Issue 100

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.

Storm Mountain Diamonds : Pinks Amid the Peaks

Owned and operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds, the Kao mine is renowned for the production of rare, precious pink diamonds. Mohale Ralikariki, CEO, highlights the exceptional prospects of the deposit.

Magalies Water : Expansion in the Face of Challenge 

A medium-sized water board with maximum impact, Sandile Psychology Mkhize, CEO of Magalies Water, explores the state-owned enterprise’s ambitious expansion plans.

Sandton Plant Hire : Plant Hire Prowess

Reliable heavy duty plant equipment is supplied in South Africa by Sandton Plant Hire. Petrus Roets, Director, tells us about the company’s diverse services and reputation for excellence.

Cervejas de Moçambique : Ingrained in the Nation

Beer is at the heart of Mozambique. Leading the beverage market across the country, Cervejas de Moçambique seeks to build its business alongside the nation’s communities and smallholder farmers. We speak to Country Director, Sandro Assis to learn more.

Rhino Africa Mining Group : The Be(a)st of African Mining

We speak to Managing Director, Klaus Fischer, about Rhino Africa Mining Group’s trio of companies delivering quality contract and supply services to clients in Southern Africa.

Nacala Logistics : Laying the Tracks of the Cargo Corridor

Abhay Mishra, CEO of Nacala Logistics, introduces the logistical mega-enterprise connecting almost 1,000 kilometres of railway across Southern Africa.

Mopani Copper : Revitalising the Red Metal 

As Zambia seeks to increase domestic copper production, we look at what fresh funding and infrastructure investments mean for Mopani Copper Mines Plc and the nation.

Crown Food Group : Food that Reigns Supreme

A jewel in the South African food industry, we unearth Crown Food Group’s superior products and solutions, impressive recent growth and heavy sponsorship involvement.

Number Two Piggeries : The Pigger the Better

A burgeoning titan of the pork and dairy industry, Number Two Piggeries has become a leading producer across South Africa and Namibia. We learn more from Theo Feuth, Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Mineral Commodities : Green with Graphite

We discuss the responsible and sustainable transformation of mining with Jacob Deysel, Managing Director and CEO of Mineral Commodities.

M24 Logistics : The Partner of Choice

Carried on a tide of continual evolution, M24 Logistics is the go-to partner for accessible and affordable e-commerce solutions. General Manager, Rita Swart, unpacks the company’s growth and customer-centric outlook.

HCI Coal : Cleaning Up Coal

HCI Coal is the responsible mining company pursuing growth and diversification across South Africa. We dig deep into operations behind the Palesa mine with co-CEO, Pieter Terblanche.

Gold Fields West Africa : Ore Inspiring Procurement

Changing the game for responsible, socially beneficial mining is Gold Fields West Africa. We discover the company’s aims to enhance communities whilst simultaneously growing the African economy.

Fargo Group : Supply Chain Excellence in East Africa

Enhanced by technology and real time reporting, Fargo Group’s full end-to-end supply chain solutions now cover every corner of Kenya, the Ugandan capital of Kampala, with a focus on the greater East Africa region as the senior team tells us.

INFRATEL : Innovation and Communication

As access to digital services is on the rise across Africa, Evans Silavwe, Acting CEO of INFRATEL, discusses digitally connecting Zambia’s urban and rural communities with reliable infrastructure.

Amiran Kenya Ltd : Holistic Agribusiness 

We take a look at Amiran Kenya Ltd, the community-centred company bringing agricultural solutions, methods and expertise to small- and large-scale farmers across the country.

Twiga Foods : Fresh, Frictionless, and Future-Facing

A tech-led enterprise with expansion on the menu, Twiga Foods is the distributor breathing new life into supply chains for fresh produce at scale. CEO and co-Founder, Peter Njonjo, discusses shaking up an inefficient segment of African industry

Afrobotics : A Legacy of Vision

We speak to David Phume, business founder, artist, technologist and roboticist, and discuss his entrepreneurial spirit and portfolio of companies changing the face of the African media and technology space.

TAAG Angola Airlines : Flying High in Angola and Abroad

In the post-COVID-19 aviation space, TAAG Angola Airlines is taking the opportunity to spread its wings and soar. We speak to CEO Eduardo Fairen Soria about the company’s latest digital developments and fleet expansion

Dendairy : Nurture From Nature

Dendairy is a Zimbabwean national brand seeking to deliver dairy nutrition and tasty milk alternatives to a growing population. Managing Director Darren Coetzee tells us about the company’s work with smallholder farmers, communities, and the development of national dairy farming.

Dragonfly Aerospace : Sustainability from Space

Bryan Dean, CEO of Dragonfly Aerospace, highlights the world’s first agriculture-focused satellite constellation supporting efficient and sustainable practices.

A Bright Outlook for Director of the Year

For the past 10 years Outlook Publishing has been publishing success stories of companies from around the world in its B2B magazines, including Africa Outlook. Today, the international media company is its own success story as CEO Ben Weaver wins Director of the Year at the Norfolk Business Awards.

Topical Focus : Celebrating 10 Years of Africa Outlook 

As Outlook Publishing’s original brand, the founding members of Africa Outlook reflect on the magazine’s journey as we celebrate our 100th issue.

What legacy does your company hope to leave?

We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In issue 100 we asked “What legacy does your company hope to leave?”

CIPS : The Changing Face of Procurement

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply explains why the talents of procurement professionals are now more needed than ever