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Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is a province in north-eastern South Africa. The capital is Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit). The province is one of the country's most important economic regions, driven by coal mining, power generation, agriculture and forestry. Mpumalanga is home to much of South Africa's coal reserves and hosts numerous coal-fired power stations that supply the national grid. The province also contains significant deposits of gold, platinum-group metals and other minerals, making mining a cornerstone of its economy. Major cities include Mbombela, Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) and Secunda. The province borders Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the south-west, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south, as well as Eswatini and Mozambique to the east. Mpumalanga's eastern escarpment is a major tourist destination, featuring the Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route. The province's name means 'place where the sun rises' in several Nguni languages. Mpumalanga was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, formed from the former Eastern Transvaal.

Mpumalanga News


Protection of Rand Water Servitudes – an Assurance to Uninterrupted Water Supply to All Customers
7th October 2026

South Africa’s water security relies on the protection of strategic infrastructure that transports clean drinking water to millions of people. At the centre of this network is Rand Water - Africa’s... 


Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
6th October 2026

Nordex Energy South Africa is introducing its new N193/7.X turbine to the South African market, with the technology offering potential to support the next phase of wind development as projects... 


Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
5th October 2026

Nordex Energy South Africa is introducing its new N193/7.X turbine to the South African market, with the technology offering potential to support the next phase of wind development as projects... 


Young scientists triumph at the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair
Young scientists triumph at the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair
5th October 2026

What began as questions, observations and ideas developed into award-winning research as the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) concluded with young scientists... 


Manganese symbol
Research, innovation key to unlocking greater critical minerals value, conference hears
2nd October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Greater investment in research, innovation and collaboration by academia and industry is needed to unlock more value from Africa’s critical mineral resources, Stellenbosch University chemical... 


The 26-year-old Developer Making His Mark Alongside Corporate Heavyweights
The 26-year-old Developer Making His Mark Alongside Corporate Heavyweights
2nd October 2026

At 26, Vuyo Nkadimeng is a finalist in this year’s TransUnion Rising Star Awards.  At the 2026 WesBank New Generation Awards, he is the only finalist in his category whose app was developed... 


From research to opportunity: Eskom Expo ISF opens doors for young scientists
From research to opportunity: Eskom Expo ISF opens doors for young scientists
2nd October 2026

Research projects that began with questions about problems young people wanted to understand or solve have opened doors to bursaries, cash prizes, international opportunities and further study, as... 


An image of the Sasol Secunda operation
Research maps pathways to reduce Secunda’s emissions, inform transition strategy
2nd October 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

To better understand the role of Sasol’s Secunda coal-based liquid fuels and chemicals complex, in Mpumalanga, in South Africa’s energy transition, the University of Cape Town's Energy Systems... 


International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
30th September 2026

As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September under the theme “Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste”, Professor Lembe Magwaza,... 


PIONEERING GREEN ENERGY
An aerial view of Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, located between Bethal, Davel and Morgenzon, Mpumalanga.
900 MW wind build takes shape
25th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Renewable-energy company and Seriti Holdings subsidiary Seriti Green has moved from investment commitment to operating infrastructure, in Mpumalanga, with Phase 1 of its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni... 


Image of gold and processing plant
Royal Sheba development, South Africa – update
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Royal Sheba will target the near-surface mineralised zone within the Barberton Mines complex. 


South Africa urged to take action as 300 industrial buyers face gas cliff
South Africa urged to take action as 300 industrial buyers face gas cliff
23rd September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industrial Gas Users Association-South Africa (IGUA-SA) executive officer Jaco Human is warning that the country is already stepping off a “gas cliff” – precipitated by waning supply from... 


The Sasol destoning facility is delivering coal with sinks of below 12%.
Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines
18th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 


Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania.
Two new projects secure Sibanye-Stillwater approval
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Burnstone gold project in South Africa and Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania, both considerably infrastructured with near-term revival outlooks, have been approved by Johannesburg... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom RT&D Centre positioned to drive energy innovation, industrialisation
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical national asset for developing technologies that... 


An image of coal stockpiles
Local circulating fluidised bed adoption lags international trends
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Power plants using circulating fluidised bed (CFB) technology have not gained momentum in South Africa’s power generation landscape, despite experiencing increased uptake internationally and... 


Traditional Healers
What traditional medicine can teach us about protecting S Africa’s trees
17th September 2026

By Graeme Wild, Chief Executive Officer, Sappi Southern Africa Every National Arbor Week, we quite rightly talk about the importance of planting trees. 


Cobus Loots
Strong operational performance delivers record financial results for Pan African
16th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE- and ASX-listed Pan African Resources has delivered record financial results for the financial year ended June 30, on the back of a 38.6% year-on-year increase in gold production to 272 000 oz... 


Peter Mazibuko, Project Manager at Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa Drives Zibulo North Shaft Success Through Innovation And Underground Expertise
16th September 2026

Cementation Africa’s recent completion of Thungela Resources’ Zibulo North Shaft decline project has demonstrated the value of experience, collaboration and innovation - despite demanding... 


Building Supply Chain Resilience When Weather Disrupts the Network
16th September 2026

Heavy rain, dense fog, flooding and icy conditions can affect roads, routes and delivery schedules with little warning. For businesses, the consequences can move quickly beyond a delayed parcel.... 


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