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3 November 2023
3 November 2023
It’s Back! MCCI’s famous mine map in A0 wall format! To demystify the coal industry in the Highveld of Mpumalanga, the Middelburg Chamber has published a […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
Blood, Sweat and Spectacles It was a hotly contested Amazing Race Saturday. 28th of October 2023 was a memorable day; the country was on tender hooks, […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
MCCIs Employee of the Month for October It is with pleasure that MCCI introduce the employee nominated by Middelburg Observer newspaper as the Member Employee of […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
Municipal Energy Scenarios The National Treasury and various institutions have so far held three workshops to discuss a plausible energy future for South Africa. The aim […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
Business Pledge new Jobs Mr Moeketsi Mpotu, President of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), and Steve Tshwete, Mayor of the Municipality, Cllr Masilela, […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
National Media Houses visited our town. The Information Officer of the Middelburg Tourism Information Centre, Mmabatho Phathakge, accompanied a delegation from multiple media houses and the […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
MCCI’s Women in Business Celebration 2023 Every year, the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates women in business. We salute both the business owners and […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
Accredited Tour Guides and Tours Since the founding of the Middelburg Information Centre, it has been a dream of ours to offer interesting guided tours. Middelburg […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
TVET Nkangala – Middelburg Campus – Business Buzz The Business Buzz held at the Middelburg Campus of Nkangala TVET on 24 August 2023 was very informative […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
BRICS any value for Middelburg? Several members, notably Anna-Marth Ott, attended various BRICS meetings. Ott attended an ABSA breakfast with the Confederation of Indian Industry delegation […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
Energy SEZ for Middelburg An inaugural meeting was held to discuss and formulate a way forward to implement an Energy Special Economic Zone for Middelburg on […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
Shady NPOs in South Africa Are you backing a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that disregards the Department of Social Development’s (DSD) requirements? The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
Outdoor Map of Middelburg The Middelburg Tourism Information Centre (MTIC) created the Outdoor Map of Middelburg prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and has updated […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
How to turn your business into a tourist attraction For the first time, the Middelburg Tourism Information Centre is offering training for local site tour guides. […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
CIBA Roadshow The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) hosted the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants NPC (CIBA) in our auditorium on 27 July 2023. […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
Africa Durban Trade Indaba 2023 From the 9th to the 11th of May 2023, Durban ICC was the host site for the African Trade Indaba. This […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
A fantastic Golf Day Taking time off their busy schedules, business owners, and staff supported the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual corporate golf day […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
DOL visiting local Businesses Many local businesses have been visited by the Department of Labour (DOL) inspectors recently.A company reaches out to you to inform you […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
MCCIs Employee of the Month The first MCCI Member Employee of the Month has been announced, and it’s an employee from Brimis. Congratulations to Ms Nina […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
MCCI Golf Day Nkangala TVET Draws Winner Mr. N.B Maphanga of Nkangala TVET College gave the lucky draw prize Mr. E. Matlala. The prize was a […]
3 May 2023
3 May 2023
Thieves and criminals cripple our businesses You can call theft corruption, but it is still theft. When will the thieves be removed from our society? I […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Middelburg must take its future into its own hands. The executive team of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce deliberated on how they can use the advantages […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
No! Solar energy is not Free At the Presidential Climate Change Commission meeting held at the CSIR on Friday,14 April 2023. The point of view of […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Battling with your ED or SD Spent? The Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation offers a stress-free solution for businesses wanting to achieve their BBBEE values. You do […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Often you have a staff member you would like to mention in particular. The Middelburg Chamber offers a new service to its members: mentioning the employee […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
MCCI gives money to businesses! Why does MCCI not give money or business to my company, or the other question is, what does MCCI do for […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Under Construction: Outdoor Information Board The Outdoor Information Board (OIB) next to the entrance door of the Tourist Information Centre is currently being updated. It is […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Snap Chat with a Difference MCCI hosted the first Speed Networking Session for 2023, and judging by the enthusiasm generated by the exchange of information between […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Loadshedding the Last Straw The business community in the Highveld region of Mpumalanga has been aware for years of corruption and third-party interference at Eskom that […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
120th AGM and election for MCCI 2023 Executive The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) will hold it’s 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and is […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
Elected Local Tourism Leaders The Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) of the Nkangala district held its first AGM in November 2022 at Nkangala district Municipality and members […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
People in Ivory Towers have no interest in towns President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has met with business leaders, is hosting a briefing on the energy crisis […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
A Big Thank You to MEDO Over the past six months, the Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has been engaged in two intensive enterprise development projects. […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Opportunities at MCCI The year’s municipal employee’s strikes, load shedding, and fuel costs have made it tough for business owners and managers. What has the local […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
We rolled away another year Middelburg Information Centre held its first Christmas Bowls Fun Day for members who wanted to have a fun day in the […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
MEDO ends the year on a high note The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and our partner, the Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation, are in the […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Another 150 trained managers for Middelburg A young woman knocks on the door of MCCI to attend the WBS SSETA graduation ceremony on 2 December 2022. […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Diamond Circle Chamber visit President Louw Allan, Gordon Webb, and Ariska Schoombee from the Diamond Circle Chamber visited the Middelburg Chamber at the end of November […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Implementation of the BBEEE Scorecard at the local level is crucial The Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has developed an innovative tool for the Broad-Based Black […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Tourism Development in STLM The local tourism organization in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality held its quarterly meeting on 18 October 2022. The industry discussed tourism repositioning, […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
DecisionSmiths Hosted the October Business Buzz The business community meets and networks at a Middelburg Chamber business buzz or breakfast. Dr Christoff Prinsloo presented the systems […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Another legal victory for Chambers Municipal electricity price hikes were ‘unlawfully calculated’, says court. When chamber members work together, business wins. The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) would like to thank all the parties that worked amicably together for Steve Tshwete Municipality’s (STLM) survival through […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Business met over breakfast at Jonson Workwear The business community meets and networks at a Middelburg Chamber business buzz or breakfast. Another fantastic networking event was […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Organised business met with MM Members of the organised business community: the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and NAFCOC, and the Hendrina Business Forum met […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Are you a manager or the owner of a Business? In the past year, many companies have had to deal with local issues that normally have […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
JET for Business: Opportunities? The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a congress on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, to discuss business opportunities in the Just […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Export Awareness Seminar The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) and the Mpumalanga Department of Economic […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Amazing Race Middelburg postponed until 15 October 2022 There is good news for all those who wanted to take part in this treasure hunt adventure on […]
2 September 2022
2 September 2022
Great networking event with Isuzu Business Buzz The business world connects and networks with a buzz. The Isuzu Buzz was again a great success. Members of […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
It’s Back! MCCI’s famous mine map in A0 wall format! To demystify the coal industry in the Highveld of Mpumalanga, the Middelburg Chamber has published a […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
Blood, Sweat and Spectacles It was a hotly contested Amazing Race Saturday. 28th of October 2023 was a memorable day; the country was on tender hooks, […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
MCCIs Employee of the Month for October It is with pleasure that MCCI introduce the employee nominated by Middelburg Observer newspaper as the Member Employee of […]
3 November 2023
3 November 2023
Municipal Energy Scenarios The National Treasury and various institutions have so far held three workshops to discuss a plausible energy future for South Africa. The aim […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
Business Pledge new Jobs Mr Moeketsi Mpotu, President of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), and Steve Tshwete, Mayor of the Municipality, Cllr Masilela, […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
National Media Houses visited our town. The Information Officer of the Middelburg Tourism Information Centre, Mmabatho Phathakge, accompanied a delegation from multiple media houses and the […]
29 September 2023
29 September 2023
MCCI’s Women in Business Celebration 2023 Every year, the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates women in business. We salute both the business owners and […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
Accredited Tour Guides and Tours Since the founding of the Middelburg Information Centre, it has been a dream of ours to offer interesting guided tours. Middelburg […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
TVET Nkangala – Middelburg Campus – Business Buzz The Business Buzz held at the Middelburg Campus of Nkangala TVET on 24 August 2023 was very informative […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
BRICS any value for Middelburg? Several members, notably Anna-Marth Ott, attended various BRICS meetings. Ott attended an ABSA breakfast with the Confederation of Indian Industry delegation […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023
Energy SEZ for Middelburg An inaugural meeting was held to discuss and formulate a way forward to implement an Energy Special Economic Zone for Middelburg on […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
Shady NPOs in South Africa Are you backing a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that disregards the Department of Social Development’s (DSD) requirements? The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
Outdoor Map of Middelburg The Middelburg Tourism Information Centre (MTIC) created the Outdoor Map of Middelburg prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and has updated […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
How to turn your business into a tourist attraction For the first time, the Middelburg Tourism Information Centre is offering training for local site tour guides. […]
4 August 2023
4 August 2023
CIBA Roadshow The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) hosted the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants NPC (CIBA) in our auditorium on 27 July 2023. […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
Africa Durban Trade Indaba 2023 From the 9th to the 11th of May 2023, Durban ICC was the host site for the African Trade Indaba. This […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
A fantastic Golf Day Taking time off their busy schedules, business owners, and staff supported the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual corporate golf day […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
DOL visiting local Businesses Many local businesses have been visited by the Department of Labour (DOL) inspectors recently.A company reaches out to you to inform you […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
MCCIs Employee of the Month The first MCCI Member Employee of the Month has been announced, and it’s an employee from Brimis. Congratulations to Ms Nina […]
2 June 2023
2 June 2023
MCCI Golf Day Nkangala TVET Draws Winner Mr. N.B Maphanga of Nkangala TVET College gave the lucky draw prize Mr. E. Matlala. The prize was a […]
3 May 2023
3 May 2023
Thieves and criminals cripple our businesses You can call theft corruption, but it is still theft. When will the thieves be removed from our society? I […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Middelburg must take its future into its own hands. The executive team of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce deliberated on how they can use the advantages […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
No! Solar energy is not Free At the Presidential Climate Change Commission meeting held at the CSIR on Friday,14 April 2023. The point of view of […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Battling with your ED or SD Spent? The Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation offers a stress-free solution for businesses wanting to achieve their BBBEE values. You do […]
2 May 2023
2 May 2023
Often you have a staff member you would like to mention in particular. The Middelburg Chamber offers a new service to its members: mentioning the employee […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
MCCI gives money to businesses! Why does MCCI not give money or business to my company, or the other question is, what does MCCI do for […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Under Construction: Outdoor Information Board The Outdoor Information Board (OIB) next to the entrance door of the Tourist Information Centre is currently being updated. It is […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Snap Chat with a Difference MCCI hosted the first Speed Networking Session for 2023, and judging by the enthusiasm generated by the exchange of information between […]
3 March 2023
3 March 2023
Loadshedding the Last Straw The business community in the Highveld region of Mpumalanga has been aware for years of corruption and third-party interference at Eskom that […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
120th AGM and election for MCCI 2023 Executive The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) will hold it’s 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and is […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
Elected Local Tourism Leaders The Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) of the Nkangala district held its first AGM in November 2022 at Nkangala district Municipality and members […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
People in Ivory Towers have no interest in towns President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has met with business leaders, is hosting a briefing on the energy crisis […]
3 February 2023
3 February 2023
A Big Thank You to MEDO Over the past six months, the Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has been engaged in two intensive enterprise development projects. […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Opportunities at MCCI The year’s municipal employee’s strikes, load shedding, and fuel costs have made it tough for business owners and managers. What has the local […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
We rolled away another year Middelburg Information Centre held its first Christmas Bowls Fun Day for members who wanted to have a fun day in the […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
MEDO ends the year on a high note The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and our partner, the Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation, are in the […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Another 150 trained managers for Middelburg A young woman knocks on the door of MCCI to attend the WBS SSETA graduation ceremony on 2 December 2022. […]
14 December 2022
14 December 2022
Diamond Circle Chamber visit President Louw Allan, Gordon Webb, and Ariska Schoombee from the Diamond Circle Chamber visited the Middelburg Chamber at the end of November […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Implementation of the BBEEE Scorecard at the local level is crucial The Mpumalanga Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has developed an innovative tool for the Broad-Based Black […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Tourism Development in STLM The local tourism organization in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality held its quarterly meeting on 18 October 2022. The industry discussed tourism repositioning, […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
DecisionSmiths Hosted the October Business Buzz The business community meets and networks at a Middelburg Chamber business buzz or breakfast. Dr Christoff Prinsloo presented the systems […]
28 October 2022
28 October 2022
Another legal victory for Chambers Municipal electricity price hikes were ‘unlawfully calculated’, says court. When chamber members work together, business wins. The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) would like to thank all the parties that worked amicably together for Steve Tshwete Municipality’s (STLM) survival through […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Business met over breakfast at Jonson Workwear The business community meets and networks at a Middelburg Chamber business buzz or breakfast. Another fantastic networking event was […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Organised business met with MM Members of the organised business community: the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and NAFCOC, and the Hendrina Business Forum met […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Are you a manager or the owner of a Business? In the past year, many companies have had to deal with local issues that normally have […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
JET for Business: Opportunities? The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a congress on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, to discuss business opportunities in the Just […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Export Awareness Seminar The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) and the Mpumalanga Department of Economic […]
30 September 2022
30 September 2022
Amazing Race Middelburg postponed until 15 October 2022 There is good news for all those who wanted to take part in this treasure hunt adventure on […]
2 September 2022
2 September 2022
Great networking event with Isuzu Business Buzz The business world connects and networks with a buzz. The Isuzu Buzz was again a great success. Members of […]