Sonko challenges tax breaks for Senegal cement firms, cites major revenue loss
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, has accused four major cement producers of benefiting from unjustified tax breaks that have allegedly cost the state 418 […]
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Six Killed in Devastating Accident Near Abuja Involving Dangote Cement Trailer
At least six people were killed and several vehicles destroyed in a tragic accident near Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday March 19 evening. According to Police […]
Cimpor begins pozzolan exploration in Cape Verde island within 18 months
Within 18 months, Cimpor will start a pozzolan exploration in a Cape Verdean island, with an investment of 3 million euros, and generate about 100 […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Soaring cement prices, the government reacts
The price of a bag of cement has risen sharply due to the energy crisis, prompting the government to set prices for the construction material. […]
Unidentified gunmen kill Dangote employees, manager in Ethiopia
Three employees of a cement factory owned by Nigerian business mogul Aliko Dangote have been killed by gunmen in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region. An Indian […]
Congo-Brazzaville: Dangote opens the biggest cement plant in central Africa
The Lagos-listed cement giant Dangote group owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has officially opened a $300 million cement production plant in the Republic […]
Dangote sells two of his Nigerian noodle plants
Dangote Noodles Limited, a unit of Nigerian company Dangote Flour Mills, has sold two production lines for $12.26 million, the company said on Tuesday. The […]
Africa richest man falls to 104th in the global ranking – Bloomberg
Bloomberg billionaires ranking report on Thursday indicated that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is now the 104th wealthiest man on the planet, the first time […]