Africa & The Middle East

Braime Elevator Components Ltd has changed its UK Registered name to 4B Braime Components Ltd.

Lafarge Africa has committed to investing N100 billion in the northeast of Nigeria, which has troubled by insurgents.

Meridian Port Services is investing in a new deep-water port and logistics hub in Tema.

‘Khaleeha Suessi’ will provide entrepreneurs with the tools they need to establish their own social start-ups.

Daniel Gauthier was elected as President of CEMBUREAU for a two-year term.

Dangote Cement is offering up 7000 trucks as part of a scheme that is expected to generate 28 000 jobs.

The award recognises those companies that have distinguished themselves in the conduct of their business.

The Egyptian company, which owns ASEC Cement, reports increased revenue and EBITDA and improved losses.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from the latest development to recent production, demand and supply figures.

The new CEO’s primary objective was to transform a well-known project oriented house into a customer oriented product house.

The Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation announces ninth annual class of scholarship recipients.

Ibrahim Ismail, Hesham E. Abdel Hafiez, Asmaa S. Hamouda and Ahmed Soliman offer a detailed review of Egypt’s energy crisis, as well as potential solutions to overcome it.

Cheap cement imports are causing problems in South Africa, Ghana and even Pakistan.

Ohorongo Cement has made a donation to three regions of Namibia as part of its Silver Jubilee Independence Celebrations.

Cemex has placed itself as a leading user of alternative fuels in the cement industry.