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OPINION: R940-billion infrastructure push hinges on key dynamics

10 Feb 2025 - by Bani Kgosana
Bani Kgosana is the chief revenue officer at engineering investment firm, Pragma. 
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President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to invest R940 billion in infrastructure over the next three years is a decisive step toward economic growth.

However, the success of this investment hinges on effective maintenance and asset management—areas where South Africa already has proven solutions.

Ramaphosa's commitment to infrastructure investment creates an opportunity to build a more functional and efficient public infrastructure network.

But, as we've learned from our work across 46 countries, successful infrastructure development isn't just about building new assets – it's about maintaining them effectively.

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