Mpongwe Cement Corporation

Building Zambia's Industrial Future

Mpongwe Cement Corporation
Type:
Manufacturing & Industrial
Focus:
Cement & Limestone Production
Location:
Zambia
Status:
Development Phase

Company Overview

Mpongwe Cement Corporation Limited is a flagship industrial investment of Astrorix Group Limited, established to meet Zambia's rapidly rising demand for cement and limestone driven by major infrastructure expansion and industrial growth. Positioned at the heart of Zambia's development trajectory, the company responds directly to transformative national and regional projects such as the Lobito Corridor and the TAZARA railway upgrade, alongside sustained economic growth that is accelerating factory development, housing, and large-scale construction.

Production Operations

Mpongwe Cement Corporation Limited is anchored on limestone-rich assets already held within the Astrorix Group, providing a strong, secure foundation for production. To reinforce long-term resilience and scale, the company is also actively pursuing its own limestone and mineral mining rights, ensuring control, continuity, and operational independence.

Key Activities:

  • Cement Production: High-quality cement manufacturing
  • Limestone Mining: Extraction of quality limestone resources
  • Processing: Advanced cement manufacturing processes
  • Distribution: Efficient logistics and supply chain management
  • Market Integration: Serving national and regional infrastructure needs

Strategic Positioning

Guided by engineering excellence, reliability, and sustainability, Mpongwe Cement Corporation Limited is committed to producing high-quality cement and limestone products that support Zambia's infrastructure ambitions, industrialisation agenda, and regional trade integration. The company responds directly to:

  • Major infrastructure expansion projects
  • Lobito Corridor development
  • TAZARA railway upgrade
  • Factory development and industrial growth
  • Housing and large-scale construction projects

Sustainable Development

The company embodies Astrorix Group's vision of asset-backed, nationally relevant industrial enterprises—built to last, built to grow, and built for Zambia. We are committed to:

  • Sustainable manufacturing practices
  • Environmental stewardship and resource conservation
  • Community development and local employment
  • Quality assurance and engineering excellence
  • Long-term operational independence and resilience