Afrimat posted a surprising slowdown in half-year results as it battled low trading volumes and weak business sentiment. It posted a 7.4% rise in headline earnings per share (HEPS) and a 2.7% rise in revenue for the period. Afrimat has further cemented its presence in the iron-ore market after completing the acquisition of Diro Resources. Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden joined Alishia Seckam on News Leader to discuss the details. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO:

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