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The issuance of a R2.5 billion water bond increases demand for related fixed-income securities, potentially raising bond prices as investors seek sustainable infrastructure assets.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have launched a R1.6 billion facility to support local currency financing in South Africa. This new funding complements the R2.5 billion water bond backed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to improve water infrastructure in the Western Cape. The combined efforts aim to strengthen South Africa's financial resources for sustainable water security and infrastructure development.