Lafarge, a cement producing company, has at some point been out of stock in some retail outlets and building material warehouses in most towns and cities recently.<\/p>\n
The company has attributed cement shortages to high demand on the product since the re-opening of the economy.<\/p>\n
In July, Lafarge recorded its highest sales for the same month, since 2003.<\/p>\n
The company also argues that stability in the exchange rate has also seen product prices stabilising.<\/p>\n
Some attribute the high consumption to ongoing national projects which include the Zimbabwean Parliament in Mt Hampden, rehabilitation of bridges and schools across the country.<\/p>\n
There has also been a lot of activity in various towns as individuals and private companies continued erecting structures despite the coronavirus-induced lockdown.<\/p>\n
The shortage of cement could have far-reaching consequences on the construction industry.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Concrete and Cement Institute of Zimbabwe member, Mr Monday Moyo, said cement was usually in high demand in summer.<\/p>\n
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