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BUA reports surge in profits

BUA reports surge in profits

BUA Cement Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, showcasing significant growth across all major indicators. The company recorded a 25....

Shuntai cement plant set for launch

Shuntai cement plant set for launch

Shuntai Cement plant is building a 50MW solar farm alongside a 50MW thermal facility to power its upcoming manufacturing operations. The firm expects to begin full operations i...

GICA explores new cement plant project in Chad

GICA explores new cement plant project in Chad

Algeria's state-owned cement manufacturer, Groupe industriel des ciments d'Algérie (GICA), is advancing plans to establish a new production facility in Chad. This strategic mo...

HBM Nigeria targets massive 5.5Mt expansion

HBM Nigeria targets massive 5.5Mt expansion

Newly rebranded HBM Nigeria Plc , formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced an aggressive expansion strategy to add 5.5Mt of cement to Nigeria’s industrial capacity within th...

Afrimat Construction Index shows marginal growth

Afrimat Construction Index shows marginal growth

The Afrimat Construction Index for the 1Q26 rose by 0.3 per cent YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of seasonally adjusted growth. Compiled by economist Dr Roelof Both...