Cement News tagged under: Tanzania
Increased power tariffs result in cement price hikes, Tanzania07 February 2012, Published under Cement NewsA recent rise in power tariffs by over 40 per cent has resulted in the price of Tanzanian building materials starting to also increase. A spot survey by local newspaper, ‘Daily News’ on Tursday showed that the price of Twiga cement sold by Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) has risen to between TZS14,500 and TZS15,500 per 50kg bag, depending on the location. This follows the company’s decision to increase prices to wholesalers last Monday, the paper reported. Agents now say the pr... |
Tanzanian cement discussions31 January 2012, Published under Cement NewsTanzanian cement producers have been urged to review their profit margins to make cement more affordable and thus increase per capita consumption, according to local press reports. The address was made by Industry and Trade Ministry permanent secretary (PS), Joyce Mapunjo, at an event organised by Tanzania Portland Cement, The Guardian reports. Ms Mapunjo said Tanzania’s cement demand is lower than neighbouring countries and that low purchasing power is another concern, resulting in low p... |