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How private capital can accelerate South Africa's infrastructure roll-out

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South Africa has no shortage of infrastructure needs, yet many projects remain stuck in the planning, concept, or procurement stages, preventing them from attracting the capital needed to drive economic growth.

In this episode of The More You Know, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Tracy Spence, Head of Institutional Distribution at STANLIB Asset Management, and Lucky Pane, Head of Research and Innovation at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) about what it will take to move South African infrastructure investment from good intentions to bankable, investment-ready projects.

The conversation explores the challenges facing infrastructure development, the role of public and private capital, and what policymakers, investors, and stakeholders need to do to unlock sustainable economic impact.

Key topics covered:

- South Africa's infrastructure investment landscape
- Why projects struggle to reach commercial capital readiness
- Turning concepts into bankable infrastructure projects
- The role of institutional investors
- Public-private partnerships and infrastructure funding
- Economic growth, job creation, and long-term development

Watch now to gain expert insights into one of South Africa's most important investment opportunities and the steps needed to unlock future growth.

STANLIB is an authorised Financial Services Provider in terms of FAIS and a registered manager in terms of CISCA.

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20 Jul English South Africa Investing · Business News

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