The Cement Importers and Agents Association of The Gambia has written to the permanent secretary at the ministry of trade, seeking clarifications and demanding fair play in the cement import business among others. Below is the text of the association’s letter to PS Mod Secka: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of[Read More…]
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Jah Oil Cement Tankers ‘Seen In Senegal’ As Company Staggers To Meet Demand
Jah Oil Multi-factory, which usually imports cement from the two North African countries of Morocco and Egypt, has now reportedly come closer home as 20 of the company’s cement tankers have been “spotted” in the neighbouring Senegal, queuing to stock powder cement. Dependable sources said the shift in Jah Oil’s[Read More…]
Salam Cement ‘Hard Sell’ In Market Despite Gov’t’s Protection
Despite the introduction of the Gambia government’s protectionist measures to ostensibly boost local cement production, a relatively fewer customers are now gravitating towards the Salam cement brand. The brand is reportedly growing unpopular among customers due to quality issues. Cement traders, who spoke to JollofNews, explained that the Salam cement[Read More…]