Cement Sector Welcomes Presidential Support
Wednesday 01 July 2020; The South African cement industry, represented by The Concrete Institute (TCI), welcomes the outcomes of the […]
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Setting your sites on health and safety
All construction sites can re-open at Level 3. 1 June is therefore a deadline for the completion of Workplace Readiness Plans and obtaining the necessary certification. SMMEs are advised to ensure they get all the assiastance
Subdued construction activity, higher imports cut PPC’s sales volumes
JSE-listed cement producer PPC has reported difficult trading conditions for the nine months to December 31, 2018, with cement volumes down between 2% and 3%, […]
Tanzania: hopes for low cement price
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Dangote Industries Tanzania have sealed a 20-year deal for supply of cost effective natural gas to generate electricity at Dangote’s cement plant in Mtwara The new deal raises hopes for increased production and eventually reduced prices for cement in the domestic market.
Sephaku warns of lower FY earnings
Sephaku Holdings on Wednesday advised shareholders that the company earnings for the 2018 financial year, ended March 31, are expected to be between […]
Dangote Cement raises capacity, trains new managers
Dangote Cement Plc says it has begun the training of its newly engaged managers while raising its capacity. The new […]
a.b.e. expands dustless range
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has expanded its range of dustless cementitious products with the launch of a dustless version of abe.dur […]
East Africa: cement firms stare at dwindling fortunes as prices, production fall
Cement manufacturers in the region are going through turbulent times, with profits falling and some going into loss territory, as […]
Raysut Cement launches new packing facility
Raysut Cement Company, the largest producer of cement in Oman, said it has started operations of its new state-of-the-art fully […]
Agreement cements venture to deliver 1 800 MW of wind energy in South Africa
Diversified family owned German renewable energy development and operations company Enertrag has concluded an agreement with South African renewable energy company GenesisEco-EnergyDevelopments (GEED) for the development […]
PPC considers expansion and possible sell-off in DRC
PPC Ltd’s CEO, Johann Claassen, has vowed to boost liquidity and extend debt maturity and he’s eyeing future expansion for […]
Business mogul Dangote faults Kenya over corruption
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has faulted Kenya’s leadership for their greed and persistent failure to place matters of national […]
Abdulsamad Rabiu plans to list BUA Cement on stock exchange
Abdulsamad Rabiu, the Nigerian multi-millionaire founder of BUA Group, an industrial conglomerate with interests in cement manufacturing, sugar refining and […]
Kenyan cement makers in profit dip
A slowdown in construction activities hit the Kenyan cement industry heavily, with all listed manufacturers recording a dip in profits. […]
Low sales cut Bamburi profits by Sh3.9 billion
Bamburi Cement has announced that its net profit for the year to December 2017 has dropped by Sh3.9 billion to Sh1.97 […]
Lafarge Africa lists N131b rights shares
Lafarge Africa Plc has listed about 3.1 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, increasing the cement company’s market capitalisation […]
Namibia: Ohorongo Cement reaches safety milestone
Ohorongo Cement has achieved 365 days lost-day injury (LDI) free, the company said in a recent press release. The Namibian […]
Global cement maker to set up plant in Tanzania
The world’s leading cement manufacturer, CRH Plc, which has no presence in Africa, now plans to establish its cement and […]
Tanzania: Twiga Cement given two months to control pollution
Dar es Salaam-based Twiga Cement Factory has been given a two-month ultimatum to control dust pollution or face a ban. […]
Dangote Group to double investments in Ethiopia
The Dangote Group announced plans to double its investment in Ethiopia. The announcement came following talks Aliko Dangote, owner of […]
LafargeHolcim revamps its management structure
LafargeHolcim is revamping its management structure to make countries more accountable for results
Dangote opens new cement plant in Congo
Dangote Cement will officially open its 1.5million metric tonnes per annum capacity Cement Plant in Congo on Thursday, this week. Constructed […]
Ghana to get new cement factory as work begins
Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has commissioned a thirty million Dollar cement factory at the Dawa Industrial Enclave on the […]
Tanzanian cement firm plans to increase output
The Kisarawe Cement Company plans to increase output by 33.3% in the near future. It aims to produce 162,000 tonnes annually, […]
Rwandan Govt moves to attract more cement makers to boost local production
The Rwandan construction and real estate sectors have registered enormous growth rates over the past decade, hiking cement demand. However, […]
PPC Zimbabwe achieves record cement volumes
PPC has recorded the highest production volumes in Zimbabwe for the first time in 18 years following the opening of […]
PPC says it doesn’t need rights issue; shares jump nearly 8%
PPC is well capitalised for the foreseeable future and doesn’t need to raise cash from shareholders for a second time […]
PPC Q1 trading in line with expectations
Cement maker PPC on Thursday said its first-quarter revenue had tracked ahead of the comparative period in the prior year, while group earnings […]
WG Wearne posts FY17 losses amid tough market conditions
By: Megan Van Wyngaardt A subdued local construction market, paired with the R59-million closing out of its construction services business, has seen WG Wearne widen its loss from […]
Second cement plant opened in Chad
President of Chad, Idriss Déby, has officially opened the country’s second cement plant, according to local media reports. The plant […]
Lafarge Africa shareholders approve rights issue
Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise NGN140bn (US$442m) in new capital for the cement […]
Dangote makes $1.1bn in six days
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and president of Dangote group, has recorded a $1.1 billion increase in fortune over the […]
$300m Dangote Congo cement plant coming
Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to commence production at its cement grinding plant in Congo in a matter of weeks. […]
Mozambique: imported cement must be tested for quality
All cement imported into Mozambique must be tested for quality, just as cement produced in local factories is tested for […]
Dangote Cement’s N144.8bn dividend delights shareholders
Shareholders of Dangote Cement were full of praise for the board, management and staff of the company after approving the […]
Lafarge Cement seeks shareholders’ nod over N140bn fresh capital
LAFARGE Africa Plc has disclosed plans to raise additional N140 billion from the capital market through a Rights Issue. The […]
Cement and concrete affected by faltering construction industry
The construction industry in South Africa – which is tied directly to the state of cement and concrete – is stuttering, but there is scope to improve, […]
Lafarge Africa plans to raise equity after 2016 losses
Lafarge Africa wants to raise 140-billion naira ($445.9-million) in fresh equity and convert some loans into shares as part of a […]
LafargeHolcim’s sales pick up for Q1, 2017
LafargeHolcim’s net sales rose by 5.3% year-on-year to €5.21bn in the first quarter of 2017 due to higher prices and […]
Zimbabwe: Lafarge posts $3,1m profit
Lafarge has returned to profitability, posting a $3,1 million net profit for the year ended December, 2016 from a $1,9 […]
Lafarge Africa’s full year profit falls by 38% to N16.8bn
Lafarge Africa Plc, one of the leading cement and building solutions providers in Nigeria, yesterday reported a profit after tax […]
Dangote promotes proper utilisation of cement
Dangote Cement Plc has embarked on a sensitisation campaign on the proper utilisation of cement in the construction industry.This follows […]
Ohorongo Cement signs agreement with NCCI
Ohorongo Cement has signed a corporation agreement with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Otjiwarongo, that provides NCCI-registered […]
Bamburi Cement picks three women to its all-male board
Bamburi Cement has appointed three women as directors including former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner for Domestic Taxes, Alice Owuor, […]
PPC’s R1bn empowerment deal boosts balance sheet
JSE-listed PPC’s balance sheet has shown significant improvement following the conclusion of its first broad-based black economic-empowerment (BBBEE) transaction. The […]
Demand for cement slows on low large scale projects uptake
Third quarter economic growth data produced by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
Ghana: new cement factory to produce 1mtpa opened
A new cement factory has been commissioned in the Free Zones enclave in Tema with the capacity to produce one million tons of cement annually.
Tanzania says it may draw US$9.2 Billion in cement investment
Three companies plan to invest as much as 20 trillion shillings ($9.2 billion) in Tanzanian cement production in projects that […]
Cross River host communities threaten to shut cement firm
Six host communities to Lafarge Holcim Cement Company in Cross River State, are at daggers drawn with the company over supposed […]
PPC’s Castle sees need for consolidation in cement industry
South Africa’s cement industry would benefit from consolidation because there are too many players for the size of the market, […]
PPC not out of the woods yet, but sees growth potential
PPC has posted flat earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of R1,14bn for the six months ended September 30, while its Ebitda margin, at 22,2%, was negatively impacted on by selling price pressures and the timing of administration and other operating expenses.
East African Portland cement profit drops 42%
East African Portland Cement has reported a 42% drop in full year net profit amid increased operating costs.
Dangote to Employ 200,000 Nigerians by 2020
Dangote Group said on Tuesday it was planning to invest over $20 billion (N630.5 billion) and engage over 200,000 more […]
President Mahama inaugurates cement factory President
President John Mahama has inaugurated the Western Diamond Cement Limited (WDCL) at Bokro, near Takoradi, describing it as a manifestation […]
Dangote Cement eyes Asia market
A leading manufacturer of cement in Africa, Dangote, is hoping to move into the Asian market in the next decade.The […]
Billionaire Mbire expands into cement
Charles Mbire has interests in practically every lucrative business sector in Uganda and beyond from telecommunications, finance, energy, oil, real estate, agribusiness
Moroccan Cimaf to launch new plant in Bouake
Moroccan continental cement giant Ciments de l’Afrique (Cimaf) is about to launch the construction of a new cement plant in […]
Cash crisis hits Lafarge Zimbabwe
Cash shortages in Zimbabwe were causing delays in disbursing remittances to foreign creditors, Kumbirai Katsande the chairman of Swiss-based LafargeHolcim’s […]
Hima Cement to invest US$40 million in new cement plant
Hima Cement, a subsidiary of the French conglomerate Lafarge, has announced it will invest $40 million in a new plant […]
PPC Zimbabwe remains optimistic on planned targets
PRETORIA Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe remains optimistic that its performance will be in line with its planned targets, but expects […]
PPC rights offer of shares ends
According to Engineering News, shareholders of JSE-listed PPC subscribed for 920-million rights offer shares of its R4-billion rights offer. In August, the company […]
China grew cement exports to Kenya in first half of 2016
China grew its cement exports to Kenya tenfold in the first half of 2016 even as contractors of flagship projects […]
Sokoto Cement declares N1.2 billion profit for 2015
The Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) also called Sokoto Cement, has declared the sum of N1.2 billion profit after […]
Ethiopia’s energy efficiency aids cement market in East Africa
A cheap electricity deal that attracted Aliko Dangote to set up a cement plant in Ethiopia could impact the cement […]
Lafarge Africa to list 413.2m acquisition shares
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) granted approval to Lafarge Africa to issue and list 413.18 million ordinary shares to acquire […]
Cost to build a house increase by 30% despite fall in cement prices
The cost of building a house has increased by ±30% in four years despite a drop in cement prices, a […]
Twiga Cement appoints new MD
Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) has appointed a new managing director after his predecessor took up a new role in […]
Cement prices rise by 40% in Nigeria
Prices of various brands of cement skyrocketed overnight across the country putting builders and suppliers under unexpected pressure. Brands of cement […]
East African cement makers face a drop in revenue due to cheap imports
East African cement makers face a significant drop in revenues due to cheap imports and rival foreign firms looking to […]
Dangote shakes Kenya’s cement market with Ethiopia imports
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement has started its shake-up of the Kenyan market with importation of cement from its plant in Ethiopia […]
Bamburi Cement profits decline due to lower cement demand
Bamburi Cement net profit declined by 6% for the six months of 2016 to Sh2.9 billion following lower cement demand from […]
Challenging time for Lafarge Africa
The performance of Lafarge Africa Plc (WAPCO) is a typical example of what manufacturing companies face doing business in an environment […]
Tanzania: local cement producers told to submit complaints to government
The Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Charles Mwijage, has advised local cement producers to present their complaints to the […]
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 […]
Prices of cement-based products increase rapidly in Nigeria
Dreams of lower construction costs have again become a nightmare, due to increases in the prices of cement-based products affected […]
5th International LafargeHolcim Awards seeks leading projects
5th International LafargeHolcim Awards seeks leading projects of professionals as well as bold ideas from the Next Generation that present […]
SA’s largest cement producer gets financial backing from banks
According to Moneyweb, PPC, South Africa’s largest publicly traded cement maker, said it received R4 billion ($263 million) of bank guarantees
East African Portland Company seeks new CEO
According to Standard Media, East African Portland Company (EAPCC) is seeking a new CEO to steer it from its current […]
Low production of cement led to a decline in Ugandan construction market
The construction sector, usually seen as the pulse of economic activity, slowed down recently as cement prices shot up amid […]
Sephaku expects higher financial year earnings
According to Engineering News, JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings on Monday said it expected a 20% to […]
Ethiopia to become Africa’s industrial hub by 2025
Ethiopia is envisioned to be Africa’s industrial hub by 2025. A number of industrial parks have already been built in […]
Sasol investing $1.4bn to grow Mozambique gas platform
Energy group Sasol has started drilling the first of 12 new gas and oil wells in Mozambique where the government […]
Tanzania: US$1.8b needed to upgrade airports
US$1.8 billion is required to upgrade eight airports, Tanzania Airports Authority has said. Some projects are already in progress, but […]
Botswana sees hope in renewable energy
Botswana’s president Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama has emphasised the country’s commitment in improving and investing in energy […]
From gardener to leader of the S.A. Quantity Surveying profession
Dr Stephan Ramabodu has been elected as president of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS). A Senior Lecturer […]
KCB Foundation partners with the East African Portland Cement Company
KCB Foundation on 27 May signed a strategic partnership agreement with East African Portland Cement Company Ltd (EAPCC), that will […]
Cementing change to the infrastructure industry
As CIO of cement company PPC, Kgomotso Molefe is bringing fresh technologies to this seemingly low-tech product.
Spotlight on Africa’s largest 2016 infrastructure expo
With six thousand net square meters allocated to over 180 exhibitors, the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, provided attendees […]
PPC shares falls as cement maker warns of credit-rating downgrade
According to John Bowker, PPC Ltd. shares dropped after South Africa’s biggest cement maker said talks with a credit-ratings agency will […]
Lafarge Tanzania launches new brand of cement
Lafarge Tanzania on Wednesday launched a masonry cement called Tembo Fundi, giving builders a better choice for wall plastering, floor […]
Nigeria: FHA begins construction of 30,000 housing units
The Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), have commenced construction of 30,000 housing units in Nigeria.
Tanzania to start building $3bn fertiliser plant this year
Tanzania plans to start work this year on a $3-billion fertiliser plant, which it said on Friday will be Africa’s […]
Dangote Group subsidiary gets greenlight to construct Road in Nigeria
The Executive Council (FEC) has approved Dangote Group subsidiary to construct the Obajana-Kabba Road in Nigeria.
DTI identifies first five companies in industrialist programme
Government had identified the first five companies that would benefit from its Black Industrialists (BI) programme,
Emperors Palace launches rooftop solar PV plant
The construction of one of the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in South Africa at Emperors Palace, in Boksburg, […]
Major international airport in Nigeria to undergo runway repairs
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed plans to shut down a major international airport in Nigeria for runway […]
Marley Building Systems impresses at African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo
Marley Building Systems showcased a compendium of local and international brand names at this year’s African Construction and Totally Concrete […]
Jean Du Randt from Eazi Group SA shares his expertise on working at height
On Wednesday the 11th of May 2016 Jean Du Randt from Eazi Group SA hosted a workshop on safety at […]
Aurecon receives 6 PMR Africa Excellence Awards
Aurecon has excelled in the national survey of consulting engineers undertaken by the management journal Professional Management Review Africa (PMR.africa). […]
Criminalisation of cartel conduct comes into effect
With effect from May 1, 2016, price fixing, market allocation and collusive tendering between actual and potential competitors could result […]
Ford invests R11.5m in new community, jobs training centre
US car maker Ford on Tuesday announced that it would invest R11.5-million in the construction and operation of a new […]
HYPENICA ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF FOURTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS, RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA
The winners of the Women in Construction Awards, recognising excellence in Africa were announced Tuesday night, 10 May 2016. The […]
The City of Jo’burg, the host city of the 2016 African Construction Expo and Totally Concrete Expo,
held an investment breakfast on the third and final day of the event – which took place from 09 to […]
Atterbury launches new growth fund
Property development group Atterbury on Monday launched its Atterbury Property Fund real estate growth fund, which would become the investment […]
Chinese firm to construct 700MW coal power plant in Ghana
The Volta River Authority in Ghana has proposed the construction of a 700MW coal power plant in Ghana. The project […]
Lafarge Africa Plc to gain additional equity in Unicem
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on Thursday 12th May, 2016 and in line with shareholders’ resolution at […]
Green building recognition for engineering firm’s Cape Town building
Engineering consultancy Aurecon has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star South Africa (SA) Office v1 Design rating by the Green […]
Sanral needs R197bn for roads, says CEO
South African National Roads Agency Limited CEO Nazir Alli on Wednesday said the backlog of maintenance and road networks was […]
PIC to invest R70bn in SA’s development
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) will put R70 billion towards developmental investments in the next few years to drive economic […]
Noriko Solomon joins Lafarge South Africa as GM of Aggregates
Lafarge South Africa has announced the appointment of Noriko Solomon as General Manager of Aggregates.
Stakeholders back use of concrete for Nigerian roads
The ray of hope was given over the weekend by the combined delegation from the Federal Ministry of Works, Power […]
New regulations to legislate prompt payments are a game changer for the construction industry
Monday, 25 April 2016: The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Prompt Payment Regulations are expected to profoundly change the way […]
Government on track to provide 1.5m houses
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says government aims to make available 1.5 million housing opportunities during the current term of […]
Gordhan confident of meeting fiscal targets
South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday he was confident of meeting fiscal targets for 2016, but that […]
Human Settlements selects 101 PPP projects
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has approved 101 “catalytic” public–private partnership (PPP) projects, valued at around R340-billion – more […]
Growth is a thirsty business, World Bank water report warns
A new World Bank report warns that some regions of the world, including parts of Africa, could see their growth […]
South Africa’s growth out of sync with Africa’s other oil importers
While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s growth to halve to just 0.6% in 2016, growth in other […]
GladAfrica Group announces its Gold Sponsorship for the Civilution Congress
GladAfrica Group, a 100% Black Owned Engineering firm has announced its Gold sponsorship of the 2016 Civilution Congress.The bi-annual Civilution […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement reports 2015 loss due to weaker currency
Kenya’s ARM Cement reported on Saturday a pre-tax loss of 3.54 billion Kenyan shillings ($35 million) for the full year […]
Lafarge Africa to raise N60b in new bond issue
New MD takes over amid declining sales Lafarge Africa Plc plans to raise N60 billion through a short-to-medium term bonds […]
Quality of cement imports questionable
Cement and concrete advisory body The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie is concerned about the quality and metrology of […]
Tens of thousands flock to Mall of Africa opening
After its official opening on Thursday morning, the Mall of Africa, in Waterfall City, Midrand, had played host to about […]
Tanzania: building 10,000 housing units for defence forces launched
Tanzania has embarked on a housing construction programme that will see 10,000 housing units built specifically for the Defence Forces […]
PPC planning to double every ten years Back
The target of major cement producer PPC to more than double the size of its business every ten years to retain its market share in Africa is based
Fulton Awards 2017: calling for nominations
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa NPC is calling for nominations for its prestigious biennial Fulton Awards which recognise, celebrate […]
Morgan Stanley: cement consumption to grow 4% YoY to 2020
New research from Morgan Stanley predicts that worldwide cement demand excluding China has turned a corner and will grow at […]
Cement firms pilot new type of plant to slash carbon by 95%
Cement makers have long been criticised for being heavy industrial polluters, but now a consortium of international firms is building […]
China to develop fleet of floating nuclear power plants
China is developing floating nuclear power stations to support its construction activities in the South China Sea, according to an […]
Dangote Group to become largest producer of cement, oil and gas in Africa
“The only way we can help the continent is to be self-sufficient and also export. What we have been able […]
UAE, Saudi pledge billions to shore up development in Egypt as unrest grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4bn for Egypt, of which $2bn will be allocated for investment in development,
New R44bn mega city for Pretoria
Pretoria is to get a spanking new “nodal development” located in the east of the city at a massive R44 […]
Tanga Cement sign deal with Tanzania Railway Ltd
According to various sources, the Tanga Cement Company has signed a deal with Tanzania Railway Ltd to ferry 35,000t of […]
Africa’s biggest mall opens soon
The Mall of Africa will officially open its doors to the public on Thursday. Punted as “the biggest mall in Africa, […]
Marley Building Systems takes Africa Construction Expo by storm
“Positioned as a market leader in building systems we are constantly engaging with our target audience through various platforms prompting […]
Hulisani says it has R2.5bn project pipeline as it lists on JSE
Newly established renewable-energy special-purpose acquisition company (Spac) Hulisani listed on the main board of the JSE earlier this month, taking […]
Upcoming contractors in South Africa get training boost
Upcoming contractors in South Africa have received a training boost after the Department of Transport and Public Works offered successful […]
Malawian government introduces crucial cement import licences
The government of Malawi has defended its decision to introduce licences for cement importers saying there is no ban on […]
Lafarge Africa: swimming through harsh operating environment, competition
Lafarge Africa, a blue chip in the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a major brand in the Nigerian cement market, recently […]
South Africa: cement sales up 7.7% in 2015
Consumption of cement in South Africa rose by 7.7% YoY in 2015 following a drop in sales the previous year. According […]
Ethiopia: awarding road projects to local contractors paying off
Awarding road infrastructure construction to local contractors is boosting their technical, institutional and financial capability.The experience they garner has enabled […]
eThekwini budget to prioritise infrastructure, service delivery backlogs
The bulk of eThekwini Municipality’s budget was expected to be spent on infrastructure and dealing with service delivery backlogs, municipal […]
Not just China: Japan, South Korea push cheap steel as world reels
As the world reels from a flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan and South Korea are selling […]
Launch of the Unit for Construction Materials
The Unit for Construction Materials (UCM) was officially launched by Prof Billy Boshoff on Wednesday 13 April at a dinner […]
Cape Town CBD braces for construction boom
Business growth and infrastructure in the Cape Town CBD is outpacing other metros across South Africa, with the proposed construction […]
Tribunal cements PPC acquisition of 3Q Mahuma
The Competition Tribunal yesterday approved without conditions the acquisition by PPC of 3Q Mahuma Concrete, the largest independently owned ready-mix […]
Twiga cement profit up despite depreciation
Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) profit has gone up by 3% to 56.2bn/- despite depreciation of the shilling that had […]
Ethiopia to construct five stadia in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia plans to construct five stadia in Addis Ababa to add to the two existing ones – Yidnekachew Tessema and Abebe Bikila stadia,
Emaar plans Dubai tower “a notch taller” than Burj Khalifa
Dubai’s Emaar Properties, the Gulf’s largest developer, has announced plans to build a $1bn structure that will be higher than […]
Hotel building to soar 40% in Sub-Saharan Africa
About 64,000 hotel rooms are to be built in Africa in 2016, an increase of almost 30% on the previous […]
Namibia: N$3 billion port expansion 50% complete
About 50% of construction of the new container terminal at the port of Walvis Bay on 40 hectares of reclaimed […]
Tanzania: cement firms up dividends
Investors with Tanzania’s two listed cement manufacturing firms will benefit as the companies’ boards of directors propose increased dividend
Kenya’s Mombasa Cement plans to expand production capacity
Kenya’s Mombasa Cement Limited (MCL), one of East Africa’s leading cement producers is planning to spend US$ 73m on the […]
Egypt, Saudi Arabia to construct bridge over Red Sea
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are set to construct a bridge over the Red Sea in the next few months. The […]
Eastern Cape roads in South Africa to be reconstructed
The South African government has announced plans to boost Eastern Cape roads in South Africa in a major reconstruction programme […]
Dangote marks 59th birthday by commissioning a $1-bn cement factory
Africa’s richest man and president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced the commencement of a six-million metric tonnes […]
African countries splashing $30 billion on 11,000kms of railway
The rail projects planned or under way in Africa are enough to connect Cape Town to Copenhagen. On the outskirts of a national wildlife park in Kenya,
Baro port in Nigeria nears completion
The construction work on Baro port in Nigeria is 98% complete. Ibrahim ShuaibuVulegbo, the technical officer in charge of the […]
Hill International to spearhead major construction project in Morocco
US-based Construction Company, Hill International, will spearhead the construction of a multi-million dollar project in Rabat. The construction project will […]
Ethiopia: plans to construct 2000MW hydro dam in underway
Plans to construct 2, 000MW hydro dam in Ethiopia, on the lower bank of the Omo River are underway. An […]
Zendai completes R45m Centenary road extension
Construction of the R45-million extension of Centenary road in Modderfontein, in Ekurhuleni, has been completed. The 2-km-long road, which was […]
East Africa: cement firms scramble for project funds
Mombasa Cement Ltd plans to invest Ksh7.3 billion ($73 million) to expand the factory’s production capacity.The investment in a new […]
Dangote commences construction of 3m-tonnes cement plant in Cote d’Ivoire
Dangote Cement Plc has announced the commencement of the construction of a 3 mmtpa capacity cement grinding plant in Cote d’Ivoire.
Savannah Cement starts production
Kenya’s sixth cement maker, Savannah Cement, has begun production at its Athi River EPZ-based plant ahead of official commissioning by […]
Moroccan group to produce 2m tons of cement in C/d’Ivoire
President of the Moroccan Group Addoha, Anas Sefrioui, said on Wednesday in Abidjan that his cement production would increase to […]
Lafarge rewards Concrete Excellence at the Artevia Awards
Lafarge South Africa awarded applicators and architects for outstanding use of the company’s Artevia product at the 2016 Artevia Awards […]
Nigeria: Govt’s directive threatens Cross River’s US$3.5 billion super highway, seaport projects
The $3.5 billion super highway and the Bakassi deep seaport projects are hitting strong brick walls as investors and financial […]
Major PV solar construction project in South Africa nears completion
A major PV solar construction project in South Africa, being built by Juwi Renewable Energies is nearing completion and will […]
Saint-Gobain one of eight companies worldwide named Top Employer Global 2016
Saint-Gobain was recently awarded “Top Employer Global 2016” certification by the Top Employers Institute, an independent body that studies corporate […]
LNG imports a real option for South Africa – IGU president
The development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity in countries such as the US and Australia is transforming gas into
Kenya and France sign €250m pacts
Kenya and France have signed five pacts that will inject into the Kenyan economy close to €250-million (Ksh29-billion). Kenyan President […]
A unique opportunity to develop and invest in the DRC
The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC series took place at the Memling Hotel in Kinshasa on the 5 April 2016. This […]
UAE truck bodybuilders eye African markets
An oilfield shale shaker trailer, built by Mammut Industries. Oil-producing markets in Africa have been hard hit by low crude […]
The start of Cemtech’s 25th anniversary celebrations
Cemtech Middle East & Africa 2016 welcomed nearly 300 delegates from 35 countries to its annual meeting in Dubai, a record […]
Next stage of M1 revamp to start in May
The next stage of upgrades to the M1 freeway and bridges in Johannesburg will start early next month, with the closure of lanes on the southbound carriageway.
Ground breaking for new capital in Egypt set to start
Construction work on the much hyped new capital in Egypt is now set to commence after the government awarded companies […]
Botswana-Zambia bridge construction project on track
The proposed construction of the Botswana-Zambia Kazungula Bridge progressing well officials have announced. Botswana’s Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transport and […]
Zaha Hadid dies at 65
Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-born architect who was responsible for a string of landmark buildings around the world, has died at […]
Power sector in Ghana gets huge financial boost
The United States has committed US$497m to boost power sector in Ghana to aid its transformation. US Ambassador, Robert Porter […]
Mall of Africa opens on 28 April
Developed on a scale beyond anything the country has known by leading South African property developer and investor Atterbury,
First phase of N8 highway rehabilitation due for completion in June
The first of two contracts that will see the rehabilitation of the N8 highway between Bloemfontein and Thaba Nchu is […]
New cement plant planned for Ndola
Construction of a new cement plant in Ndola by ZCCM-IH will start in April, says chief executive office Pius Kasolo. […]
Block-making machinery used to build affordable housing
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform built 27 affordable homes on the Radway Green Farm Agri-Village outside Grahamstown, […]
PPC names interim chairman
Cement supplier PPC has appointed Peter Nelson as interim chairman of the listed cement and lime producer,
Growthpoint embarks on its largest rooftop solar projects
Growthpoint Properties has embarked on its two largest rooftop solar installations, each with a capacity of nearly 1.2 MW, on the rooftops of the Northgate Mall,
International aviation body wants airports in Nigeria fenced
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to fence airports in Nigeria to ensure safety and check
Kenya’s ARM Cement in talks over proposed investment
Kenya’s ARM Cement Limited, one of the largest cement manufactures in East Africa, has announced that it is in advanced […]
Nigeria: Ashakacem begins N700-million concrete road in Gombe
A subsidiary of Lafarge Africa Plc, and member of LafargeHolcim, Ashaka Cement Plc has flagged-off an eight kilometres concrete road […]
AfDB to put up $1.1bn for Tanzania’s transformation to inclusive, green growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced last month that it would support Tanzania’s economic transformation to inclusive and green growth […]
LafargeHolcim upbeat on growth
LafargeHolcim, the world’s biggest cement producer, is confident that a rally will continue in emerging markets this year even as […]
Attacq to focus on Waterfall City pipeline as mall milestone nears
JSE-listed capital growth property fund Attacq will retain its focus on its development pipeline in Waterfall City, Midrand, with the […]
DTI allocates more funds for Vulindlela industrial park upgrade
With the first phase of the Vulindlela Heights Industrial Park revitalisation programme set to kick off next week, the Department […]
SANRAL launches new materials testing facility in Port Elizabeth
Lindokuhle Mahlangeni and Sandiswa Jekwa both candidates at SANRAL’S Centre of Excellence (wearing white coats) with senior laboratory manager Jeremy […]
PPC: Plenty to build on in Africa
THERE is a new scramble for Africa going on — much of it by Africans. While Barclays is beating a […]
Lafarge set to expand production with three plants
With a plan to open three new plants, cement manufacturer and building solutions provider – Lafarge Africa Plc.
Japan begins work on Tanzania’s biggest power plant
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has begun work on a $300m gas-fired power station in Tanzania that will increase the country’s generating […]
Earthworks for Majuba rail project nearing completion
The structures and earthworks for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Majuba rail project, in Mpumalanga, are 98% and 96% complete respectively, […]
Cement makers urged to embrace innovative ways to stay competitive
Cimerwa cement is struggling to compete with cement imported from the region. At the recently–ended 8th Africa Cement Trade Summit organised
Gain the competitive edge in Africa’s multi-billion dollar construction industry
As both local and international producers vie for their share in the African cement market, cement plants are being built across the continent at a rapid rate.
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia to be constructed
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia is set to be constructed to connect Agamsa-Bure and Nekempte-Anger Gutin-Andhode. Prime Minister Hailemariam […]
Largest solar farm in southern hemisphere unveiled
South Africa has unveiled Africa’s largest solar farm in in southern hemisphere at De Aar, Northern cape. South Africa’s Energy […]
Transnet pursuing R3bn Africa rail pipeline as it delivers coaches to Botswana Rail
The engineering unit of South Africa’s State-owned logistics utility Transnet is actively pursuing R3-billion-worth of possible rolling-stock contracts across Africa, […]
Africa is open for business: the African Development Bank calls on African private sector
Africa’s private sector will continue to lead the continent towards economic transformation, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said at the […]
SARMA and readymix keep growing
Use of readymix is growing exponentially as the Southern Africa Readymix Association (SARMA) continues its drive to make accredited readymix […]
Rwanda’s Cimerwa targets mid-2018 for full output at cement plant
Rwanda’s sole cement producer Cimerwa, which is 51%-owned by PPC, expects production at its new 600 000 t/y modern dry-process […]
Threat to SA cement producers confirmed
A looming competitive threat to South African-based cement producers from exports from China has been confirmed. Thato Chabeli, the interim […]
Chinese cement firm gains SABS approval for imports
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has confirmed to Pretoria News that Longkou Fanlin Cement had been approved for sale in the country.
Stringent operational demands in Total House’s Green Star quest
Pretoria building contractors, J.C. van der Linde & Venter Projects, successfully met the challenge of complying with the Green Building […]
LafargeHolcim announces Q4 and FY 2015 results
LafargeHolcim has announced the company’s Q4 and FY 2015 results.
Rwanda signs deal with AfDB for Ruzizi III hydropower plant
The African Development Bank (AfDB) in conjunction with the Government of Rwanda has signed a US$25m agreement that will see […]
Bamburi Cement profits hit Sh5.8b despite slow economy
Growth in sales volumes in both the domestic and foreign markets have boosted Bamburi Cement’s profit by 50.4% to Sh5.8 billion
Kenya’s ARM Cement nears deal with foreign investor
According to the latest Bloomberg report, ARM Cement is in talks with a foreign development-finance institution about taking a stake […]
Ghana: govt to restrict cement imports from Nigeria, China
Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Company and other cement importers are in for tougher times in Ghana, following plans by […]
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 + […]
PPC wants to expand ready-mix production
PPC plans to acquire 3Q Mahuma Concrete, the largest independently owned ready-mix concrete supplier in southern Africa, for a maximum of R183 million.
Don’t miss eight events under one roof at the Totally Concrete Expos
Don’t miss eight events under one roof at the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos! This year the African Construction and Totally […]
Suez Cement working to limit damage
According to the latest report by Bloomberg, Suez Cement is working to minimise the impact of Egypt’s dollar shortage on […]
Chinese imports threaten cement sector
South Africa’s cement industry is facing a new imports challenge, this time from Chinese producers.Donald Mackay, a director at XA […]
PPC’s cement volumes down 1% for first five months
Sales in SA cement business rose 2% while they declined in international businesses. Pressure on selling prices has weighed in […]
9.5% growth presents a unique opportunity to invest and build in the DRC
Currently one bag of cement in the DRC may cost as much as US$12 to US$15, contributing to the country’s […]
Why use readymix concrete?
Ready-mix Concrete is Economical•Local Materials: Readymix concrete is made from local raw materials. In addition, most worksites are within a […]
Construction workers in Nigeria down tools
Construction works in Nigeria have come to a halt following an indefinite strike by workers in the construction sector allied […]
IDM International to construct 20,000 housing units in Ghana
IDM International, an Israeli company has concluded a contract with the State Housing Company (SHC) Limited to deliver 20,000 housing […]
AfriSam to launch Lesotho’s first cement factory
AfriSam Lesotho yesterday announced a landmark partnership deal with a local company, Cement Industries Limited,
Sika strengthens Mercedes Advanced Driving Centre
Sika came to the rescue recently when structural strengthening was required at the Mercedes Benz Advanced Driving Centre at Zwartkops […]
Siemens to build wind blade factory in Morocco
Siemens is planning to build a wind turbine rotor blade facility in northern Morocco, close to Tangier Med port, linked […]
M&R sees lower 2017 earnings as oil clients cut back
Murray & Roberts expects earnings to fall further in its next financial year as clients in the energy industry slash […]
Bamburi Cement’s 2015 pretax profit rises
Reuters are reporting that Kenya’s Bamburi Cement posted a 46% rise in full-year pretax profit to US$83.51 million,
Flooring part of Total S.A.’s quest for green star building rating
All the flooring for the extensive ‘green’ refurbishment of the Total South Africa head office building was supplied and installed […]
Vukile, Arrowhead and Synergy to form R4bn property fund
South African real estate investment trusts Vukile Property Fund, Arrowhead Properties and Synergy Income Fund have teamed up to form […]
Kenya signs $408m loan with Japan for 140 MW geothermal plant
Kenya and Japan on Wednesday signed a 46-billion yen ($408-million) loan agreement to build a 140 MW geothermal power plant […]
Major Power Plant in Botswana to be constructed in expansion plan
Japanese’s Marubeni Corporation and South Korea’s Posco Energy have jointly won an $800 million tender to expand Morupile B power plant in Botswana to
New crushing and screening equipment launched
Mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, Powerscreen, recently celebrated 20 years in the southern African industry in partnership with its […]
Seifsa: infrastructure remains an enabler
Infrastructure development is critical to stimulate economic growth during the prevailing turbulent economic conditions, where competition is rife, the Steel […]
Uganda: SMEC to manage development of 183MW hydropower project
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has awarded SMEC a contract to provide project management and construction
Kenya: Konza City to cost Ksh595 billion when completed in 2030.
Konza Techno City is expected to cost Ksh595.8 billion when completed in 2030, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) CEO […]
Ohorongo Cement supports provision of community driven houses
True Public Private Partnership became a reality when three private companies joined forces to support the provision of community driven […]
Dangote calls for construction of concrete roads
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has called for the adoption of concrete roads by the government in its bid to […]
ARM Cement Kenya nears deal with foreign investor
ARM Cement Ltd., a Kenyan producer of the building material, is in talks with a foreign development-finance institution about taking […]
Low-cost concrete wind foundation developed
Researchers from Spain’s Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) have designed and patented a floating platform for offshore wind turbines that […]
Dangote eyes Morocco phosphate deal, rice production
Dangote Group, owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, said on Monday it plans to buy phosphate from Morocco and […]
African Union to support geothermal exploration in Kenya
The African Union Commission (AUC) has said it will offer US$2m to support geothermal exploration in Kenya currently being undertaken […]
R500m boost for Port Elizabeth housing
Housing delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality got a boost with the gazetting of an additional R500-million by National Treasury to speed
S.A. not using concrete strip roads to full advantage
South Africa has yet to fully discover and utilise the benefits of concrete strip roads, says Bryan Perrie, MD of […]
Tanzania: Dar allocates 343 billion/- for roads construction, maintenance projects
The Dar es Salaam Regional Road Board has earmarked 343bn/-for road construction and maintenance projects for the 2016/17 fiscal year, […]
Africa viable option for investment in power infrastructure
Expanding Africa’s power and electricity infrastructure remains a viable prospect for investors and businesses, with numerous investment opportunities available owing […]
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 […]
Fibre-reinforced one-component cementitious mortar and adhesive primer
Mapei South Africa focuses on developing industry-leading solutions in concrete waterproofing and protection with highly specialised products suited to demanding […]
MEC reopens upgraded N12
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, on Thursday reopened the N12 freeway, which was upgraded at a cost […]
PPC De Hoek: tyred and tested
PPC’s De Hoek plant near Piketberg – which started production in 1923 – may be one of the oldest cement […]
First trial of self-healing concrete under way
The first major trial of self-healing concrete in the UK, led by a team of researchers from the School of […]
Namibia: Windhoek needs 10 000 houses for prices to drop
Windhoek needs 10 000 new houses before the median price can drop to N$400 000, Daniel Kavishe, market research manager […]
Teraco is building Africa’s biggest data centre
In a build comprising 17 500 m2, Teraco, Africa’s only vendor-neutral data centre, will be adding to its existing colocation […]
Dangote cement profit rises as volumes, Nigeria sales increase
Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest producer of the building material, said full-year profit rose 15% as a price cut in its home market of Nigeria
Fire-resistant concrete promises safer, cheaper and more efficient construction
By cutting construction time, requiring less equipment and making less noise, self-compacting concrete has a number of benefits over conventional […]
Moladi contracted to transform Kisumu housing sector
The County Assembly of Kisumu, Kenya, has adopted a report that seeks to upgrade the status of the county’s housing […]
Turner & Townsend to oversee $1.5bn African pipeline
UK consultant Turner & Townsend (T&T) is to project manage a 550-km pipeline to transport jet fuel, diesel and gasoline […]
China starts building $590m naval port at Djibouti
China has started building a naval port in Djibouti, the tiny African country located at the crucial junction of the […]
Innovative façade created with hollow-core concrete slabs
Precast hollow-core concrete slabs are not just ideal as a reliable and time-saving solution for building floor slabs, as a […]
SNC-Lavalin clinches four Sasol contracts
Engineering and construction group SNC-Lavalin has been awarded four projects by Sasol. The first three contracts will be carried out […]
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals appoints chief operating officer
Brett Larsen has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group. After […]
Accéntuate H1 headline earnings up 53% y/y
JSE-listed Accéntuate saw a 53% year-on-year increase in its headline earnings per share (HEPS) to 5.75c for the six months ended December 31,
Appropriate curing agents improve final concrete finish quality
Concrete structures are expected to last a certain number of years and, in order to meet the expected lifespan, the […]
Cesa commits to govt infrastructure plans
With Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan calling for greater public–private partnerships, Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment […]
Aveng’s work on tugboat contract progressing well
Construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA says its mechanical and electrical contracts division is making good progress on the electrical […]
Acsa launches R16m solar power plant at George Airport
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) on Friday launched the first phase of its R16-million solar power plant at George Airport, in the Western Cape,
Greening up hospital grounds with permeable pavers
Since June 2015, residents of Strand and Somerset West can access a wide selection of health services, following the opening […]
Contract awarded for new luxury high-rise in Sandton
The Legacy Group has announced that it had awarded multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA the Leonardo contract to […]
African deal making reaches turning point – major obstacles remain
After several years of steadily increasing M&A activity, African deal making has made the final step to firmly entrench itself […]
M&R eyes R558bn project pipeline
Murray & Roberts (M&R) is eyeing a half-a-trillion-rand project pipeline; however, there is some uncertainty around the timing of the potential opportunities.
BBG’s new offices: a shining example of Image Construction
Inhouse Brand Architects has constructed a sleek, masculine image for the corporate offices of the Berman Brothers Group (BBG) – […]
Ohorongo Cement concerned about oversupply
Namibia’s only cement producer, Ohorongo Cement, has voiced its concerns about the current oversupply of over 5 million tonnes of […]
Murray & Roberts posts rise in H1 earnings
JSE-listed construction firm Murray and Roberts (M&R) on Wednesday posted a rise in earnings for the six months to December […]
R865.4b to be spent on public sector infrastructure
Government and state-owned companies (SOCs) are set to spend R865.4 billion on public sector infrastructure in housing, roads, rail, public transport, water,
Algerian acquisition boosts Chryso Group’s African penetration
The Chryso Group has expanded its presence on the African continent with the establishment of production facilities in Algeria. Norman […]
Kenya: Sh800 million road construction project kicks off
The tarmacking of the 24-kilometre Ndurumo-Kibuline-Giaki-Miomponi road connecting Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties has started.The more than Sh800 million project is […]
South Africa ahead of the green building curve
South Africa has been listed as one of the top adopters of green building technology in the world, reporting the […]
SA attracts R6.4bn in FDI
South Africa attracted R64.3 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first three quarters of the current financial year, […]
Top five scaffolding safety tips to consider in 2016
Working on scaffolding can pose a serious danger especially if basic safety measures are not put into practice. In this […]
ZCCM Investments Holdings plans cement and power investment
Zambia-based ZCCM Investments Holdings is expected to develop a cement plant and 52-MW thermal power and Ndola as part of […]
Japan to finance construction of solar power plant in Egypt
The Egyptian government is now set to construct one of the largest solar power plants in Africa after receiving $89m […]
Open tender system rolled out to all Gauteng depts
The Gauteng provincial government is committed to ensuring openness and transparency to tender processes and will be rolling out the open tender system to all its departments.
Polokwane motor dealership paved by Technicrete
The durability and finished appearance of forecourt paving for petrol stations is a key factor for petrol suppliers in creating […]
Uganda to construct largest solar PV plant in East Africa
A 10MW solar PV plant to be constructed in Uganda’s eastern town of Soroti will be the largest solar PV […]
SANRAL hands over land for housing in Knysna
Transport and Human Settlements Ministers have signed an agreement to transfer 72 hectares of land from South African National Road Agency Limited
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 […]
Cabinet approves development zones for future renewables projects
Cabinet this week approved the Gazetting of the Renewable Energy Development Zones (REDZs), which it claimed would help streamline regulatory […]
Africa Rising to roll out R1,6 billion in developments in five years
Africa Rising, a Durban-based independent property development company, specialises in project development, project management and real estate sales. The company […]
Estanda completes project for Lafarge Tanzania
Estanda has announced that it has successfully completed a project that aimed to increase the production of clinker in Lafarge Tanzania’s cement plant.
