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Could zinc be the secret to a more sustainable future?

By Simon Norton, International Zinc Association, Africa Desk In the next decade, the United Nations projects, the world population will grow to a staggering 8.5 billion people. Supporting a global citizenry of this size will necessitate economic development and the expansion of the global economy at an unprecedented scale. Meeting these needs will place enormous […]

Environmentally Eco Friendly Readymixes Are Gaining Traction

Environmentally Eco Friendly Readymixes Are Gaining Traction AfriSam, as part of its efforts to conserve the environment, perfected the art of producing composite cements using additives as partial replacement for cement. While Portland cement served industry for well over a century it has been superseded by composite cements. Using sustainably sourced materials coupled with more […]