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Strategic engagement with the dtic and trade support for local paper producers
A visit to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the end of 2024 culminated in a strategic session with the dtic’s Resources Sector Desk and a meeting with the then Acting Director-General, Malema Mabitjie Thompson. This initial engagement paved the way for a sector strategy session, held in early 2025, with […]
G20 Bioeconomy Initiative Comes to South Africa
The second meeting of the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) took place in Mbombela, hosted by the DSTI. PAMSA’s Jane Molony attended and gained critical insights into emerging opportunities for the pulp and paper industry. Day one comprised some fascinating discussions and presentations around Finance. A presentation by Jonathon First, Head of Africa, Climate Policy Initiative, on the […]
Global Conversations, Local Impact
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) recently participated in a series of high-level international forest sector meetings in New York, including the UN Forum on Forests, the ICFPA CEO Roundtable, and the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries. These platforms spotlighted forestry’s role in sustainable development and the circular bioeconomy.
Inaugural Youth Month webinar shines a spotlight on forestry careers for unemployed graduates
In celebration of Youth Month and ahead of National Youth Day, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry South Africa (FSA) joined forces to host the first-ever FSCC Youth Webinar, themed “Raise Your Hand to Be Part of the Discussion”.
Final call for future chemical engineers: applications for paper industry research programme close 27 June
Final-year students and recent graduates in BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering have until 27 June to apply for the 2026–2027 PAMSA Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Sappi Forests’ Zululand Coastal Team Achieves a Historic 10 Million LTIF Hours Milestone
Sappi Forests is proud to celebrate an extraordinary safety achievement by its Zululand Coastal team, which has reached the milestone of 10 million Lost Time Injury Free (LTIF) hours. To put this into perspective, 10 million LTIF hours is the equivalent of 1,141 years of continuous work 24/7 for one person.
From Waste to Wealth: Celebrating Sappi’s #RecyclingHeroes on Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day, observed every year on 18 March, celebrates the vital role that recycling plays in preserving the planet for future generations.
Growing More Than Trees: Forestry’s Role in Food Security and Livelihoods
International Day of Forests on 21 March 2025 highlights the vital role that both indigenous and planted forests play in sowing the seeds of change. This year’s theme focuses on forests and food, emphasising their importance in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Forestry South Africa (FSA) views this day as an opportunity to recognise the interconnection between our sector and the rural communities it supports.
Your Paper and Cardboard Can Have a Second Life – Here’s How
More than 13 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging have been recovered for recycling in South Africa over the past decade. This is according to the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as the world marks Global Recycling Day on March 18th.
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Strategic engagement with the dtic and trade support for local paper producers
A visit to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the end of 2024 culminated in a strategic session with the dtic’s Resources Sector Desk and a meeting with the then Acting Director-General, Malema Mabitjie Thompson. This initial engagement paved the way for a sector strategy session, held in early 2025, with […]
G20 Bioeconomy Initiative Comes to South Africa
The second meeting of the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) took place in Mbombela, hosted by the DSTI. PAMSA’s Jane Molony attended and gained critical insights into emerging opportunities for the pulp and paper industry. Day one comprised some fascinating discussions and presentations around Finance. A presentation by Jonathon First, Head of Africa, Climate Policy Initiative, on the […]
Global Conversations, Local Impact
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) recently participated in a series of high-level international forest sector meetings in New York, including the UN Forum on Forests, the ICFPA CEO Roundtable, and the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries. These platforms spotlighted forestry’s role in sustainable development and the circular bioeconomy.
Inaugural Youth Month webinar shines a spotlight on forestry careers for unemployed graduates
In celebration of Youth Month and ahead of National Youth Day, the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) and Forestry South Africa (FSA) joined forces to host the first-ever FSCC Youth Webinar, themed “Raise Your Hand to Be Part of the Discussion”.
Final call for future chemical engineers: applications for paper industry research programme close 27 June
Final-year students and recent graduates in BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering have until 27 June to apply for the 2026–2027 PAMSA Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Sappi Forests’ Zululand Coastal Team Achieves a Historic 10 Million LTIF Hours Milestone
Sappi Forests is proud to celebrate an extraordinary safety achievement by its Zululand Coastal team, which has reached the milestone of 10 million Lost Time Injury Free (LTIF) hours. To put this into perspective, 10 million LTIF hours is the equivalent of 1,141 years of continuous work 24/7 for one person.
From Waste to Wealth: Celebrating Sappi’s #RecyclingHeroes on Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day, observed every year on 18 March, celebrates the vital role that recycling plays in preserving the planet for future generations.
Growing More Than Trees: Forestry’s Role in Food Security and Livelihoods
International Day of Forests on 21 March 2025 highlights the vital role that both indigenous and planted forests play in sowing the seeds of change. This year’s theme focuses on forests and food, emphasising their importance in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Forestry South Africa (FSA) views this day as an opportunity to recognise the interconnection between our sector and the rural communities it supports.
Your Paper and Cardboard Can Have a Second Life – Here’s How
More than 13 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging have been recovered for recycling in South Africa over the past decade. This is according to the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as the world marks Global Recycling Day on March 18th.