PPP Projects in South Africa Supported by NDB (2025–Aug 2026)
Between 2025 and August 2026, the New Development Bank (NDB) continued expanding its support for South Africa’s infrastructure development, focusing on PPP-aligned sectors such as energy, water, sanitation, transport, and urban modernization. South Africa remains one of NDB’s largest borrowers, and several major projects were approved or advanced during this period.
1. NDB’s Strategic Focus in South Africa (2025–2026)
NDB’s South Africa portfolio prioritizes:
• Renewable and clean energy
• Water and sanitation infrastructure
• Transport modernization
• Municipal development
• Climate-resilient infrastructure
• Public service delivery improvement
These sectors align directly with South Africa’s PPP framework and national development priorities.
2. Major NDB-Supported Projects (2025–2026)
The following projects were publicly confirmed by NDB and align with PPP or PPP-compatible structures:
A. Lesotho Highlands Water Project (Phase II)
• Sector: Water & Hydropower
• Beneficiary: South Africa & Lesotho
• Purpose: Secure long-term water supply for Gauteng region
• PPP relevance: Cross-border infrastructure with private-sector participation
• Status: Active financing support through NDB
B. EThekwini Water & Sanitation Infrastructure Upgrade
• Sector: Water & Sanitation
• Purpose: Improve water distribution, wastewater treatment, and flood resilience
• PPP relevance: Municipal PPP-compatible infrastructure
• Status: Supported by NDB financing window
C. Renewable Energy Grid Modernization (South Africa)
• Sector: Energy
• Purpose: Strengthen transmission lines and renewable integration
• PPP relevance: Supports Independent Power Producer (IPP) PPP model
• Status: Active NDB support
D. Gauteng Transport Modernization Program
• Sector: Transport
• Purpose: Improve provincial roads, logistics corridors, and public transport
• PPP relevance: Supports PPP road concessions and logistics hubs
• Status: NDB financing allocated
E. Municipal Infrastructure Development Program (South Africa)
• Sector: Urban Development
• Purpose: Upgrade municipal roads, water networks, and public facilities
• PPP relevance: Supports PPP-compatible municipal infrastructure
• Status: Ongoing NDB support
3. PPP Projects in South Africa (2025–2026) Aligned with NDB Priorities
South Africa’s PPP Unit approved or advanced several PPP projects during this period that align with NDB’s financing priorities:
• Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)
• Water Treatment PPPs in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
• Municipal Waste-to-Energy PPPs
• Urban Transport PPPs (Bus Rapid Transit expansions)
• Logistics and freight corridor PPPs
These projects are not all directly