Tanzania: Tanga Cement’s earnings have fallen significantly due to low cement prices. It operating earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell by 72% year-on-year to US$2.26m in the first half of 2017. However, its sales revenue grew by 2% to US$35m from US$34.2m.The cement producer cut its prices in response to competition, raising its sales volumes and increasing its market share.
