A unique guide to business and investment in Mpumalanga, the 2025/26 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the 16th issue of this successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province.
Global Africa Network is pleased to carry a message from the CEO of the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) in which the investment climate in this resource-rich province is outlined. Ongoing work on infrastructure such as roads, water works, schools and hospitals, supported
by the establishment of one of South Africa’s newest and most dynamic universities, makes this an attractive destination for investors in a wide variety of sectors. In this journal MEGA also presents the Mpumalanga Trade & Investment Profile, a 12-page booklet which surveys the provincial economy and gives specific details about what investment opportunities are available.
The creation of the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency is a sign of the times, and a further invitation to investors to consider this forward-looking province. The rapid development of the province’s first wind farm, Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni, is covered in full in this edition, as are other developments in the energy field. The latest updates in all the most important sectors of the provincial economy are covered, including news that Sasol has a plan to avoid a looming “gas cliff”.
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-newsletters, which you can subscribe to online at https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/ and https://www.southafricanbusiness.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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Travellers should prepare to be astounded by the natural attractionsand experiences that are on offer in Mpumalanga. It is South Africa’smost easterly province, endowed with an extraordinary richnessof natural beauty from canyons and waterfalls and with scopefor a huge diversity of adventures and experiences ranging fromencounter-rich game drives to paragliding. Mpumalanga offers awide array of activities for the active tourist, ranging from abseilingto white-water-river rafting, with fly-fishing, paragliding, mountainbiking, bungee jumping, hiking, 4x4 trails and many outdooradventure activities in between.Mpumalanga is undoubtedly the ultimate destinationin terms of wildlife experience. The Kruger National Park,Manyeleti, Loskop Dam and numerous private game reservesdotted throughout the region offer an exhilarating experiencethat brings visitors closer to nature. Mpumalanga boasts aconservancy area that is rich with diverse flora and fauna.The Panorama Route offers spectacular landscapes withattractions like the Blyde River Canyon (third-largest in theworld and known as a “green canyon” because of its subtropicalvegetation, pictured). The province also boasts majestic waterfallsand high-altitude scenic drives leading to attractions like God’sWindow, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.Mpumalanga’s rich heritage is still largely unexploredbut more and more visitors are being exposed to fascinatinghistory. The many heritage sites in the area include theSamora Machel monument near Mbuzini and the BarbertonMakhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site (pictured),boasting rock formations dating back more than 3.5-billionyears. Other sites not to be missed are the mining village ofPilgrim’s Rest, the Highveld Heritage Route (which aboundswith adventurous tales from history), the stone circles ofMpumalanga and Goliath’s footprint to name just a few.Mpumalanga is rich in culture and boasts the Swazi, Ndebeleand Shangaan people with icons like Dr Esther Mahlanguwho has managed to preserve, package and export thevibrant geometric art of the Ndebele globally.Bird watchers can have a glimpse of more than 500different birds endemic to the Kruger National Park or the townof Chrissiesmeer, the centre of South Africa’s own Lake Districtwhere four river systems start their journeys across the country.The small tourist town of Dullstroom is referred toas South Africa’s trout-fishing mecca. Mpumalanga is anideal sporting destination with several world-class golfcourses and the Mbombela Stadium that was built forthe FIFA World Cup in 2010 and has subsequently hostedinternational football and rugby matches. Get off thebeaten track and explore the many other tourism offeringsof the Mpumalanga Province.MPUMALANGAMPUMALANGACONTENTSMpumalanga Business 2025/26 EditionIntroductionForeword 4Mpumalanga’s unique guide to businessand investment.Special featuresRegional overviewof Mpumalanga 8Mpumalanga is positioning itself for the neweconomy but coal mines continue to thrive.The Mpumalanga Investment Conference willshowcase the province’s opportunities in multiplesectors while G20 ministers will also get toappreciate Mpumalanga’s tourism charms.Mpumalanga’s forested hillsare perfect for biking, hikingand rallying 14Dramatic landscapes make the perfectbackdrop for adventure seekers bold and old.Mpumalanga Tradeand Investment Profile 17The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency(MEGA) profiles the province’s economy andoutlines specific investment opportunities.Economic sectorsAgriculture 38Bees and nuts thrive among trees.Forestry and paper 40Fashion from firs.Mining 44Coal is coming back.Energy 48Students are learning renewable skills.Oil and gas 52Renewable diesel will come fromvegetable oils.Transport and logistics 53Bridges are linking communities.Manufacturing 54Electric vehicle batteries presentan opportunity.Education and training 55Relevant training is vital for the economy.ICT 56Passing on skills to the next generation.Development financeand SMME support 58Hendrina Recycling is a winner.Banking and financial services 62Blended financing may be a rural solution.ABOUT THEMpumalanga:COVER:From top a left: world-class Citrus, tourismRyan Baker destinationPexels;aluminium briquettes,Manganese MetalCompany; rally caron bridge, Toyota;MPUMALANGA MPUMALANGA BUSINESS BUSINESS THE GUIDE THE TO GUIDE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA2021/22 2023/24MPUMALANGABUSINESS MPUMALANGAMPUMALANGATHE GUIDE TO AND INVESTMENT MPUMALANGA PROVINCEBUSINESSTHE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT INMPUMALANGA PROVINCETHE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT MPUMALANGA PROVINCEMPUMALANGATHE GUIDE TO AND INVESTMENT MPUMALANGA PROVINCEBUSINESSMPUMALANGATHE BUSINESSGUIDE TO AND INVESTMENTMPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA2021/22A South African province that has everything a tourist could want.Bourke's LuckPotholes, SA Tourism;varied birdlife isabundant, MTPA;industrial activityat Secunda, Sasol;Mbombela Stadium,R&L Architects.MBOMBELA HEAD OFFICE: T +27 13 492 5818www.mega.gov.za For • more trade-invest@mega.gov.zainformation:MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2023/24Email: info@mtpa.co.za and reservations@mtpa.co.zaWebsite: www.mpumalanga.comFacebook: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency | Twitter: @Mtpatourism | Instagram: @mpumalangatourismMPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGAIN MPUMALANGA PROVINCETHE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENTIN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE502018/19 EDITION 2023/24 EDITION2018/19 EDITION 2025/262021/22EDITIONEDITION2021/22 EDITIONJOIN US JOIN ONLINE US US ONLINEWWW.GLOBALAFRICANETWORK.COM | | WWW.NORTHERNCAPEBUSINESS.CO.ZA| WWW.MPUMALANGABUSINESS.CO.ZAJOIN JOIN US JOIN ONLINE US JOIN US ONLINE US ONLINEWWW.GLOBALAFRICANETWORK.COM | WWW.MPUMALANGABUSINESS.CO.ZA| WWW.LIMPOPOBUSINESS.CO.ZA2018/19MPUMALANGA BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN MPUMALANGA2018/19
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