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

CMC Networks : Pan-African Connectivity

With the industry’s largest pan-African network, CEO Marisa Trisolino tells us about CMC Networks’ commitment to delivering digital transformation, as demonstrated by its latest certifications, partnerships and platforms.

Howden Africa : Pioneering Engineering in Underground Environments

As Howden Africa offers high-end ventilation solutions to the mining sector, we discover more about the company’s evolutionary leap forward in engineering equipment with Managing Director Kudzai Nyangoni.

Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) : Answering Aluminium Demand

We take a look at world-leading bauxite producer Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée and the importance of aluminium on an international level.

Infinity Group : Powering with Nature

Following a milestone acquisition, Infinity Group is now the largest renewable energy company on the continent.

Serengeti Breweries : A Taste of Serengeti

A powerhouse of the East African beverage space, Serengeti Breweries Limited continues to quench the thirst of Tanzania. Operations Director, Alfred Balikagira, discusses bottling the spirit of innovation and inclusion.

Tietto Minerals : The New Face of Gold

Tietto Minerals is the newest gold producer in West Africa, marked by its first successful gold pour this year. We speak to Managing Director Caigen Wang about the company’s Abujar Gold Project and its exciting potential moving forward.

TerraCom : Forging an International Coal-ition

TerraCom is an Australian-based mining resources company encompassing an impressive portfolio of operating assets and exploration projects within the national coal sectors of Australia and South Africa.

Guinness Ghana Breweries : Black Gold in Ghana

Guinness is a beverage enjoyed from Ireland to Africa and beyond. We take a look at the history of the iconic stout and speak to Helene Weesie, Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc, about the company’s efforts towards people and the planet.

Marginpar Group : Flowering with an Innovative Touch

Marginpar Group is trendsetting the floriculture market by empowering dedicated breeders who create the world's most unique summer flowers. We hear about the latest developments with co-CEOs Richard ‘Kiki’ Fernandes, and Rob Koning.

Axon Wireless : Trusted Technology for Digital Identities 

Justin Lipshitz, CEO and Founder of Axon Wireless, discusses biometric products and services as a replacement for paper-based enrolment solutions in the telecommunication and finance sectors.

Ubuntu Towers : Founded on Expertise

We speak to the founders of Ubuntu Towers Uganda Limited about the telecoms space in Uganda, the company’s central mission and the future of the industry.

Basil Read : Foundation of the Nation

Synonymous with excellence in the spheres of construction and property development, Basil Read has played its part in building the foundations of South Africa for all citizens.

Earth Day 2023 : Waving the Green Flag

Leading with the theme of 'Invest in Our Planet’, we look at how Earth Day 2023 brings together companies of all sizes to highlight the importance of sustainability. 

Time Projects : It’s About Time

Time Projects has been developing Botswana for the last 37 years, becoming a household name in property development. We discuss this vastly transformative journey with Managing Director, Brett Marlin.

Sian Flowers : Inside an Industry in Bloom

From a budding family flower farm to the leading producer of floriculture in Kenya, Executive Director, Chris Kulei, walks us through the operations of Sian Flowers.