Ethiopia: East African Holding (EAH) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) to boost infrastructure development through the supply of cement products from its Lemi National Cement and Dire Dawa plants. The agreement was signed by Biru Wolde, CEO of EAH, and Yonas Ayalew, CEO of ECWC.

India: UltraTech Cement has acquired an 8.69% stake in Star Cement for US$99m, at US$2.74/share. According to The Hindu Businessline, this minority stake acquisition could lead to UltraTech Cement eventually buying out Star Cement entirely, similar to its previous acquisition of India Cements on 20 December 2024.

Liberia: The Daily Observer has reported smuggling of essential commodities, including cement, across the Ganta Border into Guinea, potentially leading to shortages. Over 1000 bags of cement are allegedly transported daily from the Ganta market into Guinea, leading to an increase in prices.

India: Ramco Cements has commissioned an additional 2MW waste heat recovery turbine at its Alathiyur cement plant, doubling the facility's waste heat power capacity to 4MW. The company's total waste heat power capacity has now increased to 45.15MW, as stated in a regulatory filing. According to its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report 2024, Ramco Cements aims to meet about 45% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. According to Energetica India, the company has also reduced its reliance on fossil fuels by using wind energy and rooftop solar panels.