Chilanga Cement one of the leaders in cement production in Zambia has attributed the 15 percent increase in in production to the rising market demand.
Chilanga Cement production has increased to 562,626 metric tons from January to August 2024 compared to 489 602 produced within the same period in 2023 representing about 73, 000 metric tons increase which is about 15 percent.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Chilanga Cement Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager, Gift Danga attributed this surge in production to the escalating demand driven by various infrastructure projects such as road construction and other Community Development initiatives.
Danga stressed the impact of the increase in production, emphasizing that the surge was motivated by the revival of projects that were previously on hold in 2023, as well as the launch of new projects in the mining sector.
He emphasized that the demand for cement has been fueled by ongoing infrastructure developments, particularly in road and school construction, requiring a significant supply of cement to meet market needs.
Danga said the surge in production by Chilanga Cement aligns with the burgeoning activities in the construction and mining sectors, reflecting a positive shift in the market dynamics.
“If you compare with 2023, some of the projects were on hold and in 2024 some of those projects are being rolled out and there are other projects in the mines that have been launched.”
“Most of the projects launched such as road construction and school construction require a lot of cement and for us to cutter for that market we have to increase production so it’s just a matter of demand.” He said.
Danga added that this increase not only underscores the company’s ability to adapt to market demands but also positions Chilanga Cement as a key player in catering to the growing infrastructure and construction needs in the region.
