School launches opposition to Chegutu Cement plant
Bryden Country School in Chegutu is locked in a fierce legal battle with Chinese-owned Shuntai Holdings over the construction of a lime and cement factory just 497m from its bo...
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PPC outlines ZAR3bn cement plant plans in Western Cape
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) leaders - including Chairman Jabu Moleketi, Head of Strategic Projects and Investments Horacio Ardiani, and Chief Revenue Officer Bheki Mthembu...
Chinese continue to build new cement plants in Zimbabwe
Chinese firm, Shungai Investment, is setting up a US$70m cement plant in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. The plant is expected to start full production next year, with a projected cement ou...
Competition Commission opens investigation into merits of monopoly
The Namibian Competition Commission has started a public conference on the proposed acquisition of Schwenk Cement’s shareholding in Ohorongo Cement by Whale Rock Cement , t...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders
The NPC Simuma upgrade has been described as a 'surgical-style' modernisation , increasing clinker production at the plant from 1500tpd to 4000tpd in just nine mon...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders
Huaxin Cement is making an impact in Africa. The Chinese cement producer is revitalising and modernising its overseas portfolio. In recent weeks, it has transformed the former...
Afrimat Construction Index for 1Q25 weakens
South African-based Afrimat announced that its Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of 2025, compiled by economist Dr Roelof Botha, recorded a YoY a decline of 2.6 pe...
Schwenk Zement International still pondering Nambian market exit
Schwenk Zement International GmbH & Co KG, is still desperate to exit Namibia barely 10 years after investing in a state-of-the-art factory, according to local press reports. ...
Afrimat CEO criticises slow pace of Lafarge merger approvals
Afrimat CEO, Andries van Heerden, has criticised the delays in the approval of his company’s acquisition of Lafarge South Africa in a letter to shareholders. The Competit...
PPC proclaims success in turnaround strategy
South African cement manufacturer PPC Ltd says that its ‘Awaken the Giant’ turnaround strategy has resulted in a step change in its p rofitability and cash generation, achiev...