Zimbabwe has been hit by a cement shortage with PPC and Lafarge out of stock in most retail outlets and warehouses across the country, according to a report by The Herald. As a result, prices have been noted to increase.

However, Sino-Zimbabwe Cement Co has stated that its products are on the market and readily available.

"I am not aware that there is shortage of cement in the country," sales and marketing manager, Ibiam Sengwe.

"As a company, our distributors are well stocked. If there is a shortage maybe they are referring to other brands. As far as we are concerned, we are moving the product to the market and there is no shortage."