Economy & Market

Lower cement production in Uganda

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

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According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) there was a low production of cement between March and April 2016 for "major cement producers in the country," which in turn led to a slump in the construction sector. Tororo Cement and Hima Cement are the largest cement producers in Uganda.

The cement industry reported a 14.7 per cent drop in growth as a result of the higher cost production, uncertainty following the election, and the depreciation of the shilling. Industry experts predict that the depreciating shilling led to the increase in the price of inputs, most of which are imported.

John Musoke, a statistician at UBOS said, "The net domestic supply of cement decreased by 14.8 per cent in April 2016 compared to March 2016. This was mainly due to reduced production capacity."

Figures from UBOS show that cement production declined from 205,890 tonne in March to 187,300 tonne in April, representing a -9.03 per cent change. On the other hand, imports of cement to the region also dropped to 22,120 tonne from 38,390 tonne between March and April.

Concrete

WCA Welcomes SiloConnect as associate corporate member

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced SiloConnect as its newest associate corporate member, expanding its network of technology providers supporting digitalisation in the cement industry. SiloConnect offers smart sensor technology that provides real-time visibility of cement inventory levels at customer silos, enabling producers to monitor stock remotely and plan deliveries more efficiently. The solution helps companies move from reactive to proactive logistics, improving delivery planning, operational efficiency and safety by reducing manual inspections. The technology is already used by major cement producers such as Holcim, Cemex and Heidelberg Materials and is deployed across more than 30 countries worldwide.

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TotalEnergies and Holcim Launch Floating Solar Plant in Belgium

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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TotalEnergies and Holcim have commissioned a floating solar power plant in Obourg, Belgium, built on a rehabilitated former chalk quarry that has been converted into a lake. The project has a generation capacity of 31 MW and produces around 30 GWh of renewable electricity annually, which will be used to power Holcim’s nearby industrial operations. The project is currently the largest floating solar installation in Europe dedicated entirely to industrial self-consumption. To ensure minimal impact on the surrounding landscape, more than 700 metres of horizontal directional drilling were used to connect the solar installation to the electrical substation. The project reflects ongoing collaboration between the two companies to support industrial decarbonisation through renewable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure development.

Concrete

Cortec® Corporation applauded for its strong safety performance

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1 day ago

April 13, 2026

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Cortec® Corporation has been recognised for its strong safety performance, receiving its sixth Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for its outstanding performance in 2025. As a Silver Achievement recipient, the company continues to maintain safety metrics well above national industry averages, an impressive accomplishment for a chemical manufacturing organisation. This achievement reflects Cortec’s proactive approach to workplace safety, focused on early hazard detection and employee involvement. The company will be formally recognised at the Minnesota Safety and Health Conference in May, highlighting how industrial companies are effectively strengthening workplace safety standards.