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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Travellers should prepare to be astounded by the natural attractions and experiences that are on offer in Mpumalanga. It is South Africa’s most easterly province, endowed with an extraordinary richness of natural beauty from canyons and waterfalls and with scope for a huge diversity of adventures and experiences ranging from encounter-rich game drives to paragliding. Mpumalanga offers a wide array of activities for the active tourist, ranging from abseiling to white-water-river rafting, with fly-fishing, paragliding, mountain biking, bungee jumping, hiking, 4x4 trails and many outdoor adventure activities in between. Mpumalanga is undoubtedly the ultimate destination in terms of wildlife experience. The Kruger National Park, Manyeleti, Loskop Dam and numerous private game reserves dotted throughout the region offer an exhilarating experience that brings visitors closer to nature. Mpumalanga boasts a conservancy area that is rich with diverse flora and fauna. The Panorama Route offers spectacular landscapes with attractions like the Blyde River Canyon (third-largest in the world and known as a “green canyon” because of its subtropical vegetation, pictured). The province also boasts majestic waterfalls and high-altitude scenic drives leading to attractions like God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels. Mpumalanga’s rich heritage is still largely unexplored but more and more visitors are being exposed to fascinating history. The many heritage sites in the area include the Samora Machel monument near Mbuzini and the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site (pictured), boasting rock formations dating back more than 3.5-billion years. Other sites not to be missed are the mining village of Pilgrim’s Rest, the Highveld Heritage Route (which abounds with adventurous tales from history), the stone circles of Mpumalanga and Goliath’s footprint to name just a few. Mpumalanga is rich in culture and boasts the Swazi, Ndebele and Shangaan people with icons like Dr Esther Mahlangu who has managed to preserve, package and export the vibrant geometric art of the Ndebele globally. Bird watchers can have a glimpse of more than 500 different birds endemic to the Kruger National Park or the town of Chrissiesmeer, the centre of South Africa’s own Lake District where four river systems start their journeys across the country. The small tourist town of Dullstroom is referred to as South Africa’s trout-fishing mecca. Mpumalanga is an ideal sporting destination with several world-class golf courses and the Mbombela Stadium that was built for the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and has subsequently hosted international football and rugby matches. Get off the beaten track and explore the many other tourism offerings of the Mpumalanga Province. For more information: Email: info@mtpa.co.za and reservations@mtpa.co.za Website: www.mpumalanga.com Facebook: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency | Twitter: @Mtpatourism | Instagram: @mpumalangatourism MPUMALANGA Manufacturing 50 New sectors are arising from the green economy. Transport and logistics 54 The Maputo Corridor is performing well for logistics companies. Tourism 56 A multi-pronged domestic promotion effort is underway. ICT 58 A Mpumalanga coal mine is using 5G. Education and training 60 Digital skills are coming to Mpumalanga. Banking and financial services 62 Banking while shopping is becoming commonplace. Development finance and SMME support 64 The transition to a green economy may bring opportunities. MPUMALANGA MPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE MPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA 2021/22 Mpumalanga: a world-class tourism destination THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE A South African province that has everything a tourist could want. JOIN US JOIN ONLINE US ONLINE MPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA 2018/19 MPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE 2023/24 EDITION 2021/22 EDITION WWW.GLOBALAFRICANETWORK.COM | | WWW.MPUMALANGABUSINESS.CO.ZA JOIN JOIN US ONLINE US ONLINE WWW.GLOBALAFRICANETWORK.COM | WWW.MPUMALANGABUSINESS.CO.ZA | WWW.LIMPOPOBUSINESS.CO.ZA 2018/19 EDITION ABOUT THE COVER: Top left, then clockwise: Mpumalanga’s tourist offering is unrivalled, SA Tourism; Citrus, Meri Global Export; Mining, Sasol; Ngodwana Mill, Sappi; Smelter, Yasin HM on Unsplash; A new campus, University of Mpumalanga; Sunflower, Freepik. MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2023/24 6
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