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Pledges worth R134bn committed at investment conference

Article Mashadi Kekana - 26 Oct 2018

The inaugural investment conference has brought promises of funding to the tune of billions to strengthen the economy

Twitchers can tick off superb field guide lifers

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2016

From the detailed ‘Roberts’ to ‘Newman’s’ perfect illustrations, birders are spoilt for choice.

Does our thirsty forestry industry need a radical rethink about use of resources?

Article Sipho Kings - 26 Aug 2016

Using 98% of a tree — instead of the 48% of used today — will dramatically change the industry.

Firefighters grounded in risky season

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Aug 2015

Fire season is upon Mpumalanga and its forestry industry, but several key firefighting aircraft remain grounded.

Sappi sees return to full-year profit

Article Staff Reporter - 12 May 2014

Cost cuts and a focus shift to higher margin products has put the pulp and paper producer on track to performing better than it has in five years.

Sappi targets new dividends after tackling R25-billion debt

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jan 2014

The world's biggest glossy paper manufacturer plans to push down its hefty debt burden and then resume paying dividends.

Sappi swings full-year loss on weak demand in Europe

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Nov 2013

After losing millions this year, the paper maker plans to shut down part of its European operations over the next three years.

Sappi to sell Swaziland forest for R1-billion to cut debt

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Jul 2013

The world's largest maker of glossy paper will sell 67 000 hectares of forest in Swaziland for R1-billion in order to finance debt.

Sappi scores on cellulose demand

Article Teigue Payne - 15 Feb 2013

The forestry giant has expanded aggressively to make itself the world market leader.

Solidarity confirms further layoffs at Sappi

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Dec 2011

Trade union Solidarity confirmed having received four section 189 layoff notifications from Sappi, which affects about 959 employees.

Sappi job security on the line with restructuring

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Dec 2011

Paper group Sappi says the ongoing restructuring within its South African operations might include retrenchments at some of its production plants.

Sappi to rejig business, slash jobs

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Oct 2011

Paper maker Sappi says it will be cutting jobs and restructuring its operations to rein in costs and focus on higher margin businesses.

Sappi shuts down Swiss mill

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Jul 2011

South African paper maker Sappi said on Wednesday it would close its entire Biberist Mill in Switzerland after failing to find a buyer.

Sappi to close PE mill

Article Staff Reporter - 23 May 2011

Sappi has started consulting labour about closing down its Adamas Mill in Port Elizabeth, the paper and packaging company said on Monday.

Sappi may close Switzerland mill on rising costs

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2011

South African paper maker Sappi said on Thursday it may close its Biberist mill in Switzerland due to tough market conditions.

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