Mpumalanga
South Africa
Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing
Biotechnology
Mining & Metals
Tourism & Leisure
MEGA
The agency's primary objective is to promote economic growth and empowerment through sustainable enterprises. MEGA offers potential investors the following trade and investment services:
• Handling of export and import enquiries
• Assistance with customs duties and tariff handling
• Assistance with international trade document requirements
• Professional advice on regional trading issues
• Assistance with relevant, reliable market information
• Assistance with government export incentives
• Exposure to trade fairs and exhibitions
In short, MEGA offers a one-stop shop investment service.
Some of the opportunities that MEGA is involved with:
Country spa and conference resort in the
bushveld
Manufacture chemicals to treat drinking water
Export pallet manufacturer in Maputo Corridor
Cement factory to meet increasing local demand
Trade Opportunities in the Mineral and Metal Sector Include:
• Coal, Vanadium, Gold, Stainless steel, Chrome alloy, Steel, Manganese, Granite, Iron ore, Semi precious stones,
Trade Opportunities in the Agriculture Sector Include:
• Citrus, Tobacco, Subtropical fruit, Cotton, Sugar, Maize, Fruit juice concentrates, Essential
oils, Dried fruits, Dry beans, Organic products, Oils seeds, Nuts
Trade Opportunities in the Wood and Forestry Sectors Include:
• Paper and pulp, Veneer boards, Sawn timber, Ultra boards, Furniture, Transmission poles, Construction timber, Mining timber, Chipboard, Pulp wood
Trade Opportunities in the Chemical Sector Include:
• Propylene plastics, Tar products, Polyethylene plastics, Fertilizers, Polyvinyl plastics, Explosives, Alcohol solvents, Petrochemical feedstocks, Ketone solvents, Waxes and liquid paraffins
Trade Opportunities in the Cultural Sector Include:
• Bead work, Décor, Pottery, Basket ware and Grass weaving, Sculpture, African silk, Fine art, Wood work and Cultural furniture
For
more information contact MEGA directly:
Contact: Mr Andrew Bulter
Tel: +27 13 752 2440
Email: trade-invest@mega.gov.za
Website: www.mega.gov.za
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga provides a diverse economy with various trade and investment opportunities. It provides solid infrastructure for business in the areas of telecommunication, energy and transport. Roads such as the Maputo Corridor, a well-connected railway network and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport ensure that business operates smoothly on daily basis. The province enjoys close proximity to South Africa's economic hub, Gauteng, as well as other important export locations in KwaZulu-Natal
and Mozambique.
The province is rich in natural resources, and offers a high quality of life in one of the most relaxed, and beautiful regions of South Africa. This relaxation is assisted by good governance from the municipal and provincial authorities and a firm stance on environmental management and economic sustainability.
Mpumalanga is big on business, and also on transformation in South Africa. The province is committed to welcoming and facilitating international investment and developing the infrastructure and enabling environment that investors would find attractive to complement the natural resources and beauty that is abundant.
The provincial economy is stable and growing, presenting a growth rate in 2006 of 4.6%. Growth for 2007 was predicted at 4.8%. The provincial GDP for 2005 was R94.5-billion.
