Despite weaker cement demand across Africa, Dangote Cement Plc is doubling down on strategic investments that analysts say will anchor medium-term growth and profitability.
A new report by CardinalStone Research highlights that while short-term pressures persist, especially in Pan-African operations, key projects and operational efficiencies are laying the foundation.
The company’s ongoing capital investments, including a 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) grinding unit in Ivory Coast and the rollout of additional compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, are set to redefine its cost structure and improve capacity utilization.