Business Financing

The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) Act 1 of 2010, mandates that the entity is established to accomplish the following: to provide funding in respect of property development, approved enterprises, housing loans, and agricultural development, focusing primarily on previously disadvantaged individuals within the province; to focus on project management and development, and to manage immovable property; and to promote foreign trade and investment so as to ensure enterprise and agricultural development that will significantly contribute to economic growth and development within the province, with specific emphasis on black economic empowerment. The vision of MEGA is to be a capable, credible and resilient institution stimulating the sustainable growth and development of the economy of Mpumalanga to reduce unemployment, poverty and inequality. The Agency's objectives are fostering the sustainable growth and development of the Mpumalanga economy by attracting investment to the province; facilitating investment in the province; and maximising the development impact of investment in the province.

The mission of the Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited is to drive economic development and empowerment, whilst remaining financially sustainable. The nature of their business includes: business finance, industrial and commercial property development and management, retail banking services, home loan products, and insurance services. The Corporation's strategic objectives are to mobilise financial resources and provide financial and supportive services; plan, execute, finance and monitor the implementation of development projects and programmes; promote, assist and encourage the development of human resources and social, economic, financial and physical infrastructure; promote, encourage and facilitate private sector investment and the participation of private sector and community organisations in development projects and programmes, and in contributing to economic growth and development; and act as the government's agent for performing any development-related tasks and responsibilities that the government considers may be more efficiently or effectively performed by a corporate entity.

Ithala SOC Limited, a licensed financial services and registered credit provider, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited, and is listed as a public entity in terms of Schedule 3 of the PFMA. Our purpose is to provide financial services to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, thereby contributing to the province's socio-economic development. Our physical footprint spans the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal and, in some rural areas, we still remain the only financial institution with a physical presence.