August 14, 2025

Sappi Southern Africa’s sale of the Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms is more than a business transaction—it’s an example of how responsible corporate action can protect jobs, sustain local economies, and open new opportunities for enterprise and skills development. The Competition Commission’s unconditional approval clears the way for the handover on 1 September 2025. All […]

Njabulo Mahlalela argues that South Africa’s current enterprise and supplier development (ESD) framework holds back meaningful transformation by treating small business support as a compliance chore rather than a core commercial strategy. By Njabulo Mahlalela – Business Live He highlights that corporates often reserve ESD funding until after profits are confirmed, reducing it to an