uranium has started developing the $2.5 billion Husab mine near Swakopmund, the third-largest known primary uranium deposit on the planet.

Zimpost : First Past the Post

As Zimbabwe postal company Zimpost continues to evolve we speak to Managing Director Douglas Zimbango about a $5 million upgrading project aimed at modernising its business methods.

Hutz Medical : African Health Solutions

Hutz Medical has become synonymous with high quality hospital equipment and is aiming to take advantage of growth opportunities at home in South Africa and across the African continent.

Sundry Foods Limited : What a Catch

Nigeria’s Sundry Foods is targeting growth in the quick service industry through its restaurant brand Kilimanjaro and recently launched seafood chain Coral Blue Seafood Restaurant.

KFC Sub-Saharan Africa : Unlocking Africa

As the KFC brand continues to expand further across Africa, Africa Outlook talks to Bruce Layzell, KFC general manager for new African markets.

National Real Estate : Keeping it in the Family

National Real Estate in Bloemfontein currently manages over 12,000 residential properties in both the sectional title and property rental portfolios. It also manages more than 1,200 commercial properties and offers insurance services.

Eigenbau : Engineering Success

Africa Outlook talks to Derek Weston, the General Manager of Sandton-based civil engineering contractor Eigenbau.

Murray & Dickson Construction : 30 Not Out

In its 30 years of existence, Murray & Dickson Construction has undertaken building projects from shopping centres to university buildings.

Autohaus Windhoek : Wheeling Ahead

Volkswagen, Germany’s biggest carmaker, has been leaving rivals in the dust. Africa Outlook talks to JP Pretorius, Dealer Principal and Director of Autohaus Windhoek, the only distributor of the whole Volkswagen range in Namibia.

ADB Airfield Solutions : Taking to the Skies

As Africa continues to grow, so do its airports. ADB Airfield Solutions Southern Africa’s CEO Manfred Oettl tells us more.

Hillcrest Private Hospital : Medical Marvel

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Hillcrest KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest Private Hospital provides quality healthcare driven by a strong, customer-centric focus.

SafMed : Surgical Steel

SafMed offers a range of products and services that help customers do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently.

Paramount Trailers : Leaving the Competition Trailing

With construction of a new production facility underway this is an exciting time for Johannesburg-based Paramount Trailers. Africa Outlook learns more.

BioTherm Energy : Winds of Change

Africa Outlook talks to green energy specialist Jasandra Nyker, CEO of independent power producer BioTherm Energy.

Base Titanium : Attracting Attention with Extraction

The sheer size and potential of Base Titanium Resources’ Kwale Mineral Sands Project in Kenya is impressive and it is tipped to be a “globally significant” producer, with a front-ended production profile over a 13-year mine life.