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The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa’s energy sector

The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa on Wednesday to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts. The energy problem has forced the country to lean on its highly polluting coal-fired power stations. The South African government has said it needs nearly $80 billion over the next five years to fund its transition to greener energy sources. It has already received a $439.5 million loan from the World Bank to help convert a former power station into a renewable energy provider. The Komati power station was decommissioned last year, but its story is an example of how developing countries desperately need money to finance their change to greener energy sources to help meet climate change goals.
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The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts.

https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-world-bank-loan-energy-crisis-fa6297667b47ca51a210da6b74ceb9a2



The World Bank has been urged to provide more funding for African countries facing climate change and other problems.

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  • Johan Ayiter

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    Such a loan is very difficult to pay back if there’s also a highly variable interest is attached to it !!!

    • Peter Karanga

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      good job @worldbank

      • Ann Nyambura

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        The loan will help mitigate these issues by supporting the energy sector.

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        • George Kariuki

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          I hope that the World Bank's loan to South Africa will inspire other developed countries to provide more financial assistance to developing countries to help them transition to clean energy.

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          • We Don't Have Time

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            • Edwin wangombe

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              this is awesome .. its a good investment that will help the country and the planet be less polluted from fumes of burning fossil fuels for electricity

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              • Rashid Kamau

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                Worthy of support.

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                • rosebellendiritu

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                  Hope it will now abandon leaning on coal

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                  • Gorffly mokua

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                    This money should be invested in solar energy and other eco-friendly alternatives.

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                    • rosebellendiritu

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                      @gorffly_mokua True!we should opt for green energy

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                      • Jane Wangui

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                        @gorffly_mokua our utmost hope is for this funds to be used for the right purpose.

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                      • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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                        The World Bank's approval of a $1 billion loan to address South Africa's energy crisis is a positive step. It's crucial to tackle the reliance on highly polluting coal-fired power stations and facilitate the transition to greener energy sources. This loan contributes to the country's quest to secure $80 billion for a sustainable energy transition. It's a testament to the financial support developing nations require to meet climate change goals. More funding for climate challenges in African countries is indeed necessary. 🌍💡 #EnergyTransition #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment

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