West China Cement closes in on AfriSam acquisition
West China Cement has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent equity interest in AfriSam from 10 independent third parties. This move is part of the group's strategy to e...
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PPC boosts sustainable cement production with 20MW solar launch
PPC Ltd has officially commissioned two new solar plants in South Africa, located at its Slurry facility in the northwest and the Dwaalboom plant in Limpopo. Developed al...
Private sector investment drives Affrimat recovery
The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the fourth quarter of 2025 reveals a marginal YoY increase, signalling a hard-won stability in the building and construction sectors of...
PPC reports improved earnings in 10MFY25-26
PPC Ltd has reported a continued improvement in financial performance in the first 10 months of its financial year, with earnings supported by operational gains in both South...
St-Gobain commissions new fibre cement plant in South Africa
Representing an investment of ZAR500m (US$30.1m), the new plant is part of the company's commitment to the region and aligns with the company's global mission, Making the World...
Chegutu Cement plant nears completion
Shuntai Investments Pvt Ltd is targeting mid-June to begin supplying cement as its US$120m cement plant in Chegutu moves closer to completion. Construction of the facility has ...
West China Cement moves to acquire AfriSam
Chinese cement producer West China Cement has taken steps to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam , highlighting the growing push by Chinese industrial groups to expand across Afr...
Construction surge signals renewed momentum for South Africa’s economy
The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the 3Q25 in South Africa shows a strong rebound, recording an impressive double-digit QoQ rise and reversing the previous downward tren...
PPC reports strong 1H25 performance
PPC Ltd has reported a solid operational performance for the six months ended 30 September 2025, with group EBITDA rising 23.5 per cent YoY to ZAR983m, supported by improved ...
Dangote Group seals landmark US$1bn investment deal with Zimbabwe
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has signed a transformative investment agreement with the Zimbabwean government, committing at least US$1bn to major projects spanning energy, infrast...