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EACPA opposes proposals to hike Tanzanian power tariffs

26 November 2013, Published under Cement News

The East African Cement Producers' Association (EACPA) has objected to proposals by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) to raise power tariffs by 68 per cent due to the significant knock-on effect it will have on cement production costs. According to reports by The Citizen, the association has claimed that its member are already significantly impacted by costs related to power rationing, adding that cement producers recorded 1782 power rationing cases between 2012-13. A st...

East African import concerns

03 September 2012, Published under Cement News

The East Africa Cement Producers Association (EAPC) has flagged concerns over the increasing threat of imports to the region. The associaion yesterday warned that cement ports are not being subjected to the same technical standards and regulations as domestic cement, increasing the chance of sub-standard products being used in projects. “Cement is a very sensitive commodity yet the quality issues on imports are not being addressed at such a time when the number of collapsing buildings ...