The programme forms part of South Africa's Just Energy Transition efforts by helping municipalities affected by the country's shift away from coal while strengthening the delivery of essential municipal services.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $400 million (about R6.5 billion) loan to South Africa to support the Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme.
This is an initiative aimed at improving the quality, reliability and financial sustainability of electricity and water services in four municipalities in the province.
The programme, approved last week, forms part of South Africa's Just Energy Transition efforts by helping municipalities affected by the country's shift away from coal while strengthening the delivery of essential municipal services.
The initiative will focus on reducing electricity and water losses, improving municipal revenue collection, rehabilitating critical infrastructure, strengthening utility management and encouraging greater private sector participation through performance-based contracts.
