Two cement factories being constructed in the Sofala province of Mozambique are set to start operating by the end of this year.

The cement plants are being built in the cities of Beira and Dondo, Jose Ferreira, provincial director for Industry and Trade tol local radio station, Radio Mocambique. Work is also underway to build a new kiln line at the Dondo works which is owned by Portuguese cement major Cimpor.

Three further factories are also planned for the Sofala province, Mr Ferreira noted.