World Bank Backs South Africa’s Credit Guarantee Vehicle to Enable Infrastructure Finance and Boost Job Creation © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/03/05/world-bank-backs-south-africas-credit-guarantee-vehicle-to-enable-infrastructure-finance-and-boost-job-creation PRETORIA, March 5, 2026 — South Africa’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure investment, create jobs, and drive economic growth have received a major boost with the World Bank Board of Executive Directors’ approval of the South Africa Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program. The program establishes a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) to help mobilize private capital for resilient infrastructure, with the World Bank—alongside national and international development partners—supporting South Africa’s reform agenda. © 2026 The World Bank Group,