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New MD for Twiga Cement

05 September 2016, Published under Cement News

Tanzania Portland Cement Company, or Twiga Cement, has appointed a new managing director following the departure of the company’s previous MD decision to take on a new role in parent company, HeidelbergCement Group. Alfonso Rodriguez was replaced by Alfonso Velez Martinez on 23 August, according to a company statement. Mr Martinez is said to have 20 years of experience in the cement industry. Mr Rodriguez is set to take on the role of General Manager for Central and South-East Africa Oper...

Tanzania: cement producers optimistic for future

25 August 2016, Published under Cement News

In the face of overcapacity and cheap imports in the local market, cement producers in Tanzania remain optimistic about future prospects, which seem more positive in light of a continuing construction boom. Tanzania has an installed production capacity of 8.3Mta and a current demand of only 4.3Mta, but major infrastructure projects are expected to drive business and boost growth. Local producer Tanga Cement reported a decline in profit for 2015 compared to the previous year as a result of...