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

DHL Supply Chain : Delivering Joy, Prosperity & Trust

Known for delivering your parcels from A to B, DHL Supply Chain strive to be the logistics provider that people turn to for all their shipping needs.

UPD (United Pharmaceutical Distributors)

In 2009, UPD upgraded their distribution centres to world-class status. Since this time the pharmaceutical supplier has gone from strength to strength, growing their brand presence in order to reach as many customers and patients as possible.

Tigo Chad : Building a Digital Life for Chadians

The last two years marked several milestones for Tigo Chad; with the launch of Tigo Cash, 4G LT E services and the renewal of their license in the country for a further ten years, all of which promises to increase their customer reach in the future.

Castrol SA : Liquid Engineering

As a world leader in oil and lubricant manufacturing, Castrol SA are moving with the times when it comes to the modern consumer.

Foveros Mining : Diversifying to Become World Class

A year on, we speak with John Samaras of Foveros Mining about the government’s continual drive to enhance local skill levels and aid economic expansion.

Majwe Mining : The Prince of Mines in Botswana

Project Director of Majwe Mining, Rod Fraser, tells us of the benefits of large scale contract mining – a relatively new concept in Botswana – and provides insight into the Cut 8 Project at Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana.

Translink Uganda Ltd : Local Knowledge, International Reach

Translink Uganda Limited combines knowledge with International Business acumen to deliver first class distribution services to East Africa.

Spar Distribution : The Beating Heart of Spar

SPAR Distribution Lowveld Oversee Logistic services to twenty nine SPAR stores, eighteen SUPERSPAR’S, twenty seven Tops Liquor stores, eleven Savemor Stores, and two pharmacies in the Lowveld region.

Airtel Madagascar : My Country, My Network

Africa Outlook spoke to Maixent Bekangba, Managing Director of Airtel Madagascar about working to bring a better service to the Country.

Airtel Sierra Leone : Life Enriching

Airtel Sierra Leone are investing millions on the modernisation of their network towers and a new data centre in the Country.

Hwange Colliery : Zimbabwe’s Coal Colossus

Hwange Colliery has strict internal policies whose objective is to guarantee on-time delivery for all customers and an excellent handle on health and safety throughout it’s mining and processing practices.

Gridco Ghana : Ghana’s Backbone to Power Delivery

As the company celebrate their sixth anniversary, the growth of Gridco Ghana has been much stronger than anticipated.

Cummins SA : The Engine of Africa

Cummins South Africa (Cummins SA) serves the varied needs of its customers with world class coolant, filtration and fuel additive products.

Beige Holdings : Multinational Manufacturers

Beige Holdings have been working hard to bring in new clients and have signed contracts with major multinational clients including Beiersdorf and Henkel Beauty Care.

PPC Zimbabwe : Built on Solid Foundations

PPC Zimbabwe has stood the test of time thanks to dedication from their staff and a consistently high quality product.