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 mar...
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Dangote Cement expands into Botswana with US$336m plant
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc is expanding into Botswana with a US$336m investment to build a blending plant — part of its wider continent-wide growth strategy. The project, anno...
MAGNA partners with MMD in southern Africa
Terex’s MAGNA brand, specialising in mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment for large-scale operations, has named MMD Mineral Sizing Africa (MMD) as its official dis...
Afrimat sees signs of recovery after challenging year
South African industrial minerals and construction materials group Afrimat has reported signs of recovery in 2Q25-26, following a difficult FY24-25 and muted performance at the ...
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 - ...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders Premium
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 I...
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 Competition Tri...
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, achieving...
Ohorongo Cement takeover speculation sparks Namibian monopoly fears
An at tempted takeover of Schwenk Namibia ( Ohorongo Cement ) by rival Whale Rock Cement is facing strong opposition from stakeholders who fear it could create a monopoly in the...
Khayah Cement delisted from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially delisted Khayah Cement Ltd , amid the company’s efforts at a corporate restructuring. Khayah Cement’s shareholders passed a volu...