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The local cement industry is able to provide 20-million tonnes of cement but is currently only producing 13-million tonnes. (John McCan/M&G)
AFRISAM

Easy imports bury jobs in concrete

Cheaper cement from China and Vietnam has hit producers in SA, who are asking the state for help

  • Thando Maeko
5 min read
Apart from supply and demand dynamics, local manufacturers are also subject to rigorous regulations, including environmental impact assessments, strict quality controls, and labour and employment regulations. (AFP)
AFRISAM

Workings of post-apartheid cement cartel laid bare

Higher-ups in the cement industry testifying before the competition commission have admitted to over 10 years of collusion

  • Lloyd Gedye
8 min read
AFRISAM SOUTH AFRICA

Cartel charges cemented as Lafarge takes on R149m fine

Cement producer Lafarge Industries SA has admitted to participating in a cartel since 1996, and agreed to pay a fine of R149-million.

  • Lloyd Gedye
2 min read
Starting from the top
AFRISAM SOUTH AFRICA

Starting from the top

The judges encouraged other small companies to take a leaf out of AfriSam’s book.

  • Qudsiya Karrim
3 min read
Building on a small footprint for cement
ABB

Building on a small footprint for cement

Energy efficiency and carbon management, sponsored by ABB — Winner: <b>AfriSam South Africa</b>.

  • Qudsiya Karrim
4 min read