Masons Struggle as Cement Becomes Unaffordable – Foroyaa Newspaper

Masons Struggle as Cement Becomes Unaffordable – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Nelson Manneh A sharp increase in cement prices and ongoing supply shortages has brought construction activities across The Gambia to a near standstill, leaving many masons and contractors jobless and without income for months. The price of a 50kg bag of cement, previously sold for about D350, has risen to between D475 and D500 in most retail shops. The hike has forced clients to halt construction projects, leaving skilled workers idle during…