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17 July 2025

Federale Stene Business Buzz

🧱 Bricks, Buzz & Business at Federale Stene! 🧱  Who knew bricks could be this exciting?! 😄  We had an unforgettable morning at Federale Stene, getting […]
30 May 2025

STLM Budget Good for our Economy? 

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 […]
30 May 2025

Eco-Industrial Zone – our answer to JET? 

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 […]
30 May 2025

MCCI’s New Members’ Speed Networking Event  

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 […]
30 May 2025

Back on the Green – with a Twist! 

Back on the Green – with a Twist!  We’re doing it again – and this time, it’s even spicier!   3 Clubs & 1 Putter Golf Day  […]
13 May 2025

Investment incentive: Planning Committee 

Investment incentive: Planning Committee  Businesses, manufacturing and industry in Middelburg need to strategically realign themselves in order to achieve growth and expansion in these difficult times.  […]
13 May 2025

Objection to Amendment Notice 3088 of 2025 

Objection to Amendment Notice 3088 of 2025  The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry formally objects to the proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation […]
13 May 2025

April Buzz: Exclusive Preview to Members 

April Buzz: Exclusive Preview to Members  On Wednesday, right before Easter weekend, members went to a fantastic Business Buzz event at the Renault Duster launch.  The […]
13 May 2025

Plan Your Perfect SANParks Adventure with Us 

Plan Your Perfect SANParks Adventure with Us  We’re here to help you book your visit to South Africa’s beautiful national parks quickly and easily.  As a […]
13 May 2025

I am so bored, what is there to do? 

I am so bored, what is there to do?  The weekend is just around the corner and we would like to have a variety of activities […]
28 March 2025

A Magical Evening – MCCI’s 122nd Annual Banquet

Arabian Nights 2025 was a spectacular evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and celebration! Guests were transported into a world of Arabian luxury, with mesmerizing décor, vibrant […]
28 March 2025

Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

EXECUTIVE 2025  President Gerrit Van Der Merwe Nungu Properties  Vice President Nomagugu Mvelase Lizwile Engineering Pty Ltd  Finance Convenor Rudolph Potgieter MRP Registered Accountants  2025 Exco […]
28 March 2025

Pappou G March hosted the Business Buzz! 

A business buzz organised by the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) is a very successful way to promote or launch a new product to […]
28 March 2025

Hyacinth Menace Fed by Polluted Water 

The Upper Olifants River Catchment Forum (UORCF) met on 27 March 2025. The purpose of the UORCF meeting is to discuss the challenges affecting the catchment […]
28 March 2025

Review of the tariff structure for steel products

Review of the tariff structure and investigation into introducing an import monitoring system for steel products by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (‘ITAC’)  […]
28 March 2025

What to do in Middelburg 

 Visit the Historic Middelburg Dam 🌊🚣‍♂️  Enjoy picnics, birdwatching, or take a boat ride on the peaceful Middelburg Dam.  Explore the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve 🦓🌿  […]
28 February 2025

STLM COUNCIL RESOLUTION C20/11/2024  

REBATE: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF TARIFF THROUGH REBATE TO B&B AND ACCOMMOCATION PROPERTIES  MCCI congratulates the STLM Council on its decision to reduce the […]
28 February 2025

SCADA update

Since the extended period of loadshedding during 2022, MCCI lobbied that STLM manage the Middelburg’s loadshedding schedule in the same manner as in 2009 when the […]
28 February 2025

STLM’s Disaster Risk and Hazards Assessment 

Several members of the Middelburg Chamber and various sectors of the business community and the municipality attended the risk meeting. It took place on 27 February […]
28 February 2025

MCCI Members’ Prepared for 2025 

MCCI’s business breakfast on 17 February 2025 proved to be another successful member event. First National Bank of Middelburg and RMB Forex jointly hosted MCCI’s leading […]
28 February 2025

Chair’s Summary   

1st Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting   Cape Town, South Africa     26-27 February 2025   The first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting […]
28 February 2025

What do I get for my Membership? 

   Value Proposition  Tiered membership allows you to   customise your involvement and cost.     Included in Membership   We rely on volunteers for portfolio committee participation.  We […]
3 February 2025

STLM’s Electricity to be Scrutinised 

The MCCI’s Electricity Portfolio Committee, at the end of October 2024, proposed that MCCI submit a Form A1 requesting all relevant information about the SCADA System. […]
3 February 2025

122nd AGM and Executive Election 2025 

Save the date! Join us for MCCI’s 122nd AGM on March 13, 2025, at 17:00, at the Rustique Boutique Hotel in Middelburg.  Member involvement and attendance […]
3 February 2025

Middelburg to be the new Industrial Hub? 

What does the local manufacturers need? How can we attract the necessary investors? The MCCI’s members have invested their money and their future in Middelburg. MCCI’s […]
27 November 2024

Investment Opportunities – 2025 

Moeketsi Mpotu, President of MCCI, met with Eskom, the National Cleaner Production Centre, Steve Tshwete Municipality (STLM) and corporate members to discuss how to accelerate investment […]
27 November 2024

Financing the Deal 

A member of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) requested assistance in arranging a meeting with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition. They […]
27 November 2024

Opportunities for Members 

On 5 November 2024, the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry took part in an export workshop in Mbombela, which was co-hosted by Prosper Africa, USAID […]
30 October 2024

Property Tax – a Hot Potato 

The decision by the Steve Tshwete Local Council approving the property valuation and property tax for the next five years is already having an impact on […]
30 October 2024

A Safe and Secure Environment helps Business Grow 

Members of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) have spoken out about targeted criminal attacks on businesses. Attacks such as hijacking of trucks and […]
30 October 2024

Networking Night at Nashua was fully booked! 

We are delighted to announce that the Business Buzz Networking Night in October was a great success!  What a fantastic evening of insightful conversations, new business […]
17 July 2025

Federale Stene Business Buzz

🧱 Bricks, Buzz & Business at Federale Stene! 🧱  Who knew bricks could be this exciting?! 😄  We had an unforgettable morning at Federale Stene, getting […]
30 May 2025

STLM Budget Good for our Economy? 

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 […]
30 May 2025

Eco-Industrial Zone – our answer to JET? 

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 […]
30 May 2025

MCCI’s New Members’ Speed Networking Event  

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 […]
30 May 2025

Back on the Green – with a Twist! 

Back on the Green – with a Twist!  We’re doing it again – and this time, it’s even spicier!   3 Clubs & 1 Putter Golf Day  […]
13 May 2025

Investment incentive: Planning Committee 

Investment incentive: Planning Committee  Businesses, manufacturing and industry in Middelburg need to strategically realign themselves in order to achieve growth and expansion in these difficult times.  […]
13 May 2025

Objection to Amendment Notice 3088 of 2025 

Objection to Amendment Notice 3088 of 2025  The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry formally objects to the proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation […]
13 May 2025

April Buzz: Exclusive Preview to Members 

April Buzz: Exclusive Preview to Members  On Wednesday, right before Easter weekend, members went to a fantastic Business Buzz event at the Renault Duster launch.  The […]
13 May 2025

Plan Your Perfect SANParks Adventure with Us 

Plan Your Perfect SANParks Adventure with Us  We’re here to help you book your visit to South Africa’s beautiful national parks quickly and easily.  As a […]
13 May 2025

I am so bored, what is there to do? 

I am so bored, what is there to do?  The weekend is just around the corner and we would like to have a variety of activities […]
28 March 2025

A Magical Evening – MCCI’s 122nd Annual Banquet

Arabian Nights 2025 was a spectacular evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and celebration! Guests were transported into a world of Arabian luxury, with mesmerizing décor, vibrant […]
28 March 2025

Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

EXECUTIVE 2025  President Gerrit Van Der Merwe Nungu Properties  Vice President Nomagugu Mvelase Lizwile Engineering Pty Ltd  Finance Convenor Rudolph Potgieter MRP Registered Accountants  2025 Exco […]
28 March 2025

Pappou G March hosted the Business Buzz! 

A business buzz organised by the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) is a very successful way to promote or launch a new product to […]
28 March 2025

Hyacinth Menace Fed by Polluted Water 

The Upper Olifants River Catchment Forum (UORCF) met on 27 March 2025. The purpose of the UORCF meeting is to discuss the challenges affecting the catchment […]
28 March 2025

Review of the tariff structure for steel products

Review of the tariff structure and investigation into introducing an import monitoring system for steel products by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (‘ITAC’)  […]
28 March 2025

What to do in Middelburg 

 Visit the Historic Middelburg Dam 🌊🚣‍♂️  Enjoy picnics, birdwatching, or take a boat ride on the peaceful Middelburg Dam.  Explore the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve 🦓🌿  […]
28 February 2025

STLM COUNCIL RESOLUTION C20/11/2024  

REBATE: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF TARIFF THROUGH REBATE TO B&B AND ACCOMMOCATION PROPERTIES  MCCI congratulates the STLM Council on its decision to reduce the […]
28 February 2025

SCADA update

Since the extended period of loadshedding during 2022, MCCI lobbied that STLM manage the Middelburg’s loadshedding schedule in the same manner as in 2009 when the […]
28 February 2025

STLM’s Disaster Risk and Hazards Assessment 

Several members of the Middelburg Chamber and various sectors of the business community and the municipality attended the risk meeting. It took place on 27 February […]
28 February 2025

MCCI Members’ Prepared for 2025 

MCCI’s business breakfast on 17 February 2025 proved to be another successful member event. First National Bank of Middelburg and RMB Forex jointly hosted MCCI’s leading […]
28 February 2025

Chair’s Summary   

1st Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting   Cape Town, South Africa     26-27 February 2025   The first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting […]
28 February 2025

What do I get for my Membership? 

   Value Proposition  Tiered membership allows you to   customise your involvement and cost.     Included in Membership   We rely on volunteers for portfolio committee participation.  We […]
3 February 2025

STLM’s Electricity to be Scrutinised 

The MCCI’s Electricity Portfolio Committee, at the end of October 2024, proposed that MCCI submit a Form A1 requesting all relevant information about the SCADA System. […]
3 February 2025

122nd AGM and Executive Election 2025 

Save the date! Join us for MCCI’s 122nd AGM on March 13, 2025, at 17:00, at the Rustique Boutique Hotel in Middelburg.  Member involvement and attendance […]
3 February 2025

Middelburg to be the new Industrial Hub? 

What does the local manufacturers need? How can we attract the necessary investors? The MCCI’s members have invested their money and their future in Middelburg. MCCI’s […]
27 November 2024

Investment Opportunities – 2025 

Moeketsi Mpotu, President of MCCI, met with Eskom, the National Cleaner Production Centre, Steve Tshwete Municipality (STLM) and corporate members to discuss how to accelerate investment […]
27 November 2024

Financing the Deal 

A member of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) requested assistance in arranging a meeting with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition. They […]
27 November 2024

Opportunities for Members 

On 5 November 2024, the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry took part in an export workshop in Mbombela, which was co-hosted by Prosper Africa, USAID […]
30 October 2024

Property Tax – a Hot Potato 

The decision by the Steve Tshwete Local Council approving the property valuation and property tax for the next five years is already having an impact on […]
30 October 2024

A Safe and Secure Environment helps Business Grow 

Members of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) have spoken out about targeted criminal attacks on businesses. Attacks such as hijacking of trucks and […]
30 October 2024

Networking Night at Nashua was fully booked! 

We are delighted to announce that the Business Buzz Networking Night in October was a great success!  What a fantastic evening of insightful conversations, new business […]