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The politicians won’t save us. We will save each other if we begin to engage and just try. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)

Businesses count the cost of devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods

Companies are having to deal with operational and supply-chain disruptions that come less than nine months after the riots in July.

Several companies made major investment announcements during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment conference. (Reuters/Simon Dawson)

Pledges worth R134bn committed at investment conference

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

Lammergeier or baardaasvoël? Whatever name is used for it

​Twitchers can tick off superb field guide lifers

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?

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

Firefighters grounded in risky season

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

Sappi is increasing its focus on dissolving pulp

Sappi sees return to full-year profit

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

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

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

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 is increasing its focus on dissolving pulp

Sappi scores on cellulose demand

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

Solidarity confirms further layoffs at Sappi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rich land

Rich land, poor man

Angry northern KwaZulu-Natal communities feel BEE has not benefited them.

Sappi to sell stake to black investors

Listed paper manufacturer Sappi intends to sell about 4,5% of its issued share capital to black investors, the company said on Wednesday.

Sappi full-year profit drops, sees better 2010

Sappi, the world’s largest maker of fine paper used in glossy magazines, reported on Monday a drop in full-year underlying operating profit.

Sappi reduces carbon footprint

Paper manufacturer Sappi said on Monday it has reduced its carbon footprint.