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17.07.2023 17:54Dangote Cement to Expand Production Capacity with New Plant
Dangote Cement, Africa's leading cement manufacturer, has announced its plans to expand production capacity by constructing a new 6 Mt integrated cement plant in Itori, Ogun State. The Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, stated that the new plant will strengthen local production of Dangote Cement in Africa.
Region: Africa
The President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a new million dollar plant at Khaya Cement Limited (formerly Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe) amid calls for the company to adopt exports-led growth strategy.
Region: Africa
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05.07.2023 07:00Lafarge Africa's Roadcem Approved for Use by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Nigeria
Leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, is pleased to announce that its road cement brand Roadcem has been approved for use by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Nigeria. The product which is environmentally friendly increases the strength and bearing capacity of the roads, reduces the thickness of the pavement structure, and modifies the chemical and mineral structure of soil materials.
Region: Africa
30.06.2023 11:48Intercement announces agreement to sell its Africa Business
InterCement Participações S.A. announced that it has reached an agreement with Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., regarding the sale of the Company's
businesses in Mozambique and South Africa (collectively, the “Africa Business”).
Region: Africa
28.06.2023 09:52Lafarge Africa unveils Eco Label for its Unicem cement brand
Leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced the launch of Eco Label brand to transparently communicate the environmental benefits of its sustainable building solutions. The Eco Label branding builds on the company’s net zero pledge and supports its ambition to accelerate green construction with the use of lower-footprint products.
Region: Africa
09.06.2023 16:25BUA Cement Gets $500m for Two New Production Lines
Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer, BUA Cement, has gotten a $500 million financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop two new production lines in Sokoto State.
Region: Nigeria
Holcim announces the successful completion of the largest 3D-printed affordable housing to date through 14Trees, its joint venture with British International Investment, the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor.