Features Surging Economic Growth Draws M&A Activity to Africa 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Environment Queens Carbon secures funding to scale SCMs production Queens Carbon raises funds for low-carbon cement May 01, 2025 Markets & Competition Cementos Argos to invest USD 45 mn in Colombia Multi-million for modernization and sustainability in May 01, 2025 MOST READ Plant Expansions Alabama Cement plans low-carbon facility in Theodore, New facility to boost sustainable production April 24, 2025 Environment Holcim Hungary inaugurates solar power facility in Hungary site enhances clean energy commitment April 24, 2025 Surging Economic Growth Draws M&A Activity to Africa Focus on M&A Activity in Africa in the last yearsGovernments in Africa urged to stimulate infrastructure investment in order to attract more cement companies to the region. For the past ten years, Africa was recognized as one of the fastest growing regions worldwide with GDP growth averaging about 5 percent per year. It is evident that the downturn in the global economy, particularly among the G7 regions such as the U.S., Europe and Japan, has turned the tide for the poorest continent in the world. Read the rest of the article in the CemWeek Magazine issue 14. Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline