Current Business Issues in African Countries
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Cement / Building Materials
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Gabon
Cimaf Gabon (Ciments de l’Afrique)
https://cimaf.xdesign.ma/en/implantations/gabon
Cimaf Gabon is the leading cement producer in Gabon, part of the Moroccan Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF) group. It operates a major cement grinding plant in Owendo (near Libreville) that serves domestic construction needs and infrastructure projects. The facility’s production capacity has been expanded from about 850,000 tonnes per year toward nearly 1.85 million tonnes/year with additional grinding lines under development to meet rising local demand and support national projects. Cimaf+1
Activities: Cement grinding and manufacturing; producing multiple cement grades (e.g., CEM II/B-M 42.5 N, CEM III/A 42.5 N LH) for structural and general construction purposes.
Dangote Industries Gabon (Dangote Cement)
https://cement.dangote.com/ (corporate global site with references to Gabon operations)
Dangote Industries (via Dangote Cement) is a major African cement company that has pursued cement grinding and production operations in Gabon, notably under the entity Dangote Industries Gabon S.A. as part of its regional expansion strategy. The company’s Gabon activities include cement grinding, packaging, and distribution to serve the local market as part of Dangote’s broader footprint across West and Central Africa. Welcome to Dangote Cement Plc
•Activities: Cement grinding and distribution; part of one of Africa’s largest cement producers with integrated operations across multiple countries
Niger
Malbaza Cement Company (MCC S.A.)
Malbaza Cement Company is one of the leading cement producers in Niger, with its integrated plant located in Malbaza (Tahoua Region). It began operations after replacing the older government linked Société Nigérienne de Cimenterie and aims to supply a large share of the country’s cement demand. The company’s facility has a capacity of over 650 000 tonnes per year and plays a key role in reducing cement imports and supporting local construction and infrastructure development.
Rwanda
CIMERWA Plc
CIMERWA Plc is Rwanda’s leading and most established cement producer. It operates an integrated cement manufacturing plant in Bugarama, Rusizi District, producing clinker and finished cement for construction projects across Rwanda and even for export to neighbouring countries. Founded in 1984, CIMERWA has played a central role in supplying cement for major national infrastructure and building projects.
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Anjia Cement / Anjia Prefabricated Construction Rwanda Co., Ltd
Anjia Cement — produced by Anjia Prefabricated Construction Rwanda Co., Ltd — is a relatively new but significant player in Rwanda’s cement industry. The company operates a large cement grinding plant in the Muhanga Industrial Park capable of high annual output, helping to expand Rwanda’s cement production capacity and support infrastructure development.
Senegal
Sococim Industries
Sococim Industries is the largest cement producer in Senegal and one of the biggest in West Africa, headquartered in Rufisque near Dakar. Founded in 1948, it is a subsidiary of the French Vicat Group and produces millions of tonnes of cement annually for domestic use and export. The company’s Rufisque plant dominates the market and has been a central supplier to both construction and infrastructure sectors.
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Dangote Cement Senegal S.A.
https://cement.dangote.com/senegal/
Dangote Cement Senegal is the Senegalese operation of Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer. Its integrated cement plant in Pout (near Dakar) produces high-grade cement for the Senegalese market and for export to neighboring countries. The facility was commissioned in 2014 and has helped modernize local cement offerings with competitive pricing and quality.
Sudan
Nile Cement Company (NCCL) / Rabak Cement Factory
https://carawangroup.net/industrial-operations/
Nile Cement Company Ltd (NCCL) operates the Rabak Cement Factory in White Nile State and is one of Sudan’s oldest and most established cement producers. With a limestone reserve of about 250 million tons and a production capacity of roughly 1,000 tons per day, NCCL provides foundational cement supplies for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. It is part of the Carawan Holding industrial portfolio, which also includes other cement and building materials interests.
Togo
Cimtogo (Heidelberg Materials Togo)
https://www.heidelbergcement.tg/en
Cimtogo (Ciments du Togo) is the leading cement producer in Togo, operating under the global building materials group Heidelberg Materials. It was originally established in 1969 and has grown into a major supplier of high-quality cement for domestic construction and infrastructure projects. The company produces various cement types and operates multiple plants with significant grinding capacity and distribution networks across the country.
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WACEM – West African Cement SA
https://www.diamondcement.com/wacem/
WACEM (West African Cement SA) operates cement and clinker production facilities in Togo and is part of the Diamond Cement Group — a broader African cement producer. WACEM supplies cement products for construction and industrial use, drawing on experience from operations in multiple West African markets. Its facilities in Tabligbo contribute to regional cement supply and infrastructure development.
Uganda
Hima Cement Limited
Hima Cement Limited is one of Uganda’s largest cement manufacturers, operating production facilities in the western and eastern parts of the country. A subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, the company provides a variety of cement products and building materials for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction. Hima Cement has a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer service.
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Simba Cement Uganda Limited
(Operated under National Cement Company’s platform)
https://nccke.com/product-category/simba-cement/
Simba Cement Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of National Cement Company Ltd (Devki Group), is a major cement producer in Uganda. The company manufactures high-quality Simba Cement products used in construction and infrastructure development. It was established to increase local cement production capacity and offer competitively priced products for both individual builders and large projects.
Zimbabwe
PPC Zimbabwe Limited
PPC Zimbabwe is the largest cement manufacturer in Zimbabwe, historically operating since 1913 and producing a significant share of the country’s cement. It is part of PPC Ltd., a major Southern African cement and building materials group, supplying cement products used in infrastructure, housing and industrial projects across Zimbabwe and the region.
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Sino-Zimbabwe Cement Company
Sino-Zimbabwe Cement Company is a Gweru-based cement manufacturer producing a range of high-quality cement products including Portland cement and masonry cement. The company is a joint venture involving foreign investment and local interests, and serves both construction and industrial sectors across Zimbabwe.