Tanga Cement Plc in Tanzania, has secured a 16-month loan relief on repayments from its majority shareholder Heidelberg Materials. Heidelberg, which holds a 68.3% stake in Tanga Cement through its Norwegian unit Scancem International, reaffirmed its backing in a 27 June 2025 letter of financial support. Tanga Cement, which operates under the Simba brand, received a US$ 117m loan from the parent company for a second modern kiln line (photo). Heidelberg Materials also signaled readiness to provide further financial assistance if necessary.