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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 […]

1. The Physics Objection (Thermodynamics) 2. The Material Objection (Infrastructure) 3. The Power Density Objection (Land Use) Alternative Terms to Use Instead Until we start using […]

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! […]

Our October Business Buzz, hosted by Cartrack, was an action-packed and eye-opening event! The room was buzzing with energy, and the turnout showed just how much our […]

MCCI hosted a CEO Breakfast on 14 October 2025, sponsored by PPIT and First Technology. Over sixty chief executive officers and financial officers were informed of […]

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) expresses deep concern over the decision by the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality’s (STLM) Municipal Public Accounts Committee and […]

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) proudly hosted its First Aid Training Level One on 6 and 7 October 2025, equipping members with essential […]

The monthly Loskop to Olifants Tourism Meeting took place on 1 October 2025 at the Middelburg Country Club, chaired by Johannes Welgemoed. Local business owners and […]

SANRAL MP met with MCCI  A delegation from SANRAL Mpumalanga headed by Ms Mabuyi Mhlanga the provincial head of SANRAL met with MCCI members lead by Gerrit […]

What’s wrong with our water?  The poor quality of Steve Tshwete Municipal (STLM) water became apparent when a member scrutinised the municipality’s annual budget. It turned […]

Incoterms the secret weapon for businesses  Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are standardised rules for trade.  It defines the responsibilities, costs, and risks for buyers and […]

Business Breakfast Recap: Powered by Prepaid24   Our recent Business Breakfast, hosted by Prepaid24, was a truly insightful and impactful session!  Attendees enjoyed a dynamic presentation covering:  […]

June Business Buzz Recap & Highlights!   We Took the Buzz to Emalahleni – And What a Night It Was!   June 19th, 2025, the MCCI Business Buzz […]

From Olifants to Loskop – The Tourism Journey You Can’t Miss!  Unite to build a vibrant tourism corridor that shines to become the next popular destination.  […]

🧱 Bricks, Buzz & Business at Federale Stene! 🧱  Who knew bricks could be this exciting?! 😄  We had an unforgettable morning at Federale Stene, getting […]

STLM Budget Good for our Economy?  Steve Tshwete Local Municipal officials have presented their draft annual budget for the 2025/26 financial year.  The shock of last […]

Eco-Industrial Zone – our answer to JET?  Middelburg’s economy, established decades ago, receives little attention from government officials and researchers as offering viable investment opportunities. The […]

Business Buzz Brilliance at Del Forno Middelburg  What an incredible and amazing atmosphere this is! The Business Buzz held on 22 May 2025 held at Del […]

MCCI’s New Members’ Speed Networking Event   On May 22nd, 2025, the Middelburg Chamber hosted a speed networking event specifically designed to help its newest members connect […]