https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/ en-GB editor@worldcement.com (Editor) webdev@worldcement.com (Web developer) https://d23p67eaj7q4a1.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcement.com The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it is welcoming Ciments de Guinée S.A., one of the Republic of Guinea’s leading cement producers, as its newest Corporate Member. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/07042026/ciments-de-guine-sa-becomes-a-corporate-member-of-the-world-cement-association/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/07042026/ciments-de-guine-sa-becomes-a-corporate-member-of-the-world-cement-association/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:28:00 GMT With momentum building in the second half of the year, supported by a recovery in Mexico and solid performance in EMEA, fourth quarter net sales and EBITDA increased at a double-digit rate. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/06022026/cemex-announce-its-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-of-2025/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/06022026/cemex-announce-its-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-of-2025/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:33:00 GMT Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network with the opening of five new sites located in the US, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/03022026/sika-expands-its-global-manufacturing-footprint-across-growth-markets-with-five-new-plants/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/03022026/sika-expands-its-global-manufacturing-footprint-across-growth-markets-with-five-new-plants/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:31:00 GMT The Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva, visited CIMPOR's pozzolanic cement grinding plant in Santo Antão (Cabo Verde) to learn about the €6.75 million investment project. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/02022026/cabo-verde-prime-minister-visits-cimpors-675-million-investment-in-santo-anto/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/02022026/cabo-verde-prime-minister-visits-cimpors-675-million-investment-in-santo-anto/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:08:00 GMT World Cement's flagship decarbonisation-focused conference coming up on 15-18 March. Check out the agenda and register today! https://www.worldcement.com/special-reports/28012026/the-agenda-for-envirotech-2026-is-now-live/ https://www.worldcement.com/special-reports/28012026/the-agenda-for-envirotech-2026-is-now-live/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:46:00 GMT RHI Magnesita has strengthened its operations in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region by setting up a new business unit headquartered in Dubai. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/22122025/rhi-magnesita-strengthens-operations-in-me-trkiye-and-africa/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/22122025/rhi-magnesita-strengthens-operations-in-me-trkiye-and-africa/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:31:00 GMT New GCCA report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/19112025/cement-industry-reports-25-co2-intensity-reduction-calls-for-urgent-government-action-to-accelerate-net-zero-mission/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/19112025/cement-industry-reports-25-co2-intensity-reduction-calls-for-urgent-government-action-to-accelerate-net-zero-mission/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:43:00 GMT Cementir Group is expanding its D-Carb® low-carbon portfolio with two new white cements produced at Sinai White Cement Company, now launched across the Middle East and Africa. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/14112025/cementir-group-expands-d-carb-family-in-mea-markets/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/14112025/cementir-group-expands-d-carb-family-in-mea-markets/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:31:00 GMT October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the world, so Martin is replacing its iconic orange paint with pink on selected products. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/13102025/go-pink-with-martin-engineering-for-october-breast-cancer-month/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/13102025/go-pink-with-martin-engineering-for-october-breast-cancer-month/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:29:00 GMT The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a new initiative and category of membership – Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) – to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/03102025/gcca-launch-global-initiative-to-drive-decarbonisation/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/03102025/gcca-launch-global-initiative-to-drive-decarbonisation/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:30:00 GMT Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the competition is open to everyone - professionals, amateurs, or anyone with a smart phone, and entry to the competition is free. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/18092025/gcca-concrete-in-life-global-photography-competition-launches/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/18092025/gcca-concrete-in-life-global-photography-competition-launches/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:11:00 GMT Holcim has completed the divestment of its Nigeria business, selling its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/01092025/holcim-closes-nigeria-divestment/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/01092025/holcim-closes-nigeria-divestment/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:33:00 GMT Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded sales revenue of approximately US$179 million for the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/23072025/lafarge-africa-report-q2-financial-results/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/23072025/lafarge-africa-report-q2-financial-results/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:05:00 GMT CBI Ghana Ltd announce the Supacem LC3-45, an innovative limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) that sets a new global standard for eco-friendly and high-quality construction. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/17072025/cbi-ghanas-supacem-lc3-45-a-breakthrough-in-sustainable-cement-production/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/17072025/cbi-ghanas-supacem-lc3-45-a-breakthrough-in-sustainable-cement-production/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:02:00 GMT Votorantim Cimentos closed today the full sale of its partnership in Morocco with all assets located in the country to Heidelberg Materials. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/01072025/votorantim-cimentos-closes-morocco-divestment/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/01072025/votorantim-cimentos-closes-morocco-divestment/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:13:00 GMT Lafarge Africa has expanded its low carbon multipurpose cement portfolio with the launch of ECOPlanet Elephant. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/25062025/lafarge-africa-expand-low-carbon-cement-portfolio/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/25062025/lafarge-africa-expand-low-carbon-cement-portfolio/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:38:00 GMT Sika continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco. https://www.worldcement.com/asia-pacific-rim/18062025/sika-strengthens-global-presence-with-strategic-investments-across-all-regions/ https://www.worldcement.com/asia-pacific-rim/18062025/sika-strengthens-global-presence-with-strategic-investments-across-all-regions/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:41:00 GMT Dr von Achten was officially confirmed as President at the GCCA Global CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Mexico City in June 2025. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/10062025/dominik-von-achten-chairman-of-the-managing-board-of-heidelberg-materials-appointed-new-president-of-gcca/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/10062025/dominik-von-achten-chairman-of-the-managing-board-of-heidelberg-materials-appointed-new-president-of-gcca/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT Heidelberg Materials and CBI Ghana Ltd have completed the construction of the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/16052025/worlds-largest-calcined-clay-plant-in-ghana-starts-production/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/16052025/worlds-largest-calcined-clay-plant-in-ghana-starts-production/ Fri, 16 May 2025 15:36:00 GMT Lafarge Africa reports strong Q1 results with sales up 80% and operating profit rising 137%. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/02052025/lafarge-africa-delivers-strong-q1-growth/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/02052025/lafarge-africa-delivers-strong-q1-growth/ Fri, 02 May 2025 08:59:00 GMT