Africa & The Middle East

Zambia’s president announces plans to construct a 5000 tpd cement plant in the country’s copperbelt.

Estelle Alberts has been appointed to manage Ohurongo Cement’s plant in Nambia – the first Namibian to hold the post.

Israeli government opens an investigation into cement dumping, amid claims of anticompetitive behaviour from local firms.

According to a new report from McKinsey, Chinese firms command around 50% of Africa’s EPC market.

Prices for ordinary Portland cement and clinker slipped in the Persian Gulf region in 2Q17 on weak demand and aggressive pricing by producers keen to keep clinker production lines operational.

Cemengal has installed a new grinding station for Ndovu Cement.

Dangote expects commercial production of cement to begin by July at its new plants in Republic of Congo.

The Chadian president has officially opened the country’s second cement plant in N’Djamena.

2300 bags of cement have been donated to the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture by Ohorongo Cement.

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into allegations that LafargeHolcim may have funded terrorist groups when operating a cement plant in Syria.

Société Saoura ciment has chosen Gebr. Pfeiffer technology for a second time.

TITAN Group has reported an improved safety record for 2016, as lost time injury frequency rates fall for both company personnel and contractors.

Sika is opening a concrete admixtures factory in Tanzania.

Groundbreaking has taken place on Ohorongo Cement’s Solar PV plant near Otavi.

TITAN Cement has recorded falls in emissions and water consumption in 2016, as well as improving levels of alternative fuel use.