Rwanda: The management of Cimerwa has asked that the government prioritise locally-made cement, according to the New Times. Despite opening a new cement plant in mid-2015 and cutting its prices, the local producer has found it difficult to sell its product despite growth in the construction sector.
"We recognise that while the regional market is large enough for everybody, as local company, and as Rwandan consumers, we all have a duty to contribute to the economy by consuming locally-produced goods and services in order to reduce Rwanda's import bill and build local businesses," said Busisiwe Legodi, the chief executive officer of Cimerwa. The company is also considering setting up depots across Rwanda to further cut its prices.