Africa & The Middle East

Sika continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco.

Dr von Achten was officially confirmed as President at the GCCA Global CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Mexico City in June 2025.

Heidelberg Materials and CBI Ghana Ltd have completed the construction of the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide.

Lafarge Africa reports strong Q1 results with sales up 80% and operating profit rising 137%.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete – a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

The Mapei Group strengthens its industrial presence in North Africa, with the opening of a new production plant in Egypt, in the 10th of Ramadan City, north-west of Cairo.

As of the start of April 2025, José Antonio will oversee all of Cemex’s operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Votorantim Cimentos have closed the full sale of its assets located in Tunisia to Sinoma Cement Co., Ltd, a cement-based building materials enterprise headquartered in China.

Cemex has signed an agreement with Power China International Group Limited to supply Vertua lower-carbon concrete for the construction of Phase 1 of the Independent Water Producer (IWP) project in Dubai.

Cemex is continuing to improve the cleanliness of the River Nile and transform communities in Egypt through its partnership with VeryNile.

Sandvik Rock Processing has appointed S&R Enterprises to distribute and support its stationary and mobile crushing and screening equipment for the aggregate and construction industry in Southern Africa.

The President of the World Cement Association (WCA), Mr. Wei Rushan, addresses members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry.

Heidelberg Materials signs agreement to sell its majority stake of 91% in Cimenterie de Lukala SA to WIH Cement Developing Company Limited.

Holcim has closed the divestment of its business in Kenya through a sale to Amsons Group of its entire 58.6% stake in Bamburi Cement Limited, resulting in cash proceeds of more than US$100 million for Holcim.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has published a landmark white paper authored by its CEO, Ian Riley, analysing the long-term outlook for global cement and clinker demand.