AfriSam News
AfriSam promotes use of extended cement products to reduce carbon footprint
13th October 2022 Cement producer AfriSam is continuing to promote the reduction of clinker content in its composite cements as a way of reducing carbon emissions. As a long-time developer of composite or extended cement products, AfriSam has managed to achieve a notable reduction in its clinker factor without... →
Good news for E Cape as rumdel progresses with R63 route
6th October 2022 A safer and less congested road on Section 13 of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)’s busy R63 route in the Eastern Cape is on the horizon as Rumdel Construction Cape continues apace with road, bridge and other work. Rumdel Construction Cape project manager Alistair De Lacy... →
Festo Didactic sponsors renovations at Sakhelwe Primary School in commemoration of Nelson Mandela
29th September 2022 Education is a fundamental driver of our young people’s development. It is the only way society can continue to grow and prosper in a country faced with numerous adversities. According to the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can... →
Attracting youth is construction's next big task
30th August 2022 Having spent a very busy 40 year career in the construction business, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive Avi Bhoora is concerned by the negative attitude of many young people towards this field of work. “I do worry about the number of young South Africans who seem to have taken a conscious... →
AfriSam - She makes a difference
26th August 2022 With people being at the centre of our value system, we take great pride in sharing some of our remarkable women with you. Boldly making a difference in our business with commitment, passion and empathy. Women make our industry and world a better place. Thank you. Daphne Mhlanga, Cement Plant... →
Construction sector needs players for the long haul
12th August 2022 Even as South Africa’s construction sector struggles through difficult cycles of low profitability and declining capacity, it needs responsible and sustainable companies to maintain momentum. After almost nine decades in business, AfriSam’s legacy has been to demonstrate the value of good... →