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

Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) : Spotlight

As Africa’s second largest producer of copper, mining is a staple of the Zambian economy. We examine an industry on the cusp of prosperity in the face of worldwide copper demand.

Uganda Cancer Institute : Comprehensive Care

Under the three central pillars of care, research and training, the Uganda Cancer Institute is dedicated to advancing cancer treatment. Executive Director, Dr Jackson Orem, discusses serving the nation’s oncological needs.

Tongaat Hulett : Striving for a Sweeter Tomorrow

Tongaat Hulett delivers the sweet taste of sustainability with responsible sugar production and community centred initiatives across Southern Africa.

Strauss Logistics : Keep on Moving

A market leader in fuel and dry cargo distribution, Strauss Logistics celebrates a decade of keeping businesses, economies and life flowing.

PPC Barnet DRC : One Century in Construction

The Democratic Republic of Congo is growing. We take a look at PPC Barnet DRC, and discuss supplying the construction sector with quality cement products with Managing Director, Iqbal Omar.

Port Authority of Cotonou : The Beating Heart of Benin

The modernisation of Benin’s economic engine, the Port Authority of Cotonou, is set to bolster the West African country and the wider region.

Spotlight on South African Plastics

Plastics SA is championing responsible plastic packaging consumption and driving the circular company to guarantee a vital and competitive industry for South Africa. Executive Director, Anton Hanekom, tells us more.

Pentalin Group : At the Coalface

In the fraught context of South African coal mining, Pentalin Group is a leading solutions provider to the industry.

One Acre Fund : Farm Support for the Future

One Acre Fund is a unique organisation with a base mission to help grow the farming communities in Kenya and beyond.

Newrest : More Than Just Meals

Through remote site management, Newrest has expanded its world-leading catering and hospitality services to challenging locations.

Nammed Medical Aid Fund : Your Healthcare, Your Choice

Nammed Medical Aid Fund is taking the first bold steps towards implementing Project Nammed 2025 to simplify medical aid options in Namibia, as Principal Officer, Gert Grobler, tells us.

Moolmans : Premier Mining

As Africa’s premier contract miner, Moolmans has supported the mining industry with specialised services for over 60 years.

Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) : Spotlight

Logistical performance in both domestic and international trade is central to economic growth and competitiveness, and East Africa is no exception.

Diagnofirm : Pathology You Can Trust

We place Diagnofirm’s high quality medical laboratory services under the microscope, after speaking with Medical Director, Dr. Mohammed Chand.

Cervejas de Moçambique : Uniting People for a Better World

People are at the heart of Cervejas De Moçambique. We speak to Country Director, Sandro Assis, about the beverage industry and the company’s efforts towards working with the community for the future.