Dangote news
Dangote drops interest in acquiring PPC
Dangote Cement has said it is no longer interested in acquiring South Africa’s largest cement producer, PPC.
Dangote emerges as bidder for PPC
Dangote Cement has launched a rival takeover offer for South African cement maker, PPC, opening up a potential bidding war with Afrisam.
PPC-Afrisam merger revived as other bidders circle
PPC has received a proposal from Canadian investment company, Fairfax Africa Investments, that would include its merger Afrisam, as well as two rival bids from unnamed African cement makers.
Dangote Cement announces unaudited results
Dangote Cement has announced increased sales volumes across Africa.
Production imminent at new Congolese plant
Dangote expects commercial production of cement to begin by July at its new plants in Republic of Congo.
Ethiopian cement production faces disruption over job plan
Foreign cement companies in Ethiopia are being asked to allow unemployed youths to control their pumice mines.
Dangote Cement plays role in making Nigeria self-sufficient
The Nigerian government has praised Dangote Cement for its role in making Nigeria self-sufficient in its production of cement.
Dangote sees strong sales in Ethiopia
Nigeria-based Dangote Cement saw cement sales of 2 million tpy from its Mugher plant in Ethiopia – including some exports.
Dangote pushes back Kenya entry
Dangote Cement appears to have pushed back plans to open cement production facilities in Kenya to 2020/2021 – but could continue to import into the East African country from its Ethiopian plant.
Dangote to build coal power plant in Tanzania
Dagnote Cement will begin construction of a coal-fired power plant in Tanzania to supply electricity to its new 3 million tpy cement plant in Mtwara.