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Dangote's $500M Investment Fuels Zambia's Economic Growth

11/21/2025

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, met with Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia, to reaffirm commitment to Zambia's development.
Dangote Cement Zambia Limited has invested over USD 500 million, the largest manufacturing investment in the country.
Since its 2015 commissioning, the plant has sold over 8 million tonnes of cement and directly employs more than 1,200, with about 5,000 indirect jobs.

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, met with Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia, to reaffirm commitment to Zambia's development.
Dangote Cement Zambia Limited has invested over USD 500 million, the largest manufacturing investment in the country.
Since its 2015 commissioning, the plant has sold over 8 million tonnes of cement and directly employs more than 1,200, with about 5,000 indirect jobs.