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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Industry and Commerce Minister Sekai Nzenza on Monday said cement import permits will continue to be issued until local production returns to normal. She said:<\/p>\n

Lafarge still has production challenges and we will continue issuing import permits until the situation improves.<\/p>\n

Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe, one of the country\u2019s largest cement producers, experienced a plant breakdown resulting in a shortage of cement in the country.<\/p>\n

Lafarge and PPC control more than 70 per cent of the domestic market.<\/p>\n

In October this year, a roof collapsed at one of Lafarge\u2019 cement mills.<\/p>\n

The incident, which happened on 11 October, however, recorded no fatalities or injuries but disrupted production.<\/p>\n

The shortage of cement has led to price increases, with some traders and dealers selling a 50 kg bag for US$13.<\/p>\n

By contrast, in Zambia, on average, the 50 kg bag of cement costs around US$4.50.<\/p>\n

A Harare-based retailer told The Herald that a shortage of locally-produced cement forces them to import the product resulting in steep prices. Said the retailer:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very difficult to get cement from big suppliers and we end up getting the supplies from private importers, but at a very huge cost that will pass on to consumers. That is why the prices are so high.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Industry and Commerce Minister Sekai Nzenza on Monday said cement import permits will continue to be issued until local production returns to normal. She said: Lafarge still has production challenges and we will continue issuing import permits until the situation improves. 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