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South Africa’s Investment Gains Put World Bank Reform Strategy to the Test in Bangkok

The Bank reports $3.9 billion in private capital mobilized in fiscal 2026. Eskom’s reliability data show progress, but unemployment, local supply restrictions and unfinished infrastructure reforms complicate the success story.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration 2019, Loftus Versveld Stadium, Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration 2019, Loftus Versveld Stadium, Pretoria. 25/05/2019

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