Ghana introduces new cement regulation
Ghana has introduced a new regulation designed to protect both the quality and safety of cement products in the country, According to BNN, The Ghana Standards Authority (Manufac...
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Nigerian cement prices rise by 30%
Cement prices in Nigeria have risen by 30 per cent in the last few days, reaching NGN6500 (US$5.44)/bag in some regions, reports The Guardian. The ripple effect across other bui...
Dangote Cement attracts substantial investment
Dangote Cement has become the first company to be valued at NGN10trn (US$11.76bn) on the Nigerian stock market. The company’s share price advanced by 9.99 per cent on 22 January...
Bedeschi wins order for four complete storage lines
A China-based EPC company has appointed Bedeschi to supply four complete storage lines for a Nigerian cement producer. Through the intense activity of the office Bedeschi Far Ea...
Sococim Industries prepares for Kiln No 6 expansion
Sococim Industries of Senegal ( Vicat group ) has announced its expansion project with the doubling of production capacity with the Kiln No 6 project in order to support the evo...
BUA's Sokoto Line 5 begins production
Production has begun at Line 5 of BUA Cement ’s Sokoto plant. The 3Mta expansion project forms part of the company’s plans to not only expand its production capacity but also br...
A new era for Nigeria Premium
Nigeria’s new president signals the dawn of a new era as the west African country aims to address long-standing macroeconomic imbalances. The domestic cement sector continues to...
Nova Cimangola prepares to launch LC3 production
Nova Cimangola is close to opening its first LC3 project for low carbon cement production in Luanda, Angola. According to the company, Ecosolutions carried out the studies and I...
Sephaku Holdings' profit eroded by rising costs
Sephaku Holdings (Sephold) reported revenue of ZAR626.6m (US$33.44m) in the six months ended 30 September 2023, marking a 19.7 per cent YoY improvement. However, net profit afte...
Ghana shuts three cement companies
The Ghana Standards Authority has shut down three cement companies due to their use of inferior materials, reports the Daily Graphic. The three cement producers in question are ...