The 2024/25 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the 15th issue of this successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province.
The CEO of the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) outlines the investment climate in a resource-rich province that is already attracting a wide variety of enterprises in sectors as diverse as wind-power generation and food processing.
The latest news in all the most important sectors of the provincial economy is covered in a series of overviews covering events such as Sasol’s announcement that it will be scaling back on gas imports and, in the context of increased scrutiny of every sector’s green credentials, the establishment of the Sustainable African Forest Assurance Scheme (SAFAS) in the forestry article. The potential of wood provides a somewhat unusual focus for the manufacturing article, but sustainability is a theme that is always relevant.
Major catalytic projects such as the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) and the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM) are examined in detail in the official Mpumalanga Investment Prospectus which is contained in these pages. Compiled by MEGA, the Prospectus outlines in detail many of the exciting investment opportunities on offer.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.globalafricanetwork.com. 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, our flagship South African Business title and the new addition our list of publications, The Journal of African Business, which was launched in 2020.
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CONTENTS MpumalangaBusiness2024/25 Edition Introduction Foreword 4 Mpumalanga’s unique guide to business and investment. Special features Regional overview of Mpumalanga 8 Three decades on from the dawn of democracy, Mpumalanga is poised to lead a new phase in energy generation. Mpumalanga Trade and Investment Profile 11 The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) profiles the province’s economy and outlines specific investment opportunities. South African investment incentives 24 A range of incentives are available to investors, entrepreneurs and co-operatives across many sectors. Economic sectors Agriculture 28 The International Fresh Produce Market is preparing to trade. Forestry and paper 32 Forestry’s green credentials are excellent. Mining 34 Acid mine water poses a serious threat. Energy 36 Four power stations will keep burning coal. MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2024/25 2
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