Africa & The Middle East - 09 July 2015

South Africa's first quarter cement sales have increased by more than 15% as a result of demand from smaller players.

Bamburi Cement and ARM have voiced their concern that the Chinese contractor on the Standard Gauge Railway Project is importing cement when it could source entirely from local suppliers.

Under a new framework agreement, Qatar Primary Materials Company will provide raw materials to Ashgal.

Reports indicate that Dangote Cement is planning to expand capacity at its Douala plant from 1.5 million to 3 million tpy.