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Africa & The Middle East News

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Cement industry reports 25% CO2 intensity reduction: calls for urgent government action to accelerate net zero mission
19 Nov 20254 min read

Cement industry reports 25% CO2 intensity reduction: calls for urgent government action to accelerate net zero mission

New GCCA report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress.

Cementir Group expands D-Carb family in MEA markets
14 Nov 20252 min read

Cementir Group expands D-Carb family in MEA markets

Cementir Group is expanding its D-Carb® low-carbon portfolio with two new white cements produced at Sinai White Cement Company, now launched across the Middle East and Africa.

“Go Pink!” with Martin Engineering for October Breast Cancer Month
13 Oct 20254 min read

“Go Pink!” with Martin Engineering for October Breast Cancer Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the world, so Martin is replacing its iconic orange paint with pink on selected products.

GCCA launch global initiative to drive decarbonisation
3 Oct 20255 min read

GCCA launch global initiative to drive decarbonisation

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a new initiative and category of membership – Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) – to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission.

GCCA: Concrete in Life global photography competition launches
18 Sept 20253 min read

GCCA: Concrete in Life global photography competition launches

Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the competition is open to everyone - professionals, amateurs, or anyone with a smart phone, and entry to the competition is free.

Holcim closes Nigeria divestment
1 Sept 20251 min read

Holcim closes Nigeria divestment

Holcim has completed the divestment of its Nigeria business, selling its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement.

Lafarge Africa report Q2 financial results
23 Jul 20253 min read

Lafarge Africa report Q2 financial results

Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded sales revenue of approximately US$179 million for the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.

CBI Ghana's SUPACEM LC3-45 – a breakthrough in sustainable cement production
17 Jul 20255 min read

CBI Ghana's SUPACEM LC3-45 – a breakthrough in sustainable cement production

CBI Ghana Ltd announce the Supacem LC3-45, an innovative limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) that sets a new global standard for eco-friendly and high-quality construction.

Votorantim Cimentos closes Morocco divestment
1 Jul 20251 min read

Votorantim Cimentos closes Morocco divestment

Votorantim Cimentos closed today the full sale of its partnership in Morocco with all assets located in the country to Heidelberg Materials.

Lafarge Africa expand low carbon cement portfolio
25 Jun 20253 min read

Lafarge Africa expand low carbon cement portfolio

Lafarge Africa has expanded its low carbon multipurpose cement portfolio with the launch of ECOPlanet Elephant.

Sika strengthens global presence with strategic investments across all regions
18 Jun 20253 min read

Sika strengthens global presence with strategic investments across all regions

Sika continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco.

Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, appointed new President of GCCA
10 Jun 20253 min read

Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, appointed new President of GCCA

Dr von Achten was officially confirmed as President at the GCCA Global CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Mexico City in June 2025.

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