TPCC was privatized in order to save its stake

With an estimated population of about 37 million Tanzanians, Tanzania is per capita consumption of cement stands at about 35 kilos per annum, which is low when compared to world or even regional standards. TPCC factory is able to deliver cement in bulk to big contractors because the company has special tanks which are able to carry up to 25 tonnes at once. Twiga Cement today accounts for about 40 percent market share of the cement supply countrywide with Dar es Salaam leading with 75 percent. TPCC has a very stable and trained workforce of about 400 permanent personnel. The company trains its staff up to the higher learning levels in various disciplines. The company, being a member of Heidelberg Cement Group, has participated in different development programs. The management is optimistic with the current changes that will see to a brighter future as their development programs and training have been the right choice.
Taking advantage of the rich experience in the Heidelberg Cement Group, the company has joined a Heidelberg Cement’s training program for middle level managerial cadre known as Academy Candidate Program. This training involves a number of Heidelberg Cement Africa Group companies whereas managers undergo practical managerial training meant to prepare them or eventual succession. Specialized and general skill development training for larger groups of employees as well as furtherance of artisanal and technical skills are being conducted within and outside the country continuously to equip workers with more knowledge and enable them to remain abreast of technological development in the field. In keeping with their commitment to staff welfare, the company provides full medical care to staff and their families and has rigorous HIV/AIDS awareness and counseling programs. The company’s mission is to adopt modern technology through competent staff and investments in machinery and equipment hence maintain market leadership in quality of product and services. This is exemplified by an award of International Standards Organization (ISO 9001:2000) which the company has ever achieved. On environmental issues, TPCC has made drastic improvements on production line 3 leading to dust emissions being reduced by 90 percent following a huge investment the company made on its production lines which leads to even less dust emission. The company is currently using a natural gas from Songo songo Island after converting use of Heavy Fossil Oil (HFO) since early 2004. Use of natural gas has ensured reliable and reduced energy costs as well as controlling the problem of pollution. The company is now saving foreign exchange it used to spend on the importation of the HFO. The factory is faced with a number of problems which he says are associated with the high cost of operation which are incurred as a result of the high electricity tariff and tax rates. Lack of good infrastructure is still a problem in upcountry regions in Tanzania, a situation which impedes transportation of the cement to those regions. The situation is high in Mwanza region which is rich in minerals, hence construction is a big problem. This is a logistic challenge as cement is not supplied properly. The problem is more compounded by imports from the neighboring countries of Kenya and Uganda which has invaded the lake zone business.



This is the entire outlook of the newly constructed production plant 4 at Wazo Hill