DBP lines up more financing assistance to transport sector
According to Herbosa, the DBP recognizes the role of the transport sector in the country’s economic recovery as it caters mostly to workers belonging to the micro, small, and medium...
Transport Sector Report 2025 - LRS
The Sector South Africa’s transport sector has been (and continues to be) severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic – initially in terms of restrictions on operations and as the country subsequently emerged from lockdown . U nder initial lockdown, the government shut down airports, buses, and
South Africa Overview: Development news, research, data
Overview. The South African economy continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, albeit more slowly than expected, with growth estimated at 1.9% in 2025. Employment growth picked up in the first half of 2025, but the labor market situation remains challenging. Poverty has reached levels not seen for more than a decade, while
Transport Overview - World Bank
The transport sector is essential to reducing poverty and building prosperity: transport gives access to jobs, education and healthcare; it connects goods and services to markets and is a key driver of growth; finally, lowering the carbon footprint of the sector is crucial to tackle climate change. The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean and affordable transport for all.
Official development assistance (ODA) - OECD
Official development assistance (ODA) totalled USD 185.9 billion in 2025, an upwards revision from the provisional figure of USD 179 billion released in April following revisions by several DAC members. The 2025 ODA total is equivalent to 0.33% of DAC members’ combined gross national income (GNI).
- What does DBSA do?
- DBSA’s function within this sector is to pursue infrastructure investment for projects tailored for the development of bridges, roads, bus stations, railways, terminals, airports, seaports, border ports and more. Transportation infrastructure is one of the key contributors to a country’s socio-economic development and growth.
- Will Transnet get a loan from the African Development Bank?
- The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet, South Africa’s major freight transport and logistics company, for its recovery and growth plans. The 25-year loan approved by the Bank Group’s Board of Directors on Friday, 12 July 2024, is fully guaranteed by the government of South Africa.
- Why do we need financing for transport infrastructure in South Africa?
- The development of transportation infrastructure is not equally distributed in these communities as it is in urban areas. Ultimately, this contributes more to the inequalities that the majority of South Africans face. To solve this unfortunate disparity, financing for transport infrastructure is required.
- How is funding for transport business changing in South Africa?
- With a significant emphasis on creative and sustainable solutions, funding for transport business in South Africa is still changing today. Green transport efforts and smart city projects are examples of emerging trends that draw funding from many sources such as development finance organisations, international donors, and private investors.
- How do South African transportation businesses get financing?
- South African transportation businesses have multiple options for securing finance, such as traditional bank loans, government grants and subsidies, crowdfunding platforms, private equity investment, and asset-based financing solutions.
- What does the Development Bank of Southern Africa do?
- As the Development Bank of Southern Africa, we act as a support system for the government to assist in driving initiatives aimed at infrastructure development.
