Nigerian magnate invests in Kafue cement plant

At the helm of Dangote Industries is Aliko Dangote who is believed to be Africa's richest man. Dangote, who recently met with President Levy Mwanawasa inLusaka said construction of the plant would start before the end of this year.

Demand for cement in Zambia has risen sharply because of the booming construction industry as well as the increased demand for the building materials in South Africa as it prepares infrastructure such as stadiums in readiness for the hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2010.