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Industry associations offer innovative opportunities for precast manufacturers
23rd November 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Leading construction materials company AfriSam, who has been producing quality construction materials for over 80 years, strongly believes that industry bodies, such as the Concrete Manufacturers... 


AfriSam Celebrates The Beauty Of Concrete Through Its Inaugural Concreativity Award
AfriSam Celebrates The Beauty Of Concrete Through Its Inaugural Concreativity Award
5th November 2018

AfriSam announced the winners of its inaugural ConCreativity challenge at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Zeitz MOCAA, the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world, on 26... 


Shortlisted projects announced for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation for 2017/18
25th July 2018

Following a record number of entries, the shortlisted projects for the fifth AfriSam–South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation have been revealed.... 


Listed contractors feeling the pinch as construction sector dynamics change
Listed contractors feeling the pinch as construction sector dynamics change
18th July 2018 By: Natasha Odendaal

A change in dynamics within the construction industry over the past few years is leading to the demise of the “big contractor” in South Africa. With the first potential “casualty” possibly being... 


Rocla Shines at 2018 CMA Awards
17th July 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rocla was recognised at the recent 2018 Concrete Manufacturer’s Association (CMA) Awards for their innovative Thuthukisa sanitation units installed at the Amatole Municipality Sanitation Project... 


Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
AfriSam bolsters Western Cape prominence with technical Zeitz Museum concrete work
18th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Building materials company AfriSam designed and supplied specialist concrete for the construction of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which involved the cutting away of the inside of... 


AfriSam CEO Rob Wessels
Green shoots seen in construction industry, despite tight conditions
23rd February 2018 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The South African construction sector is still facing "very tough and difficult" conditions, with the 2.5% inflation rate creating an even tighter environment, Econometrix chief economist Dr Azar... 


Afrisam Readymix For Unique Dynamic’s Droogheuwel Reservoir Project
22nd February 2018

Gauteng continues to be an urban magnet drawing job seekers from far and wide, making the Droogheuwel municipal bulk water reservoir in Randfontein a vital piece of infrastructure to keep... 


Widening Of Bridges At Hopetown
22nd February 2018

Upington-based contractors Botes & Kennedy Manyano are progressing well with the widening of the 312 metre bridge on the N12 carriageway over the Orange River at Hopetown in the Northern Cape. The... 


Concrete Industry Honours Afrisam With Two Top Awards
22nd February 2018

Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four accolades bestowed on the industry’s top performers for... 


Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
22nd February 2018

Seeing through the challenging economic times requires an even more intense focus on quality, as this is what drives efficiency and cost effectiveness, according to Afrisam general manager readymix... 


Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
22nd February 2018

After the turning of the first sod in April 2017, construction of the glamourous Infinité apartments in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, has been proceeding apace – with AfriSam supplying readymix... 


Updating Technology With Planned Maintenance – AfriSam
Updating Technology With Planned Maintenance – AfriSam
22nd February 2018

To stay at the cutting edge of cement production technology, construction materials leader AfriSam ensures that its maintenance programme is well planned with future production targets and energy... 


Comair dealing with poor economic situation in SA
Comair dealing with poor economic situation in SA
7th September 2017

The weak South African economy is affecting the local airline sector. Keith Campbell reports on how one local airline group, Comair, is meeting the challenge. 


PPC receives two other indicative merger proposals as AfriSam submits revised offer
PPC receives two other indicative merger proposals as AfriSam submits revised offer
4th September 2017 By: Anine Kilian

AfriSam has submitted a revised merger proposal to PPC, while a regional unit of Fairfax Africa Investments has offered to buy R2-billion of PPC shares, subject to PPC shareholders agreeing to the... 


AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
14th December 2016

Leading concrete materials producer, AfriSam takes its responsibility towards the road-going public extremely seriously and has put various measures in place to ensure that its extensive fleet of... 


Afrisam Helps Bpb Sindi Civils Lay The Foundations For Upliftment In Kwazulu-Natal
Afrisam Helps Bpb Sindi Civils Lay The Foundations For Upliftment In Kwazulu-Natal
24th October 2016

Some five kilometres outside of Wartburg, and neighbouring Trust Feed Village, essential infrastructure is being developed to support a highly anticipated housing project in KwaZulu-Natal. Once... 


INCREASING YIELD Ncamiso Mining’s work includes the screening out of fine and materials from waste rock to increase gold yield
Companies in partnership to enhance gold recovery, enviro remediation
27th May 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Local mining and raw material processing firm Ncamiso Mining has collaborated with ASX-listed mining company Mintails Mining SA-Mogale Gold to carry out vital services to ensure maximum gold... 


Afrisam Donates Fire Extinguishing Equipment To Protect The Livelihood Of Local Community Members
23rd May 2016

AfriSam’s Ulco cement factory contributed towards the safety and prosperity of local community members when it donated much needed fire extinguishing equipment to emerging farmers at... 


Afrisam Employees Create Possibilities For Mants’ase Children’s Home Through A Generous Donation
23rd May 2016

On 14 August 2015, AfriSam handed over a cheque valued at M49 500 and groceries to Mants’ase Children’s Home in Mohale’sHoek Lesotho, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility... 


Afrisam Steps In To Create Possibilities For Maths And Science Learners & Teachers In Kimberley
23rd May 2016

Leading construction materials group AfriSam, has partnered with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy to create possibilities of quality education aimed at learners and teachers across 38... 


Afrisam’s Thank Tank Recognises The Contribution Building Contractors Make To South Africa
23rd May 2016

AfriSam acknowledges the role that all stakeholders play in creating a sustainable future for South Africa. At the Totally Concrete Expo held in May 2015, AfriSam ran a campaign asking visitors to... 


Murray & Roberts Buildings Gives Old Dame A Major Makeover
23rd May 2016

For most in the building sector, a project of the sheer magnitude and complexities of the Menlyn Park Reconfiguration Phase 2 project comes once or twice in their lifetime. This is just one of the... 


Murray & Roberts Buildings Gives Old Dame a Major Makeover
23rd May 2016

For most in the building sector, a project of the sheer magnitude and complexities of the Menlyn Park Reconfiguration Phase 2 project comes once or twice in their lifetime. 


Afrisam Invests In The Economic Development Of Lesotho And Its People
23rd May 2016

As the leading supplier of concrete materials in southern Africa, AfriSam has been supplying the Lesotho nation with superior quality cement for over half a century. The company established a... 


Africa’s cement, concrete and construction industries are open for business
18th February 2016

The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo provides a unique gateway into doing construction business across the continent’s high growth and high risk markets. The subcontinent requires 40... 


Afrisam Acquires An Equity Stake In Leading Eastern Cape Readymix Concrete Supplier
Afrisam Acquires An Equity Stake In Leading Eastern Cape Readymix Concrete Supplier
19th August 2015

AfriSam, the largest producer of concrete materials in southern Africa, has acquired an equity stake in Port Elizabeth based Concrete 4 U, expanding its footprint in the Eastern Cape. AfriSam has... 


WTO chairs programme launched in South Africa
19th September 2014 By: Callie Lombard

The official launch of the South African chapter of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Chairs Programme (WCP) took place at North-West University's (NWU's) Potchefstroom campus on September 17.... 


WTO shoots down Chinese restrictions on rare earths exports
12th September 2014 By: Callie Lombard

The World Trade Organisation's (WTO's) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) informed on August 29  that it had adopted the Panel and Appellate Body (PAB) reports, which found that the People’s Republic of... 


Pembani appoints new CEO
Pembani appoints new CEO
24th June 2014 By: Leandi Kolver

Investment holding company Pembani on Tuesday announced that it had appointed outgoing Barclays Africa CEO Kennedy Bungane as CEO of the group with effect from August 1. Prior to joining Barclays,... 


JEFFREYS BAY WIND FARM
Each of the 60 turbine foundations at the Jeffreys Bay wind farm project required approximately 335 cubic metres of concrete
Solid foundations for wind turbines
16th May 2014

The supply of 4 000 t of cement for the Jeffreys Bay wind farm posed unique challenges and entailed short deadlines so that electricity generation could begin by this month. 


IT IS ALL ABOUT CONCRETE
The scale of the burgeoning cement and concrete industry is reflected at the Totally Concrete Expo
Concrete industry showcased at local expo
16th May 2014

An exhibition focused on the concrete industry, the Totally Concrete Expo, will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from May 27 to 28. 


TRAINING FOR GROWTH
The Concrete Institute offers several training courses for the industry
SA concrete industry successful
16th May 2014 By: Donna Slater

The South African concrete industry continues to be successful and is on par with international best practice in terms of large-scale projects, reports nonprofit educational organisation The... 


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