AFRISAM ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR OF CEMENT CONSUMERS
With South Africa’s carbon tax in force since 1 June this year, AfriSam is providing customers with transparent pricing and […]
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AFRISAM CONTRIBUTES R2 MILLION TOWARDS MALMESBURY COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
Leading construction materials company, AfriSam, has collaborated with Swartland Local Municipality, Hope Through Action and other partners towards the construction […]
AfriSam’s inaugural Concreativity Award celebrates the beauty of concrete
AfriSam announced the winners of its inaugural ConCreativity challenge at an awards ceremony at Zeitz MOCAA on 26 October 2018.
BUSINESS, ACADEMIA REACH NEW HEIGHTS THROUGH COLLABORATION
Through its technical services arm – the Centre for Product Excellence – construction materials leader AfriSam has been showing what […]
AFRISAM SHARES EXPERTISE TO EMPOWER SMALL BUSINESSES
As part of its commitment to social and economic upliftment, construction materials leader AfriSam puts its Centre for Product Excellence […]
AFRISAM’S FULTON AWARDS SPONSORSHIP PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF CONCRETE POSSIBILITIES
Cement and construction materials leader AfriSam is the new anchor sponsor
AfriSam anchor sponsor for Fulton Awards
AfriSam is the anchor sponsor for the 2019 biennial Fulton Awards, hosted by NPO the Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA). The event […]
‘BLEEDING’ CIVILS SECTOR NEEDS MORE STATE INVESTMENT
At the heart of government’s economic problems is a bloated public service
Sponsoring category in 2018 Eco-Logic Awards reflects Afrisam’s values
Conserving the earth for future generations has always been part of AfriSam’s DNA. The sponsorship of the Biodiversity Category in […]
Cleaner, greener the AfriSam way
AfriSam has long led the charge in the cement sector for a cleaner environment, and continues with a range of […]
AfriSam bolsters Western Cape prominence with technical Zeitz Museum concrete work
Building materials company AfriSam designed and supplied specialist concrete for the construction of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which involved cutting away the inside of […]
Business, academia collaborate and reach new heights
Through its technical services arm – the Centre for Product Excellence – construction materials leader AfriSam has been showing what […]
Business, academia collaborate and reach new heights
Through its technical services arm – the Centre for Product Excellence – construction materials leader AfriSam has been showing what […]
Entries for 2017/18 AFRISAM-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation closing soon
Practitioners passionate about contributing to a better future
Last chance to enter 2017/18 Afrisam-Saia Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation
This prestigious biennial award, founded by AfriSam and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), recognise the contributions that bring […]
Entries now open for the 2017/18 Afrisam-SAIA Award For Sustainable Architecture + Innovation
Practitioners passionate about contributing to a better future are invited to enter the 2017/18 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation.
PPC expects earnings to rise as Africa business grows
JSE-listed construction materials company PPC, which is currently the takeover target of LafargeHolcim and AfriSam, on Tuesday reported that it expects an uptick in its […]
African building boom lures cement giants to circle around PPC
South Africa’s biggest cement maker, PPC, is an unlikely candidate for a takeover battle. The supplier of building materials reported […]
PIC bulks up interest in cement-maker PPC
News that Nigerian-based Dangote Cement had withdrawn its expression of interest in PPC has not damped speculative interest in the […]
Why the PPC, AfriSam tie-up is facing shareholder rebellion
The proposed merger between SA’s largest cement producer PPC and its unlisted rival AfriSam might be scuppered for the second […]
Chryso Group products for Mndwaka Dam
The Chryso Southern Africa Group supplied a wide range of products for the construction of the Mndwaka Dam, the highest […]
PPC board keen to avoid delays
PPC says the company’s independent board is keen to avoid long-running negotiations with any bidders for the company. On Tuesday, […]
Prudential opposes AfriSam, PPC deal
Prudential Investment Managers, one of the top three shareholders in PPC, says it opposes a proposed merger between SA’s largest […]
PPC still mulling merits of merger
The Independent board of PPC is still considering the merits of the partial offer by the Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Fairfax […]
AfriSam to consider revising PPC Offer in event of counter bid
AfriSam Group Pty Ltd. CEO Rob Wessels said the South African cement maker will decide whether to make a higher offer for larger rival PPC Ltd. only in the event of a formal approach from a competing bidder.
AfriSam says merger offer for PPC ‘fair’
South African cement maker AfriSam said on Wednesday a merger proposal valuing its rival PPC at $700-million was fair, suggesting it has no intention of sweetening its offer.
PPC expects higher offer from Fairfax
PPC, South Africa’s biggest cement producer, said on Friday it expected Canada’s Fairfax Africa Investments to raise its 9.2 billion-rand ($700 million) takeover offer.
Concrete industry honours AfriSam with two top awards
Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four […]
PIC supports cement tie-up as a ‘champion for SA’
PPC’s largest shareholder is supporting a joint offer for SA’s biggest cement maker from domestic rival AfriSam and Canadian insurer […]
After AfriSam and Fairfax, Dangote prepares bid to acquire PPC Group
As bids increase and many companies are joining talks to acquire stakes in South Africa’s leading cement producer, Dangote Cement is supposedly getting ready to buy PPC Group, according to various South African media.
PPC tells market it will trim its capex
Cement maker PPC presented its outlook to investors on 8 September, saying it reduced its capital expenditure guidance for the […]
Dangote mulls offer for South Africa’s largest cement factory
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is reportedly considering counter-offers for PPC Group Ltd. that could signal a bidding contest for South Africa’s largest cement maker, according to people familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg.
Higher bid hopes drive PPC shares after AfriSam offer
Expectations of a higher bid for South Africa’s biggest cement maker PPC kept its shares above the $713 million offer […]
PPC receives two other merger proposals as AfriSam submits revised offer
AfriSam has submitted a revised merger proposal to PPC, while a regional unit of Fairfax Africa Investments has offered to buy R2-billion of PPC shares, subject […]
AfriSam-PPC talks at make-or-break stage
Negotiations between PPC and AfriSam about a potential merger have reached a make-or-break stage. This follows AfriSam last Friday confirming […]
PPC shares fall after cancellation of proposed merger with AfriSam
The shares of PPC finished 7.6% lower on Friday after a proposed merger with its rival AfriSam was cancelled.
AfriSam sees merger as key to surviving cement glut
Cement manufacturer AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes has stressed the need for the cement manufacturing industry to consolidate. On a site visit with members of the […]
PPC and AfriSam: what an ugly couple
Later this month PPC will hold its AGM and shareholders can question the board and management on the proposed merger […]
AfriSam readymix for Ultimate Dynamic’s Droogheuwel Reservoir project
Gauteng continues to be an urban magnet drawing job seekers from far and wide, making the Droogheuwel municipal bulk water […]
AfriSam stresses the need for industry consolidation
Cement manufacturer AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes has stressed the need for the cement manufacturing industry to consolidate. On a media visit to its Ulco plant, in […]
PPC shares slump after CE resigns abruptly
The price of PPC shares dropped by 9% to close at R4.45 a share yesterday after the listed cement and lime producer reported that chief executive Darryll Castle had resigned and reports emerged that talks about a proposed merger between PPC and rival AfriSam were about to collapse.
Several green trends expected to emerge this year
As the green-building groundswell takes hold globally, construction materials supplier AfriSam says industry can expect to several trends emerge this year. These trends, AfriSam marketing manager Victor […]
AfriSam’s Plaster Pro launched at Totally Concrete Expo
AfriSam’s innovative single-step plaster solution,which promises to save contractors and home improvers both time and money on every project as […]
Lesotho gets local AfriSam cement plant
After years of supplying Lesotho with its cement and construction materials, leading supplier AfriSam recently commissioned a new cement blending […]
AfriSam to appoint new CEO to accelerate merger with PPC
AfriSam is set to replace its CEO to help pave the way towards a merger with listed rival PPC, according […]
PPC, AfriSam embark on second merger attempt in changed landscape
Despite some tentative, mixed responses and competition authority uncertainty, PPC and AfriSam believe this is the right time for them to take another shot at merging in an environment primed for consolidation.
AfriSam is the proud sponsor of concrete for the MOCAA
AfriSam is the proud sponsor of concrete for the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation Announced
Seven Awarded and four Commended projects in the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation were announced in Cape Town on 27 October.
AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation Announced
Seven Awarded and four Commended projects in the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation were announced in Cape Town on 27 October.
AfriSam sees market potential for slag cement
Mike McDonald, manager of AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence, says that he expects demand for better-performing cement with a low […]
Afrisam Centre of Product Excellence is a major driver in SA construction
Not only is Roodepoort in Gauteng home to the AfriSam state-of-the-art clinker grinding plant, it is also a hotspot of construction materials expertise. AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence […]
AfriSam-Saia Awards announces shortlist
According to Engineering News, The shortlisted contenders in this year’s AfriSam–South African Institute of Architects (Saia) Awards for Sustainable Architecture […]
AfriSam partners with Royal Bafokeng group to create enterprise development opportunities
At a ceremony held at Phokeng, North West Province, AfriSam and New Business Consulting, a 100% Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment […]
AfriSam takes Gold at Africa’s largest cement and concrete expo
AfriSam was a gold sponsor to Africa’s largest cement, concrete and construction showcase that took place on the 9 – […]
Murray & Roberts Buildings gives popular shopping centre make over
According to AfriSam News, A project of the magnitude and complexity of the Menlyn Park Reconfiguration Phase 2 comes once […]
8 Days left to enter 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation
There is still just over one week before the entries close for the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + […]
AfriSam to launch Lesotho’s first cement factory
AfriSam Lesotho yesterday announced a landmark partnership deal with a local company, Cement Industries Limited,
Last chance to enter AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation
There is just under a month before entries close for the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation. The bi-annual […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
Entries open for 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture and Innovation
November 19th : Entries are now open for the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation. The bi-annual awards […]
AfriSam’s Thank Tank is an ‘Ode to the Builder’
AfriSam acknowledges the role that all stakeholders play in creating a sustainable future for South Africa
Position yourself as a thought-leader at African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos
Whether you want to position yourself as a thought-leader, fill your pipeline with new leads or sustain or create your […]
PPC releases latest cement volume sales for Q1
Data released by cement producer PPC on Wednesday showed a 15.6% surge in South Africa’s year-on-year domestic cement sales to 2.87-million […]
Collaboration produces an industry-first ‘green’ floor concrete
AfriSam and Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF) have collaborated successfully in introducing an industry-first environmentally-friendly floor concrete by replacing cement in […]
Collapsed merger ‘will not hobble AfriSam’
AfriSam says it will continue to defend its share of SA’s cement market and expand production capacity further into Africa, […]
Focus on Algeria now AfriSam deal scrapped
PPC’s decision to halt merger talks with AfriSam shifts the focus back to whether it will take on former CEO […]
CEO says AfriSam back on track,
AfriSam CEO Stephan Olivier says “the health of the company has been restored.” “We’re a very stable organisation — the […]
AfriSam, CLF deal will provide ‘total solutions’ to customers
AfriSam customers will have access to the latest innovations in concrete products and solutions, thanks to its partnership with specialist […]
PPC shares drop on lower HEPS forecast
PPC’s share price fell by 8.6% on Monday on reports that it expects headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the […]
AfriSam, PPC deal ‘doesn’t make sense’
The possible PPC and AfriSam merger has been lambasted as not making sense given PPC’s Africa growth strategy. “The transaction […]
South Africa: domestic cement sales climb in Q3
PPC-released data shows Domestic cement sales grew 4.6% in Q3 of 2014 after contracting in the first two quarters, though sales for the full year were on track to come in lower than in 2013.
PPC, AfriSam merger ‘should be thoroughly scrutinised’
The proposed merger between cement producers AfriSam and PPC should be thoroughly scrutinised to determine its value for PPC shareholders, […]
Godsell withdraws PPC board nomination
Bobby Godsell, who was among the big names put forward by activist shareholders to serve on a revamped PPC board, […]
South Africa’s AfriSam proposes merger with rival PPC
South Africa’s biggest cement maker PPC has received a merger proposal from unlisted rival Afrisam Group, the company said on […]
Tanzania to ‘double cement output’
Tanzania expects to double its cement production in the next few years as new factories come on-stream to satisfy growing […]
Mandela’s dream hospital to be ready in 2016
Construction of Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, a non-profit hospital located in Parktown, Johannesburg is currently underway starting June this year. […]
PPC’s constitution complicates meeting
The special shareholders’ meeting of PPC, set for December 8, is complicated by a controversial section of PPC’s memorandum of […]
AfriSam acquires an equity stake in Concrete Laser Flooring
AfriSam has acquired an equity stake in Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF), with an option to increase its shareholding over the next two years.
The winners of the 2014 AfriSam-SAIA Sustainability Awards
The prestigious bi-annual AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture was first introduced in 2009 and recognises outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture […]
Lafarge Holcim merger approved with condition
The Competition Commission (CC) has approved the merger of Holcim and Lafarge in South Africa. Although Lafarge has a significant […]
Alexander Forbes Headquarters takes AfriSam-SAIA 2014 award
The Alexander Forbes Headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg, designed by Paragon Architects and Paragon Interface, took top honours in the built […]
Third Eastern Cape depot to increase AfriSam’s market share
AfriSam is poised to increase its market share in the Eastern Cape with the opening of a third rail to […]
PPC Q2 domestic cement sales down
Domestic cement sales declined by 5.1% year-on-year to 3.04-million tons during the three months ended June 30, cement producer PPC […]
Cement exporters unlikely to concede South African markets
Pakistan cement makers, facing anti-dumping probes, are unlikely to lose South African market as their offered prices are still attractive for […]
Investigation into cement dumping from Pakistan to go ahead
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa would investigate a claim that Portland cement from Pakistan was being dumped […]
AfriSam establishes readymix plant in Saldanha Bay IDZ
Serving its burgeoning customer base has led AfriSam to establish a readymix cement plant in the Saldanha Bay industrial development […]
