Treasury seeks $1bn World Bank loan to take advantage of lower rates

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A loan at cheaper rates would reward SA for progress and commitments already made

The government is in talks with the World Bank on a fresh $1bn loan, as part of a strategy to take advantage of cheaper loans from international financial institutions over the next three years rather than going back to foreign markets at a volatile time.

It is also looking to the $8.5bn Just Energy Transition Investment Plan agreed in November with SA’s international partners for concessional foreign finance, and has already signed contracts with French and German development finance agencies for €600m of low-interest loans which recognise the progress the government has already made on energy reforms...

 

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To do what with it?

Only if it is a fixed rate for minimum 5 years will it work. The credit crunch is going to get nasty and if you have a poor rating or fail to pay with coming high interest rates not seen in a overdraft since 1980's

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