South Africa Wins $1.5 Billion World Bank Infrastructure Loan
The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa's infrastructure.
The Washington-based lender said in a statement the operation will address the nation's challenges of low growth and high unemployment by easing constraints in its energy and freight transport sectors.
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