Mpumalanga Business 2017 edition

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PROFILE Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) is the official Economic Development Agency of the Provincial Government of Mpumalanga. The agency aims to foster the sustainable growth and development of the Mpumalanga economy by attracting investment to the province, facilitating investment in the province and maximising the development impact of investment in the province. MEGA is an expert on the economy of Mpumalanga and the investment opportunities it offers. It uses its knowledge of the province and alliances with strategic partners to package investment opportunities that have the highest probability of success and is able to provide support to both local and international investors. MEGA offers a range of services relating to trade promotion, investment, funding and property management. Trade promotion • Export and import enquiries • Market information and contacts • Advice on customs duties and foreign trade documentary requirements • Market research • Information on regional trade issues and preferential trade agreements • Organising foreign trade and investment missions and exhibitions • Providing counselling and training to SMMEs regarding export issues • Advising local business on technical trade issues • Promoting and facilitating provincial access to the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance Scheme (EMIA) • Promoting and facilitating provincial access to the Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) Investment promotion • Targeting investors via the media, the MEGA website, incoming and outgoing delegations, foreign embassies, exhibitions, chambers of commerce and municipalities • Facilitating feasibility studies MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2017 16

PROFILE • Providing investment information, intelligence and research • Assisting with obtaining factory space and/ or land • Advising on commercial statutory requirements • Facilitating joint ventures via the identification of local partners • Providing opportunities for emerging B-BBEE businesses • Assisting in identifying potential suppliers of raw materials and feedstock • Assisting with the lodging of investment incentive claims with the dti Funding MEGA funds SMMEs and businesses that specialise in agro-processing, mining, energy, manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, forestry, services, government and community. Preference is given to businesses owned by historically disadvantaged individuals. Property management MEGA owns and manages a number of industrial and commercial properties around the province. The Property Development and Management Programme is geared to build and maintain a property portfolio that can: • Generate income • Help to achieve organisational sustainability • Facilitate employment creation Our commitment MEGA is focused on customer needs and provides innovative solutions with a high level of service. Don’t hesitate to make contact if you are interested in exploring some of the opportunities that Mpumalanga offers. CONTACT INFO Mega Head Office ABSA Square Building, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa Postal Address: PO Box 5838, Mbombela, 1200 Tel: +27 13 752 2440 | Fax: +27 13 755 1756 eMail: trade-invest@mega.gov.za Ekandustria Office (Bronkhorstspruit) 215 Iridium St, Ekandustria, Bronkhorstspruit, 1028 Tel: + 27 13 933 3421 eMail: phineas.makgopela@mega.gov.za Secunda Office Office A, Secunda Town Centre, Rautenbach Street, Secunda, 2302 Tel: +27 (0) 17 634 8458 eMail: nimrode.dlamini@mega.gov.za Siyabuswa Office Siyabuswa Shopping Centre, Main Road, Siyabuswa, Dr JS Moroka Rural, 0472 Tel: +27 13 973 1049 eMail: lazarus.mahlangu@mega.gov.za Johannesburg Office 33 Scott Street,Waverley, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 82 905 4938 eMail: paresh.pandya@mega.gov.za 17 MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2017