The Province of Mpumalanga is situated on the north-eastern part of South Africa, with a population of 3 million. Nelspruit is the capital of the province, however, has industrial cities namely, Witbank, Middelburg and Secunda which are host to some of the major industrial complexes.

The Gross Geographic Product (GGP) of the Mpumalanga in 2005 stood at R94.5 billion. The Province is an exporter of a variety of metals, minerals and agricultural products. Major destination for the Province’s exports include European Union (EU), United States of America (USA), Japan, India, China, Mozambique and other Southern African Development Community (SADC). 

The Maputo Development Corridor links the Province with the industrial hub of Gauteng with the port of Maputo. This provides investors with rather easy access to export markets in the Far East and Europe. Mpumalanga has its own world class Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (KMIA), with a runway of 3.2 kilometers long capable of handling both large cargo and passengers aircraft. 

MEGA facilitates the following trade and investment services:

• Handle export and import enquiries
• Assist with custom duties and tariff headings
• Assist with international trade documentary requirements
• Offer professional advice on regional trading issues , blocs and preferential trade agreements
• Assist with relevant, reliable market information, intelligence and sound research
• Assist with government export incentives
• Exposure to trade fairs andd exhibitions
• Advice Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises on export matters
• Showcase locally produced goods