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Mpumalanga Business 2019/20 edition

The 2019/20 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the tenth issue of this highly successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there is a special focus on the new life given to an established site at the Highveld Industrial Park and the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ). A useful article on what incentives are available to investors is included, and the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) gives investors some perspectives on what is available in the province. Mpumalanga has several investment and business opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Updated information on Mpumalanga is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title. Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media

The 2019/20 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the tenth issue of this highly successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province.

In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there is a special focus on the new life given to an established site at the Highveld Industrial Park and the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ). A useful article on what incentives are available to investors is included, and the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) gives investors some perspectives on what is available in the province.

Mpumalanga has several investment and business opportunities in a wide range of sectors.

Updated information on Mpumalanga is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.

Chris Whales
Publisher, Global Africa Network Media

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CONTENTS<br />

Mining40<br />

Sasol’s R5.6-billion Impumelelo Colliery is producing coal.<br />

Manufacturing44<br />

Government wants to promote township<br />

and rural manufacturing.<br />

Transport and logistics 46<br />

The first phase of the Moloto Corridor is complete.<br />

Tourism48<br />

The <strong>Mpumalanga</strong> Liberation Route has been launched.<br />

Banking and financial services 50<br />

Digital banking is on the rise.<br />

Development finance and SMME support 52<br />

Many small businesses operate in trade and accommodation.<br />

Education and training 54<br />

A new boarding school will assist rural children.<br />

References<br />

Sector contents 26<br />

Index56<br />

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ABOUT THE COVER:<br />

Credit: Ugurhan/iStock by Getty Images. Tourism is a key sector<br />

in the economy of <strong>Mpumalanga</strong>. The Kruger National Park<br />

is a vital asset in an offering that includes adventure tourism,<br />

game viewing, heritage and natural history. Numbers of local<br />

and international visitors are rising steadily on the back of new<br />

products being rolled out in the province.<br />

MPUMALANGA BUSINESS <strong><strong>20</strong>19</strong>/<strong>20</strong> 4

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