Sharp rise in cement price as Dangote stops production

The then Tanzania President, Mr Jakaya Kikwete, and Mr Aliko Dangote inaugurate the Dangote cement factory in Mtwara in October, 2015. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • Sources, including wholesale and retail traders, said they were out of stock for the brand after the factory suspended production on technical grounds.
  • The traders who spoke to The Citizen in a survey on Monday and yesterday said lack of Dangote Cement in the market has disturbed buyers causing complaints.