PPC, SA’s largest cement producer, has warned that weak demand due to increased imports in Southern Africa, as well as SA's poor economy, could hamper producers’ growth prospects and ability to increase prices.

The unfavourable market conditions could adversely affect the creation of jobs in the sector, according to PPC chairman Jabu Moleketi...

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