Members reported sewage pollution near the old show grounds in Middelburg’s industrial area. Members provided video footage and reports on the sewage pollution and passed the […]

The MCCI Water Portfolio Committee met recently to discuss pressing issues in municipal water management, regional collaboration, and environmental risks. The discussions highlighted both progress and […]

On 15 October 2026, the Deputy Finance Minister addressed MCCI members in Middelburg, highlighting the Treasury’s reform priorities and their impact on business confidence, investment, and […]

Hiring without proper screening and verification can expose your business to financial losses, reputational damage and unnecessary risks. What Are the Risks of Not Screening? Financial […]

The Loskop To Olifants (LTO) meeting held on 6 October 2026 at Oregon Place Guesthouse brought tourism members together to discuss upcoming activities, current tourism matters […]

Speaking at the 2026 Coal & Energy Transition Day, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane said South Africa’s energy future must balance reliable electricity supply with lower carbon […]

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. K. Ramokgopa, announced that his department is overhauling our electricity pricing system. The problem of excessive tariffs, which have […]

Historically, businesses in Steve Tshwete benefited from electricity tariffs that were often lower than those paid by businesses in Johannesburg, thereby reinforcing the municipality’s competitiveness as […]

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The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s President and CEO proudly represented MCCI at the official opening of Brimas Engineering’s new offices. What an absolute honour […]

Did you know that when you come in for your criminal check, you only need to visit us once to capture your fingerprints? Once your fingerprints […]

A fantastic turnout, new faces and exciting tourism developments for Middelburg & Loskop! The latest LTO Sip & Support Tourism Meeting, held on 3 September at […]

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) was invited by the Office of the Premier to a Stakeholder Engagement Session on Economic Development and Tourism […]

On 3 June 2026 at 10:00, the Olifants to Loskop Tourism meeting took place at Loskop Dam Forever Resort, bringing together 17 passionate attendees from across […]

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry would like to extend a sincere thank you to ACD Middelburg for hosting a wonderful Business Buzz networking evening. […]

Sophisticated digital scams are the new face of fraud in South Africa. While losses fell from R3.3 billion to R2.7 billion, fraud cases, particularly in digital […]

AI sent an email to my accountant from one of my email addresses. It read, “Please pay this invoice immediately.”  A simple three-line email that could […]

The Olifants to Loskop Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) meets monthly.  The LTO is a portfolio committee of the Middelburg […]

The Botshabelo Mission Station in Middelburg has been a historical anchor for the community of Middelburg since 1865. From being a place of refuge, a school, […]

History can be boring, but it can also read like an action novel that can compete with many of today’s action films. Captain Oliver John “Jack” […]

Following recent heavy rainfall, Kruger National Park remains partially operational, with several camps open to visitors while recovery work continues across affected areas.  A number of main camps […]

In the Middelburg Observer, an article was published about Steve Tshwete municipality’s qualified audit for 2024/25. Why should we be worried?  The combination of misreported financial information and deteriorating liquidity introduces […]

Several issues have arisen at the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, including two consecutive qualified audits, strikes, and rumours of corruption, among others. For business, we do not want […]

The 2024/25 Auditor General’s (AG) report on Steve Tshwete Local Municipality highlighted a problem with how the municipality manages electricity losses. Considering the 2023/24 and recent reports, electricity theft increased by over 10%.  […]

One of the greatest challenges to South Africa’s economic future is implementing decarbonisation initiatives and the Just Energy Transition. TIPS held a meeting on 5 November […]

At the Mpumalanga Mining and Investment Summit hosted by the Mpumalanga Government, several organisations pledged investment.  A summary of the pledges was presented at the Nkangala […]

Without fair planning, coal mine closures risk increasing socio-economic exclusion and expanding regional inequalities. It can initiate a series of effects from direct job losses to […]

Almost a thousand incidents of foodborne illness have been reported last year.  The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHTA) instructed the municipalities […]

The final Monthly Loskop to Olifants Tourism Meeting of the year brought together local business and tourism leaders to reflect on a successful 2025. It was […]

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted its second Golf Day on 30 October 2025, and what an incredible day it turned out to be! […]