Issue 105

IXAfrica : A Digital Revolution

IXAfrica is the site of a considerable tech revolution as Kenya’s investment in digital infrastructure continues to expand. Snehar Shah, CEO, tells us more about the company’s recent growth.

Technology TeamLily Sawyer By Technology Team Lily Sawyer

Burkina Faso Chamber of Mines : Spotlight

Since the 2000s, Burkina Faso has been experiencing a mining boom. However, despite being in the midst of a modern gold rush, the country has undergone security challenges over the past two years with a significant impact on the mining industry.

Deane AndertonJack Salter By Deane Anderton Jack Salter

Digistics : Delivering Supply Chain Success

Amidst a landscape of continuous economic change, electricity and water supply issues, and considerable social unrest in South Africa, Digistics has remained resilient. The company’s CEO, Renier Du Preez, tells us more.

Taylor GreenLily Sawyer By Taylor Green Lily Sawyer

Sulzer South Africa : Celebrating a Century of Heritage

Comprehensively supporting customers across South Africa, Sulzer Services is dedicated to improving pumping processes, operational reliability, and high performance of their rotating machinery. We discuss all this and more with Managing Director, Henry Craukamp.

Poppi BurkeEd Budds By Poppi Burke Ed Budds

RSC Group : Integral Industrial Services

Laszlo Fagyas, Business Development Director at RSC Group, discusses delivering world-class industrial services across the continent.

Kierron RoseJack Salter By Kierron Rose Jack Salter

Action Auto Zambia Ltd : With You for the Long Run

Michael Bentley, Managing Director of Action Auto Zambia Ltd, speaks to us about the company’s recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is continuing to put customers’ vehicle requirements and satisfaction at the forefront.

Josh RayfieldLauren Kania By Josh Rayfield Lauren Kania

Serengeti Energy : Stewards of the Serengeti

Serengeti Energy has harnessed the power to provide clean and affordable energy, contribute to environmental sustainability, and advance economic development. Chief Technical Officer, Brian Brooks, tells us more.

Connell PrivettEd Budds By Connell Privett Ed Budds

UNICA Iron and Steel : Setting a Solid Standard 

As proud pioneers of secondary metals manufacturing, UNICA Iron and Steel is successfully forging a path in South Africa. Managing Director, Mohammed Asif Qasim, tells us more about the industry.

Poppi BurkeRachel Carr By Poppi Burke Rachel Carr

WBHO Construction Pty Ltd : Firm Foundations

An unpredictable economic landscape has resulted in continued modifications within the African construction industry of late. Deon Robinson, Managing Director of WBHO Building Africa, shares how his company stays abreast of these changes.

Kierron RoseLily Sawyer By Kierron Rose Lily Sawyer

Alu-Cab : An Adventurous Pursuit

Born out of a passion for overlanding and exploring the great outdoors, Alu-Cab has transformed from a Cape Town start-up to a global supplier of adventure vehicle accessories, as CEO, Warwick Leslie tells us.

Poppi BurkeLauren Kania By Poppi Burke Lauren Kania

Why Africa Remains a Rewarding Destination for Investment 

Babs Ogundeyi, Group CEO and Founder of Kuda Technologies, discusses the continent’s funding potential and opportunities for a growing tech-savvy population.

Babs Ogundeyi By Babs Ogundeyi

AstraZeneca : Optimising Kenya’s Reforestation

With a commitment to planting and maintaining up to six million trees in Kenya, AstraZeneca is harnessing the deep learning capabilities of artificial intelligence to ensure the trees’ long-term growth and facilitate far-reaching health benefits for local communities. Deepak Arora, African Cluster President, tells us more.

Lucy Pilgrim By Lucy Pilgrim

Lubanzi Wines : Sustainably Crafted

Hailing from South Africa’s rugged Swartland, Lubanzi Wines is a socially conscious producer that endeavours to serve as a powerful force for good. We find out more with co-Founder, Charlie Brain.

Jack Salter By Jack Salter

Africa Day at COP28 : Green Growth in Africa

The annual COP summit has become a symbolic gathering of heads of state from across the globe. Coinciding with Africa Day, the continent’s leadership seeks to award Africa a voice at one of the world’s largest sustainability conferences.

Lily Sawyer By Lily Sawyer

What advice would you give to someone considering entering your industry?

We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In issue 105 we asked, “What advice would you give to someone considering entering your industry?”

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