Global Cement Report
Botswana
PDFFull Introduction ReportDownload HereDiamonds have put a sparkle on Botswana's economy since the 1970s. However, its government has put economic diversification firmly on the agenda, with useful opportunities for the local building industry.
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PPC's East African promise
14 May 2013PPC Ltd, southern Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, has increased its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa with its latest acquisitions in Ethiopia and Rwanda. With the two acquisitions, PPC’s sigh...
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South African market challenges
08 April 2013Full-year data for South African cement sales released this week show that dispatches edged ahead in 2012, but the growth rate remained tepid. Producers will hope that the government's new infras...
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PPC targets African expansion strategy
30 January 2013PPC said in a trading update that it is pursuing additional buyout opportunities in Africa, which it expects to announce during the year. In its 4Q12 report ended December, it said last year’s 51...
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African transformations
28 January 2013South Africa-based cement producer PPC embarked on an extensive modernisation and expansion programme to meet future demand with competitive and energy-efficient plants which comply with future ch...
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AfriSam gears up
23 January 2013AfriSam is preparing for future demand by making investments in a variety of expansion projects designed to boost its internal capacity. The company has also re-engineered its entire product portf...
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South Africa: PPC eyes African cement growth
14 November 2012As South Africa entered a potentially slow growth year, rising cement demand in the rest of Africa presented strong growth opportunities for Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC), said outgoing CEO Paul ...
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PPC Bostwana wins excellence award
27 June 2012PPC Botswana has scooped the prestigious PMR Diamond Arrow Award with an overall rating of 4.18 out of 5.00, the highest in the Business sector - Cement and Concrete Suppliers in Botswana. The awa...
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PPC first-half sales rise eight per cent, South Africa
17 May 2012Pretoria Portland Cement, South Africa’s largest cement producer, reported an eight per cent rise in first-half profit (ending March 2012) and forecasts rises in regional demand. Net income ros...