Insightful interview on CNBC Africa’s Open Exchange with Jane Molony

If you missed CNBC Africa’s David Williams interview on Friday 2 August with Jane Molony, executive director of PAMSA.

As the worldwide recession subsides the South African paper and pulp industry has settled, with some grades of sustainably produced pulp, packaging and tissue paper showing slight growth in demand. However, with rising imports, increasing costs and worldwide overcapacity in products like newsprint, the profitability and sustainability of producing certain grades of paper locally might be a future challenge.

Related article: http://www.abndigital.com/news/southern-africa/2013/08/02/safrican-paper-and-pulp-industry-may-face-increased-pressure-in-future/