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

Maatla Resources : Developing Stability

Bolstering Botswana’s economy while powering the future of energy security, Maatla Resources is changing the narrative around mining with high-quality coal and sustainable operations.

Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO)

Mlandzeni Boyce, CEO of the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO), tells us about the organisation’s tenacious efforts towards expansion and the successes of its public-private partnership.

Syrah Resources : Granting Global Access to Graphite

We revisit Syrah Resources with Agnaldo Laice, General Manager of Institutional Relations and Corporate Services, who recaps the company’s impressive status as one of the world’s largest natural graphite producers outside of China.

B&E International : Dedicated to Integrated Solutions

Offering integrated crushing, mining, and mineral processing solutions, B&E International is the partner of choice for the mining and construction industries in South Africa. Chris Weideman, Managing Director, discusses the company’s premium services.

Vulcan Mozambique : Perfecting the Process

Vulcan Mozambique stands stoically as its nation’s largest and most successful mining company, having established itself amongst the most well-renowned and prominent employers in the country.

Sovereign Foods : Full of Goodness

Dedicated to delivering quality poultry products to South African businesses and consumers since 1948, Sovereign Foods is today the third largest poultry producer in the region.

Centbee : A Buzz Around Accessibility

Accessible digital currency wallet, Centbee, securely facilitates instant transactions between users. Lorien Gamaroff, CEO, explains how the company is able to offer hassle-free, low-cost, and global payments by leveraging the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision blockchain.

Pattern Matched Technologies™ : Excellence Beyond Expectations

Pattern Matched Technologies™ is committed to reaching one billion people across Africa on reverse billed data. We find out more with the product development company’s executive team.

Econet Telecom Lesotho : Transfiguring Telecoms

Dennis Plaatjies, Chief Executive Officer, and Malefetsane Tlelima, Chief Technical and Information Officer, share the full story of Econec Telecom Lesotho.

KFC Africa : Chicken that Rules the Roost

We speak to Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa, about her inspirational career and the restaurant chain’s plans for an inclusive, sustainable, and delicious future.

iSON Xperiences : Powerful Partnerships Beyond Outsourcing

iSON Xperiences is defying industry expectations to become an end-to-end solutions provider for hundreds of companies across the world.

Chemical and Allied Industries Association : Spotlight

Against a backdrop of considerable socioeconomic challenges, South Africa’s chemicals industry demonstrates enduring resilience as it continues to grow.

South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) : Spotlight

The South African liquid fuels industry has become an economic powerhouse. We take a deep dive into this eminent industry and how it is continuing to drive the nation’s economy on a robust and sustainable level.

Professional Group of Miners of Côte d’Ivoire : Spotlight

Striving to make mining an essential pillar of the Ivorian economy, the Professional Group of Miners of Côte d’Ivoire (GPMCI) is responsible for promoting the industry, developing the community, and rehabilitating the environment.

NewSpace Systems : Enabling Exploration through Innovation

At the forefront of the African aerospace manufacturing industry, NewSpace Systems is breaking boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in technological advancements while contributing to economic growth on the continent.