Mpumalanga Business 2023-24
The 2023/24 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the 14th issue of this successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province. Introduced by a warm message of welcome to potential investors from the CEO of the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), this edition of the journal also contains the official Mpumalanga Investment Prospectus, a comprehensive survey of the province’s assets and the potential of the region. Major catalytic projects such as the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) and the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM) are examined in detail, outlining how producers, processors and logistics firms stand to benefit and where there is potential for investment. In addition to the Prospectus, the journal contains a special feature on how the province is leading the field in going green in various projects across several sectors. Sector overviews give up-to-date news on what is going on in the key sectors of the provincial economy, as well as giving a more general view of conditions pertaining to that sector.
The 2023/24 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the 14th issue of this successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province.
Introduced by a warm message of welcome to potential investors from the CEO of the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), this edition of the journal also contains the official Mpumalanga Investment Prospectus, a comprehensive survey of the province’s assets and the potential of the region. Major catalytic projects such as the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) and the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM) are examined in detail, outlining how producers, processors and logistics firms stand to benefit and where there is potential for investment.
In addition to the Prospectus, the journal contains a special feature on how the province is leading the field in going green in various projects across several sectors. Sector overviews give up-to-date news on what is going on in the key sectors of the provincial economy, as well as giving a more general view of conditions pertaining to that sector.
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Kruger Lowveld Chamber<br />
of <strong>Business</strong> and Tourism<br />
The voice of business in Ehlanzeni.<br />
As the official representative body of business and tourism in<br />
the Kruger Lowveld (Ehlanzeni District), our main mandates<br />
are to promote the region as a tourism and investment destination,<br />
to provide a diverse suite of networking and marketing<br />
opportunities for our members, and to represent and speak<br />
on behalf of the business and tourism community of our area. We do<br />
this by building and maintaining meaningful relationships with all<br />
spheres of government as well as like-minded organisations, and by<br />
acting as liaison between these entities and the business community.<br />
KLCBT’s president is Professor David Mabunda (pictured).<br />
Area of operation<br />
The Kruger Lowveld covers the Ehlanzeni District of <strong>Mpumalanga</strong>,<br />
including the following local municipalities: City of Mbombela, Thaba<br />
Chweu, Nkomazi and Bushbuckridge, as well as the southern part<br />
of Kruger National Park and the surrounding private nature reserves.<br />
Member benefits<br />
Listing on website, Pay-to-Play participation in various marketing<br />
services and projects, weekly newsletter, invitations to all KLCBT<br />
events, advocacy and representations made by KLCBT on behalf of<br />
members, access to preferential arrangements negotiated by KLCBT<br />
with service providers, brochure display at Crossing Centre office,<br />
various sponsorship options, access to tender information. We are<br />
actively involved in the following advocacy campaigns:<br />
Service delivery:<br />
Public participation in various forums where government engages<br />
with stakeholders regarding budgets, planning and legislation.<br />
Promote home-grown businesses through education processes,<br />
research, maintaining a database, lobbying for stricter regulations<br />
Contact details<br />
Physical address: KLCBT House, Crossing Centre, Nelspruit<br />
Postal address: Private Bag X 11326, Nelspruit 1200<br />
Tel: +27 13 755 1988 Fax: +27 13 753 2986<br />
Email: business@klcbt.co.za and tourism@klcbt.co.za<br />
Website: www.klcbt.co.za<br />
Professor David Mabunda<br />
on large shopping chains,<br />
engaging large chains to buy<br />
local and to spend their CSI<br />
budgets locally.<br />
Local Economic Development:<br />
We are assisting with<br />
incubation in seven main<br />
corridors, mainly adding additional<br />
tourism products.<br />
Anti-corruption: Several<br />
successful initiatives reduced<br />
roadside corruption.<br />
Water: Bulk-water supply faces<br />
a future crisis and lobbying for<br />
the increase of storage capacity<br />
is beginning to show success.<br />
Roads and public attractions:<br />
Require upgrades and<br />
investment.<br />
Safety and security: A concern<br />
for all regions in SA. ■<br />
9<br />
MPUMALANGA BUSINESS <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong>
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