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Mpumalanga Business 2019/20 edition

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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

FOCUS Water Quality

FOCUS Water Quality Testing Laboratory sets high standards The Gert Sibande District Municipality’s Water Quality Testing Laboratory is the only SANAS-accredited government-owned facility in Mpumalanga Province. Technicians from GSDM Water Quality Testing Laboratory during an awareness programme to schools. The Water Quality Testing Laboratory is situated on the N17 corridor in Ermelo. This location is bounded by the Ekurhuleni Metro of the Gauteng Province to the west, Sedibeng District Municipality of the Northern Free State to the south-west, Ehlanzeni District Municipality to the north-east, Nkangala District Municipality to the north, Amajuba District Municipality to the south-east and eSwatini to the east. The District Municipality’s Water Quality Testing Laboratory is the only SANAS-accredited, government-owned facility in Mpumalanga Province and is evidence of Gert Sibande District Municipality’s vision to be “A community-driven district of excellence and development”. This is also in line with the National Development Plan (NDP) vision 2030 which is “To ensure that all South Africans have access to clean running water in their homes”. The Water Quality Laboratory is an accredited facility meeting the requirements of the ISO/ IEC 17025:2005. The centrality and the strategic location of this facility ensures easy accessibility by all stakeholders within the district and the neighbouring districts. Services Informed by the need to improve water quality in the district, the laboratory was established in 2011 to guarantee safe drinking water provided to millions of citizens within the district according to section 9 (1) of the Water Services Act No. 108 of 1997. The facility provides chemical analysis, microbiological analysis and physical analysis. These services are available to all stakeholders and customers, including local municipalities and industries. The price list for water quality testing offered is available on request. MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2019/20 38

FOCUS In addition, the Gert Sibande Water Quality Testing Laboratory promotes water quality and care for water in communities through active involvement in awareness programmes offered by local municipalities in the district. It also promotes careers in science by providing opportunities to students in the form of in-service training. The laboratory boasts the provision and delivery of superior laboratory services and aims to promote and support development and culture of scientific learning. The Gert Sibande Laboratory regards its clients as valuable stakeholders whose interests are a priority for the laboratory. Office hours Monday to Thursday: 07h30 to 13h00, 13h30 to 16h30 Friday: 07h30 to 14h00 Accredited Water Quality Testing Laboratory situated in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. CONTACT DETAILS Physical address: Cnr N17 Bethal and Nespan Roads, Cassim Park Postal address: PO Box 1748, Ermelo 2350 Tel: +27 17 801 7143 Email: laboratoryservices@gsibande.gov.za Website: www.gsibande.gov.za Facebook: @gertsibandedm Twitter: @GertSibandeDM Coordinates: S26 31’ 25.73” E29 58’ 19.25 39 MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2019/20

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