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

The Greens : A Responsible Answer to Ghana’s Housing Deficit

Kiran Daswani, Founder of The Greens residential project, discusses its progress to date and why it signals a shift in direction for the country’s real estate market.

Broll Namibia : Growth from the Ground Up

Broll Namibia continues to be a top performing unit of Ohlthaver & List, the country’s largest privately-owned company.

Sona Group : Pride of Nigeria

Having revitalised the fortunes of local beer producers over the past two decades, Sona Group is diversifying into food production in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on imported goods.

Tata Chemicals : SA’s Chemical Curator

Roderick Mpofu, Managing Director of Tata Chemicals South Africa, explains how the firm’s expansive chemicals portfolio is helping to facilitate economic prosperity across the country.

Belgotex : For the Love of Country

Belgotex, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of carpets and artificial grass, is embarking on a cultural revolution as it seeks to positively influence society.

FP Du Toit Transport Group : Driven to Deliver

For the past 50 years the FP du Toit Transport Group has engrained itself into the fabric of Namibian and Central African supply chain operations. It has exponentially grown into being one of the largest privately-owned transport companies in Namibia.

Storage Management Systems : The Strongest Link

South Africa’s Storage Management Systems is ensuring that its customers’ warehousing setups can serve modern-day commercial operations across numerous industries.

Dalbit Petroleum : Fuelling Regional Growth

Dalbit Petroleum’s belief in the continent’s potential has motivated the oil & gas specialist to invest in some of the most challenging but lucrative locations; resultantly achieving tremendous growth over the past 15 years.

Selfmed Medical Scheme : Redefining Medical Scheme Healthcare

Tanya Bell reveals how Selfmed Medical Scheme is powering development in South Africa’s private healthcare market.

Medhealth : Transforming Malawian Healthcare

Having reached new heights, MedHealth is maintaining its upward trajectory with improved staffing and revolutionary technology.

ITL Group : Growing in Style

Chris Currie of ITL Group reveals how the Company is continuing on a path of double digit growth, powered by innovation and expansion into new markets.

Home of Living Brands : Spearheading South Africa’s Retail Transformation

Home of Living Brands is empowering the population as South Africa's number one distributor of consumer goods.

Tubular Holdings : Invigorating Construction Through Diversification

With seven unique companies under one brand, Tubular Holdings is providing differentiated solutions throughout the South African construction industry.

FGG Architects : Built to Last

As FGG Architects celebrates its 65th birthday, Directors Jeremy Hathorn and Kevin Bingham reveal the secrets behind its latest award-winning project in Durban.

Tri-Star Construction : A Multi-Disciplined Approach

Derek Wheals, CEO of Tri-Star Construction, reveals how the Company is making strides across South Africa with its multi-disciplined approach.