DRC's Katanda targets first cement in early 2027
Chinese-backed Cement Kasaï SAS expects to deliver the first cement from its Katanda plant in Kasaï-Oriental province, Democratic Republic of Congo, in the first quarter of 2027...
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West China Cement expects 45-50% profit fall in 1H26
West China Cement expects profit attributable to shareholders to fall by 45-50 per cent YoY in the first half of 2026, reflecting weaker performance in its Chinese operations. T...
West China Cement opens new Ugandan production line
Uganda has boosted its industrial independence with the launch of a major clinker production facility in the Moroto district. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the first ph...
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 expand...
West China Cement reports higher FY EBITDA on overseas growth
West China Cement reported a 15 per cent YoY increase in full-year EBITDA to RMB3bn (US$420m), although the result fell below market expectations. EBITDA margin declined by 40 b...
DR Congo witnesses ownership shifts and Chinese expansion
The cement market in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is entering a decisive transition phase. Despite a relatively modest installed cement capacity of around 4.64Mta...
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 African...
West China Cement increases sales by 24% in 1H25
West China Cement Ltd has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, marked by substantial growth in sales, revenue, and profitability. Cement and clin...
West China Cement subsidiary acquires Cimenterie de Lukala
West China Cement Ltd has announced a discloseable transaction involving the acquisition of additional equity interests in Cimenterie de Lukala SA (CILU) in the Democratic Repub...
Whale Rock plans to acquire Schwenk Namibia
Whale Rock Cement (Pty) Ltd , the parent company of Cheetah Cement, has filed a notice to acquire Schwenk Namibia, which holds a majority stake in Ohorongo Cemen t. If successfu...