Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

Cement giant PPC in US$72k dispute

Cement manufacturer PPC has been accused of failing to deliver 330 tonnes of cement to Erksales Hardware despite allegedly receiving full payment for the consignment last year.Erksales Hardware has approached the High Court seeking compens…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 20:29hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter

Dinson to launch 400,000-tonne cement plant in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's drive towards industrialisation and import substitution is set to receive another major boost after Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) announced plans to begin cement production in October, with an annual capacity of 400,000 …

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 09:15hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter

PPC eyes new Zimbabwe cement plant

PPC Ltd, Zimbabwe's biggest cement producer, has signed an agreement with Sinoma Overseas that could pave the way for the construction of a new cement plant in Zimbabwe as demand for building materials continues to rise.The partnership wil…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 21:08hrs | 1233 | by Staff reporter

Cement demand surge fuels fresh industrial investment

Zimbabwe's rising demand for cement is attracting significant new industrial investment, with Chinese-owned Zhongjin Heli Energy and its subsidiary Jianqiang Cement expanding operations in Hwange as part of efforts to reduce reliance on im…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Chinese firms take over Zimbabwe's cement industry'

Chinese firms are rapidly consolidating their presence in Zimbabwe's cement sector, now accounting for the majority of players in the industry and reflecting a broader expansion of Beijing's influence across key economic sectors.According …

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 12:10hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter

Chegutu's US$80m cement plant now 65% complete

The US$80 million cement plant under construction in Chegutu by China's Shuntai Investments is now 65 percent complete and on track for commissioning within the next four months.More than 300 people from Chegutu have already been employed …

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 19:37hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter

4 arrested for stealing road project cement

Four men appeared before the Mutare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing charges of theft of trust property after allegedly stealing cement intended for the Odzi–Marange Road construction project in Mutare North Constituency.The accused — I…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:34hrs | 824 | by Staff reporter

US$700m cement project signals Zimbabwe's industrial surge

Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister for Mashonaland West, Marian Chombo, has welcomed the proposed US$700 million cement manufacturing project in Magunje, Hurungwe district, describing it as a transformative investment that could ac…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:56hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter

Khaya Cement production resumes

Cement production has resumed at Khaya Cement, a development expected to relieve Zimbabwe's ongoing shortage of the building material. Corporate rescue practitioner Bulisa Mbano confirmed to journalists that a major plant, which had been n…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 07:57hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cement imports temporary as investors build new capacity

Zimbabwe is experiencing a dramatic surge in demand for cement, driven by a combination of extensive government infrastructure programmes and a robust construction industry meeting growing needs for housing, commercial, and industrial spac…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 16:16hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

The government has announced an immediate lifting of restrictions on cement imports as Zimbabwe battles severe shortages that have caused prices to soar. The decision was revealed in Parliament by Minister of Skills Audit and Development P…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:03hrs | 1367 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cement prices jump 42%

Cement prices in Zimbabwe have risen sharply over the past two months, climbing by 42 percent amid surging demand, constrained imports and inconsistent local production. A survey by this publication shows that the price of a 50kg bag has i…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:10hrs | 949 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has adequate cement - PPC

PPC Zimbabwe, proud manufacturer of building materials and solutions, would like to assure our valued customers that their favourite cement is readily available at all our stockists. We have endeavoured to ensure that the growing demands o…

Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 13:33hrs | 1307 | by PPC

Search / Cement

Scottland FC sack Mapeza after Champions League exit

There will be another coup in Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa's CAA3 faces November litmus test

Zinara secures US$400m for three strategic highways

Mnangagwa arrives in Moscow

Chivayo's $250,000 car gift raises fraud questions

Zanu PF reveals Mnangagwa 2030 risks

Zimbabwe silent on fresh Uebert Angel allegations

Gukurahundi victims silenced

Zanu PF axes 172 rogue affiliates

Zinara plans single vehicle compliance disc

Zimbabwe's trade deficit set to widen despite export growth

Zimbabwe has lost US$42bn to sanctions

Chivayo's US$550,000 Phantom arrives after his death

David Coltart puts brakes on Geo Pomona deal

'Miniskirts will get you raped'

Mysterious fires tormenting family

Stop teaching Shona in Chipinge schools, says MP

Macron turns to third-world strategies, bans protests

Mnangagwa assumes COMESA chairmanship, pushes value addition agenda

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

Internet key to economic development

News Team

Advertising