| MPUMALANGA INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE MARKET (MIFPM) | |
| Country | Republic of South Africa (RSA) |
| Location | The MIFPM site is located in the Mpumalanga province in the Mbombela local municipality, on the land opposite Riverside Mall on the northern side. The site can be accessed through the R37 road to Lydenburg or through the R40 road to White River. The site location can also be described by the following coordinates:
· Latitude: 30˚ 56’ 28.37” S · Longitude: 25˚ 26’ 05.60” E The MIFPM is strategically located to be within a driving distance of the following locations: · Riverside Mall: 5.3km · Central Nelspruit: 6.5km · Nelspruit Airport: 14.5km · Maputo (Mozambique): 214km Kruger National Park: 50 km |
| Company Name and Background
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The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) is the official Economic Development Agency for the Provincial Government of Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Provincial Government through MEGA has developed a set of investment opportunities that will expand the scope of Provincial public-private partnerships and drive economic growth in the Province and the South East African region as a whole. |
| Sector | Agricultural sector |
| Investment Value (ZAR) | The MIFPM Construction cost is approximately ZAR2 billion |
| No. of Jobs to be created | The construction of bulk services and top structure created more than 1200 jobs. More job opportunities (approx. 250) shall be created during the operation of the market. |
| Financed By | To date, the government of Mpumalanga has funded the construction of bulk services (water, sewer, electricity) infrastructure and top structures (market buildings) estimated at ZAR2Billion. MEGA is in a process of raising additional funding from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the private sector. |
| Incentive available | Incentives will be design based on the nature and type of participation proposed by investors. |
| No. of jobs to be created
(Direct/Indirect) |
The construction of bulk services and top structure is expected to create more than 1200 temporary jobs, whilst, more job opportunities (approximately 250) shall be created during the operation of the market. |
| Empowerment
Women, Youth, People with Disabilities |
Between 30 and 35% of the project construction costs is earmarked for the participation of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME) participation. This will include youth and women-owned companies and individuals. |
| Project Status
(Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Pre- implementation or Implementation) |
The project is at construction stage. Construction of the market building and ancillary facilities commenced in November 2018. |
| Regulatory requirements of the project. | All planning and construction activities are being undertaken in line with prevailing municipal by-laws, planning and environmental management legislation, labour and construction industry regulations. |
| Partnerships | Mpumalanga Province Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). |
| Full contact details of project manager at MEGA | Mr Erick Nyathikazi
Senior Manager: Property Development Mobile: +27 83 740 5530 E-mail: Erick.nyathikazi@mega.gov.za
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| Full contact details of project promoter/owner | Mr Themba Camane
General Manager: Properties and Infrastructure Mobile: +27 82 464 8534 E-mail: themba.camane@mega.gov.za |
| THE NKOMAZI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (NSEZ) | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Project Location | Mpumalanga Province, Nkomazi Local Municipality , Komatipoort |
| Company Name and Background
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The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) is the official Economic Development Agency for the Provincial Government of Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Provincial Government through MEGA has developed a set of investment opportunities that will expand the scope of Provincial public-private partnerships and drive economic growth in the Province and the South East African region as a whole |
| Sector | Agro-processing sector supported by logistics |
| Description of the Project | In 2013, the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee took a decision to pursue the designation of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) within the province. A pre-feasibility study was conducted to identify the strategic resources and the location that would optimise the key objectives of the SEZ programme. The study indicated that SEZ will be implemented in Nkomazi Local Municipality, Komatipoort.
One of the key objectives of the SEZ programme, is to create jobs through value-addition (industrialisation) of locally available resources. The Nkomazi area was identified as the most strategically located area for agro-processing, and logistics industries. The proposed SEZ site in Nkomazi is strategically located along the N4 Maputo Corridor, and is within 200km of most of the agricultural commodities required for the targeted agro-processing industries. The Nkomazi SEZ has adopted the theme “From Endowment to Abundance”, indicating its clear focus to beneficiate the natural endowments of the region into economic prosperity derived from significant participation in national and global supply chains, supported by inclusive growth. The Nkomazi SEZ is designed to be a multi-sectorial industrial zone focused on the following: 1. Agro-processing covering: · Citrus fruits; · Subtropical fruits; · Aromatic plants; · Ground and tree nuts; 2. Formulation and production of nutraceuticals; 3. Refining of nutritional oils; 4. Integrated meat processing and attendant leather beneficiation factories; 5. Fertilizer production based on recent South African innovation |
| Investment Value (ZAR) | Initial investment of ZAR3 billion (approx. USD 215 million) over the first two years and ZAR8 billion (approx. USD 570 million) over ten years |
| No. of Jobs to be created | Nkomazi SEZ is projected to create 99 545 sustainable jobs by year 10 of its deployment consisting of the following:
1. Construction jobs: 8 275 2. Industrial jobs: 9 505 3. Agricultural jobs: 81 765 |
| Financed By | Both public and private funding for infrastructure |
| Incentive available | 1. Preferential 15% Corporate Tax;
2. Building Allowance; 3. Employment Incentive; 4. Customs Controlled Area; 5. 12I Tax Allowance: designed to support greenfield investments |
| Empowerment
Women, Youth, People with Disabilities |
The project will empower women and youth in business in the region. It is also anticipated that 35% of the project construction cost will be earmarked for the participation of SMME’s participants |
| Project Status
(Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Pre- implementation or Implementation) |
Project pre-feasibility has been completed. On 22 March 2019, Minister of Trade and Industry issued a gazette designating the Nkomazi SEZ in terms of the Special Economic Zones Act No. 16 of 2014. |
| Regulatory requirements of the project. | Regulatory requirements of the project are prescribed in the SEZ Act of 2014. Key activities are summarised as follows:
1. Establishment of an SEZ Entity 2. Appointment of the Nkomazi SEZ Operator 3. The SEZ Operator develops an SEZ development, management and operations strategy and plan 4. Approval of the SEZ Development, Management and Operations Strategy and Plan by the SEZ Entity Board 5. Development, Management and Operating the SEZ |
| Partnerships | The Department of Trade and Industry, Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT), Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) |
| Written confirmation attached (yes/ no) | The designation notice on government gazette dated 22 March 2019 was issued by the minister of Trade and Industry |
| Full contact details of project manager at IPA | Herbital Maluleke
Project Specialist: MEGA Tel. +27 13 756 1048 Mob. +27 76 311 1985 Email: Herbital.maluleke@mega.gov.za
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| Full contact details of project promoter/owner | Themba Camane
Acting Chief Executive Officer: MEGA Tel. +27 13 756 6328 Mob. +27 82 464 8534 Email: Themba.camane@mega.gov.za
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