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Solid foundation for De Waterkant heritage project
19th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction innovation played an important role, particularly in terms of readymix supply, at the Old Cape Quarter Project in De Waterkant. Here contractor, GVK Siya Zama Construction had to... 


Rustenburg Mall – built on concrete relationships
9th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new 40 000m² Rustenburg Mall shopping centre remains on track for completion in April 2021, with main contractor Beckers Bouaannemers relying on readymix partner AfriSam for its concrete... 


AfriSam manufactures cement with up to 70% GGBFS
Environment-friendly cement production in SA
25th November 2020

The local cement sector has been hailed for making significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint and producing more environment-friendly cement. Recent research by local cement producer... 


SAICE honours the tastemakers within civil engineering
18th November 2020

Ingenuity and technical excellence prevailed at the most anticipated evening in industry - the PPS-SAICE 2020 National Awards ceremony that took place on Thursday, 12 November 2020 in Johannesburg.... 


CEMENTING SOLUTIONS AfriSam was collaborating with contractors on customised concrete solutions long before Covid-19; however, the pandemic has exacerbated the need for companies to contain costs
Sector recovery lies in collaboration – says cement maker
13th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The construction sector remains under pressure, despite the easing of the national lockdown to Level 1, and contractors need to work with materials suppliers to remain cost competitive, says... 


Tribunal confirms settlement agreement between PPC, commission
11th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement between Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) and the Competition Commission which, in effect, grants PPC final immunity from prosecution in... 


Another wind farm success for Concor
5th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concor has put its stamp of experience and quality on another renewable energy project – this time the Roggeveld Wind Farm in the Karoo, 40 km north of Matjiesfontein. This project won the Civil... 


PERFORMANCE PRIORITISATION
AfriSam is the pioneer of producing highly extended concrete without compromising performance parameters
Emphasis placed on supplying products to address industry issues
30th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s civil structures are in dire need of improved performance and longevity, hence building materials company AfriSam’s emphasis on supplying quality products that “go beyond current... 


AfriSam dedicated between 14 to 17 trucks to the job of servicing WBHO’s concrete pumps during the large continuous pours of around 550 m3 each
Afrisam is WBHO’S concrete partner on BRT station
7th October 2020

Construction leader AfriSam has conducted two large continuous pours as part of its readymix supply to WBHO Roads and Earthworks’ contract at Watt Street Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) station in... 


Built environment practitioners are key drivers of public health
14th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

“Practitioners of the built environment should consider themselves as public health practitioners as well. This is because the work that they do has both an immediate and long-lasting impact on the... 


Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise produced thousands of masks for AfriSam
Pandemic provides opportunity for women-owned business
11th September 2020

As the country battles the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating effect on lives and livelihoods, a women-owned small business in the west of Johannesburg was afforded an opportunity for... 


The afrisam way leads to another success story
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading supplier of construction materials and technical solutions, AfriSam was instrumental in the successful execution of a project in Spartan, Kempton Park. Working closely with contractor,... 


EMBRACING CHANGE
AfriSam has fully embraced empowering women in the construction and mining sector
Support, mentoring key in driving transformation
28th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Women will need to support and mentor other women in the construction industry as part of reshaping the mindset that the industry is male-dominated, says building materials company AfriSam mineral... 


AfriSam placed an order of thousands of masks with Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise
Afrisam provides concrete opportunities to uplift women in business
3rd August 2020

As the country battles the Coronavirus pandemic and its devastating effect on lives and livelihoods, for a company in the west of Johannesburg, there was a silver lining during this health crisis.... 


Afrisam makes a concrete contribution to the leap school in Diepsloot
23rd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a partnership that started in 2014, AfriSam has donated construction materials for the construction of the new LEAP Maths and Science School in Diepsloot, Gauteng.  AfriSam was approached by one... 


Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
7th July 2020

AfriSam is synonymous with environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, honouring their values of ‘People, Planet and Performance’. As a leading supplier of construction materials, AfriSam... 


AVI BHOORA Demand for aggregate material from the quarrying operations that produce them will continue to decline
Miner works at lower capacity owing to demand, not legislation
19th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Demand for premium-grade aggregate material is dwindling and so is production from quarrying operations, says building material company AfriSam.  


Awards to take new shape
12th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

As cement, aggregate and readymix concrete producer AfriSam marks ten years since the inaugural AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Design + Innovation, the 2019/20 edition is likely to set new... 


AfriSam ready-mix concrete used in the construction of the new Brakpan reservoir
Ready-mix concrete reinforces durable construction of Brakpan reservoir
11th June 2020

The City of Ekurhuleni, as part of a commitment to address water capacity constraints within its region, has embarked on building 29 reservoirs during the period 2018 to 2021. This will see a... 


AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Awards recognise sustainability in all its forms
11th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Awards extending its submission deadline to 3 July 2020, we look at one of the previous award winners, Gauteng City Region Observatory, and its vision for a... 


BUILDING CITIES
AfriSam’s range of construction materials has been contributing significantly to infrastructure development in Africa over the last 85 years
Company welcomes relaxed lockdown regulations
5th June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Construction materials company AfriSam has welcomed the first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national Covid-19 lockdown, and looks forward to Level 3, which was earmarked to start at the... 


THE AFRISAM WAY
Tanga Cement has recorded millions of safe working hours over the past four years
Stepping up safety in times of crisis
22nd May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

A safety and health culture should be an enabler for all employees and stakeholders across any operation to live safely, says construction materials supplier AfriSam Group subsidiary Tanga Cement... 


Construction industry operating at 10%, 15% of capacity, says Metelerkamp
Construction industry operating at 10%, 15% of capacity, says Metelerkamp
19th May 2020 By: Irma Venter

Despite certain sections of the construction industry returning to work under Alert Level 4 of the national lockdown, the industry is currently only working at between 10% and 15% of its capacity,... 


Level 4 allows some construction materials to flow
13th May 2020

As the gradual re-opening of the economy begins, the first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national coronavirus lockdown will allow critical supplies of cement and construction material to reach... 


AfriSam now operating under Level 4 restrictions
AfriSam now operating under Level 4 restrictions
13th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national coronavirus lockdown will allow critical supplies of cement and construction material to reach specified markets. “With the lowering . . . to... 


Current conditions ideal for exports, local production, says Jammine
Current conditions ideal for exports, local production, says Jammine
6th May 2020 By: Irma Venter

The weak rand has created a “marvelous situation for exporters”, if they can sell their product, says Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine. “The currency is as cheap as anything.” 


Deadline for AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award entries extended
23rd April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Entries for the yearly AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award have been extended to July 3, as a result of the disruption brought about as a result of Covid-19. Cement, aggregate and readymix... 


Afrisam Readymix facilitates durable construction of Brakpan Reservoir
21st April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AfriSam’s responsiveness and ability to deliver according to specification made this leading construction material supplier the preferred readymix concrete partner for the new Brakpan reservoir... 


Afrisam Readymix facilitates durable construction of Brakpan reservoir
21st April 2020

AfriSam’s responsiveness and ability to deliver according to specification made this leading construction material supplier the preferred readymix concrete partner for the new Brakpan reservoir... 


Call For Level Playing Field After Sobering Budget
23rd March 2020

Speaking after AfriSam’s Annual National Budget breakfast event held in Sandton recently, AfriSam CEO, Rob Wessels emphasised the need for fair competition in the cement sector. He said industry... 


Call For Level Playing Field After Sobering Budget
23rd March 2020

Speaking after AfriSam’s Annual National Budget breakfast event held in Sandton recently, AfriSam CEO, Rob Wessels emphasised the need for fair competition in the cement sector. He said industry... 


AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes
Not all is lost for the construction industry, says AfriSam
28th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The 2020 Budget, as outlined by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni earlier this week, “didn’t give much hope to the construction industry”, construction materials company AfriSam sales and marketing... 


Screening app brings hearing hope
Screening app brings hearing hope
6th February 2020 By: Debbie French

According to the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, deafness is one of the greatest disabilities in South Africa affecting more than 4-million people. It is estimated... 


Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
4th February 2020

Increasingly hemmed in by urban development, AfriSam’s Jukskei quarry and readymix plant have been applying ever more stringent controls and standards to remain a friendly neighbour. When the... 


App makes hearing screening more accessible
Screening app brings hearing hope
31st January 2020

According to the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, deafness is one of the greatest disabilities in South Africa affecting more than 4-million people. It is estimated... 


Slow Economy Demands Efficiency, Quality In Readymix
Slow Economy Demands Efficiency, Quality In Readymix
13th January 2020

With South Africa’s construction sector in the doldrums, it is vital that material suppliers get smarter. AfriSam’s Jukskei readymix plant is doing just that, says operations manager Kevin Naidoo.... 


Tribunal dismisses cement industry cartel case against NPC
5th December 2019

A decade after the Competition Commission launched an investigation into a cement cartel, the matter has been finalised, with the Competition Tribunal this week  having dismissed a case of indirect... 


AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
21st November 2019

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on providing high-level, responsive services and high-quality products to its clients as it weathers the sustained doldrums the... 


AFRISAM READY-MIX PLANT
The ready-mix batch plant has significant process controls to ensure that the correct ingredients and additives are mixed and loaded for clients
AfriSam prioritising quality amid tough times for construction sector
15th November 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on producing high-quality cements, concretes and aggregates, as well as offering timely, reliable service to clients, amid... 


Concor Buildings Does It Again At Construction World Best Projects
Concor Buildings Does It Again At Construction World Best Projects
8th November 2019

Concor Buildings received industry recognition at Construction World’s 2019 Best Projects awards last night when the company scooped the winning place in the Building Contractors category with its... 


AMIT DAWNEERANGEN
One should rather think about the benefits of products in terms of durability, sustainability and the environment
Company provides multiple new solutions
11th October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of its continuous drive to improve on its solutions offerings, diversified construction materials company AfriSam is developing multiple new solutions to provide more environment-friendly... 


Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga one of the first South African CIOs to receive Professional CIO (pr.CIO) designation
19th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Barloworld Automotive & Logistics’ Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga is amongst the first six CIOs in South Africa to be certified by IITPSA. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa... 


Building a Positive African Future for 85 Years
16th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With evidence of the longevity and potential of its products on display in infrastructure across southern Africa, AfriSam’s presence is widespread. Notably with a legacy that goes back 85 years,... 


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