Issue 101

WBHO Construction Pty Ltd : A Concrete Legacy

An iconic name within construction, WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd can be relied on to move the earth for its clients. Berto Smit, Managing Director of Civils, sets in stone the prevailing culture behind a contractor of choice.

Africell Angola : Transcending Angolan Telecoms

Africell Angola is the fast-growing mobile network operator with a pan-African footprint helping sub-Saharan Africa share in the extraordinary long-term benefits of digital connectivity.

MultiChoice Mozambique : The Broadcaster of Choice

We tune in with Agnelo Laice, Managing Director of MultiChoice Mozambique, who discusses meeting the demand for local television content.

Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana

As the iconic carbonated soft drinks brand continues to expand its presence across the African market, David Chait, General Manager, discusses the operations of Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana.

Msobo Coal : Mining in Majestic Mpumalanga

As an industry, coal mining is thriving in South African provinces. We extract answers from Yacoob Mansoor, CEO of Msobo Coal.

CMC Networks : Pan-African Connectivity

With the industry’s largest pan-African network, CEO Marisa Trisolino tells us about CMC Networks’ commitment to delivering digital transformation, as demonstrated by its latest certifications, partnerships and platforms.

Howden Africa : Pioneering Engineering in Underground Environments

As Howden Africa offers high-end ventilation solutions to the mining sector, we discover more about the company’s evolutionary leap forward in engineering equipment with Managing Director Kudzai Nyangoni.

Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) : Answering Aluminium Demand

We take a look at world-leading bauxite producer Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée and the importance of aluminium on an international level.

Infinity Group : Powering with Nature

Following a milestone acquisition, Infinity Group is now the largest renewable energy company on the continent.

Serengeti Breweries : A Taste of Serengeti

A powerhouse of the East African beverage space, Serengeti Breweries Limited continues to quench the thirst of Tanzania. Operations Director, Alfred Balikagira, discusses bottling the spirit of innovation and inclusion.

Tietto Minerals : The New Face of Gold

Tietto Minerals is the newest gold producer in West Africa, marked by its first successful gold pour this year. We speak to Managing Director Caigen Wang about the company’s Abujar Gold Project and its exciting potential moving forward.

TerraCom : Forging an International Coal-ition

TerraCom is an Australian-based mining resources company encompassing an impressive portfolio of operating assets and exploration projects within the national coal sectors of Australia and South Africa.

Guinness Ghana Breweries : Black Gold in Ghana

Guinness is a beverage enjoyed from Ireland to Africa and beyond. We take a look at the history of the iconic stout and speak to Helene Weesie, Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc, about the company’s efforts towards people and the planet.

Marginpar Group : Flowering with an Innovative Touch

Marginpar Group is trendsetting the floriculture market by empowering dedicated breeders who create the world's most unique summer flowers. We hear about the latest developments with co-CEOs Richard ‘Kiki’ Fernandes, and Rob Koning.

Axon Wireless : Trusted Technology for Digital Identities 

Justin Lipshitz, CEO and Founder of Axon Wireless, discusses biometric products and services as a replacement for paper-based enrolment solutions in the telecommunication and finance sectors.

Ubuntu Towers : Founded on Expertise

We speak to the founders of Ubuntu Towers Uganda Limited about the telecoms space in Uganda, the company’s central mission and the future of the industry.

Basil Read : Foundation of the Nation

Synonymous with excellence in the spheres of construction and property development, Basil Read has played its part in building the foundations of South Africa for all citizens.

Earth Day 2023 : Waving the Green Flag

Leading with the theme of 'Invest in Our Planet’, we look at how Earth Day 2023 brings together companies of all sizes to highlight the importance of sustainability. 

CUDO: When Tech, Community, and the Environment Collide

Matt Hawkins, CEO and Founder of the cloud infrastructure as a service platform, CUDO, unpacks how tech can be the power for good across Africa.

Subzero Engineering : Next Steps to Net Zero

Stavros Spyropoulos, Business Development Manager - Africa Region at Subzero Engineering, talks to us about greener, reliable and replicable solutions for data centres in Africa.

Arctic Risk Platform : Africa in the Age of Arctic Meltdown

Guest contributors Damilola Adeyanju and Professor Gail Whiteman from the Arctic Risk Platform explore the impact of Arctic warming and climate change on Africa’s economic development, business growth, and pursuit of the UN’s SDGs.

How do you encourage diversity in the workplace?

We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In this issue we asked “How do you encourage diversity in the workplace?”

Africa Outlook Magazine Issue 101

Issue 101 of Africa Outlook Magazine. The B2B digital publication for c-suite executives and hands-on decision-makers across Africa.

Enlit Africa / 16-18 May 2023

Enlit Africa / 16-18 May 2023 / CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa