Cement News tagged under: Tanzania
Mbeya Cement announce US$320m expansion18 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Tanzanian government has signed an agreement with the Amsons Group to invest US$320m for the expansion of the Mbeya Cement plant and the construction of a new cement plant in Tanga. Amsons Group’s Director of Finance, Ahmed Mhada, disclosed that the construction of the Mbeya Plant Two will cost US$130m, while the new Tanga plant will require US$190m. The expansion of the Mbeya Cement plant will increase its clinker production capacity five-fold, from the current 1000tpd to 5000tpd. ... |
Savannah Clinker Ltd outbids Amsons Group to acquire Bamburi Cement29 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsSavannah Clinker Ltd (SCL), a Kenya-based construction materials company, has outbid Amsons Group to acquire full ownership of Bamburi Cement . On 28 August SCL announced that it had bid TZS25.4bn (US$9.36m) for up to 100 per cent of the issued ordinary shares in the cement producer. Prior to this offer, Tanzanian conglomerate Amsons Group had led the bidding with an offer of TZS23bn. If the deal goes through, SCL will purchase 362.96m of Bamburi-issued shares at a value of TZS70 each... |
Africa is the golden ticket for Chinese cement producers23 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsThis week the South China Morning Post pointed out that Chinese cement companies are keen to explore further market opportunities for expansion in Africa's growing cement markets. The lack of cement demand and falling cement prices in China is putting pressure on Chinese cement producers to look for higher margins abroad. Cement prices declined to CNY292/t (US$41/t) in 2023 in China, well below the CNY813/t produced by many African cement plants, claims the South China Morning Post. It is... |
Cemengal wins new mill project in Tanzania13 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsSimba Energy Ltd (Simba Group) is in the advanced stages of a groundbreaking partnership with Cemengal P&G. The company is establishing a twin cement grinding mill in the Tanga region of Tanzania. This state-of-the-art facility will have an approximate capacity of 94tph. The primary goal of this initiative is to address the pressing cement shortage affecting both the mainland and the nearby island regions. By enhancing the local production capacity, the company aims to meet the growing de... |
Mbeya Cement Co Ltd appoints a new CEO12 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsMbeya Cement Co Ltd , a member of Amsons Group and building materials manufacturer, under the 'Tembo Cement' brand has appointed Dr Mohamed Ismail Elsaidy as its new CEO and member of the Executive Committee. Dr Elsaidy brings 25 years of multinational experience in heavy industry manufacturing and business management to the company. His appointment represents the company’s continued commitment to growth and value creation. |
New white cement plant for Tanzania23 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsTanzania has started white cement production at a 200tpd cement plant in Mkuranga District, Coast Region. The new plant is owned by Fortune Cement Co Ltd. The construction of the factory is expected to not only create job opportunities and bring in foreign exchange earnings but will also significantly contribute to the local economy. At present more than 50 per cent of the raw materials required for production are sourced locally in Tanzania. Dolomite and gypsum are locally available, but... |
Tanzania’s transformation20 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsTanzania’s GDP has proven robust and is growing, resulting in major government infrastructure construction projects. This infrastructural transformation is boosting domestic cement demand but operational challenges for local producers remain. Meanwhile, changes to the corporate landscape have been hitting the headlines. By ICR Research, UK As the Tanzanian government looks to unlock the country’s potential through infrastructure investment, the construction industry is expected t... |
Holcim exits Uganda and Tanzania15 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has signed agreements to divest its businesses in Uganda and Tanzania. It has agreed to sell Hima Cement Ltd , its local subsidiary in Uganda, to the Sarrai Group, for an enterprise value of US$120m. Holcim has also agreed to sell its 65 per cent share in Mbeya Cement Co Ltd in Tanzania to Amsons Group for an undisclosed sum. Completion of both transactions is subject to obtaining the respective regulatory clearances. Martin Kriegner, regional head Asia, Middle East and A... |
Judge blocks acquisition of Tanga Cement in Tanzania22 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe proposed acquisition of AfriSam subsidiary, Tanga Cement , by Heidelberg Material 's Scancem International DA has hit a snag as a tribunal judge ruled a decision to accept the deal to be against the law. Judge Salma Maghimbi of The Fair Competition Tribunal (FCT) in Tanzania, has ruled the decision by the Federal Competition Commission (FCC) to accept the merger was wrong, stating that the FCC does not have jurisdiction over the matter. Chalinze Cement of Tanzania has also oppose... |
Heidelberg Materials' divestments and merger ripples28 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has been looking to simplify its portfolio and reposition the company on a net zero path. This has seen divestment and merger ripples recently reach the cement markets of Georgia and Tanzania. Creating funds to reallocate for investments in the circular economy and the wider building materials sector has seen Heidelberg Materials start to accelerate divestment activity this year. The group's divestment of its eastern European joint venture in Georgia, where it held a ... |